Has anyone seen or know of an"8" badge for hotshot in pairs?
Back to top of page and main linksSou do Brasil e ganhei 3 bolas com as escrito "tirolyte taylor-rolph"
numero 5 bias 3 "67d" interessados em comprar envie um email raonigaz@hotmail.com
Back to top of page and main linksi have been asked to make a 80th birthday card for a male friend who is very much into outdoor bowls and she would like the card to reprsent his lifelong love of outdoor bowls as I've not been making cards very long and want too do her justice I've managed to get hold of a really good decopagage of a outdoor bowler I've looked into the bowls but wondered if there was some type of score card I incorperate into the card to put his age onto but haven't been able to find ......
Back to top of page and main linksiam looking for any information on a pair of taylor rolph imp brand bowls that have been left to me. they are dated 's 1851' and bear a 'bibc official 83' stamp. any info on these woods would be appreciated.
Back to top of page and main linksAs an avid golfer i considered bowls as a simple game not requiring much thought,perhaps it is.
I just began playing my second season with a local club and playing lead i got of to a superb start that bought comments in the local paper. Unfortunately my form over the last two games has completely dissipated and i wonder why. My latest thoughts are that i do not deliver the wood in a consistent way. I wondered as a right hand player do i lead with the wrong leg. do i ......
Back to top of page and main linksAt a recent meeting of our club the subject of coloured trousers for mens pennant came up. Some of the lower division players were against the idea as they felt it was an unessacary impost upon themselves. The idea was then tendered as to having them for the higher divisions only. The question was then raised if a player earns promotion from a lower division is he/she compelled to wear coloured trousers the same as the other members of the team or can they still wear the......
Back to top of page and main linksI have a set of Taylor-Rolfe woods which I have been using for 14 years, and I would like to know how size 4-3/4 and Bias 3 equates to modern day bowls. They are also stamped 72. please can enyone help?
Thank you
Back to top of page and main linksPROGRESS REPORT (NO 2) ON THE RESEARCH PROJECT
This note aims to keep people informed of what has happened so far.
I have received 44 Answers - 23 come from Australia and 21 comes from Non-Australian countries that include England, Scotland, Canada, Spain, and USA. Thus I can start doing a comparison of Australian attitudes with non-Australian attitudes.
So far I have only received five replies from Ladies. I had hoped to compare Ladies with Men.
I have aske......
Back to top of page and main linksA PROGRESS REPORT ON THE RESEARCH PROJECT
This note aims to keep you informed of what has happened so far.
I have received 29 Answers - 15 comes from Australia and 14 comes from Non-Australian countries that include England, Scotland, Canada and USA. So far I have only received two replies from Ladies
I have started doing an analysis of the replies. Some of the preliminary results make interesting reading.
I need more Respondents. Forums members who want to......
Back to top of page and main linksHi all,
Im a bowler who bowls from a wheelchair and have very weak arms.
Im playing in the Worlds in Bloemfontaein in May 2011. Can anyone tell me what the green speeds are likely to be over there in May? That way I have an idea of how much strenghening work i'll need to do.
Thanks
Colin
Back to top of page and main linksOne of oue ex members has been told by someone from another club that he can play league games for our club without being a member, if he joins their club! This is because it would be more convenient for him! It doesn't mean we would pick him anyway!!!!
Back to top of page and main linksI have added to my web site details of six games from the vic v Tasmania games held in 2009 and an analysis of the scores for each individual Player and the Conversions by each skipper. YOu can find the details on the page called "Improve Performance by analysing Statistics - Fours 2 in the first two files on the page.
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
I am looking to purchase a set of four balls size 4 hopefully in great conditions.
Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone have a bowling arm that they wish to sell - or know of a widow that might have one!
Back to top of page and main linksI found this link on another site. The site discussed some games that could
be played during "fun days"
I was wondering if you had an aquaintance with the game of ABC? 3 players, 3
bowls each and a regular player rotation. That rotation pits two of the
bowlers aginst the other every 3rd end.
The scoring eludes me. Do you know how it is scored.
If you have no personal knowledge of this game, can you suggest another
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for a set of Thomas Taylor Spectrum Bowls size 1, I have been using Spectrum for many years now and love them, but unfortunatly age is creeeping up and I am having trouble holding my woods, and need to downsize, I was told that Thomas Taylor International are the same, I bought a new set but find that they are not the same having a compleatly different finish to the ones I am using now, I just can't find any Spectrum out there CAN ANYBODY HELP Thank you
Back to top of page and main linksCan you tell me who is the Fife ladies bowling association secretary. I have entries for the fife ladies competitions and don't know who to send them to.
Regards
Bill Close
Back to top of page and main linksI`v just bought a set of bowls which appear to be quite old,can anyone please tell me how I can tell how old my bowls are, is there a site with a list of markings.I`m very new to Lawn Bowls,I`v only been playing since Oct.2009.
regards Marge
Back to top of page and main linksI purchased a set of two English bowling balls yesterday and would very much appreciate any information available. Composition appears to be ebony and ivory, the city of manufacture (in faint print) is Glasgow. The year of manufacturer appears to be 1931 with the word "Official B B" within an embossed stamp. Also, the initials CSWH are on both balls.
Any information or thoughts on origin and value would be very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Sean
Back to top of page and main linksI purchased a set of two antique bowling balls yesterday .Would appreciate any help please in identifying manufacturer and possible value.
Balls appear to be made of hard wood [ebony?]and ivory [?].Faint markings appear to be 1931 [year of manufacturer?]and ,within a circular imprint the initial BB . Initials CSWH also appear on surface .
Glasgow [city of manufacturer ?] and misc. other tiny and very faint initials also on surface
Thank you
Sean
Back to top of page and main linksI have two sets of lawn bowling balls in a leather case, hardly used for sale. Any decent offer will be accepted. Shipping with be COD payment will be either direct deposit to a bank account or pay pals. Acknowledge interest via e-mail and we can figure out best way to handle.
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for see-through lawn bowls. Can someone help me please.
Back to top of page and main linksHow do you count the score in a game of Consistency Singles when the second shot is a draw between the two player's bowls?.
Back to top of page and main linksAmong the competitions held at our club we have 2 wood and 4 wood handicaps. there is always discussion abut the handicaps theat are given. Has anyone any ideas or system how handicaps should be applied.
Toncha
Back to top of page and main linksI would love to play this amazinbg game. i play bowls for chirnside bowling club.
Back to top of page and main linksPlayers say they want to improve their bowling performance. However I believe that this end objective does NOT rate as a very useful objective because of its vagueness. I have added a set of notes to my web site that discuss my views on this topic After opening the web site www.bowlsmaterial.com . go to the page called - Improve Bowls Performance 2 and to the file called – “The value of the objective – Improve Bowling Performance”.
Back to top of page and main linksNeed info re names or contractors who will maintain our 2 bowling greens
Back to top of page and main linksMISSED UPSHOTS – DO THEY FINISH WIDE OR NARROW?
I believe that bowls have many myths because very little real research exists to test out common beliefs (e.g. after driving it becomes more difficult to draw well). From my discussions, many Players believe such myths and become somewhat upset if you challenge them. My recording of bowls over ten years allows me to check on some myths. However it takes time and no one else rates as silly enough to care – or do work to fi......
Back to top of page and main linksPercentage Bowls
Suppose a Player plays two consecutive draw shots – on the same hand, to the jack, on the centre line. What probability exists that the Player will draw at least ONE bowl (a) within three feet and (b) within two feet of the jack.
What percentage of times will a Player play an Upshot (a Drive or a Swinger) that will hit the target.
How many Upshots do Thirds and Skippers play? If a Player has a toucher, what percentage of times will a bowl slic......
Back to top of page and main linksReaders who have an interest in this topic will find that I have added notes on this topic to my web site http://www.bowlsmaterial.com Open the page called Bowls Tactics 4 and open the appropriate file. Note also that I have added a one-page set of notes on - The use of the mat to - allow different lines of delivery. Bill Morton
Back to top of page and main linksA set (4) Concorde size 4 ralph Taylor bowling balls for sale. Also bowls carrier and a henselite bag. Please contact me via e-mail on weetopper@aol.com.
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone know of any online retailers or websites where I might be able to find some?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.
Back to top of page and main linksSet of bowls (8 woods plus 2 jacks) in original box - made by F H Ayres. Retailer was Fred Spalding & sons, Chelmsford. They are Garden bowls, designed for play on private lawns, varying in size and weight. They are in the region of 100 years old. The EBA think they are fairly unique. If anyone is interested in purchasing please let me know.
Back to top of page and main linksI have just moved to Canada and my new club has a rule that once a bowler has finished their set the must retire to the seat on the bank. I have never heard of such a rule anywhere else, can this be imposed?
Back to top of page and main linksI have recently moved to Canada and the club I have joined have a rule that a bowler must stand on the mat until the bowl stops, I have never heard of such a ridiculous rule and would like to clarify if this can be imposed.
Back to top of page and main linksI have recently revised the eighteen head problems that I have in my web site. It may interest some Readers. To help you decide I attach the following.
BOWLS TACTICS AND HEAD PROBLEMS
1. Many Clubs talk about the need to train Players in bowls tactics (how to build a head). In my opinion, few Clubs appear to do much about this objective.
2. The head problems in the web site take ONE approach to improving bowls tactics.
3. Some material on this topic has diagrams ......
Back to top of page and main linksHi All,
I have thousands of Bowls Club/Associations Badges for sale.
Anyone interested - please send me an email : scooper62@gmail.com
Thanks
Steve
Back to top of page and main linksHave just found your site whils't looking for lawn bowls clip art, I do all the club posters etc. for Kibworth Bowling Club. Having looked through your site I see that there is an acute shortage of such art can anyone help - humorous or otherwise. any response will be acknowledged.
Regards
John Barnes
Back to top of page and main linksi have been given a set of henselite size 6 supergrip. The only other markings are S.A.B.A and 640 PL.
I am able to used these in the uk also any more information about these bowls. ie what bias etc
Back to top of page and main linksI have an old set that used 2 belong to my grandfather of thomas taylor bowls with original carrying case dated 1930's and i am looking for a buyer any offers please respond?
Back to top of page and main linkshi
can anyone please tell me if the bowls that i would like to buy are legal for use,in county comp, in the Wales area. the bowls are BIBC 97 stamped.
Taff.
Back to top of page and main linksI have just posted on my web site details of Conversions by skippers. Those interested should go to my web page www.bowlsmaterial.com and look at the page called "Five Other Evaluation Approaches" and open the file called Conversions- Some Statistics. Other files on this page give more details about conversions. As ever,criticisms welcomed.
Back to top of page and main linkshi does anybody know the age & history of my two jacks,
they are both taylor-rolf & IMP brand made in england,i cannot find anything on the net,but hopefully someone will know.thanks rob
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for a good set(4) of Greenmaster Premiers or ABT Evo's Size 4 or 5 Heavy or X-Heavy any colour.
Will pay cash Phone Terry 0414 239 668
Back to top of page and main linksOn my web site, I have added a new set of notes called - When should a Player play an upshot (a drive or a swinger). Please go to the page called Bowls Tactics 3 (not 1 or 2). Any criticisms welcomed.
Back to top of page and main linksIs there anyone out there interested in starting a club or group for bowlers male and female who are widows, widowers, divorced, separated or just single. I live in the North Brisbane area close to the sunshine coast. A group of like minded people for get togethers such as bowls, BBQ, outings would be great. Most of us live alone with not much opportunity to meet new people. Age group not important,why not give it a go. If you are interested please get in touch.
