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The new season starts on April 18th!

We will opening the green on Saturday April 18th.

Come along to meet other members, have a go and look around our newly decorated clubhouse, bar area and ground. You can sign up to join us on the day too!

Help us celebrate the start of the new season – our 100th!

The Green will be open from 2pm

Membership is Now Open – Come and join us!

New Membership is now open.

FULL Membership entitles you to have access to the green and clubhouse whenever you would like during the season (within opening hours). You are eligible for all games and matches arranged, including friendlies and competitions. We also hold in house tournaments and host many social events. Coaches are available to help beginners to the sport or offer advice to improve your game if you’ve played before.

Also available is a SOCIAL Membership. This allows you to play in up to 6 games across a season and take part in all our social events.

For more information or to apply please contact secretary@wargravebowls.co.uk

Our Fixtures list is now available! Please click on the link or go to our Fixtures page.

Spectators are welcome to all games and when home, our bar is open and there are lots of places to sit and watch! We look forward to your visit.

May 2026

A wonderful afternoon was enjoyed as we welcomed The Royal County of Berkshire Bowling Association to join us in a 5 mixed triple friendly match to celebrate our Centenary.

Many members attended as well as the players including several executive members of the RCBBA.

We started with a Spider game. This was won by RCBBA member Steve Issac. Donations by members to play the game went to Thames Valley Hospice.

The game then began.

Rink 5 started well, staying even on points until end 10. RCBBA then pulled away by 2 and stayed in front. On end 16 Wargrave came within 1 point but a rookie mistake by their lead on end 17 produced a very long jack which gave away 5! Wargrave won the final end with another 1 but the damage was done. Final score 12 – 18 On Rink 4 RCBBA started well, Wargrave had a good flurry of wins in the middle of the game but the opposition proved too tough and the game finished 14 – 19. On Rink 3 there was an outstanding Wargrave performance, who lead from the start with Wargrave Skip, who also plays for the County, Norah Holder. RCBBA couldn’t counter and the final score was 22 – 10. Rink 2 saw a tough challenge for the Wargrave team who fought valiantly but couldn’t match the County players skills. Final score 5 – 20. On Rink 1, President Marion began the game, her first competitive game for a year. After a few ends she relinquished her role to Captain Roger. For the first 10 ends Wargrave were losing but then they drew level. A few last end losses resorted in a final score 16 – 17. Final result 69 -85

The afternoon ended with a lovely salad meal provided by Phyl Edwards, Val Simms and Joyce Heathman.

A prayer was said to bless the meal and then a toast to the King was given, followed by speeches by both Presidents and Chairmans.

A plaque was presented to President Marion Pope from the County as well as a special rose to plant in the grounds. Chairman, Roger Prew gave an emotional speech regarding being proud to reach our Centenary.

It was a very special day to be part of. Thanks to everyone who attended

April 2026

We spent a lovely warm afternoon in the grounds of Windsor Castle, playing a 4 mixed triples with very friendly and welcoming hosts at the Royal Household. The green was a little bumpy in places which made for some interesting shot behaviour however our hosts were without doubt outstanding players. Many 2 or 3 shots up were saved by highly talented skips, especially the team captain which ended in a 36 – 103 defeat!

The afternoon ended with a lovely tea, beginning with a toast to the King.

Their top rink was rink 2, where a Whisky glass were given to the losers Philip, Heather & Maurice.

Lynnette was presented with a “wrong bias” certificate.

The Club then presented Captain, Norah Holder with a Royal Household shield to commemorate the special event.

A brilliant afternoon towards our 100th celebration season.

We are devastated to hear the news of the passing of member Barry Holder.

A player for the club and county for many years he will forever be remembered for being a gentleman and the kindest and most generous man you could meet.

His banter during matches were legendary and win or lose you could guarantee a fun game if you shared a rink with him.

October 2025

We had a formal visit from Provisional Grand Charity Steward, Brian McCormack and Deputy Provisional Grand Master Mason, James Payen from the Berkshire Masonic Lodge today, to present the cheque donation on behalf of The Mark Benevolent Fund to fund our new mower. The new Dennis was unveiled and George is already making full use of its various facilities. We are so grateful to the MBF for the generous donation that will help us maintain our green to the highest standard for years to come.

Marion, Roger and George were on hand to receive the cheque at the formal ceremony.

September 2025

Our Finals Weekend started off with the finals of our Interclub Competition, with 3 matches being held – 2 wood singles, 4 wood singles and the mixed pairs. The winners were: Brian Turnbull in the 2 Wood, Martyn Mellor retained his 2024 singles 4 wood title and Martyn & Peter Burton won in the pairs. Congratulations to all and thanks to Marion Pope for a fabulous Ploughman’s Lunch afterwards, Dave Stonham for manning the bar and George Hedges for ensuring the Green was at its best.

Sunday saw our Scratch Triple tournament – playing for The Charlie Hodge Cup. 18 members made up 6 teams and fought out a well planned tournament designed by Norah Holder.

Our final teams were Dave Stonham, Ray Gardiner and Peter Burton vs Lynnette Linstead, Stan Crooks and Brian Turnbull. The latter team winning out.

It was a brilliant fun afternoon and really pleasing to see so many of our new and novice members taking part – 2 of which made the final too! Well done everyone.

AUGUST 2025

On a balmy August evening we hosted Twyford Bowling Club in our annual derby competition, the Hedges Cup.

With a fair and enjoyable game across all 5 rinks we had a brilliant result of a 71 – 69 win meaning the Cup comes back to Wargrave in 2025. With a mixed team of novices and experienced players we are so pleased to hold the Cup again!

APRIL 2025

What a fantastic opening day to the season.

Congratulations to the winners of the Michael Pope Memorial Game – Heather Annetts, Tony Boffin and Ray Gardiner and to the runners up – Brian Stain, Philip Linstead and Ray Trussler

The new season starts on April 19th!

We will opening the green with a special memorial match in honour of Michael Pope.

All are welcome to join us for our first “Two Wood Triples” Match.

Come and join us to view our new benches and tables and to celebrate the start of the new season.

The Green will be open from 1.30pm, match starts at 2.30pm

DECEMBER 2024

Our end of year Quiz Night was enjoyed by over 40 members. Themes included Sport, Christmas, Pot Luck and the Alphabet.

Team "3 Boys and A Girl" were victorious!

Thanks were given to Marion as Quiz Master, Norah for arranging the nibbles and Barry for managing the bar.
£133 was raised in the raffle for vital club funds.

NOVEMBER 2024

Our AGM was well attended - minutes and officers to be posted later.

The evening also saw our end of season drawn tournament winners awarded their trophies.

Martyn Mellor won the Gentlemen's Singles and new season member Tony Annetts along with Norah Holder won the Drawn Pairs. Maurice Freeman, Jim Thompson and Brian Turnbull won the Triples. Maurice Freeman was also awarded the Richard Bedford trophy for an outstanding contribution in the Kennet League. Hon. Secretary Brian Turnbull was made an Honorary Life Member.