Market Overton Bowls Club

The green has proved to be fantastic throughout the year and what a great year it has been. Wall to wall sunshine! 

Thanks to our greenkeeping team - Mal Croson Greenkeeper, aided by Gordon Corby and Jeannie Hutton who help with the cut during the season. Our great contractor Richard Shepherd has worked wonders.

Alas the 2018 season is over and Richard is back and the green 'put to bed'. Thanks to the volunteers who have made a splendid job of the hedge cutting and thanks to those who helped put all the outside gear away for the winter.

The Club AGM is Thursday 22nd November at 7.30pm  and Nominations for the Committee must be with the Secretary by Friday 16th November from paid up full members and seconded by another member.  Should there be more than one nomination for any post there is of course a vote at the AGM. 

This is your club - it is up to you. 

The evening 20th September, 16 members turned out at 6 pm for the very last game of the 2018 outdoor season. Some doubted it would happen because of the dreadful winds and heavy rain this week but the rain held off and in fact it was quite warm although the wind remained. I am not sure if the reputation and dignity of lawn bowls also remained as there were some in regular greys but an assortment of fluffy dressing gowns, black silk pyjamas, onesies [ a friesan and a union jack]  not to mention our very own wee willy winkie!  Candles were set [battery as the real ones would not stay alight] the length  of the green on two rinks making it appear in the dark rather like the run way at Cottesmore!

Much laughter and  fun followed;  the scores not really important ‘tho this did not stop the friendly rivalry. That Dave Edwards is a demon on the rink in the dark!!  The evening finished with most enjoying a fish and chip supper in the bar.

Thanks for your support at this ‘first’ for Marko – perhaps it should be a regular event?.

COME AND MEET US - you will be sure of a warm welcome whether as a bowling member or a social member who uses the bar facilities for recreation only. 

Market Overton Bowls Club  was founded 1945 and situated in a delightful village in Rutland,  England's smallest county.

We have been on this site since 1973 and are proud of our green with 5/6 rinks. Also our Club house which consists of a  a large main hall, well fitted kitchen,  lounge bar, large car park, and unisex disabled facilities. 

Our promise to you? .......Fun, Friendship and Fitness whether  School age or Pensioner! 

New members are always welcome.

We are members of the https://sites.google.com/site/stamfordoutdoorbowlsleague/home [see Fixtures page].

MARKO  are happy to host School and other group visits - let us bring 'Street Bowls' to your school or college. Played on any surface and fun for wheelchair users too. No charge for a taster session.

Special Rates for newcomers and beginners and Social Membership for those not wishing to play but who may enjoy the club house and bar. 

Indoor mat for fun and practice in the winter [November to April]

Our club is an important part of the community and is freely available for functions [a donation to club funds always acceptable].

Currently hosting Exercise classes, Quizzes,and Whist in the winter months, Strawberry Tea on Feast Day,  Christmas Fayre, Bingo, and various entertainment evenings  [see Events page] often raising funds for charities close to our hearts.

Information regarding booking or forthcoming events  is just a telephone/email  away [01572 812233]

Helping us to fund raise? Try this link https://www.goraise.co.uk/Market-Overton-Bowls