Cheer......
Back to top of page and main linksI am after a set of 4 Tyrolite Lawn Bowls Size 3 can anybody help
Thank You.
Back to top of page and main linksI have just added extensive notes that "prove" that a Leader has the least important position in a Four. See my web site and the page called Bowls Tactics 3
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone tell me if there are any bowling clubs in Malta???
Back to top of page and main linksHi, I wonder if anyone has a very basic outline of coaching citeria, I am qualified level 2 but would like to give new bowlers a printed basics of the game, I am really struggling to find anything that is not a book!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br>Please e-mail asap or ring on 01507 443153.
Back to top of page and main linksdoes anyone have a value for these 1938 F H Ayres bowls.Any info would be great
Back to top of page and main linksdoes anyone know how to measure what size of bowls i should use,some one said i sould put my thumb to my middle finger around my bowl and if they touched it was the right size of bowl
Back to top of page and main linksI have just added notes on "How to get your line." to my web site. It may interest some of you. If you have any interest in management ideas, note that I have added many of my notes on management.
Back to top of page and main linksOur group is going to Edinburgh in September and want to bowl at some local Clubs. Would appreciate help in contacting them or the Scottish Association. Thank you, Peter
Back to top of page and main linksHi Would there be anybody out there who can tell me the rules of the game of 100up. I thought the kitty was to be placed on a coin so if the kitty got moved that it was to be replaced on the coin, but I was told this was called another game. Please help
Back to top of page and main linksI HAVE A SELECTION OF TWENTY BOWLS BADGES MAINLY WELSH AND ENGLISH AND I WOULD LIKE TO SWAP FOR ANY OTHER BADGES IE: SCOTTISH OR OVERSEAS BADGES - IF ANY ONE INTERESTED PLEASE E-MAIL ME.
Back to top of page and main linksReaders interested in notes on bowls should know that I have added two new notes to my web site. They cover (a) the idea of nursing players and (b) whether a Skipper should call the "correct" shot even though he judges that the Player has a low probability of achieving the objective of the shot. See the page on Bowls Tactics 3
Back to top of page and main linksdoes anyone know where in or around edinburgh I can get the emblem changed on bowls
Back to top of page and main linksI have this week seen an excellent game of indoor bowls between Andy Thomson and Greg Harlow. I recorded it on Sky but missed the start so have no idea what tournament it was!
I am now even more surprised to see no results available (via Google search)for the whole of 2008 and no site for The World Bowls Tour.
Somewhere there must be details of this years tournaments with statistics for players and eligibilty for the top 16 - but I can't find it.
Anyone help ple......
Back to top of page and main linksI am a member of Uvongo Bolws Club in South Africa. We are adding a new competion day to our bowls diary and would like the "competition" to be a fun variation of the triples game. If someone knows of such a game I would be grateful to receive details on how it should be played. Thanks, Tony
Back to top of page and main linksI have just posted on my web site details of 36 games of singles. They tell you which bowl rates as the highest quality. The percentage of bowls that finish within three feet of the Designated Finishing Point - and outside six feet (about 20% !!) and the correlation between each bowl and all four bowls combined with the end result - and other pieces of information. Games include International games, Finals of club championships, and Preliminary rounds for the Indoor Cham......
Back to top of page and main linksi am in need for a new shortmat handling machine , i have seen one i like but do not have the suppliers contact address -e mail ..can you help , the details on the roller i have seen is - roll-up newton ards county antrim
Back to top of page and main linksi'd like to start playing lawn bowls, just wondering the best way to start. would it be worth buying my own kit? what are best makes?
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for a form which could be downloaded to aid in scoring a 3 game tournament. We usually are using 6 or 8 rinks. Three games are played It seems every time we get to that 3rd. game we run into difficulty - usually putting 2 teams together who have already played together or ending up on the same rink they had previously played on. This happened yesterday - the form we have been using for many years I fear is outdated andd there must be any easier way of do......
Back to top of page and main linksWould anyone know where to pick up a cheapish second hand bowling arm in the UK. I've been tasked with finding one for a bowls friend who recently had an accident making it very difficult for him to play at all, this is unfortunate as he loves the game. I'm inquiring about second hand because to buy new is prohibitively expensive and although he would pay the £100 plus for the bowling arm I would much rather see that that he be able to continue to play without having to ......
Back to top of page and main linksReaders may find it interesting to look at my web site. I have just posted details of an interstate game - Victoria v Tasmania that occurred in 2007. See the page called - Statistics - Results for Fours Games.
Back to top of page and main linksLOOKING FOR A SET OF FOUR SIZE 5 TYROLITE BOWLS
Back to top of page and main linksI am a beginner and would like to purchase a second hand set of size three bowls. Can anyone help?
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone tell me exactly what is a Providor in an Bowls club, what they do and (where if at all) they sit on the committee..
Thankyou
Back to top of page and main linksplaying crown green my apoiment ran the jack off the green i roll the jack short of 19metre could you please tell me the rules onthis
Back to top of page and main linksFor Readers interested in detailed notes on many topics of lawn bowls (including evaluation of Players, some Heads to try to answer what shot to play, and various questionnaires to collect information from Players), see my web site - www.mortonmaterial.com It also contains statistics on Fours games based on the scoring of individual bowls. In another month or so, it should contain statistics on various singles games.
Back to top of page and main linksThought I would send this through to you guys.... www.ilawnbowl.com
Back to top of page and main linksdoes anyone know if there is anyone who has redone their turf lawns and replaced them with concrete and artificial lawn for their lawn bowling green, can you please let me know, plus approximately what the cost would be
thanks
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
I have just moved up from 4H to 5H Tiger woods but my brand new bowls have a different size and style of grip from my old ones! I have used Tigers for about 18 months and loved the deep and sharp grip of my old bowls and feel cheated to find that my 'identical' new bowls have a redesigned grip which is much narrower and less deep!
The blurb that came with the woods says that the grip is a Series C Grip. Does anyone know what this means and if this bowl comes wi......
Back to top of page and main linksHello all,
I have been given many moons ago four wooden bowls balls. I don't bowl and was going to throw them away during a recent garage sort out. However it seems such a waste and thought of selling them on e-bay. They say 'bias No 3', 'set 4' 're-turned by Jaques' and 'London' on each of them, numbered from 1 to 4.
Should I throw them away or will they sell?
any advice gratefully received,
thanks,
Stew Rowe
Back to top of page and main linksI am having reconditioned for my wife, a set of 'woods' that belonged to my mother and which were recondition circa 1962. Lignum Vitae Full BIAS 2, 2lb 2oz by Thomas ROYLE. Can anyone provide me with the history of Thomas ROYLE in order that I can perhaps retrace the history of these bowls?
Back to top of page and main linksAre there any ststistics around for the number of people regestered as lawn bowlers.
also young bowler stats and older age stats
Back to top of page and main linksany one wanting to buy 350 badges makes a good collection being sold for £2-50each interested ring 02890451194 after 6pm
Back to top of page and main linksPlease can anyone help me? We are going to start an Indoor Short mat bowls club in our church hall and need advice about type of mat, bowls and all accessories we need to buy to get up and running. It is for disabled people in wheelchairs as well as able bodied so that they play together. On looking on the internet there seems to be so may types of mats for sale I really need some help and advice. Does anyone have experience of bowling from a wheelchair? I would lov......
Back to top of page and main linksI have come across a set of Henselite indoor deluxe bowls does anyone know wot they are like in terms of line and do they have a hook finish?
Regards
Andy.
Back to top of page and main linksHi, I have obtained a set of bowls R.G.Lawrie Challenger size 3. What can you tell me about them and any advice. My hands are large
Back to top of page and main linksThere will be an interesting programme about the history and manufacture of lignum vitae (wooden) bowls on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday, 24th January, 2008 at 3.45pm.
Back to top of page and main linksi am joining a different club in the same district can i play club comp at both clubs as i will be financal at both clubs i know i can only play pennants,district games for one club my district is gateway qld
Back to top of page and main linksAt our local bowls club - Angeles City, Philippines - yesterday we had a situation which nobody could decide upon and I was hoping you experts out there could provide confirmation!
Situation:
Oponents bowl is a toucher, we then had a bowl rest on the toucher but remain in play!
On consultation with world bowls rule book, under Section 31 - Movement of touchers - we determined the bowl to be still live.
However, under Section 32 - Deadbowls - we determined the b......
Back to top of page and main linksi have picked up 4 bowls would like some info if anyone can help be most gratful, details on bowls are, J in the centre made in Scotland underneith,top grade lignoid on top, 2 stamps one says BIBC official A64A, the other says BIBC official F85F, THE NUMBER 5 AND THEY WEIGH JUST OVER 3LBS.
Back to top of page and main linksi have an old sussex b.a vice presidents badge dated 1963. can anyone tell me the name of the person in office then.
Back to top of page and main linksI live in NZ and love playing bowls, have won quite a bit playing with my Classic 11 Series C but wonder about changing to Greenmaster Power bowls. I would like comments about these bowls and how others find them to play with.
Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksIs anyone able to provide any history of this company and its bowls. I have recently been given a pair of Taylor Rolph wooden bowls that are marked "SET 648 F666 47/8 STJOHNS" on the large emblem side and "TAYLOR ROLPH Co Ltd PENSHURST BIAS 3" on the small emblem side and both have been stamped 1950 on the running face on the small emblem side.The stamp is circular of 2 rings with either BB or 88 inside the inner area and some indistinguishable word b......
Back to top of page and main linksi have 2 taylor-rolph bowls in a taylor-rolph box.decorated lid with details of company and has a picture of a imp sitting on a bowl and on the sides of the lid it says these bowls must be kept in a cool place.front and back sides of box have taylor-rolph's bowls on them.1 side is plain but the other has all the details, which are. lignum vit ae (?) standard bowls quality a6" size 4 7/8" bias no 3 colour blk pair no x94 price... plus another picture of a imp o......
Back to top of page and main linksI'm in the process of moving to Dubai, I am trying to find out if there is a Bowling Association or clubs in the United Arab Emirates. Not sure if I'm emailing the right site but if anyone could give me some information it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Back to top of page and main linksCould someone tell me where can I buy Lawn Bowls (1st of 2nd hand) in Hong Kong, please?
Back to top of page and main linksMy Dad grew up in Toronto and was an ardent bowler from the late 20's until 1960...His bowls were certified in 1948 but the 8 is an overstrike on what looked like 1940...the Bowls are Townsend & Clark "Champion" Toronto...does anyone have any knowledge of this company ,their history etc ...I can find nothing on the internet...many thanks David
Back to top of page and main linksI have a set of 4 (of my late father's) woods. They are marked 1962, are wooden, not composite, and stamped 1962 Taylor Rolph. Each wood weighs 2 lbs 13oz. They show obvious signs of use/wear and are in a Henselite cardboard box unrelated to the woods.
Can anyone tell me anything about their likely value or anything else of interest? Thank you, Andy
Back to top of page and main linksAny one out there got any decent clip art of bowlers [gent]? I want to make a card for a friend who is a keen bowler. Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking to buy a book called Think and play better Bowls, by Mark De Lacey, and Peter Belliss, could anyone know where I may get this book??
