Spoons Evening at Pentyrch
 

Welcome to Pentyrch Bowling Club
 

Home of Pentyrch Bowling Club - Parc yr Dwrlyn - Penuel Rd - Pentyrch
 
Could be called the Top Club in South Glamorgan, being almost one thousand feet above sea level !
Started about1983 by a bunch of "ageing" rugby players looking for a 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, by 1991 the club was ready for competition. Then in 1992 , inviting Dr. Kim Howells MP to give his blessing, the the green was opened, I have heard some uncomplimentary reports on the green at that stage! Under the direction of D Russell Howell, work on the green has continued every close season, and it is largely down to him and some enthusiastic volunteers, that the playing surface has attained the very high standard reached today

Portakabins served as changing rooms etc, and the Club was ready to take on the world!  Pentyrch joined the Welsh Private Greens (Eastern Section) and the Taff Ely Mid -week League.


However, it is much more than a bowling facility, internal activities include Cheese 'n' Wine Lunches, Barbeques, Quizzes, Horse Racing and Murder Mystery Nights. The Club is also strongly linked with all village activities, Open Gardens in addition to the Rugby, Cricket and Tennis Clubs. The local school sends it's top year for coaching.
Monday Evenings, 'Spoons' run by Alan Parsons reflects the enthusiasm within the club, with over 36 regularly taking part, also with casual drop ins, we have had 52 participants on one occasion. Even on inclement evenings a number of diehards present themselves and it is a rare event when "spoons" is cancelled.
An annual feature is a tour, normally first week in June which is well patronised and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Two gentlemen's teams playing on Saturdays and one on  Wednesdays in addition to a ladies team playing on Tuesdays and Thursdays, stretch our resources. We need some fresh recruits URGENTLY, be they experienced, novice or junior. A warm welcome is extended.

So this is an appeal to all, please join this forward thinking club and enjoy a sport, which is both healthy and enjoyable.

Junior Sessions with qualified coaches Fridays about 4.20 pm.
 
 

Junior Section
Early days (1999)
 

  
Bill Monington
Margaret Farmer
Iain Russell
Alan Parsons

Dean Jenkins

Nicholas Russell 


 

Dean Jenkins
Champ
Nicholas Russell
Runner-up

            2006 Winner                            Robert Morgan

 
One of the previously mentioned "aging" Rugby Players D. Russell Howell former President of  Pentyrch Rugby Club
and serving WRU Committee member has served as Bowling Club President and following the 2004 AGM, is now its Chairman. A popular driving force at the Club.
Russell is also the Grandfather of dual Junior Champ, Dean Jenkins
 
Another of those ex Rugby and  Cricket Players is David S Rogers, until recently our Fixture Secretary.
David has been through a painful and distressing time recently, happily he appears to have recovered sufficiently to get'back- in-harness'.
David is also the current President of the Pentyrch Rugby Club.

Well done!
 
Derek Farmer has now relinquished the Fixture Secretary position, handing over to Ken Sedgebeer. Ken is one of the "South Wales Borderers" who help to establish & maintain the surrounds to the green.
 

We are pleased to announce D Russell Howell (above) is to continue the Chairmanship, and the new President is David George a well deserved reward for his service to the Club.
We also welcome some new Officers, Brian Pearce as the Treasurer, Howard Thomas as  the Club Secretary, John Eagle as the Gent's representative. 

The 2007 Captain will be Ian Broxton, in his second spell, with Tim Morgan as his Vice.
Last Seasons Lady Captain, Jill Mynnet has given way to Coleen O'Connor. 
We thank those above and trust they will enjoy their tenure of office, as we are sure the retiring officers did.

Forthcoming Season presents a challenge because we all feel we underachieved last Season.

Oh! Three popular members; John Berry and the Club Champions, John Davies & Pat Morgan..