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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OFFICE HOURS MONDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY

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

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MEMORIAL BENCH TEA SATURDAY 7TH JUNE

The Club Committee were pleased to invite the family members of those whose names are commemorated on the new bench to tea on a very wet Saturday afternoon.  The friendly chatting and reminiscing over tea shut out the gloom.  10 families out of the 16 names on the bench were there.  The bench was admired, sat on and photographed.  Everyone expressed their appreciation that their family member was being remembered in this way.

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LADIES INVITATION DAY FRIDAY 6TH JUNE

24 Club Members took part in the annual Mixed Pairs competition for the Greta Trophy.  After 3 rounds 2 pairs tied on points.  However the shots difference meant that Carol and Brian triumphed over Brian's wife Marjorie and her partner Dave.  The competition was followed by lunch provided by Barbara on behalf of the ladies.  there was also the usual raffle and we thank Les for running it.  Big thnaks are due for Jill for setting up and running the competiton for us.

VE DAY CELEBRATION 5TH MAY

VE DAY CELEBRATION 5TH MAY

More than 50 members and family and friends gathered to celebrate VE Day.  The proceedings started with some fun bowls, with the winning rink being Gill, Lin and Margaret.  Everyone then entered the beautifully decorated club room for tea.  President Steven reminded us of the history of VE Day and Member Marguerite told us her memories as a 10 year old in Totton in 1945.  Barbara and her team had prepared a tea using food available at the time.  There was a table with memorabilia from the time.  A novel raffle featured VE Day linked items.  all those involved in the organisation of one of the best club days deserve wholehearted thanks  

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PRESEASON LUNCH 10TH APRIL

20 members gathered for a most enjoyable preseason lunch at Romsey Golf Club.  As ever, we were made most welcome and were served a delicious 3 course meal.  We thank Bob and Mandy for the arrangements they made for us.

SHORT MAT LEAGUE 2024 -2025

Congratulations to Team G Bernie, Jean and Shani - winners with 42 points and Team C Beryl, Lesley, Marguerite, and Melanie  runnersup  with 34 points.  It was an enjoyable competition and it was good to have new players joining in.  We look forard to next winter and hope more players will join us so the competition can be expanded,  The last match was followed by and enjoyable Soup and Sweet lunch and we thank Jill and Barbara for this.  Thank you also to Steven for organising the competition. follow the link to SHORT MAT to see the final table.

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

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

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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.

PRESIDENT'S LETTERS

President’s Information update   for  JUNE please follow link above

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25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 13TH APRIL 2024

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The CLEANING ROTA until 13TH JULYmay be found by following the link  

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