Back to top of page and main linksGood quality bowls size 4 M or H for a fair price sought. South Wales area. Any make considered. contact me at murley_wolf@tiscali.co.uk
Back to top of page and main linksI would like to purchase some second hand Hensolite dreamline bowls size 2 heavy
Back to top of page and main linksHi, my son has just turned 19 and no longer wants to play bowls regularly. He owns a number of uniform sets of clothing; including collared shirts, shorts and long socks - for sale. Please contact me if interested.
Back to top of page and main linksPlease contact me if you have size 1 bowls (preferrably medium weight) that has an expiry date of no less than 5 years. Thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksIs there any fitness/preparation i should undertake in readiness for a Bowls tournament.I'm sure there are many bowlers who prepare for matches, just walking on the green and competing seems hit and miss.
Back to top of page and main linksI am trying to buy some new or good used henselite dreamline size 5 balls for my father inlaw. Can anyone help????
Back to top of page and main linksWhilst de-cluttering, I have found an item with 'The Taylor-Rolph Co. Ltd LONDON' marked on a 6cm long flat spool that is fastened to a 2m long green thread that winds on the spool from end to end.
At the other, free end of the thread, there are two 5cm long pegs, one of which is fixed to the end of the thread and the other is free to be moved along the thread.
Both the pegs and the spool are made of a white plastic that resembles ivory.
We had a neighbour many ......
Back to top of page and main linksI have a set of Henselite bowls 562uv. BIBC NO 1 STAMP. Super grip size 2. The emblem in the circles are of 3 arrows.
Would these be suitable to play short mat as well as outside.
Indeed can most outdoor bowls be used on the short mat game.
Paul.
Back to top of page and main linksI have a second hand set of bowls. Almark Sterling size 4m. 17v714. The stamp mark is BB 10 with the letter K to the left and the letter R in a circle to the right, inside a hexagonal shape.
Could anyone explain the letters and date them.
I am a beginner bowler and intend using them in my first season next year.
Paul.
Back to top of page and main linksI have a set of "Carpet Bowls" that my father brought over to the USA in the 1920's. They are wood, painted black and have ivory insets. There are 10 larger balls and there are 2 smaller balls in a box. The top of the box says "The Taylor-Rolph Company Ltd Bowl Specialists Lignum Vitae Carpet Bowls Fitzgerald Works, Mortlake, London
I would like to know more about these. Can anyone help?
Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksI have heard of a shortened game of flat green bowls called action bowls. Can anyone enlighten me as to what this game entails and to it's rules.
Back to top of page and main linksthere is a place in Edinburgh where I can get my bowls restamped but I do not know where and time is running out as my bowls at present are 2006 I've been told it is a very old shop but where? can anyone help me
Back to top of page and main linksI wish to buy a set of Henselite Eueka Gold Lawn Bowls -- Size 4
X-Heavy with grip -- as near as new as possible.
Thank you
Back to top of page and main linksHello,
If anyone knows of any antique lawn bowls for sale I am looking for some. In particular, I am looking for bowls with ivory or celluloid insets with a single numeral or letter.
Thank you!
Joel
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone give me a website for master scoreboards for lawn bowling or any other contact details.
Thanks. Mo Black
Back to top of page and main linkssome dicussion was made at our last match about touchers
if a toucher in the ditch was moved by a non toucher you cannot move
toucher back to original position ie you are not allowed to stop wood from falling into ditch is this correct
Back to top of page and main linksHi all I am looking for a greenkeepers job any where in the world. I am currently in South africa
Back to top of page and main linksI would like to receive rules for carpet bowls as we play this game at the hostel I work at.
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking to buy a set of second hand Drakes Pride Professional Plus or Taylor Internationals either size 3M or 4M. Email me if you have something suitable you are wishing to part with.
Back to top of page and main linksplease tell me where you can find sport shops in sussex which sell lawn bowls
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for a set of size 4 bowls. This is my secons year of bowling in Vancouver. Please contact me if you are selling. Thank you.
Back to top of page and main linksi'm trying to find out the rules for playing a substitute. What positions they can and can't play? can they play the skip position?
Back to top of page and main linksCAN ANYONE HELP ? I am trying to find a set of tyrolite crown green bowls size 2 10 please contact me if you are willing to part with your set.
Back to top of page and main linksClip art of a lawn bowler ,I can find lots of catoon like characters but I would like a normal male lawn bowler.
Thanks in anticipation.
Back to top of page and main linksI have just transferred to another club in a different district still within NSW and am a multi member having selected my new club to play championships etc, however I would like to remain a multi member to play MIXED PAIRS in the new financial year with my old club I have been told by one source that this is okay because it is mixed and then i have been told by another that one club one championship only even though it is just mixed which comes under the Mens Rules. Cou......
Back to top of page and main linksAnyone out there got a set of 4 tyrolite size 4 lawn bowls to sell.
Back to top of page and main linksWould anybody know how many lawn bowlers there are worldwide? Also,the address of a site that is dedicated to Lawn Bowl tours/exotic lawn bowl club locations/unusual destinations. Many thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksI wish to source a set of 4 TYROLITE lawn green bowls, size 2. Will consider size 3. Leave details for quick response.
Back to top of page and main linksI love the lawn bowls England shirt, anybody know where I can buy one?
Thanks
Pete
Back to top of page and main linksWould it be possible to send all the addresses and emails of all the clubs on the Sunshine Coast if possible Thanking you Kendall
Back to top of page and main linksSwale IBC New website, please take a look and tell me what you think?
http://www.swaleibc.com
Back to top of page and main linksI live in Robina Queensland. Can anyone advise me of a club that will teach me to play. Also allow the wearing of shorts and maybe a coloured shirt ( In the team colours)
Many Thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone tell me what is meant by the narrow hand and wide hand at lawn bowls? - I am a beginner bowler.
Back to top of page and main linksHi I need to replace my old Taylor Rolph Concorde bowls,I have grown to love them but they are just plain done. There is nothing on the market quite like them. Help
Back to top of page and main linksGet bowls in the limelight! Vote Andy Thompson<p>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tv_and_radio/sports_personality_2005/4353078.stm
Back to top of page and main linksHi, i am organising a social bowls day and was enquiring about which fun bowls games that we can play on the day. Does anyone know what usually happens at these social days?
Back to top of page and main linksIs there a difference between the bias of a classic 2 & a classic 2 deluxe??
Back to top of page and main linksHere at Salt Ayre Sports Centre we have an indoor bowls league and we are looking to purchase new mats. Can you recommend some quality companies who I can ring for a quote. cheers
Back to top of page and main linksA member of Berhampore bowling club has found an old measure in the clubrooms. We'd like to know about the manufacturer, when it was made and anything else about it. It is well made, still works and is an intriguing find. Can anyone help with any information?
Back to top of page and main linksAnyone know the the names of the players taking part in the International Open at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, starting 30th October 2005?
Back to top of page and main linksI bought a Scottish lawn bowling ball at a antique store and was curious about how old it could be. It is made out of brown wood with ivory inlayed circles in both ends. On the top it is stamped with the words "Corporation of Glasglow Parks Department" It has the number 234 stamped on the wood at the top and also in the ivory inlay on the bottom. There is also a round stamp on the side that looks like it says "B-L-M-C Official" with the number 83 stam......
Back to top of page and main linksWould anyone out there know if there are any coaching clinics available in Perth or surrounding areas south of river to further my bowling as I have only been playing for a few months and would like to get more involved in the game
Back to top of page and main linksI have recently been left by a relative a large box of bowls badges, most of the badges are instantly recognisable to different counties and clubs but I am stumped by two. They have the words scott bowls club written on them, they have the same horse as the kent county badge and a english and american flag on them, can anyone give me information on these bagdes as I would be interested in there history especially as one of the bagdes celebrates sixty years 1932-1992.
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone tell me the duties of club secretary ????
Back to top of page and main linkshi we are holding a charity bowls day on the 30th july 2005 at lambton bowling club, karoola rd. we are raising money for camp quality and all proceeds will go to camp quality. we are having music, games, 1st,2nd,3rd prizes, raffle, 100 club drinks giveaways food and heaps more. so any bowlers out there who are looking to help raise money for charity then come along it is only $12 per person or bring along a team of 4 for $45. it starts at 4.30 pm. so come and have a gre......
Back to top of page and main linksi have spare badge here of first ballymcarrett bowling club here as i am willing to exchange for any bowling club club of UK AND THE WORLD
thank you
Denis Hyde
Back to top of page and main linksI am a member of Fraser Park bowling club in Inverness. I am a bowls lapel badge collector and i am willing to swap my club's lapel badge for the lapel badge of any other collectors out there.
If anyone is interested please e mail me your address and i will forward my club badge on with my address so you can return your club's badge to me.
Regards
Scott
Back to top of page and main linkswas wondering if anyone could help, I recently bought a house and stashed under it was a set of lawn bowls 9 in total 7 seem to be made from some choclate coloured wood with stamping in them , a circle with the nurmerals 29 thru 36 (we think some sort of certifcation for a championship maybe?) and a map/shape of Australia as a makers mark(possibly)with W Vaughan and son's and the lettering/nuremals A594 . The last 2 bowls seem to be made from some sort of synthictic mat......
Back to top of page and main linksIf anyone is interested there is a lovely set of Billiard bowls (Talor-Rolph) on Ebay at the moment.
Back to top of page and main linksTenerife apartment for rent. Sleeps 4. Located by the sea on the south coast of Tenerife where summer is all year! Throughout the resort there are plenty of restaurants, bars & shops, you can find live music and entertainment every evening. The apartment is only a 2 min. walk to the new marina, beaches and a lovely coastal path. Los Christianos and Playa de las Americas are only 10-15 min. drive.
Please contact me for further information.
Claire
Back to top of page and main linksG'day all,
just another young aussie living in London. Am quite keen to start up a lawn bowls evening (series) in london, barefoot style. does anybody know of anything similar happening in London? or has anybody dtarted one of these elsewhere?
Would any clubs like to host the event so as to bring in some new blood?
any other advice, ideas or links would be greatly appreciated :)
Steve
Back to top of page and main linksI'm heading to Korea and am a lawn bowler here in Canada. Can anyone tell me if there are leagues over there, where they my be and who I can talk to, in english, to find out.
Back to top of page and main linksPlease can someone inform me of the minimum accepted age to play lawn bowls in a division?
Back to top of page and main linksRecently purchased set of 2 with carrying net and still in original cardboard box ( some damage to top ). The balls are wood with round ivory insets at either end ( nos. 1 and 2 at one pole and a set of 3 letters at the other pole ). The ivory is in excellent condition, however, the wood portion has some splits in the sides. Are these repairable ? and, if so, how can this be accomplished ? This set, I am told, has been in storage for over a century. Thanks for any help y......
Back to top of page and main linksI have started a newsletter at my bowls club and need jokes relating to Lawn Bowls. Pleases help urgent.
Back to top of page and main linkscan anyone in australia let me know what the most popular make of bowl is used by lead players, especially the manufacturer who produces the wood with the minimum bias - name please I am currently using Redline Ace by Thomas Taylor
Back to top of page and main links2005 Venue please somewhere in Belfast I believe ?????
Back to top of page and main linksHi Everyone,
I am desperate to source any Tyrolite bowls between the following sizes a) 4 15/16th b) 5 c) 5 1/16th.
Anyone intersted in selling please contact me. Location not a problem.
