Ormskirk Bowling Club

You may have seen some of our members modelling our smart new kit. We have now reopened new orders until the end of June so if you would like anything you can see the prices and range of kit, and complete the Order Form, at https://ormskirkbowlingclub.com/clothing-order-2025/.

You may have seen some of our members modelling our smart new kit. We have now reopened new orders until the end of June so if you would like anything you can see the prices and range of kit, and complete the Order Form, at https://ormskirkbowlingclub.com/clothing-order-2025/.

This coming Sunday (8th June) the Club is proud to host the Federation of Crown Green Bowls home leg match between Ormskirk West Lancs and Furness. The match will start at 2pm and features two of our own players, Jim Gray and Ian Gill, as well as other top local players.

The Cricket Club bar is being opened from 1.30pm especially for the match so why not come down, get a drink and enjoy some top bowling action in what should be a great atmosphere and support the team. If there are any volunteers to help do a few bar runs for players/spectators please contact Ian Gill.

We now have a new water heater above the sink in the pavilion for washing up, etc. Please only switch it on when in use and switch off after. Thank you to Tony Williams & Steve Denning for your help in installation.

Please note that there will be no access to the bowling green via Altys Lane from Thursday until Tuesday due to the above event. You will therefore have to access via the pathway on St Helens Road or park on Altys Lane or further afield if you can find a space.

You may have seen that our friends at the Cricket Club are holding their annual beer festival on 23rd – 25th May.  As there are a few matches on that weekend, the club is short of volunteers to help the event run smoothly, particularly on both Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th.

Given our close relationship with the cricket club, it would be great if a few of us could offer some support.  So if you can spare an hour or two to pull a few pints, or be on the gate. Please sign up on the form in the Cricket Club or contact Richard Brook – brooky16@hotmail.com.

Please note that our grass green will be in use from around 9.30 to 4pm today (Thursday) for a coaching course.

1st Prize Anne Johnson £35

2nd Prize Margaret Copeland £25

Congratulations to this month’s winners. Your prizes are on the way. The draw was conducted at Tuesday’s Ormskirk League match by Nick Slater & Chris Horsfall. To those existing and new members who would like to support the club, details to join and pay £5 a month per ticket are on the 100 Club tab on the club website. Your contributions are/will be greatly appreciated.

Just to make you aware that Mere Brow Ladies will be using the artificial green from 10am to 12 noon the next two Saturdays. There may only be half a dozen of them so there will be space for members to play as well.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Ormskirk Bowling Club is starting its popular ‘Bowl for Fun’ sessions on Thursday 15th May at 7pm. These are aimed at complete beginners and are a great introduction to crown green bowls in an informal and fun way, with qualified coaches showing you how to play. Last year over 30 people attended and over 20 ended up joining the club! There are 6 weekly sessions, each lasting about 1.5 hours and costing £3. You can attend as many or as few as you wish. All attendees qualify to join the club at a reduced annual membership rate for this year of £25 (normally £50).

To register to attend click here and complete the form on our website https://ormskirkbowlingclub.com/interested-in-bowling/. Places are limited so sign up soon!

For further details you can speak to Ian Gill on 07500 918 081.