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- Ladies v Gents MatchLadies vs Gents Competition is being held on 11th August @ 1400hrs. Open to playing and social members and all skill levels. Dress is casual.
- Congratulations Bridport WinnersCongratulations to (L to R) Chris Thorne, Lyn and Mike Craddock on winning the Triples Cup at the 2024 Lyme Open..
- Cullompton FriendlyA few pictures from the friendly against Cullompton on Sunday 16th June. Congratulations to the top rink, each winning a mug: Malcom, Sean, Mel and Marion. and an appearance in a team photograph for everyone else.
- Ladies vs Gents Competition Date ChangeThe new date for this competition is now 11 August, previously it was 10 June. Australian Pairs Competition We have now published the sign-up sheet for the Australian Pairs Competition. Closing dates for entry will be 10th June This is a fun competition played in pairs over 12 ends. Further details on the… Read more: Ladies vs Gents Competition Date Change
- Ivy TrophySunday 2nd June 2024 @ 14:00 Calling all Bridport Bowlers. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon of BOWLING for the illustrious IVY TROPHY.All skill levels are welcomeBar and Light Refreshments£2 Entry FeeSign up in the sheets in the clubhouse
- Captains Day 2023Here are a few photographs from the Captains Day 2023. Click on one of the thumbnail images to expand, then you can click next or previous to scroll through the images. To return to the thumbnail view, just click anywhere off the expanded image.
- Finals Weekend 2023Here are a few photographs from Finals Weekend 2023 Click on one of the thumbnail images to expand, then you can click next or previous to scroll through the images. To return to the thumbnail view, just click anywhere off the expanded image.
- Centenary PhotosHere are a number of photographs taken during the Centenary Celebration Day on 19th August 2023
- Quiz Night 9th DecemberThe 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,… Read more: Quiz Night 9th December
- News – Finals Weekend and the last week of the season
- News Week commencing 5th SeptemberBridport 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 Bridport entertained a touring side… Read more: News Week commencing 5th September
- News Week Commencing 29th AugBridport 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 Portland Borstal with mixed fortunes. … Read more: News Week Commencing 29th Aug
- News – Week Commencing 22nd AugustThe 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… Read more: News – Week Commencing 22nd August
- News Week commencing 15 AugustA 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 all ready to play the Bridport… Read more: News Week commencing 15 August
- News – Week commencing 8th August 2022Monday 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 winning rinks and one… Read more: News – Week commencing 8th August 2022
- News – Week commencing 27 June 22A 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 to Dorchester B where again… Read more: News – Week commencing 27 June 22
- News – Week commencing 6th JuneMonday 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 lose by one shot against stiff opposition. Bridport… Read more: News – Week commencing 6th June
- News – Week commencing 30th MayBridport 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 a runaway win of 28… Read more: News – Week commencing 30th May
- Club evening with a differenceThe 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 game was played in a… Read more: Club evening with a difference
- Update – Week Commencing 15 May 22Both 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 despite a nil count on ends 11-15 they managed to… Read more: Update – Week Commencing 15 May 22
- Bridport Bowling Club – W/C 8th May 2022Bridport 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 Chris Thorne. Bridport… Read more: Bridport Bowling Club – W/C 8th May 2022
- 2022 Off to a great startNEW 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 Bridport managed to scrape a… Read more: 2022 Off to a great start
- Taster DaysThis 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 midday… Read more: Taster Days
- National Win for Bridport Club memberCongratulations 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 on Sunday afternoon (10th April) against a team from… Read more: National Win for Bridport Club member
- March News 2022
- February News 2022
- Club Championship Finals 2021
- Bridport Men triumph in the Baker CupBridport 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 ClubBridport 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 all donated funds towards… Read more: Local businesses support Bridport Bowling Club
- 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 interesting and challenging… Read more: It’s not all about winning…
- Bridport Bowls Ladies vs GentsThis 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 to watch the game… Read more: Bridport Bowls Ladies vs Gents
- 2021 New Member Taster DaysIn 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 the green. There were a… Read more: 2021 New Member Taster Days
- BOWLS BIG WEEKENDBridport 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… Read more: BOWLS BIG WEEKEND
- OPEN FOR THE SEASONBridport 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 event of the season.… Read more: OPEN FOR THE SEASON
- Good NewsI 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… Read more: Good News
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