URGENT EMAIL SENT ABOUT THE NEW KEYPAD ON THE GATE COMING ACTIVE IN 48 HOURS…..PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

PLEASE READ YOUR EMAILS URGENTLY A keypad is replacing the padlock etc on our gate to the green and it will be activated in 48 hours on Saturday lunchtime. I have sent an email to all members with instructions for use and also the code itself: please read it immediately. A padlock is still in use for the clubhouse ... More

TOILET REFURBISHMENT STARTS TODAY

PORTALOO COMING The toilet refurbishment work starts today and will last for the next two weeks or so. Disruption will be kept to a minimum. For the duration of the work, gentlemen must use the Portaloo. Many thanks More

Ged Walmsley 1952-2026

Dear member I have just been told that Ged Walmsley has died. Ged was known to many as our Treasurer for many years and was instrumental in putting the club into the sound financial position we enjoy today. He was Captain of the Ormskirk A team for a number of years and was liked and respected by all that knew ... More

EDDIE TENNANT 1934-2026

Eddie Tennant died peacefully yesterday morning. He and his wife, Chris, were stalwart members of not only our club but also the local and regional bowling scene and he will be very much missed by all of us who knew him. Until this season, he would often come and spectate at home games and his memory of matches and many ... More

A SPECTACULAR DAY !!

Message from our Chair Champion of Champions What a fantastic day! So many accolades have been received on how well Ainsdale Bowling club presented themselves, in hosting this event. The green was in top condition, the catering was superb. A massive thank you to everyone involved. Well done Ainsdale 👏👏👏 you ... More

EDDIE TENNANT MERIT TROPHY FOR MEN – A CALL-OUT FOR PLAYERS

Dear members Eddie Tennant was a huge presence at our club over the years, as was his wife Chrissie. A Merit Trophy for men was a prestigious one in past years, involving knockout singles played with no handicaps and to 31-up. We have re-established this men’s competition in 2026 and the trophy has been re-named ... More

RAFFLE PRIZES AT CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS EVENT SATURDAY 25th APRIL

2026 Southport Champion of Champions sponsored by John Hughes We will be running a raffle on the day and are seeking donations, please.  This gives us a great chance of raising funds. Please leave donations in the clubhouse or contact Haydn Preece 07768000818 to pick up.  Thank you. This competition is being held ... More

Easter Cup winner – Tony Boardman

A great day of bowling for the Easter Cup with warm sun and a superb green. Trophy won by Tony Boardman who played consistently good bowls all day; on the jack time after time. Runner-up Bob Hoy played well in every match, as we have come to expect, but Tony’s bowls were just too good in the final. The other ... More

MISSING BLACK MATCH JACK & PURPLE MAT

MISSING BLACK MATCH JACK AND PURPLE MAT Please check your bags for a stamped black match Jack and a purple mat as they are not in the cupboard. The Jack and mat would have been taken from the set of four jacks in an open cage basket either yesterday or Thursday. More

HOSTING SOUTHPORT CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2026

Southport Champion of Champions 2026 Sponsored By John Hughes THIS COMPETITION IS BEING HELD AT AINSDALE BC, 772 A LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT. ON SATURDAY 25TH APRIL, 10AM START. This is a 32 singles “invitational” competition, that puts together some of the best performing Southport bowlers from last ... More