Quiz Night 9th December

The Quiz on Saturday was a great success in more ways than one.  At the end of the Quiz I asked permission for us to donate the profit of £146 to the Crisis At Christmas charity, which many of you will have seen advertised on TV.  I’m happy to say, although...

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News – Finals Weekend and the last week of the season

The sun finally came out for our finals weekend starting on Saturday 10th through to Monday 12th.  An extended weekend as both Chris Thorne and Pamela Daters were in multiple finals.  Chris started his campaign with a win in the handicapped singles against Ben Jones....

News Week commencing 5th September

Bridport were away to Portland Victoria for a rearranged game on Monday. No sooner had they started when the thunderstorm hit. All players were totally soaked before they could get under cover and the game was abandoned. Better luck with the weather on Tuesday when...

News Week Commencing 29th Aug

Bridport were away to Melcombe Regis this week for the last match of the season.  There was one winning rink of Craddock, Brooks, Shortland and Thorne whose huge score saw them taking the overall points by 3 shots. Bridport A had a rearranged game against...

News – Week Commencing 22nd August

The leagues are slowly drawing to a close with just one men’s match this Monday.  Bridport A away to Lyme Regis.  Just two points for the winning rink of Duthie-Jones, Edwards, Seadon and Langdon.  They were nip and tuck all the way through but a six count on the 15th...

News Week commencing 15 August

A good start to the week for Bridport men in the County League.  The top team were away to Dorchester A resulting in one drawn rink and two winning rinks.  Honours to Craddock, Brooks, Shortland and Thorne. The ladies from Blandford arrived Tuesday afternoon...

News – Week commencing 8th August 2022

Monday saw Bridport away to Dorchester’s top stars. Chris Throne’s crew lost by only 3 shots but the other two rinks were beaten heavily.  No points on this occasion for Bridport.  Bridport A were home to Dorchester B and had a far better result with two...

News – Week commencing 27 June 22

A bad start to the week for Bridport meeting their nemesis in the form of Dorchester. On Monday Bridport were home to Dorchester’s stars and had no winning rinks. Medland, Hoskins, Shortland and Thorne were unlucky losing by just one point.  Bridport A were away...

News – Week commencing 6th June

Monday evening saw Bridport at home against Portland Victoria with two winning rinks and the overall score so 8 points in total.  Honours to Medland, Brooks, Shortland and Thorne.  The losing rink of Kenyon, Rumble, Smith and Jones were really unlucky to...

News – Week commencing 30th May

Bridport men have been depleted by injury and ill health this week but still managed to field two County league teams.  Bridport were away to Melcombe Regis in Weymouth where you play the green as well as the players.  Taylor, Kennedy, Tibble and Langdon had...

Club evening with a difference

The last Tuesday in May saw the first unofficial ‘Secretary’s Cup’, a fun evening competition where all the competitors scored points individually. Of the 13 entrants, five had been members of the club for less than a month and put in very credible performances. The...

Update – Week Commencing 15 May 22

Both men’s County games were against Dorchester on Monday evening.  Bridport were away facing very stiff opposition.  There was just one winning rink- Brian Medland, Keith Brooks, Barry Shortland and Chris Thorne.  They raced off to an early lead and...

Bridport Bowling Club – W/C 8th May 2022

Bridport Bowling Club – W/C 8th May 2022 Bridport men were home to Wellworthy in the County League on Monday.  This saw an overall win for all 3 rinks totalling 77 shots – 29 shots.  Top rink honours go to Brian Medland, Keith Brooks, Barry Shortland and...

2022 Off to a great start

NEW SEASON The 13th April saw the opening of Bridport Bowling Club ~ plenty of practice for members with bacon rolls to help with the energy.  The first friendly fixture was against Somerton, followed by our first touring side – Liberty of Havering – where...

Taster Days

This year we have several free new member taster sessions where you can see the club and it’s facilities, and have a go yourself. All you need to bring is a pair of flat soled shoes with no heels. The sessions will be on Saturday 23 April 10am to middaySaturday...

National Win for Bridport Club member

Congratulations to Bridport club member Pamela Daters, who together with her partner Annie Bowden  won the National Ladies Over 60s Pairs Indoor Championship. Following several rounds in the County, and a win at Taunton Deane they travelled to Nottingham to play...

March News 2022

The 2022 Fixture List is now available. There may still be some minor changes which will be advised. There is a Soup & Pud lunch on Saturday 26th March from 12.00 to 2.00pm in the clubhouse.  Meet up with friends for a choice of homemade soup & a crusty roll...

February News 2022

The club is busy preparing for the forthcoming season with match dates being agreed, social events being arranged, and planning in progress for the club's centenary in 2023. Please note the following dates in your diary: POSTPONED Friday 25th February - Soup and Pud...

Club Championship Finals 2021

Contratulations to everyone who competed in the 2021 Club Championship finals, both to the winners and rnners up.

Bridport Men triumph in the Baker Cup

Bridport men recently beat Dorchester to win the South Dorset Bowling League Baker Cup. Bridport won on two of the three rinks.

Local businesses support Bridport Bowling Club

Bridport Bowling Club are extremely grateful to a number of local businesses who have agreed to provide financial and other support to the club to enable the renewal of key equipment. Longs Fish and Chip Restaurants of Bridport, McCarthy and Stone, and A J Wakely have...

It’s not all about winning…

Our recent Bowls Taster weekend attracted a wide variety of people, some with a serious interest in bowls, and some who simply wanted to find out more about the sport. Amongst the many attendees were a couple who were on their honeymoon and were looking for something...

A win for the Ladies!

A win for the Ladies! The annual Ladies vs Gents competition on 19th June 2021 saw resounding win for the ladies.  A great afternoon of bowls was had be all followed by a fabulous buffet.

Bridport Bowls Ladies vs Gents

This Saturday (19th June 2021) Bridport Bowling Club will be holding their annual Ladies vs Gents competition. Always hotly contested, this is a fun day of rivalry between the sexes. If you are interested in playing bowls yourself why not come along for half an hour...

2021 New Member Taster Days

In spite of other attractions going on locally on Bank Holiday and the wonderful weather, we held what we would consider to be one of our most successful Taster Days. The weather was spectacular, and was in some ways instrumental in attracting thirty-three people onto...

BOWLS BIG WEEKEND

Bridport Bowling Club will be having their taster sessions on Sunday 30th May and Monday 31st May from 2 - 4 pm. Why not join us for a fun afternoon giving a new sport a try.  A brand new start following the long lock down. We are following all Covid requirements...

OPEN FOR THE SEASON

Bridport Bowling Club opened for the season on Monday.  Saturday saw a voucher event where 36 members took part in a fun game with home made cakes at half time and refreshments from the bar to finish.  We were blessed with beautiful weather for our first...

Good News

I am sure you are all looking forward to meeting up, swapping stories and enjoying a game of bowls.  At the moment we do not know what fixtures are going to take place but we do know we will be bowling and meeting friends on the green. I am attaching a catch up...

Taster Days

This year we have several free new member taster sessions where...

March News 2022

The 2022 Fixture List is now available. There may still be some...

February News 2022

The club is busy preparing for the forthcoming season with...

BOWLS BIG WEEKEND

Bridport Bowling Club will be having their taster sessions on...

Good News

I am sure you are all looking forward to meeting up, swapping...