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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EIGHT CUP DAY 27TH JUNE 2025

On a fine afternoon over 40 members and guests were joined by 7 colleagues from Eight Financial Advice, our sponsors. They treated us to a delicious afternoon tea together with a presentation about their services. Then 6 of the advisers joined us for 14 ends of bowls for the Eight Cup which was won by the Fish Family Team. Mia Male, the organiser, held a quiz competition, after answering the question, if correct the player could bowl with their dominant hand, if wrong with their non dominant hand. The player nearest the jack from each of the 7 rounds went to a final play off. This was won by Larry Blake. At the end presentations were made to the winners and Mia also presented a sponsorship cheque to the club. we are so grateful to Eight for the help and the most enjoyable afternoon,

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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

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.

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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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