Thanks
Tim
Back to top of page and main linksThe answer to winning games is simple, just score more than your opposition. I know you are aware of this already, however how can a player know before the match how many shots are required to win?
Well I have been analysing Denny Cup results this season and noticed a trend, of the 238 games played so far this season only 7 teams had lost when they had scored 80 or more shots, 2 of these on the extra end. The same pattern was seen in previous years too, so as a team ......
Back to top of page and main linksPlease visit a great new bowls web site, in addition get a chance for some free bowls stuff
Back to top of page and main linksCould you please tell me when and where the Lawn Bowls Australian Nationals are next year. I saw them at Tweed this year and would really like to go again.
Back to top of page and main linksHi All i wonder if anyone here can help me....
I have a set of 6 Woods made by Taylor-Rolph Co Ltd and i was thinking of selling them. I was wondering how much they worth. The only reason why i am selling them is beause i am moving house and have no room for them. If anyone could help i would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Lisa.
Back to top of page and main linksI am 13 years old now but have played in 2 national bowls finals and reserve for 1. Can anyone beat 10 years old in an EIBA national final?
Back to top of page and main linksWhat is all this about the unification of bowls ?
Are we really going to have to pay an extra £6 on our subs?
What are we paying for and who is paying ?
Any answers please?
Back to top of page and main linksPlease try the following link: -
http://sportone.com/stibc/
Also any bowling news that you want publishing just e-mail me as above.
Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone out there have a clip art pic of a man playing lawn bowls? I have spent the last two hours searching sites but to no avail
I want to make a card for a bowlers 60th. Any help gratefully accepted.
Thanks
Back to top of page and main linkscan someone tell me of an indoor bowls club exists around Liverpool street ec1 in London, thanks b
Back to top of page and main linksI am trying to find out some information for a friend. He has had a stroke but is in recovery. The other day when asked what he would like to learn to talk about he said bowls as he has a friend who plays and it is something he has always wanted to do. He is an excellent reader and so I have been trying to find out if there are any magazines available that I might be able to purchase in order for him to read and get to know all about the sport which will then allow hi......
Back to top of page and main linksI hold the current English record for the youngest player ever to win a National Title. I was 13 when I won The English National Fours Championship in 2001.<p>Can anyone from any other country beet this record (Dont include any junior competitions. It needs to be a National title that is open to all competitors regardless of age)<p>I want to know if I am the youngest in the World
Back to top of page and main linkspeter foster 12years old must must be youngest ever to win the triples gold cup at the folkestone tournament. on the 7.8.04.is that correct.regards john.
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone help. I have been given a set of Taylor Rolph woods size 4 "Tyrolite", they have two rings as opposed to the normal three rings as on most woods I have seen.<br>I understand that they are no longer in production, but would like to know a litttle more about them.<br>I do hope that someone will have used this type of wood and can give me some info on them.<br>I have just refurbished them and played in two matches with good results.<......
Back to top of page and main linksI am new to lawn bowls and am using a set of borrowed bowls. I would like to buy a set but I cannot find any information comparing the different brands and types available on the market and their relative advantages and disadvantages. Particularly:
* the various trajectories (for example wide or narrow)- comparison of the various types and would I be better with a wide or narrow bias bowl? What are the differences between the trajectories of the various bowls availabl......
Back to top of page and main linksHi David,
Sorry it has taken a while to reply. My email address is letitia.baldiwn@powerwater.com.au.
Thanks again.
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone tell me where I can buy a copy of Bowls The Winning Way by Julius Sergay?
thanks
Stephen Rodgers
Back to top of page and main linksHi mates, Need some information on how to hold a beer and drive, also any tips for winning the Spider at half time?<br>All tips greatfully recieved. Please write c/o Derby Bowls Assoc.
Back to top of page and main linksHi David,
Thanks for your reply. Can you please elaberate more on "footbowl Fours". How is this played?
Also if anyone has information on how to play "Skins" can you please forward it on to me. It looks very interesting.
Thanks
Letitia
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
I am the local Games Director for our small club. To try and generate
new interest in the sport i am looking for "games" to play on the green to make it more fun and interesting. Games such as "Irish Bowls" where you bowl the kitty/Jack down last.
If you have any ideas, they will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Letitia
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone have information on how Tyrolite sizes compare to Taylor sizes? eg what is Tyrolite size 5 1/8 Is it Taylor 4,5 or 6?
Back to top of page and main linksIt's my parents Golden Wedding Anniversary in July and they have taken up Bowls in their retirement.
I know nothing about bowls, but myself and sister would like to get them each a set of personalised bowls or similar special item.
What would be a really good make of bowls, where can I get thenm and has anyone any idea about getting them personalised.
I'm in the UK
Thanks
Chris
Back to top of page and main linkscontact me at my e mail address if you have such lawn bowling balls size 00 for sale or call me at 1 306 955 3858
Thanks Liz
Back to top of page and main linksI am searching for any information that may help my bowling club with a good process for selecting players for Pennant competition. We currently have three Selectors in the club and the process used at present is broadly observation of players in social games and placing them in teams.
Are there processes of a more technical nature that could be used to match players to appropriate grades. Any information would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks,
Vic
Back to top of page and main linksHaving just found this site I have been looking through the old posts (going back some 3 years) it seems that there is a certain dislike to young players in the game from a few posters (is that a word?).
Being a young bowler myself, 21 years of age and have been playing since I was 12, I find it very disappointing that people feel so much dislike to the youth of the game. I have improved greatly in the time I have been playing and am now on the fringe of county success......
Back to top of page and main linksHi, I am a new Lawn Bowler in Australia and am seeking reading matter about the subject. I am interested in the strategy of the game and any advice on how to play different shots. Other information that could be interesting relates to the role of the various team members.
I just love the challenge of the game and can't get enough info to satisfy my addiction. Thanks in anticipation.
JG.
Back to top of page and main linksI have many asia club and international badges. I now collect police patches anyone intersted in trading or buying?
Back to top of page and main linksGood Evening, I am seeking information on lawn bowls magazines/publications across Australia, New Zealand and the UK in which I can advertise my holiday home on the Capricorn Coast, Queensland. I currently run an advertisement in the Queensland and Victorian Lawn Bowls magazines but have been unsuccessful to date in locating information for other publications around Australia and New Zealand and UK in which I could advertise. Any information you may be able to supply w......
Back to top of page and main linksHI. My inlaws are taking up bowls but seem to know very little about it. I need to know if flat green and crown green use the same bowls and if not what is the difference?
Back to top of page and main linksHi, as I have had 3 back operations, and find it difficult to bowl with the "normal" method of delivery it has been suggested to me that I try a fixed stance delivery by advancing my left foot and only swinging the arm, if anyone uses this type of delivery, I would appreciate any info.
Regards Mal.
Back to top of page and main linksIf you would like to know more about Blind Lawn Bowling, visit my lawn bowling page and see what blind bowlers can do at:<br>http://www.chrisandron.com/english/bowling.shtml
Back to top of page and main linksCompetition draw sheets
Help is at hand!
Do you spend hours sorting out all those competition draw sheets?
Do you spend hours recording scores and producing round by round listings?
Singles, Pairs, triples or Fours competitions.
Would you like a spread sheet where you only have to enter the names of the competitors? The spreadsheet then sorts out the first round byes and matches for you.
When the scores are entered it will then sort out the subsequent round......
Back to top of page and main linksI posted many months ago, about bowls in Prague, Czech Rep. I now do live here and have recently met some very keen bowlers, all of whom are very professional people and are (almost) as keen as I to promote the game here and we all feel there's a good opportunity for someone to invest in the game here.. Prauge is a fantastic city, that attracts countless number of people and I am 100% confident bowls would be popular and quickly here.
there is a club started, but the ......
Back to top of page and main linksJust a quick one. Scenario: - The jack is in the ditch but hard up against the vertical drop adjacent to the green. There is a measure between 2 bowls, a straightforward measure from a bowl in the ditch and a difficult measure from a bowl on the green.<br> Now the tape cannot take a straight line from the bowl on the green due to the bank. However, if it could it would be the closest but as it can't it isn't. (Get that?)<br> Although we know which bowl is......
Back to top of page and main linksLesley Dickinson could i please have your email adress as my computer does not currently have outlook express and i cant get your email adress. Could you please send it me asap to shaunoj456@hotmail.com as it is improtant i can talk to you soon. bye
Back to top of page and main linksHi All,
I am trying to find out some info on Thomas Royle Mini Carpet bowls and if anyone can suggest someone to do an appraisal for me I have established that they were made as a promotional item only they are made of lignum vitae with ivory bias centres are are between 100 to 150 years old and there were very little ever made. This full set was made by my grandads uncle who worked at Thomas Royle.
All help is appreciated.
Back to top of page and main linksLive in or near SOUTH EAST LONDON ? Then join one of Kent's finest bowls clubs, BLACKEATH AND GREENWICH BOWLS CLUB. Past and present memebrs include Gary Smith (now Chief Executive World Bowls) Martin Sekjer (2002 EBA Champion now Hants) Andy Thomson (many, many national and international honours)Doris Cave and Ann Stone ( County, National and British Isles honours)David Turner (2003 Commonwealth paraplegic games), and many good bowlers.
e-mail blackheathgrnwichbc@brit......
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone please supply the exact wording of the new/updated laws regarding the mat and groundsheets? Also the new rule conferring on the winner of an end the right to pass the jack to the opponent.
Back to top of page and main linkshttp://bowlingholidays.mysite.freeserve.com/
Hi.
This is a link to my web site regarding info on our Bowling Holidays to our Complex on The Costa Blanca.
If you like what you see could you put a link on your web site please.
I will be adding more detail soon ie Flights from more airports you can even arrange your own flights just book the Bowling Package which starts at £125pp based on 4 Sharing we will always have a special offer and discounts will be av......
Back to top of page and main linksMy partner and I are going to take up lawn bowls - although we also want to play Indoor & short mat. We currently use club bowls, but now want to buy some for ourselves.
Any comments on which make is best. I see, for example, that Henselite are £30 more than Taylor. Are they worth it?
Back to top of page and main linksCheck out the bulletin board I set up!
Back to top of page and main linksI have heard through the grapevine that it is possible to get into the Bupa World championship through a wild card entry which would obviously consist of many rounds. Does anyone know anything about this that they could give me info on? I would be most grateful as I would love to give it a go myself.
Richard
Back to top of page and main linksI have played lead for 3 seasons, and just now beginning my 4th I have been put up to play 3rd. I feel quite happy to do this but would love some information about exactly what a 3rd should do, especially when it comes to advising my skip.
Back to top of page and main linksHi everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone could please give me any more information on dress code for women. I've read alot about debates with the length of shorts and such, but would really like to know what YOU would wear, or the females in your club wear. Thanks heaps!! Steph
Back to top of page and main linksHello, can anyone tell me of any programs that will keep track of scores and also calculate as you go?? Maybe something done in Excel or any other computer program that will do the same thing.
Thanks
Graeme
Back to top of page and main linksJust like to say how pleased I am that Jennie Groves is going to be the president of Nottinghamshire women's county association. At 23 she will become the youngest county president in history.
It's good to see some younger players influencing the game of bowls, not just on the green but in positions of importance :)
Back to top of page and main linksHi my name is Mark and i am currently studying the game of lawn bowls. I am specifically looking at the cultural side of the game. Bowls is a game that obviously young and old can play but i wanted to ask:
1) what do 'older' players think of 'younger' players?
