News 2025
24 March 2025
The club's bowling green opened for the 2025 season on Sunday 23 March 2025.
Saturday morning coaching sessions (with BCGBA registered coaches) for members and non-members run from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
No experience is necessary - and all equipment is provided.
20 March 2025
Environmental update
The club’s management committee is very environmentally conscious, and has previously taken steps to reduce the club’s energy consumption - by the installation of LED floodlights (and all other lights), double glazing, external cladding to the rear wall of the clubhouse and ceiling mounted infrared panels.
On the 18 March, contractors from Marvel Heating & Renewable Energy Limited, installed solar panels and batteries - enabling surplus electricity generated to be returned to the National Grid. There is no gas supply to the club, and it is conservatively estimated that solar panels will reduce the club’s annual electricity consumption by some 50%.
Funding for the entire solar panel project was generously provided by the Derbyshire Environmental Trust through the Landfill Communities Fund – and the club is extremely grateful for this, as without it the project could not have been undertaken.
10 March 2025
A 'Big Bowls Weekend' is scheduled to take place on Saturday 24 May (10:00 a.m. to 12 noon) and Sunday 25 May (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Two fun days of bowling with specialised equipment - for all the family (members and non-members).
Flat-soled shoes required for walking on the green.
Do please come along and join in the festivities.
8 March 2025
An excellent evening of folk music by the very popular 'Stonesthrow' trio of Tony Fowkes, Steve and Julie Wigley.
Outstanding acapella songs - others with guitar, accordion and mouth-organ backing - plus very amusing stories.
It was good to welcome them back.
14 February 2025
The bowling green formally opens on Sunday 23 March 2025 at 10:30 a.m. (for the start of the 2025 season) - with a 'doubles' competition for members, where teams will be drawn at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday bowls coaching sessions by BCGBA qualified coaches (free for members and non-members) resume on 29 March 2025 for absolute beginners as well as experienced payers. All equipment is provided.
Members of the general public should just call Philippa Eason (07792 955132) on Malcolm Holden (07802 4408845) if interested, so appropriate arrangements can be made to accommodate numbers.
Also, if the clubhouse is required for any functions throughout the year please call Philippa
7 January 2025
Horse Racing to take place on Saturday 22 February 2025 - 7:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m.
Bar and refreshment available.
Tickets can be obtained from either Julie or Malcolm on a first come first served basis.