2022 BOWLS BIG WEEKEND
Date: 28/05/2022
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ROLL UP FOR A WEEKEND OF FUN & GIVE BOWLS A GO
Ever thought of playing Bowls – well now’s your chance to give it a go in a nationwide extravaganza being organised by Bowls England over the weekend of Friday 27th to Sunday 29th May 2022.
Clubs in Norfolk will be opening their doors to people who want to try a new sport, have some fun and meet new people so why not call into a club near you and give it a try. Bowls is fun, friendly, sociable, addictive & can be played by all the family from young children to grandparents whatever their age & it’s not physically demanding. It’s normal to feel a little apprehensive about starting something new, but bowls is a sport that is easy to take up and you’ll be assured a warm welcome. It is very doable, whatever your physical ability, relatively inexpensive and is really sociable.
The Commonwealth Games is coming up later this summer which once again includes bowls so why not come along and see what makes this sport such an accessible and vitalising option for everyone.
So why not give it a go?
You may have watched the world’s best on the TV at the recent World Championships at Potters. Don’t worry, you will not be expected to be that standard but you will enjoy yourself and maybe want to come back for more.
The Clubs taking part are listed below so why not give them a look on the day – you will get a great welcome & give it a go, try something different and have fun! Don’t worry about equipment as all will be provided but please bring flat soled footwear.
We hope this will be the start of your relationship with bowls, and the beginning of you realizing the joy and benefits of this wonderful sport.
To view an interactive map of each Club and further information go to the Bowls England website https://www.bowlsengland.com/bowls-big-weekend-2022/ or the Clubs own webpage or face-book page.
To see details of all Clubs in Norfolk including those participating in the Bowls Big weekend event please go the Bowls England Website www.bowlsengland.com then select the Play Bowls tab and select <Club & Counties directory> and then select <Norfolk> and then view/select all our Clubs or go direct via the following link https://www.bowlsengland.com/counties/.
There are many other Clubs across the County and whilst they may not be hosting an event over the Bowls Big Weekend if you want to give bowls a go just give them a look and you are sure to receive a warm welcome. All Clubs with their contact details can be found on the Norfolk Bowls Association website CLUBS page on www.norfolkbowls.co.uk or on the Bowls England website www.bowlsengland.com (via the Play bowls>Find a Club page).
Bowls Big Weekend Club Event details
| CLUB | Date | Time | Details |
| Wymondham Dell BC
54B Norwich Road WYMONDHAM NR18 0NT (opposite Wymondham High School/Leisure Centre) Tele: 01953 6022099
Contact name: Geoff Batley or Richard Harvey on 07594 997526 or 07568 567475 Email: gbatley212@btinternet.com or richardpharvey64@gmail.com Club website:
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Sunday 29th May | From 10.00am | Fun and Casual Bowling
Free Coaching
Free BBQ and light refreshments.
Bar open from 11.00am
Raffle |
| RG Carter Group BC
King George V Playing Field Drayton High Road DRAYTON Norwich NR8 6AW
Contact name: Jim Davies on 01603 945497 or 07488 255822 Email: jim.davies5@sky.com |
Event to be held on Thursday 2nd June | From 6.30pm culminating in the lighting of the Drayton Parish Council Jubliee Beacon
at 9.30pm |
The bowls is in conjunction with other events being arranged by Drayton Parish Council
Fun bowls with Coaching available
Tea, Coffee & other non-alcoholic beverages |
| Castle Acre Coronation BC
Castle Acre Playing Field St James Green CASTLE ACRE PE32 2BD
Contact name: Paul Slocombe on 07710 597475 Email: p.slocombe@btinternet.com |
Sunday 29th May | 3.30pm to 7.00pm | Free advice to all whether new bowlers or those who have played before
Bar and Tea/Coffee |
| Connaught BC
Station Road ATTLEBOROUGH NR17 2AS
Contact name: Mick Utting on 07518 520175 or 01953 453146 Email:
Club website: club@connaughbowlsclub.co.uk |
Saturday May 28th | 10.00am to 4.00pm | Coaching for beginners and taster sessions.
Teas and Coffee plus Food will be available in the form of Rolls etc,
Bar
Taster sessions and coaching available every Saturday morning though out the summer, in addition the same can be arranged at other times by contacting the club
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| Cromer Marrams BC
Runton Road CROMER NR27 9AU
Contact name: Neil Patrickson on 07814 060413 Email:
Club website: www.cromermarramsbowlsclub.com
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Saturday 28th May | 2.00pm to 5.00pm | Fun non-competitive bowls for new & existing members including a spoon drive.
All welcome with all equipment provided |
| Harling Recreation BC
Church Road (opposite the Church) EAST HARLING NR16 2NA
Contact name: Chris Jones on 01953 717464 Email:
Club Website: www.harlingrecreationbowlsclub.co.uk
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Saturday 28th May & Sunday 29th May | 10.30am to 4.00pm | Lawn Bowls
Fun Target & Wedge on the Green Short Mat Bowls
Bar Open in Clubhouse
Tea ,Coffee and Cake |
| Hingham Rectory BC
The Fairlands (next to Lincoln Hall) HINGHAM NR9 4HW
Contact name: Steve Kitts on 07887 607889 Email:
Club website: www.hinghamrectorybowlsclub.com
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28TH May 2022 | 2.30pm to 5.30pm | Try bowls sessions for newcomers
Inter club matches
Bar etc. |
| Martham BC
Coronation Recreation Ground Rollesby Road MARTHAM NR29 4SW
Contact name: Roger Jarvis on 07814 415756 Email:
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Saturday 28th May | 10.00am to 4.00pm | Casual & fun play,
Bar Tea & coffee Light refreshments
Further details on Martham BC Facebook page |
| Mundford Village BC
Westhall Drive MUNDFORD Thetford IP26 5DR
Contact name: Daniel Noble on 07734 865400 Email:
Club website
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Saturday 28th May | 10.00am to 4.00pm | Fun bowls
Bar with Tea/Coffee
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| Norfolk BC
444a Unthank Road NORWICH NR4 7QH
Contact name: Charles Boon on 01379 854970 Email:
Club website:
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Sunday 29th May | 10.00am to 4.00pm | Fun bowls
Free tea & coffee
Bar
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| Shouldham BC
Fairstead Drove SHOULDHAM PE33 0DL
Contact name: Glenda Rye on 07809 906194 Email:
Club website: https://www.shouldhambowlsandsocialclub.com/ |
Saturday 28th May | 1.30pm to 5.00pm | Fun bowls with coaching available
Other Fun events
Bar plus tea/coffee & refreshments |