2) what do 'younger' players think of 'older' players?
and also would like to know your opinion on whether Lawn Bowls is a sport or not?
Back to top of page and main linksHi Everyone! My name is Bec and i am currently a student at the University of Queensland. As a part of my Human Movement degree i have to participate and research a sport that i am unfamiliar with. I have decided to do lawn bowls and seeing as i am just a little 18 year old and (from reading the bulletin board)everyone seems keen on getting younger players interested in the game, if anyone would like to assist my research (perhaps by an interview/survey or maybe some gen......
Back to top of page and main linksI require advise on where to obtain sets of replacement double sided number plates. Any information will be appreciated.
Back to top of page and main linksSLOUGH BOWLS CLUB situated 2 miles from Windsor, Berkshire have a few week-end dates available next season, 2004. We have a 6 rink allweather green with first class club facilities. Any touring side interested in arrangimg a fixture please contact me.
Back to top of page and main linksSLOUGH BOWLS CLUB, Situated 2 miles from Windsor Berkshire has a few week-end dates available for next season 2004. We have a 6 rink allweather green with first class club facilities. Any touring side interested in arranging a fixture please contact me.
Back to top of page and main linksSLOUGH BOWLS CLUB, Situated about 2 miles from Windsor, has a few vacant week-end dates for next season 2004. We have a 6rink allweather green with new first class club facilities. If any touring side in this area would like to arrange a fixture please contact me to arrange.
Back to top of page and main linksI am a film producer who is working on a script about bowling. You may have seen (or not judging by the box office takings) Mel Smiths film called Blackball which is currently showing. Rather dire but as a fellow film producer I will resist further comment.
I admit bowling is a new subject to me and I wanted to hear from those that know the difference between CROWN and LAWN bowling. I know about the shape and contours of the greens but I am looking for any and all d......
Back to top of page and main linkscan anyone suggest how i can enrol my mother into a bowls club in west london .preferably uxbridge/ruislip area....all suggestions welcome
Back to top of page and main linksi would like to enrol my mother in a bowling club either indoor or outdoor but would like it to be in the west london area ie uxbridge/ruislip . can anyone please help ..thanks very much
Back to top of page and main linksNext Season to promote Bowling and tourism in our area of Scotland, Caithness in the very far North corner, we are looking at holding an Open triples competition with a first prize of a £1,000 and various other prizes for runners up etc. I am looking for feedback to see whether people would travel to participate in such an event.
The proposed date for the competition is the 3rd and 4th july 2004, and the entry fee would be £15 per triple with a total entry of no more t......
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone know where to find floor plans, designs, etc, for a bowls clubhouse? We are looking for a few designs to give us ideas as to what to incorporate into a new clubhouse. Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksHello. I am a reporter for Channel 4 News and I am researching a story on whether young people are becoming more interested in playing bowls. I would be very grateful if any bowling clubs that had succeeded in attracting youngsters would contact me, and any body that knew of any promotional material for young people. I am available on my ITN e-mail: lucy.johnson@itn.co.uk. Many thanks, Lucy Johnson.
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
My company are currently organising an event, we would like to be able to play bowls and then have something to eat, unfortunatly we have so far found no where to play. If you have an ideas about venues can you please let me know asap.
Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksI have lauched a website for my club, (Yokine Bowling Club) http://www.westnet.com.au/ybc
I have tried to include as much info as possible but have come to a screaming halt. I would like to know what else I could include in the site in order to make it THE SITE and have people keep coming back. I am quite prepared to update it on a regular basis in order to keep it interesting.
I would really appreciate it if you could take the time to have a look through the site an......
Back to top of page and main linksI play bowls in Edinburgh & (some say) I am very talented, however I may soon be going to live in Prague, Czech Republic, with my wife whom is native Czech. As I love the sport and have ability I obviously would love to keep playing, but have the feeling the sport is not played in Czech, as I've searched and searched with no luck. Maybe I can look into promoting the sport there if it's still a non starter there? I need major help either way, please help!!!! Email me ......
Back to top of page and main linksI've read a few post on this site asking for fund raising ideas, and hope the following may be of interest to you.
I have recently initiated a scheme within several clubs, associations & charities to generate ongoing income.
Put very simply, you as a club can offer your members & their friends, family, local businesses e.t.c the opportunity to purchase all their utilities through the club at a reduced price compared to B.T , British Gas e.t.c.
The club ......
Back to top of page and main linksDoes any one find that people follow the ettiquette of the game of bowls anymore?
Over the last few weeks I have played teams that have been very rude and done things like moving around whilst I am on the mat, shouting for wicks and shouting to make my bowls keep away from the head. These were older women that should know better!
I hope ettiquette is not dying. What does everyone else think?
Donna
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for a second hand set of 4 "tyrolite" bowls. These bowls were made by Taylor Rolph many years ago and have not been made for several years.I play the short mat game and found there late swing a great advantage to come round a bowl. My original set has 3 cracked bowls, which was a common problem with them. The set I am looking for is a size 5" with the crest grips and must be in very good condition.
Many Thanks
George
Back to top of page and main linksjust wondering if anyone can tell me some rules of games that are not your standard rules as in championship games. I would like to put on some fun games for the younger bowlers (and older) at my club. i have heard of "bowls golf" and "footie bowls" but dont know how they are played. also how does the skins game work????
thanks for your help in advance
warren
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone out there know the origin of the term "peels" denoting scores that are even?
Back to top of page and main linksI need to contact the following people -
Would you please email me if your name is below, or if you have their email address, please forward it to me, so I can contact them direct.
Stuart Thomas
Matt Broadhurst
Jim Bird
Many thanks
Lesley Dickinson
Manager
Back to top of page and main linksMy Club wishes to replace our existing Clubhouse (nearly 70 years old !)at a cost of approx £55,000. We have raised almost 50% of this sum through various Club functions and a members loan scheme will provide a further £20,000. However, we have a shortfall of £8/10,000 and I wonder if anyone can suggest organisations who would consider providing either donations or low interest loans.
Any communication will be promptly answered.
Back to top of page and main linksi have a set of bowls with name jaques & son 1504 5in bias no 3pr 10 dated 1940 withh bb offical can anyone tell me if these are worth anything thanks
Back to top of page and main linksBerkshire womens County are looking for young women under 31 to take part in a national double rink competition next summer (probably one weekend in August). If you know of any young women in Berkshire that would like to take part let me know as it would be a great experience for them. It doesn't matter how experienced or what their current ability is. We are looking to build a team from scratch.
Thank you,
Donna
Back to top of page and main linksWhat a shambles crown green is when you compare it to level green. People wearing what they want, normally scruffy jeans and flat caps. They look like darts players. They should be down a dog track rather than on a bowls green.Bowls going everywhere, this is really the poor mans version of the game isnt it? Mind you that's why its not played much in the south, where we have elegance, demur and know how to conduct ourselves. Crown Green, rubbish game!
Back to top of page and main linksPleas can anyone help i am looking for infomation on bowling holidays in Tenerife for 16 guys thanks
Back to top of page and main linksWhat do we know about the initial development of Crown Green Bowling? At what stage in bowling history did it develope, where and are there any interesting stories associated with this? What are the sources for this information.
Back to top of page and main linksI am wondering if anyone could help me with info about bowls draws for both knockout and round robin comps with unusual number of players
this is the first visit to this page and i look forward to any response
regards
warrren
Back to top of page and main linksI am the Secretary of my Bowling Club. At the present time I am trying to promote youth bowls in my club. This in itself is not a problem as I have support, but what I need to promotional material to encourage the young players to join/try out bowls. I have found it very difficult to access any material at all. Can anybody out there help me please.
Back to top of page and main linksMy company has just introduced a new electronic scoreboard system for Bocce Ball and Boccia Ball competitions. At a recent event in the Detroit-Windsor area, it was mentioned to me that the board would also work perfectly as it is configured and programmed for Lawn Bowling.
I would appreciate some feedback from anyone that might care to visit our site (www.oes-scoreboards.com) and review the Bocce Ball scoreboard for that purpose.
Thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksHi, My Mother has recently moved to live with us and desperatly needs an indoor bowling club. I hasten to add I think it is me who desperatly needs the club!!! The area is Three Mile Cross, Reading Berkshire, can anyone help?<br>
Back to top of page and main linksIve moved to bootle recently and would like to join a local club. I played last year for farndon in the wrexham league
Back to top of page and main linksMy name is Mark and I work for the Sports and Leisure department of Kuoni Travel.
We deal with many different sporting adventures across the world for UK participants such as Golf, Cricket, Rugby Union, Horse racing and Grand Prix.
We are currently planning to arrange a fantastic opportunity for UK bowls players to travel to some of the worlds most scenic and fascinating countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. We are working on a programme at the ......
Back to top of page and main linksAs a new member of BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH BOWLS CLUB I am amazed that one club can have such a history of success. A special CENTENARY HISTORY BOOKLET has been published and the pages unfold a history of the club's beginnings in 1903 when the sport was very much middle class when home was on the famous Blackheath Common, South East London. Moving to it's present home in 1926 the club has accumulated a mass of trophies over the years up to the present day, both by the......
Back to top of page and main linksI am aware of but unable to find anyone who has the format where six teams playing a round robin play on different rinks. (assumiming 1 green in use). I have played under this format but the club where I played to this format has closed.
Does anyone have the format and can they assist me. I would like to have this adopted this year for use
Many thanks
Ian
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Anyone who has already been warned, will not get a second chance.
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Back to top of page and main linksi cant wait for new season for outdoor bowls as it will be april 26 this year in northern ireland
and hoping the weather is the best this year and i will try to put any news about my progress
hoping everyone and the bowlers will use this site more often
happy bowling
from denis
Back to top of page and main linksare there any websites that show the national womens results in England??
Back to top of page and main linksTo Bowlers,<p>If you are interested in promoting your organisation or club :<p>A “World First IBM Lawn Bowls CD ROM” has been produced in Adelaide Australia.<p>Constellations Software in conjunction with Kensington / Marryatville Bowling Club in Adelaide South Australia has created the worlds first CDROM concerning our marvellous sport. <p>Go to www.constellations.com.au <p>for a few moments, for a look at a interesting project.<p>In......
Back to top of page and main linksMy client bowls from his electric scooter using a portable ramp to get to the green. His club is looking at renovating/resdesigning the greens for better access. Where can they go for advice please?
Ms. Randel Greene
Occupational Therapist.
Back to top of page and main linkshay check this out cool stuff for all of my friends here<br>www.citiex.com
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
Can anyone recommend a good online 'indoor bowling ball supplier'.
thanks
Back to top of page and main linksjust to say a very happy christmas to all lawn bowlers around the world
also a peaceful new year and have a good season for next summer
i cant wait to get to the green again
take care everybody
from denis hyde
Back to top of page and main linksI am searching for a broad brush statement to cover Health & Safety in Bowls Clubs, Any ideas please.
Back to top of page and main linksIf you are interested I have created a few simple pages for Short Mat Bowling in Scotland at the following URL: http://scotshortmat.bravepages.com
Back to top of page and main linksI am from the exciting town of Lethbridge, AB and am wondering just how popular this game really is? I do not know anything of it and up until now, thought it involved pins. Is this something the "young people" would be interested in?
