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Test Update
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
Lockdown Test
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
Need any help?
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
Feeling bored?
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
Jimmy Gardner – sad news
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
Club/Coronavirus Update
Dear OBC member Firstly, and most importantly, I hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and keeping safe during these troubling times. At the moment the prospect of bowling looks some way off whilst we remain in lockdown. … Continue reading
Coronavirus/ Various Updates
Firstly on behalf of the committee we want to send our best wishes to all of you whether you are affected by the current outbreak or not. We are aware that we have a club that is part of the … Continue reading
Fixtures
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
Ground Force Day Saturday 21 March 10am onwards
We are organising the above event to undertake some much needed ground preparation for the season. We need to fill the pot holes on the drive, clear leaves, branches, etc and have a general tidy up in the pavilion and … Continue reading
Subs/Quiz Night Monday 23 March 7pm-8.45pm
We are holding the above social at the Ormskirk Cricket Club as a chance to get together before the start of the season. It offers the opportunity to pay your annual subs by cash or cheque (if you do not … Continue reading