Friday Match Nights

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This Friday, 27th May we are starting our first Friday Match Night at 6.30pm which is open to all members.

This event is new to our calendar and is an attempt to fill the gap between Social Sunday/Tuesday events and League Matches. Our League teams are now all up and running with successful wins for all teams. Our Socials are also proving successful and cater for those new to bowls and those who want to play in fun competitions without the pressure of match play. There has now appeared a gap between these two options for those who want to play full matches as in the League games but are not yet ready for the challenges of League matches, hence the trialling of the Friday Match Night.
The initial plan for Friday night is for members to play a singles match using the same format as for League matches. This will be over four weeks and the highest total individual score over the period will win the monthly cup. There is no need to commit to playing every week as for our Leagues, just turn up and play on any Friday.
If this is successful those playing will give the club a pool of match ready players who could be ready to join the League teams next season.  If this pool is large enough we could  look at forming an A and B teams for some of our Leagues. This could resolve the issue of no team places available for everyone wanting to join League teams.
The Mayor will be attending on Sunday 29th May so it  would be great to see as many of you as possible at both events.

 

Bowls’ Big Weekend – Sunday 29 May 2022

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Manor Park Bowling Club is taking part in the Bowls’ Big Weekend 2022, on Sunday 29th May from 10 am onwards. This is a national event run by Bowls England and the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA).

“Providing the opportunity for you, your friends and family to give bowls a go”

Please help us support this memorable event by coming along and trying your hand at bowls, or cheering from the benches. We are a friendly, welcoming club and this
is set to be a fun day for everyone. More info is available here: Bowls Big Weekend

NEW Tuesday Social

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We now have a NEW Tuesday Social 10.30-12, everyone welcome. Come along and play if you fancy a bowl. Annual membership as a social bowler for Manor Park Bowling is still just £12 per year! And we have an offer of free membership for new social bowlers again this year. Come along and have a go, it’s a very pleasant way to spend some time, socialising and bowling.

 

Robert Largan MP visits Sunday Social

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The Sunday social bowling was well attended and enjoyed by both existing and new members on a beautiful, sunny Spring morning. Robert Largan MP came along and joined in for the whole event. He demonstrated a great bowling technique.

Sophie Briddon scored the most points and was the winner on the day. Paula Lindsay was runner up.

Robert Largan MP visited the Sunday Social

Sunday Socials

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Open to full and social members to have friendly game/practice on the greens with other members every Sunday 10 – 11.30am. Bowls, and refreshments available. First week 10th April and every Sunday (excluding bank holidays)

£160 raised for Ukraine

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Manor Park Bowling Club raised £160 for the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal on Saturday 26 March when we held a start of the season doubles competition for members.

Dave Whitehead and Julie Bradbury were the worthy winners of the competition.

Open Day Saturday 2nd April 2022

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Come along to Manor Park Bowling Club on Saturday 2nd April 2022 between 11am and 2pm and try bowling for free.  We are a friendly club with many members of all ages and will make you welcome.  If you’ve never been a member of our club before, membership is free for the first 12 months.

 

Get Together Saturday 26 March 2022 from 11 am

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Hope you are all keeping well and looking forward to the new bowling season. The bowling greens will be opening on Saturday 26 March.  Members old and new are invited to come along meet up for the opening of the bowling greens for the forthcoming season. Meet up with friends old and new. We hope that it will be a very enjoyable day..
 
We are planning on having a friendly bowing competition for all members of all abilities on the green to get the season off a great start. It will be a fun and friendly competition. So bring your bowls with you or borrow a set. Just turn up on the day and enjoy yourself.
 
We are asking members if they can to bring along some cakes, treats and snacks (home made or not) for us all to share. There will be tea, coffee and soft drinks available in the club room. It is free to all members and you can bring along your partner or another guest to come watch the bowls, have a drink and have a cake or two. 
 
The club will be having a raffle to raise funds for the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal.  So we would be very grateful if members could bring along some prizes such as bottles of wine, spirits, beers, toiletries, chocolates, biscuits etc on the 26th.
 
The top and bottom bowling greens will then be open for bowling from the 26th. There is plenty of opportunity for social and competitive bowling.  The club has entered several teams in leagues this year and details are on website www.bowlingmanorpark.co.uk. We are particularly pleased that we are entering a ladies team in the Wednesday Night Tameside League.
 
We are also hoping to have a few club competitions during the season which are open to all members to enter. We are planning on having a outing to a bowling club and have a meal. We are having the Presentation and Christmas Party on 3rd December 2022 at Glossop Golf Club.. Details will be sent out or put on the website.
 
The club is also looking for more volunteers for our Maintenance team.  These are a dedicated and hardworking group who meet up to maintain the greens. Men and women who can help with grass cutting and other maintenance jobs please contact us. If you are interested please email us on bowlingmanorpark@yahoo.com. Your details will be passed onto the maintenance team.
We all look forward to seeing you when the club reopens