Back to top of page and main linksI am a collector of scottsh bowling badges who is looking to swap or purchase only scottish club or county badges. I hope to hear from a like minded person soon.
william daniel
dreghorn b.c.
ayrshire
scotland
Back to top of page and main linksYou can get them on ebay! I see them all the time. If you want to save some money when buying stuff on ebay then look at my website. (this is not a solicitaion..I think..haha..if you arent interested then dont click on it) Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksHello..
does anyone know where in sydney(hopefully in the City) I can get lawn ball shoes? I need them urgently and cant seem to get them anywhere!!!
Cheers.
Back to top of page and main linksHi my name's Kent i have an assignment to do on the sociocultural history of Lawn Bowls for my Human Movement degree and was wondering if ayone could help me out by telling me where to find some info concerning the matter. thanks and i hope to hear from a few of you just send all info to my e-mail address it would be much appreciated thankyou.
Back to top of page and main linksI was informed that a piece of software, designed to assis in the development of more complex bowling draws, is being utilized somewhere in Australia. As drawmaster for my club next year, I would be interested in any information on such software. Than you for your help.
Denis Davignon
Ottawa, Canada.
Back to top of page and main linksI got these bowls in a thrift store here in Canada last week and was wondering if anyone could be of help to me in learning something about them.
These bowls are made of lignum vitae wood (I think) weighing 3 pounds each. They are 4.5/16 inches tall and 5 inches wide. They have had considerable use but don’t appear to have been willfully abused. They bear the small nicks, cracks and scratches of time and the ivory inserts have been cracked. Each is numbered 1 through......
Back to top of page and main linksSlough Bowls Club in Berkshire have a few free week-end dates for the 2003 season. We have an allweather 6 rink green and very near to Windsor for any touring sides. Ideal Club facilities. Anyone interested please contact me to see if dates are compatible
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Back to top of page and main linksIn September 2002 I will be entering my final year as a BEd Technology and Design student at St. Mary’s University College, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The main emphasis of one of my modules is to complete a Design and Make personal project. My father is a keen indoor and outdoor bowler but does suffer from a bad back. I would like to Design and Make a device that would aid him with the lifting of bowls either off the mat or lawn. I would be grateful if you could ......
Back to top of page and main linksHi, my daughter and family have moved to live at Park Orchards, Melbourne, and I am wondering where the nearest bowling green is to their new home.
I will be visiting them from the UK in February, March and April next year and as an experienced bowler I would like to have a game or two. Can anyone advise where I should try? Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksMy husband Peter Lees indoor bowls club has shut down,please can anyone let me know if there is any in the Tameside, Manchester area.
Your help will be much appreciated.
Dorothy Lee
Back to top of page and main linksWhen was the bawling first started, and who invented it?
Back to top of page and main linksWorth a visit for information is " World Bowls Ltd " who now have their Web Site up and running at : www.worldbowlsltd.com
Back to top of page and main linksOver the past five years I have written many notes on various aspects of lawn bowls. They mainly involve the evaluation of Player performance, communication problems in bowls between Skippers and Team members, selection problems, and various aspects of the scoring of individual bowls.<br>I would like to correspond with detail-minded and nit-picking Players who can pull my ideas apart and criticise them so that I can improve what I have written and learn from the i......
Back to top of page and main linksOver the last five years I have scored each bowl in fours games for a variety of grades from State (Victoria) games amd downwards. I have now started to take out a variety of different statistics concerning the probability of success for various types of bowls shots (eg drives, draws). I would like to correspond with anyone else who has done any similar work or who like to start doing so. I can teach you the system I use - which makes selection decisions much more objec......
Back to top of page and main linkshi iwas wandering if any lady would like to have afriendly chat over the phone or perhaps email me iam 49 5.11 11st fair looks love to travel ican also send you asnap shot of me my email is davidmoreno417@hotmail.com or you can call me 0415138471 or overseas +61 415138471 cheers DAVID
Back to top of page and main linksDo you want to improve your bowls? YES' Check out my web site! http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~cac2/
Back to top of page and main linksDo you want to improve your bowls? YES' Check out my web site!<br> http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~cac2/
Back to top of page and main linksHi, i am a first year student at tafe studing greenkeeping and i need some information about renovations of a bowls green if anyone could help i would be very greatful
Back to top of page and main linksHi from Sydney, Australia.
I am a new bowler - celebrate my first year at the end of September. Our club AGM is coming up very soon and I would like to know (only for information) what is the qualifying criteria for a Selector? I have been to many web-sites but none spell out how much experience etc a potential selector must have. Is there anyone out there who could help?
Hoping to hear soon
Chris Anders-Tritt
Back to top of page and main linksWe are a London based production company
We are looking for bowlers or a bowls club that has a problem that they cannot resolve and need the help of a top TV celeb
Any matter will be considered
email or call on 0207 916 7791
Back to top of page and main linksI'm a M.A student from Poland and need info for my dissertation about English lawn bowling and its social/cultural history. Web addresses and book titles would be welcomed.
Back to top of page and main linksTake a look at my club's updated web site.<br>It includes clip art and lots of poetry about bowls plus others.
Back to top of page and main linksI am trying to locate information on the "South African Clinic" style of bowling. This is a 'fixed-stance' method and was the subject of a book called either 'Winning Bowls' or "Bowl to Win' by Dr Julius Sergay (now out of print). I would be very grateful to anyone who can assist me with information on locating a copy of this book or any other information related to this topic. Thanks..Dan
Back to top of page and main linksI have designed a product to help bowlers improve their skills. It is ideal for shot play or setting up heads for a specific shots. for further information have a look at my web page http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~cac2/
For those lucky enough to go to the Commonwealth Games a fellow bowler from the NaeNae bowling club playing skip in the New Zealand Disabled triples team, a bowler worth seeing, Peter Horne has a few sets available to see.
Gr......
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Back to top of page and main linksHi !
Just to let you know that there is another Virus Hoax doing the rounds.
jdbgmgr.exe is a Java file (despite the teddy bear logo!)
You do not need to delete the file!
Check it out at the link in the message:
Back to top of page and main linksHello Every Body,
i am Steven, very fond of book reading and there collection.
have also an online collection of books deals for you people. you can view my collection at. http://www.citiex.com/users.php?id=steven any body like to have good books can check it.
Back to top of page and main linksIt is regretful that among the ayrshire bowling association selection commitee, bias decisions are made. When selectors have players attending and indeed playing in matches for their county it is shameful that they do NOT know their players names. However this is not all!! Indeed players have been told to their face that they are NOT good enough to play in the county games. I must remind you again that this is only a minority and infact only one individual.
Back to top of page and main linksin bowls, what is the term for uneven patches in the green? R-BS
Thank you.
Back to top of page and main linksseeing this didnt go through on the other board i will start again.
Is there anybody out there that has a design or plan they are willing to share, that incorporates a mirror, spring's and string line, usable by one person for the purpose of marking greens (grass) when the rinks need to be changed, this includes 2 mtr. mark , and line.
e.mail address so no one gets confused is eskl, numbers zero,zero, not letters oo.
If someone has a design, please post to: 1 ki......
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone know what the squad for the ayrshire county u-25s team for this year 2002 is? Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksThis board is a wonderful idea and I have enjoyed browsing through it, but what about the Crown Green Bowlers Bulletin Board. Where is it? I am a Crown Green bowler at a small club in Kendal, Cumbria. I have yet to find a facility like this for crown green bowlers. After all, it is a much more chalenging game than flat green. If anyone has any information on a bulletin site or any crown green bowling jokes, poems etc. I would be very pleased to hear from you.
Back to top of page and main linksHI BOWLERS
IM LOOKING FOR A GOOD SET OF SCROUNGERS RULES AS MOST CLUBS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA SEEM TO DIFFER.
REGARDS KEVAN.
Back to top of page and main linksIn Western Australia Scroungers is a popular game but most clubs rules are different.Could you please send me a copy of your clubs Scroungers Rules so I may study them.
Regards, Kevan.
Back to top of page and main linksHi folks !
Someone is mass mailing an email, purporting to be from the Microsoft Corporation Security Centre, and telling you to install an attached security update q216309.exe
IT IS A VIRUS !
A search on the Microsoft site on 'q216309.exe' returns the follwing result:
Search results:
Virus Alert About the W32.Gibe@mm Worm Virus (Q319652)
The W32.Gibe@mm virus is a mass-mailing e-mail worm program that uses Microsoft Outlook as well as a built-in Simple ......
Back to top of page and main linksHI ALL
I LIVE IN PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA. I PLAY FOR THE GOSNELLS CLUB. AS I ALSO COLLECT BOWLING CLUB BADGES (2500) I AM WILLING TO SWAP MY CLUB BADGE FOR BADGES FROM ANY OTHER CLUB. HAPPY BOWLING GEOFF
Back to top of page and main linksHi everyone
Just wondered if you had checked out the eBay auction site.
There are always lots of bowls club badges, including some highly collectable ones like Guildford's 1985 Centenary.
web address is : http://listings.ebay.co.uk/aw/plistings/list/auction/category2036/index.html
regards
Bob Sharp
Back to top of page and main linksThe web site for Creswick Bowling Club has been out of action for a few weeks while I did a Frontpage 2000 course to improve it.
I think I have succeeded in making it better, please take a look and give me your opinion, the Clip Art on this page is free for you to use.
Back to top of page and main linksanyone here have any news about DAVID BRYANT
whatever happens to him and after the bowls
please let me know
from denis hyde
Back to top of page and main linksanyone here have any news about DAVID BRYANT
whatever happens to hima and after the bowls
please let me know
from denis hyde
Back to top of page and main linksHi all CLUBS
THIS PROGRAM HAS TO BE SEEN.
I have a Great program for keeping scores. All you have to do is type in the results. It will tell you how many games players have Played, Won, Draw, Lost, For, Against, Diff and points.
Even sort out who is at the Top of the League.
SEND ME AN E-MAIL AT incblot@hotmail.com and i will let you have a sneak preview demo sent back as an attachment.
Please send only comments to the Bulletin Board about the program and g......
Back to top of page and main linksHello-
I'm a college students wanting to teach Bachi Ball to a class of 3rd grade students. I would like to know where I could find the rules and playing procedures. If you know any of these information or where to find it, I would be much appreciative. Thank you!
SwimToy@aol.com
Back to top of page and main linksI put the bulletin up in september and i had a lot of responses but they are from you down in England. So what is happening about this anyway....where to we go from here? Quick responses please!
Back to top of page and main linksI am building up a libary of the many poems, Rhymes, limmericks etc that are written. If you have any that I can include please could you forward them to me.
Many thanks
Debbie
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for new game formats that can be played in one day, can anybody help?
Many thanks
Debbie
Back to top of page and main linksWhere can I go indoor bowling in the Stockport Cheshire area
Back to top of page and main linksDue to my server ( Tripod/Lycos ) making major alterations I will be unable to update my Sites until 30th January at the earliest - my apologies to anyone who uses either of them for information but the problem is beyond my control.
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for a handicap system that can be used by my local club during Saturday social bowls. There is not enough rotation of players and it always seems to be the same guys playing each other (in all positions). With a handicap system maybe some of the less experienced guys can play against the better players without getting thrashed which is what usually occurs. If anyone has a good system can they please post it as a reply.
Back to top of page and main linksI wish to purchase a set of these bowls (Taylor Rolph)
Back to top of page and main linksI wish to purchase a set of these bowls (Taylor Rolph). My friends and I would then be able to enter a local league (Lancashire UK)
Back to top of page and main linksI regret the depths to which a minority of people are descending on this discussion board.
