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Well folks Eric Barklem has been doing some in depth research on the Ormskirk bowling greens question and has got almost every green on my list, these being. Current Greens 1 & 2 Ormskirk Bowling Club’s Greens 3. Coronation Park … Continue reading →

Everyone might be getting a bit bored during lockdown so here is a quick test for you bowling and local history buffs. How many individual bowling greens have existed, or currently exist, in Ormskirk? This number should not include any in … Continue reading →

I hope that all our Members are keeping safe and well, and that you have all the help that you need.  However, if you are are struggling in any way to cope, whether this be with getting food, medication or … Continue reading →

If you are feeling a little stir crazy after being stuck inside and want to be reminded about what bowling is all about, take in one of the best matches you could hope to watch from 2017.  This is from … Continue reading →

The Club has been notified of the sad passing of Jimmy Gardner.  Jim played for several clubs over the years, and was a team member in our Aughton League ‘B’ side in our inaugural 2016 season, playing in one of … Continue reading →

All the Club’s fixtures have now been published on Bowlsnet (apart from Maghull League that uses a different system).  Perhaps the best place to view all the fixtures is on our own Club Bowlsnet Portal – http://bowlsnet.uk/OrmskirkBC/!Fixtures. The Maghull League … Continue reading →

Jimmy Gardner’s son has been in touch to say that Jimmy is not well and is currently in Southport Hospital.  Jimmy played for the Club in its first year or so, and before that played at the Windmill and other … Continue reading →

If you are enjoying the World Indoor bowls on the telly, and fancy having a go yourself, get in touch with us.  Ormskirk Bowling Club has two crown bowling greens, one grass and one artificial.  We are a relatively new … Continue reading →

The Club’s AGM & Presentation Night will be held tomorrow (Monday 20th January) starting at 7.15pm in the Cricket Club pavilion.  Please can as many members as possible attend. We hope to see you there.

The games are now mounting up in the Winter Ladder.  Kevin Wilcox has taken over the No1 spot and will probably be difficult to displace.  New player, Ian McKeever, who was previously in top spot was beaten by experienced bowler … Continue reading →