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

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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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

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.

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.

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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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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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.

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.

WHAT'S ON

ROLLUPS EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY , FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS

EVENING ROLL UP MONDAYS

LADIES INFORMAL ROLL UP TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS

MONDAY AFTERNOONS CRIBBAGE/GAMES 1.30PM

SATURDAY 24TH MAY BOWLS BIG WEEKEND

FRIDAY 6TH JUNE LADIES INVITATION DAY

FRIDAY 27TH JUNE EIGHT CUP AND BBQ EVENING

TUESDAY 8TH JULY LADIES RUBY DAY

FRIDAY 25TH JULY CLIFF HEWLETT TROPHY DAY

SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST PRESIDENT'S DAY

MONDAY 25TH AUGUST PRESIDENT V CAPTAIN COMPETITION

SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST NEW FOREST MEN'S TROPHY FINALS.

12TH/13TH/14TH SEPTEMBER CLUB FINALS

FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER PRESENTATION EVENING DINNER

FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER AGM

SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER FRIENDLY V PALMERSTON

THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT ROMSEY GOLF CLUB

WHAT'S ON

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