Unfortunately, people seem to be unable to resist responding to this abuse, often in the same vein, making it far worse.
For the benefit of other members, steps will be taken to advise the ISPs of ANYONE using crude language or posting any message to my boards, which is not polite, sensible and related to bowls.
If furthur messages are posted by these people, please DO NOT ......
Back to top of page and main linksBowls in Australia and particularly Brisbane needs more good looking eligable spinsters. How can the sport attract more of the good looking younger ladies. Maybe a good start would be letting them play in any tournament they like. If they are good enough (and i'm sure there are many that are) then what is stopping them. Bloody old minded culture thats what.
Back to top of page and main linksHas anyone in the Southern hemosphere (Australia) used a set of Redline Thomas Taylor woods - if you have could you let me know any technicalities about them and any disadvantages. Additionally can anyone tell me if they are legal with the EBA
Back to top of page and main linksSLOUGH Bowls Club have a few week-end dates free next season (2002).We have a new allweather Henselite 2000 green and a new clubhouse with all facilities. We are located in Berkshire very close to M4. If any club is interested please contact me.
Back to top of page and main linksI live in Vic, Australia and I'm trying to find a set of lawn bowls that are a little different. This set of balls has approx. 5 red balls and 5 green balls and one black ball. You throw it out in your backyard and then see who gets the closest with their coloured balls. Can't seem to find these anywhere.
Regards
Back to top of page and main linksCan anybody tell me where i can get advise on building new greens(the real thing not artifical)
tim leavey
cape town
Back to top of page and main linksAnybody beat my claim for the most southern game of bowls?
December 1994...Davis Base Antarctica!
Or...
Nearest the equator?
August 1987...Nauru (0.5 degree south)
Back to top of page and main linksMy young son (7yo) has been using his mum's size 2 bowls since he was 3...As a veteran of 4-yrs playing on the carpet, I figured it is time to graduate him to a real green! The local club (Musgrave Hill) says its OK, but I gotta get him a smaller bowl size!
CAN ANYONE OFFER US A SIZE 0 OR 1 BOWLS SET that isnt too dear?
Thanks,
Eddie DeYoung
Gold Coast
Back to top of page and main linksi wish you all a very happy christmas and peaceful new year
and dont eat too much or else you cant play bowls ha ha
from denis hyde
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
I am 14 years old and Hannah who is 15 I think have been asked to try and set up a governing body for juniors sort of by David McGill. I am in the process of designing a website and I need ideas about content etc. I don't just want to go around copying and pasteing all of the pictures that I find of junior bowlers. Could people please email me with ideas for content or send me pictures of themselves in their bowling gear (Preferably in action). This would be a gre......
Back to top of page and main linksYes folks I am back, thanks to all of you who answered my last point about bowls being easy {7/8/01}. A special thanks to Kevin L who went to so much time & effort and still missed the point.
My latest thought is that clubs should have slots available just for the 'county' standard players so we don't have to put up with all the old folks spraying bowls everywere & generaly getting in the way.
It would be a good idea not allow the weaker players in the club ......
Back to top of page and main linksWhat an absolute joke the England trial team is, no its actually a disgrace. I know there are a lot of very good players in England, however the best player and current England Champion Les Gillett has not been selected. How on earth can the world number 7 not get into a trial containing 50 players. Pathetic.... You may say he can be contraversial however this is what England needs to jazz up the team. Another player I was most impressed with is Stuart Thomas who skipped......
Back to top of page and main linksLooking for chrsitmas presents for indoor bowls players. I'm living in St andrews, Fife, Scotland. Any ideas where I can get some?
Back to top of page and main linkswould just like to know if anyone out there thought that the whole format of the bupa open worked - personally l thought it took the game backwards and if this is the best we can do then we are on our way out.the world championships have constantly proved that we have a winning formula for television and viewing figures back this up.
does anyone think that we should all be running to kentucky to buy some blue grass !
do you think that the system works in the world ......
Back to top of page and main linksI will be moving to Hailsham (nr.Eastbourne east sussex) next year and will want to continue playing indoor and outdoor bowls.Does anybody know any clubs in the area.
Back to top of page and main linksHi I am looking for dowloads of clip art or pictures to put on stationery for club use by me or a download of backgrounds for stationery to print off of P C Please e-mail if you know of anything that might help..........
Thanks
James
Keep Bowling
Back to top of page and main linksWe are looking for teams to play friendlies this current season midlands area prefared home/away or touring teams,men/women or mixed.Contact Jim Hickman on 01773 833666
Back to top of page and main linksI have just finished our web page,I have noticed that many people are looking for bowls drawings ~ I have included some ,please feel free to print and use them, more will be added later I was just very keen to get it up and running, take a look, I am interested to know what you think of it!!
Back to top of page and main linksI would just like to thank anyone form the Durham U25 Double Fours team who played Northumberland at New Earswick on Sunday the 21st of October. I thoroughly enjoyed the game and I wish you lot best of luck for the rest of your matches.
Thanks for the game.
Back to top of page and main linksCould someone please give me advice regarding the purchase and installation of new scoreboards in the East Anglia region? This would be for an eight rink system and might include a master scoreboard if the price is right. Do you have any recent knowledge of names and addresses of reliable firms I could contact?
Back to top of page and main linksHi all Bowling Clubs.
My name is Mark and i have finnished a program on excell for calculating Points and Shots and league positions. Just the Scores are typed in and the computer calculates. When completed you go to the results page where it adds (Played,Win,Draw,Lose,For,Against,Diff,Points) for each Team or Player and then sorts out the order of the top teams and the bottom teams. All this is done on excell.
Plus there are more programs for doing Quarter shots,p......
Back to top of page and main linksin december of this year l will be taking over as the district 12 councillor on the Scottish Bowling Association and would like to get as much dialogue going as is possible.I am keen to gather as much information as possible to get our great game going forwards and have been most encouraged by the efforts of former internationalist-david mcgill- in Edinburgh to make bowling more attractive to junior bowlers.he has developed new smaller sized bowls turned down from old wo......
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any comments from ladies of men on the ladies who join the rvba?
Back to top of page and main linksI am a new bowler from New Zealand and have started with a set of borrowed bowls, Henselite Supergrip, size 3 heavy. These bowls require a me to take a large amount of green on our fast smooth greens.I have been offered a set of Henselite Maestro Deluxe Size 4 Extra Heavy . Perhaps in a year or two I may buy new Classic 2's but does anyone know if Maestro Deluxe would take more or less green than the Supergrips. I have large hands so size is not a problem. Hope someone o......
Back to top of page and main linksCould anybody tell me if it is against the rules to wear blue bowls shoes with the blue summer bowls uniform. I have been told I can only wear white. This is in N.S.W. Australia.
Thanks Margaret.
Back to top of page and main linkssorry to say but there isnt any national juior teams. i think this would encourage them alot in the game togive them some experience in international games........what does everyone else think?and what do you all think about the new colours for t.v. bowls\
Back to top of page and main linksMay I be the first to congratulate Stuart Thomas on his achievement last week in winning the National Fours Championship at Worthing. I know it was a bitter pill to swallow Stuart when you were left out of the England team this year, Lets hope the English selectors see sense & re-instate you next year. I know you read this site so well done on an absolutly brilliant achievement. For information readers can see his progress on the EBA website 'bowlsengland.com' Please......
Back to top of page and main linksI have a set of bowls which are dated 1872 and are fitted with silver discs inscribed with a club name. They appear to be of very high quality as there are no splits in them at all despite having been kept in lofts and other assorted places just in a plastic bag for years.
Does anyone know if these are likely to have any value. The club in question wants me to donate them for their museum but I would like to find out if they are valuable first.
Back to top of page and main linksHi all Bowling Clubs.
My name is Mark and i have finnished a program on excell for calculating Points and Shots and league positions. All the points and shots are typed in and when completed you go to the results page where it adds the points and shots and then sorts out the order of the top teams and the bottom teams. All this is done on excell.
Plus there are more programs for doing Quarter shots,printing cards,recording Members details and lots lots more..............
Back to top of page and main linksJust taken the game up four weeks ago and thought I would share my experience with you. I can't believe how easy it is, you people make it look so difficult. I entered the club open & won it and I had never chucked a bowl 4 weeks ago. Some people I beat have been playing for years and the guy in the final was a top county player. If you ask me this is either too easy or I must just be a natural talent. I recon I could beat any of you lot, I would even give you a 10 p......
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
Any opinions on these minimum bias bowls, you know, those straight running bowls we hate to see.
Are thet good for the game, have they making the game to easy?
Jim Bird
Back to top of page and main linksI recently submitted my views on this subject to Jim Bird, however I believe this is a topic worth discussing in its own rights. Jim says bowls is fading out and may become extinct due to a lack of new members. My opinions are are that maybe some areas are struggling for membership however look at how the game has progressed in recent years. When I started playing in 1980 I was the youngest player in the county at 11 years old. There was only a smattering of youth in the......
Back to top of page and main linksEmail Discussion Group on Lawnbowls
Give it a try
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bowlsworld
Back to top of page and main linksThe Scots may disagree however it is clear to me that the English Players are the best in the world. Not necesseraly the current England team, too many has beens. Year after year the trial team beat the selected 24, England could put out a second or third team that would defeat all the other home countries and those teams from the southern hemisphere.
Back to top of page and main linksI am a 24 year old, who is considering taking up bowls. I live in Leamington Warwickshire and have recently seen some ladies playing in Victoria Park. Some of the Ladies were quite young, my age and that made me think about joining a club. Could someone please tell me what competition this was and also how I may get a tutor to teach me the basics. My only concern is that I am a Fashion Model by trade, this takes me all over the country so I am not sure how much time I ne......
Back to top of page and main linksWhy are most bowlers happy to wear such boring bowl clothes?
Whites or drab gery and whites!!!
This this all to help keep an old woman's game?
Or just to keep the young people out?
JIm Bird
Back to top of page and main linksI purchased 4 bowls and jack from a small shop in England. The bowl has "jackfinder" bias 3 jacques, london on the front. a small mark on the side with BIBC 91 OFFICIAL in a circle. Can anyone tell me about these. I picked them up for $60.00. Are they old? Thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
I was just wondering if any of you bowlers out there, would be willing to share any of your hard earned bowling tips with any of us on this board?
Here is my offering.
If you are a yard too heavy and you need to remove weight to get closer to the jack.
You can attempt to keeping your original weight, but, give your next bowl a little extra green (grass) instead, this may do the trick.
Jim Bird
Back to top of page and main linksAMERICAN? WRONG BIAS! .....<br>Take a few mins to read the article posted on the Wed 14/6/00 by Derek Styles. Yes I know its a long time ago, but its worth it. You will see a reply from John Meksha, this is the one I'm interested in, what is John on? You know mate drugs are banned from Bowls. <p>Here is my belated reply to John Meksha,<br>Oh we are soooo sorry for upsetting your little american head. So you won a singles competition with 250 entries, WO......
Back to top of page and main linkshey fellows
I have a good news about a site to share with all fellows . I found a site which has great discount on computer , music and many more through coupons and deals . That site is www.citiex.com.
Back to top of page and main linkswith out going to the bcgba coaching scheme can l be a coach for l can not get on the scheme but l want to coach people
Back to top of page and main linksHi all Bowling Clubs.
