****** LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR 26th SEASON ******
Join us on the green in 2017.
Pentyrch Bowling Club,
the "Top Club" in South Glamorgan,
being 475 feet above sea level! The nearby Garth Mountain is close to
1000 ft above sea level.
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History
The club "evolved" circa 1983 by, founded a bunch of "ageing" rugby players looking for summer recreation. Recruitment of some bowlers like David George, Iain Russell and other interested parties living in the village resulted in the carving out of the green from the rock of the Garth Mountain, and by 1991 the club was ready for competition. In 1992 Dr Kim Howells MP officially opened the green and a new era in the life of the village began.
Some uncomplimentary comments were made about the standard of the green in its early years, but under the professional eye of Head Groundsman Harold Evans the surface quickly improved. In recent years Bill Malcolm has taken on the duties with volunteers led by Russell Howell, improving the green and surrounds beyond recognition.
Spoons (social games) night is held every Monday at 6pm throughout the summer - whatever the weather - with an average attendance of almost 40 !!
An annual feature and highlight is the club tour- normally in the first week of June - which is well-attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The 2017 tour will be based near Swindon with matches against Wanborough, Wroughton and Yate. Click on the Tour Archive to get a flavour.
Some uncomplimentary comments were made about the standard of the green in its early years, but under the professional eye of Head Groundsman Harold Evans the surface quickly improved. In recent years Bill Malcolm has taken on the duties with volunteers led by Russell Howell, improving the green and surrounds beyond recognition.
Spoons (social games) night is held every Monday at 6pm throughout the summer - whatever the weather - with an average attendance of almost 40 !!
An annual feature and highlight is the club tour- normally in the first week of June - which is well-attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The 2017 tour will be based near Swindon with matches against Wanborough, Wroughton and Yate. Click on the Tour Archive to get a flavour.
Recent History
September 2016 - After three years' extremely hard work applying for grants combined with members' generosity in pledging personal money, the club raised sufficient funds to construct, for the first time in its history, a purpose-built clubhouse. Over 50% 0f the funding was provided by the Welsh Government through its Aggregate Levy Fund. We are already becoming immensely proud of our new home and look forward to officially opening it and welcoming our friends and fellow bowlers there next season. More details found here.
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Junior Champions & Club Coaches
The Club is strongly linked with all village activities including the Pentyrch Open Gardens, in addition to the Rugby, Cricket, Football & Tennis Clubs. The local primary schools send their pupils for coaching each year - culminating in a match between the two schools in their summer term.
The club is always looking for new members -
young and old, experienced or novices. Only £40 for your first season which is superb value compared to other bowls clubs. Furthermore, giving you access to one of the most accessible and fun games for all abilities and ages.
If you are thinking of giving it a go, or merely want
to sit and watch - just pop along. You will be very welcome. Contact a club official on the
Club Officials 2016-17 page.
All visitors are assured of a warm welcome.
The club is always looking for new members -
young and old, experienced or novices. Only £40 for your first season which is superb value compared to other bowls clubs. Furthermore, giving you access to one of the most accessible and fun games for all abilities and ages.
If you are thinking of giving it a go, or merely want
to sit and watch - just pop along. You will be very welcome. Contact a club official on the
Club Officials 2016-17 page.
All visitors are assured of a warm welcome.
Contact Us:
Pentyrch Bowling Club
Parc y Dwrlyn
Penuel Road
Pentyrch
Cardiff
CF15 9QJ
Club Secretary, Mr Brian Ilbery: 02920 891814 / 07979 658481
Parc y Dwrlyn
Penuel Road
Pentyrch
Cardiff
CF15 9QJ
Club Secretary, Mr Brian Ilbery: 02920 891814 / 07979 658481
Find us:
Click this link for directions to Pentyrch Rugby Club. We are located to the right of the rugby club next to the tennis courts: directions here
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Pentyrch Bowling Club is grateful for the support of the Thomas-Carroll Insurance Group.
www.thomas-carroll.co.uk/
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