Market Overton Bowls Club

Update: The greens are fantastic - thanks to our contractor Richard Shepherd, and our Greenkeeper Mal Croson and his team headed by Jeannie Hutton, our thanks to Gordon Corby, Eddie Owen, Bruce Acock, Brian Abbott, Richard Lambert, all who are helping this year in particular due to Mal's current hip issue.

Monday evening 20th May it was great to see all 6 rinks being used  as both the Harriers and Tornadoes Stamford League !! Division teams were playing at home. 

Many good things ahead - sorry we had to cancel the McGoo night but we are looking forward to a good day with the Friends of Bowls England who are playing here Wednesday 12th June. Rumour has it Tony Allcock is making a rare appearance - just for fun! 

We have some new members and we are pleased to welcome them and they all seem to have fitted very well into our small community.

Chummy nights we still have the chip van call so a good way to spend an evening.

 

 

 

 

At last the 2019 outdoor season has begun and 25 Market Overton bowling members arrived for the  Captains v Presidents game on Sunday 14th April. The green is looking wonderful thanks to the care of our contractor in the winter and greenkeepr Mal Croson and his team of helpers who have been painting and cleaning everything. 

Scores were not really important as everybody was on a learning curve playing outdoor for the first tim,e this year but the result was 63 to the Captains team and 50 to the Presidents. Unfortunately this years President Mike Parkes was unable to be present due to family commitments therefore Richard Lambert who is Club Captain was assisted by Junior vice President Jonny Abbott. 

We had 4 rinks playing, 3 triples and one rinks. There were two wins on each and the winning rink receiving the Marko leather bookmarks consisted of Gerry Barker, Dave Laker and Bruce Acock. 

 

Although dry it was a bit on the chilly side but outdoor bowlers are a hardy lot.

After 15 ends we made our way back into the comfort of the club house where tea and cake supplied by the ladies of the club was very welcome. 

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Stamford League Player lists will be available at the club house shortly

Please note 2019 subscriptions are now due. 

Please note important dates for 2019:

Cheese and Wine Evening – Friday 5th April 2019 - social event to meet and collection of Fixture cards

Race Night - Friday 26th April 2019 - Fun night - details to follow - £5 entry to include your bets - Cash prizes

Captains v Presidents – Opening Game – Sunday 14th April 2019

McGoo Irish music band - in aid of Multiple Sclerosis - 25th May 2019

National Open Gardens in Market Overton - Teas at the Bowls Club - profits to Pancreatic Cancer charity

AGM  – Thursday 21st November 2019

Xmas Bingo Evening – Sunday 8th December 2019

Chummy Evenings Every Thursday 6 pm 18th April onwards -  Chummy Competition evenings 2nd May – 4th July

Our new President for the forthcoming year is Mike Parkes - seen in the photo with past President Mal Croson. 

The Tornadoes team who have risen as Winners of Stamford League Division 111 to Division 11 were pictured with their trophies at the AGM. 

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] - Monday afternoons - enjoy a cuppa and a roll up

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, in the winter months, Open Gardens teas Sunday 16th June 2019,  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