Category Archives: News
Raising Funds
Last few days of our fundraising for the new clubhouse. Final chance to spread the word and donate at https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/ormskirkbc.
Great Progress
Great progress is being made on our grass green, see the latest pictures from today and a little bit of video.
Artificial Green ready for carpet
The artificial green has now had its final layer rolled and is now ready for the carpet to be laid. Although the surface is hard and looks like concrete, it is permeable. Pictures from yesterday.
Video – Progress yesterday
More thrilling video for you to watch – this beats EastEnders any day! The work has now started on the grass green, and the video below shows the earth being transferred from the pile at the side onto the green. … Continue reading
In the Paper
Good to see us getting some publicity in the Advertiser on Thursday (see link below). There was also an article in the Champion. http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/sport/grassroots-sport/new-ormskirk-bowls-club-steps-10908908.
AGM Reminder
Just a quick reminder that our AGM and pre-season meeting will be held tomorrow night (7.30pm, Mon 22nd Feb) in the Ormskirk Cricket Club Pavilion. We look forward to seeing you there.
Update & a bit more video
This short bit of video was taken yesterday. The artificial green levels are currently being done and it should be finished, apart from laying the carpet, by the end of the week.
Rain rain go away
Do to the recent heavy rains work has had to halt on site. No more work will be possible until we get a few dry days, so let’s hope this rain stops soon. To all our members and followers have … Continue reading
Start Date for New Greens
The pre-commencement meeting was held today with Mallinsons, who have been selected to construct the bowling greens. The good news is that they will be able to start on site on 2nd November and completion of the works is expected … Continue reading
Planning Committee
The Borough Council’s Planning Committee will consider our planning application at its meeting on Thursday 8th October. The officer’s report can be viewed at: http://online.westlancs.gov.uk/coins/submissiondocuments.asp?submissionid=17310