● Facilities

Wimborne Bowls Club is fortunate in enjoying one of the finest greens in Dorset expertly prepared by a full-time groundsman/greenkeeper. The club is within easy walking distance of picturesque Wimborne town centre and has the benefit of a modern clubhouse and well stocked bar, which are used for a varied programme of social events throughout the year.

● Playing opportunities

The club offers excellent opportunities for play to bowlers of all abilities from novice to expert. Our Ladies have two teams playing in the Bournemouth & District League, one in the Dorset League, one in the North Dorset triples league and one in the Edna Paisley triples league. The Men have three teams in the Bournemouth & District League, four in the Dorset League and two in the North Dorset Triples League. Our over 65’s men also have the opportunity to play in one of the three teams playing in the ‘Percy Baker’ Triples League.

Terry Hilbourne - ladies' first team captain.          Craig Shepherd - men's first team captain.

Dorothy Earlam - ladies' second team captain.     Peter Laundon - men's second team captain.

 

Alan Garland - men's third team captain.          Des Maguire - men's fourth team captain.

All our members are welcome to play in any of our many annual club competitions.
In addition we have a full programme of friendly matches and a regular ‘Friday Nighters’ social bowling evening where all are welcome.

John Armfield and David Middlewick, our two fully qualified coaches, are available for the benefit of existing and new members.

● General

Wimborne Bowls Club is a non-profit-making organisation and is designated as a community amateur sports club. Membership of the club is open to anyone interested in lawn bowls regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion or other beliefs, or disability (except as a direct and necessary consequence of the requirements of the game of bowls).

Young players are encouraged to play and their particular needs are covered by our child protection policy and appointed child protection officer.

Andrew Paulley - Child Protection Officer