Totton and Eling Bowls Club

The Bowls Pavilion

Crabbs Way, West Totton. S040 8FA

Beginners and experienced bowlers welcome.  You can either take out an annual membership or pay and play. 

See Membership page for times and details

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2025 - 2026

OFFICE HOURS MONDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY

MARCH 12.00pm - 4.00pm

1ST APRIL - 30TH SEPTEMBER

Evening Play available but must be pre booked in advance

Monday and Wednesday 12.00 pm to 6.00pm

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12.00 pm to 4.30pm

Saturday 10.30 am to 3.00pm

OCTOBER

Monday to Saturday 11.00 am to 3.00pm.

1ST NOVEMBER - 28TH FEBRUARY

Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday Saturday 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm

11.00 am to 2.00 pm

MARCH

Monday to Friday 12.00 pm to 4.00pm

Saturday 11.00 am to 3.00pm

Please phone to book a rink within the office hours above

PRICES FOR PAY AND PLAY BOWLING – CASH ONLY

SAD NEWS

We are sorry to hear of the death of Jim Freeman.  He was a Past President of the club and also of the NFWBA. 

Funeral will be on

Monday 10th March 2025 at 12pm

Test Valley Crematorium

Ridge Lane, Romsey SO51 6AB

 His family invite you to join with them for a celebration of his life.                                                                              Afterwards at Paultons Golf Club Salisbury Rd, Romsey SO51 6AN

If you are going to attend the celebration of his life please let the office know or add you name to the list on the wall at the club

Family flowers only.  If you wish, donation will go to Dementia UK

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PRESIDENT'S CHARITY PRESENTATION

Steven Brice( Club President) presents a cheque for Over £1,660.00 to Nigel Cooper, Chairman of the Waterside Gateway Charity.  This was the Club's charity for 2024  and as well as offering this financial support we are pleased to welcome their members regularly to bowling.  Nigel says that the donation will cover the cost of their annual outing in  September,

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POTTERS WORLD BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP VISIT JANUARY 2025

DECEMBER HAPPENINGS

As Christmas approaches it is a busy time at the club.  Roll ups, competitions and shortmat continue.  Alongside this has been a most enjoyable Christmas lunch at Romsey Golf Club  and a very busy and successful Christmas Fayre.  The turn out for the Fayre on a stormy day was quite amazing and over £1200 was raised.  At the last short mat matches of the year Steven presented last season's  winners and runners up with their awards.

The last event of the year will be the grand members Christmas Draw on Wednesday 18th December at 12.15pm.  Come along and enjoy Mince Pies and Hot Drinks.

SHORT MAT CHAMPIONS & RUNNERS UP 2024 -2024

NEW FOREST PRESENTATION DINNER 2024

On Sunday 24th November the successful men's  Division 2 winners received their trophy at the presentation dinner at              Barton-on- Sea Golf Club.

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CLUB CHAMPIONS 2024

PRESENTATION EVENING 25TH OCTOBER 2024

64 members and guests gathered for a very enjoyable 4 course meal followed by the presentation of trophies to the winners and runners up for the 2024 season.  This was even more delightful because of success of the teams who played in the external leagues this season.  Thank are due to Dave Morgan for running the competitions and Joyce Hopgood and Bob Masters for organising the evening.

The photos of winners and runners up can be found by following the link to COMPETITIONS

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FRIENDLY MATCH AT CLANFIELD

4 triples teams from the club visited Clanfield BC for the first time on Saturday 5th October.   We were warmly  welcomed to their wonderful club house and green.  Play was very friendly and ended with 2 rinks won, 1 rink drawn and 1 rink lost, a pleasing result for us.  Refreshments were enjoyed before, during and after the game.  We hope this is the start of more matches in the future.

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PRESENTATION

On Tuesday 1st October we were pleased to welcome Mia and Richard from EIGHT, our sponsors.  They presented Club Captain Kevin with 2 new scoreboards for the indoor short mat competition.  This was the first day of the 2024-2025 season and the scoreboards were put to immediate use.  we are also grateful to EIGHT for the sponsorship of 2000 new scorecards.

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Congratulations to Clive Hassall, Dave Morgan and Keith Charbitt-Middleton/Graham Laird,  They won the New Forest Triples final at New Milton on Sunday 1st September.  they were well supported by club members.  It was an exciting match. coming from behind in the final 3 ends to win by one shot.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR LEAGUE TEAMS IN 2024

NFBA DIVISION 2 MEN WINNERS AND PROMOTED TO DIVISION 1

NFWBA LEAGUE D LADIES WINNERS

S&D DIVISION 5 MEN RUNNERS UP

S&D MIXED TRIPLES LEAGUE B THIRD

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TO FIND DETAILS OF OUR SPONSORS AND OTHER LINKS FOLLOW LINKS

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PRESIDENT'S DAY 2024

Over 40 members, family and friends gathered for a morning of fun bowls with 24 players and an enjoyable BBQ lunch.  The winners were Mike and David with a 10 shots difference. the day ended with a raffle.   Steven thanked all who had made the day so successful.

We were joined by Mia and 2 colleagues from Eight, our new sponsors.  After enjoying playing bowls and lunch, Mia presented Steven with a cheque for £400 to buy new scoreboards for the indoor short mat competition. We look forward to a fruitful relationship with Eight and to welcoming Mia to future events at the club.

TO FIND DETAILS OF OUR SPONSORS AND OTHER LINKS FOLLOW LINKS

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25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 13TH APRIL 2024

Over 60 members and several invited guests enjoyed  a sunny day of celebration.  34 members played in a friendly game followed by a sudden death competition.  6 players reached the final - this was won by Marjorie.  A delicious afternoon tea, prepared by Barbara and Jill followed.  Steven Brice, Presidents welcomed all present and recounted some of the club's history.  A presentation was made to Keith Sinclair on his retirement from serving as social secretary.  The afternoon concluded with a grand raffle.

PRESIDENT'S LETTERS

President’s Information update   for  JANUARY please follow link above

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The CLEANING ROTA until 30th March 2025may be found by following the link  

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