Cherry Willingham near Lincoln UK...

 
 
Bowling in Cherry Willingham

Probably the most successful privately-financed sporting venture in Cherry Willingham (not a penny of taxpayer's money -- alas!) the Bowls Club was first mooted in 1975 and became reality five fund-raising years later...

The green, hacked out of wasteland once known as The Jungle, is now rated as one of the best in the whole Lincoln and district area for its playing surface and is much in demand for area finals. The club has its own small pavilion with dressing-rooms, kitchen, toilets and equipment stores)

Cherry Willingham Bowling Club
Cherry Willingham Bowling Club

It is situated on part of the village Playing Fields behind the Cherry Tree pub, along with football and cricket pitches, and currently has 48 men and women members. Age is not important in bowls-–the game has players in their 80’s but nowadays many clubs also have teenage members Initially equipment such as shoes and bowls can be borrowed while learning the game, and instruction for beginners is readily available from present members.

The membership fee is £30 per year with match fees – the financial basis of the club – set at a lowly £1.50 per league game. Members use the green for free when rinks are available, and are encouraged to bring newcomers for a trial game whenever the green is not in use. Why don’t YOU give it a try ? ? ?

Club Officers 2005-06:
President: Noel Taylor:
Vice-President: John Nokes.
Chairman: Geoff Kettleborough.
Treasurer: Bert Wilkinson
Secretary: Ken Shackleton. Telephone: (01 522) 751 132 for further info.

How's about giving it a try this Summer? (word document)