SKITTLES IN THE MAIN CLUBHOUSE

Message from Gary Baker: We are putting on a regular winter skittles social event at the main club, starting Friday 7th November, and every Friday thereafter. It will be in the main club in the room to the left of the main bar. The games will be run like a round robin, so no ongoing league, or fixed teams and, ... More

AUTUMNAL GREEN RENOVATION WORK

Plenty of autumn renovation work on the green this afternoon. A sandy top dressing mix applied to deter the winter worm casts, stimulate growth and smooth out the green. Plus autumn feed applied so we have a healthy green ready for play next spring (Haydn Preece) More

FREE TALK ON ‘SCAMS’

THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2pm Liz Burgess has very kindly arranged a speaker from The National Westminster Bank to come to the Main Clubhouse and give a talk to on ‘Scams’ to Bowling Club members: highly relevant in today’s climate, unfortunately. Admission is free. More

MESSAGE FROM GREEN-MANAGER HAYDN PREECE

Andrew Church ( Lancashire Turf) seeded our green this morning. The green is overall in good condition with our September seeding germinating nicely. We will aerate and further treatments/ repairs next week.   More

AINSDALE A VETS BOWLING LEAGUE 2025

A Captain’s reflection: The Vets A team have enjoyed a solid season, finishing a respectable 5th out of 12 in the first division. A very promising start, saw us sitting in second place for most of the first half of the season. However, some enforced absences, and a slight loss of form, saw us fall a number of ... More

2025 GREEN CLOSURE

Notice to all members, the bowling green will be closed to members from Wednesday 1st October until further notice. The winter maintenance works will be started immediately following closure. Depending on prevailing weather conditions it may be possible to hold a limited number of short competitions throughout the ... More

LONGTON DAY OUT

Despite the dire weather forecast, 40 intrepid members set off for a day out to the Longton Sports and Social Club. Two excellent greens were made full use of, with 36 bowlers split into pairs enjoying more than four hours of competitive bowling, enough to challenge even the fittest. A picnic lunch and an evening ... More

FLOODLIGHT ASHES TROPHY

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WIN FOR CHAIR’S TEAM v PRESIDENT’S TEAM The Ashes of the old floodlights were won by Karen’s team at a most successful floodlit BBQ (by Bill Makin & sous chefs) and Booze (and soft drinks etc) Torrential downpour halted play for a few minutes only. Many thanks from President Len to the ... More

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS BBQ, DRINKS, and BOWLING

Morning everyone from Gary It’s looks like it might be a bit wet tonight, but we are ready and prepared for the Festival of New Lights event: Bill, Brian, and Stuart are on Barbecue - cash only £3 per burger or banger Trish and Si are on Teas & Coffees (50p) and beers & wine from the fridge - cash-only ... More

SECOND PLACE IN PREMIER DIVISION OF SOUTHPORT PARKS LEAGUE

Captain John Clark reports: In the Southport Parks Thursday evening League, Ainsdale A finished a very creditable 2nd place in the Premier Division after a crushing win in the last game against the league winners Scarisbrick NSC. Next year, we hope to go one better, especially after the return of those on the sick ... More