My name is Mark and i have finnished a program on excell for calculating Points and Shots and league positions. All the points and shots are typed in and when completed you go to the results page where it adds the points and shots and then sorts out the order of the top teams and the bottom teams. All this is done on excell.
Plus there are more programs for doing Quarter shots,printing cards,recording Members details and lots lots more.
Dro......
Back to top of page and main linksI'm looking to find out as much as I can about artificial grass greens especially a product called Greengage for lawn bowls. Our club is about to replace two greens. Information about long life, maintenace drainage etc about any Greens you've played on would be useful. Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksI suppose it started with Emily pankhurst,but know it has spread to our Bowls club.This year,I was selected captain,and straight away the ladies, stopped preparing the food. You would think that the ladies,would be honoured to serve the superior gender,but alas they are not could any lady bowler explain why
yours
D Thomas
Back to top of page and main linksThis site is an interesting one and there are bowlers who use it to gain information about the sport of Lawn Bowls, what ever variation that may be. I feel that to start discussing the politics of the sport, should ladies bowl with men, who should make the teas, etc is wasting my time and every one else's time. The posted article on coaches was a pleasure to read, including the manual itself, which others should read, perhaps they would learn some etiquette both on and o......
Back to top of page and main linksi would to exchange my bowling club badge in northern ireland
for hong kong bowling club badge
and please let me know soon as possible
from denis hyde
Back to top of page and main linksIs there a name for starting a game of bowls, like'kick off' in soccer. A number of friends have just started you 'JACK OFF' when you start a game of bowls. Any suggestions?
Back to top of page and main linksThe good thing about the game of bowls is that unlike other sports, it can be played by people of all ages and walks of life.
These days there are junior leagues and even International caps to be won for those under 25, some of these kids are actually quite good. Although they are not as good as they think they are!!
Also the more senior people can play, although they may not be as competitive or accurate in thier shot, im sure they get some entertainment from ......
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone help me get in touch with City Sports in Durham, UK. I have a web site address of www.citysports.uk.com but have had no luck in getting through to them at that address. Their catalogue shows a couple of lawn bowls bags on wheels that I'm interested in.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
Maggie Barton
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Phone (403) 282-3356
Fax: (403) 282-6567
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone tell me where I can learn how to coach lawn bowls, and where to look for jobs once qualified?
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone have the rules to this adaption of lawn bowls if so could you contact me by email.
Back to top of page and main linksCome on SOMEONE must know something about Ring Bowls
It is played on grass except that a bias wieghted wooden ring is used instead of a ball.
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone have any information on TV-Game shows that involve Bowls. I am Chairman of PICJOB-A bowls development initiative in South Africa, who wish to develop a Bowls Game Show that will change the image of bowls as a sport for older people, into one for the younger sey and we want to use TV as the vehicle. Any info on existing programs would be appreciated.
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone have any information on TV-Game shows that involve TV. I am Chairman of PICJOB-A bowls development initiative in South Africa, who wish to develop a Bowls Game Show that will change the image of bowls as a sport for older people, into one for the younger sey and we want to use TV as the vehicle. Any info on existing programs would be appreciated.
Back to top of page and main linkshi all.
looking for friend.
(gary medhurst)QUEENSLAND-MAKYE.
Back to top of page and main linksPlease does anyone have information on Bowling Holidays including Tuition in UK.
Thanks Ray
Back to top of page and main linksIs there anybody who could possibly supply me with their counties results from the Scottish U25 County league. I am looking for results for the 6th, 13th, 20th May for every county taking part. Thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksHi:
I am a 3rd year women bowler who is interested in playing in any open singles competitions in Queensland in July/Aug/Sept. I am interested in any competitions, but prefer a non-knockout situation since I would be travelling overseas to attend and would like a chance to play at least 3-4 games.
Can anyone email me with suggestions? Basically, I am looking to get some good solid international competition experience.
Thanks for your ideas.
Back to top of page and main linksI am from the Wirral in Birkenhead and i want to play in the mans team in my local club called Tixalls i feel i can play with the men and i am good enough, but there is some law that we can't well why not and what can we do about it.
Back to top of page and main linksi am from the wirral in birkenhead, and i played bowls last year for a team called Eswa, but there play of an afternoon and my local club Tixalls, has not got a ladies team and i think it is wrong of them not having a ladies team, the question is why can't we play as a mixed team when i am very good at it.
Back to top of page and main linksplease have a good look at belfast stadium here as it is very good
website on belfast stadium only one in belfast here (northern ireland)
www.belfastindoorbowls.com
from denis hyde
enjoy the site here!!!
from denis hyde
Back to top of page and main linksUnits from $275 per week.Why freeze this winter?Quiet,comfy S.C Units set in tropical gardens with pool & spa - glorious beaches, nature walks, Lawn Bowls & golf played in sunshine at our friendly Country Club, great fishing, Day trips to Lake Awoonga, Cania Gorge & Great Barrier Reef, & ideally situated on the tropic of Capricorn swim year round, we are just 5 hours drive north of Brisbane at beautiful Boyne Island/Tannum Sands.visit our web site http://......
Back to top of page and main linksCan any one with info about ring bowls. Instead of a ball, a wooden ring with weights giving one side a bias is used. I have seen it played in South Australia where the players are unaware of any others playing this game or the origin of it.( They have been playing this game since 1926 )
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone please help with a formula to do a draw for 12 players to play each other once only on a round robin basis,similar to a football competition for 12 teams.If you can please reply to my
E-Mail at boxhed2000@hotmail.com
Your help would be very much appreciated as my games director is losing his hair.
Back to top of page and main linksI cannot find any sites where I can buy Lawn bowls. Does anyone know where I can find some for sale. The heavier the better. New or used does not matter. I would appreciate any help that you could provide to me. Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksi would like to have any good jokes about the bowls
for the club magazine as i am hoping to get one printed first time here
please forward to me soon
from denis hyde
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone recommend a bowling holiday - probably Mediteranean - over Xmas and New Year please.
Back to top of page and main linksWhere can I get a book or some tuition for Short Mat Bowls. My library only has a lawn bowls book for skips! I feel I am practising the same things which may be wrong, and would like some help.
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone have an opinion about the Jack High computer game ? Is it worthwhile as a learning tool? Is the price of $31.00 U.S. too high?
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
My name is Paul Jakins and I am canvassing interest in a Sectional and Knockout draw system that is in use by both the Mens and Ladies Bowling Associations in Western Australia. The system registers entrant details for singles, pairs, triples and fours competitions. It handles 3, 4 and 6 entries per section for Sectional play. It prepares the knockout to cater for Plate competitions. The draw can be completely random OR random but ensuring that players from the sam......
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
Does anyone know any info. about the Womens International's at Auchinleck this month. The mens event in Belfast has been cancelled, do you know if the womens is going ahead?
Thank's & Regards
Tina
Back to top of page and main linksQuestion: Can anyone give me information on the women that wanted to play bowls with the mens, but wasn't allowed as the men thought she didn't have enough stamina or something to play with them? If so could you e-mail me.
thanks :)
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I have a good news to share with all of u.Last night while surfing on net i saw site where there were lots of discount coupons on books.These coupons were offering good discount.GO and get these coupon from www.citiex.com
Back to top of page and main linksI hink this is the best bowling web site on the internet, do you agree? Please post your answer to this site.
Jim Bird.
http://www.onthenet.com.au/~rjudson/sitemap.htm
Back to top of page and main linksThis will possibly be of interest to those of you who maintain a Web Site.<br>My Site "Sighthill Bowling Club" at www.scotlawnbowls.co.uk is now unavailable due to the hosts (Justnames) of my domain name having vanished of the face of the earth. Although I am still the registered owner I am experiencing great difficulty in transferring the title to another host so I can only advise anyone of the possible problem should a similar situation arise - hopefull......
Back to top of page and main linksTo be held on 9th February 2001 at Loreburn Hall Dumfries, Scotland.<br>The Open Triples competition to be held on the 10th February and the Open Pairs on the 11th at the same venue.
Back to top of page and main linksHi All,
Happy New Year to all....
Just to let you know that our Men's Nationals are currently being held in Auckland New Zeland. Have updated my site with info from the Nationals for anyone who is interested... my site is listed on the link provided below
Hope everyone is having a lovely New Years.
Regards, Mo Jo Kiwibowls. Auckland. New Zealand.
Back to top of page and main linksI am trying to establish the names of the players who will make up the English Team
Back to top of page and main linksI play petanque, (the game of French boule) and our club, situated in Potters Bar hertfordshire, is looking for an indoor venue. If there are any indoor bowls clubs in the Hertfordshire area who may have some spare room inside for a couple of petanque pistes, please contact me. I know of one bowls club at Whittlsey, near Peterbourgh, which has a petanque piste, which is working well.
Back to top of page and main linksPlease Check out my Web site
Back to top of page and main linksThe above site may be of interest to all bowlers as it offer free information onm turf care
Back to top of page and main linksI would like to know more about the history of short mat bowls.
i.e. Who started the game? When? Where? etc.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Back to top of page and main linksBuilding a new Bowls web site, featuring my own clubs and some useful hints. If you have a site of interest on the subjects of coaching, history of bowls, bowls humour, bowls stories,bowls characters,TV bowls, bowls holidays,swinging v straight bowls...please let me know.
Back to top of page and main linksMy husband wants a Bachi ball set for his birthday. Where can I get a good set in Arizona (or a web page). Many thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksCould someone tell me their opion of whom the greatest bowler of all time is?
Back to top of page and main linksI live in Arizona and my husband wants a Bachi ball set for his birthday. What stores/websites should I be looking at? Also, what brand are good? Many thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksI received an e-mail from a Ben Muston asking if I knew where you can get a bowls game for pc's.unfortunatly there was no return address
so I'm posting address here for you.www.sportsgameshop.com or
johneady@sportsgamesshop.com I hope this is of some assistance to you
the service is very quick.from time of ordering to delivery was 5 days
u.k. to west.australia regards Mary
Back to top of page and main linksI learned the game in the Philippines and have played in Australia for a few months. I'm now in the U.S. and am looking for bowls clubs where I might get back into the sport. Anyone have any suggestions?
Back to top of page and main linksI have recently joined an indoor bowls club. I am using the same woods that I used successfully outdoors but find that I have to take a very large amount of green, aiming almost at the far marker of the next rink to finish up in the area of the jack. This is most disconcerting for my skips who assume that my bowl is off line until it approaches the jack from wide out sideways. Results are not too bad considering.<p>Can experienced bowlers please advise?<br>Sh......
Back to top of page and main linksThank you Lesley for suggesting to check further down bulletin board I contacted John Eady on sportshop games.and at this stage am anxious
for my disc.that I ordered through him.it's an interesting BB.and I'm sure I'll be browsing many more times. regards Mary
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone else play the type of carpet bowls we play at our local club? The carpet is 30' x 6' with an 18" spar in the middle to guard against hell for leather 'last bowl' firing. The bowls themselves are 4" diameter and bias 3. Please reply and let me know
Jason Ellis
Back to top of page and main linksHi everybody,I've browsered through all your messages,and found that I'm not the only person looking for bowling graphics.There is a few on kudo clip art volume three.But what I also am looking for is a
computerized lawn bowls game.I have enquired in several web sites without success.hoping someone can help. Thank you.
Back to top of page and main linkssorry for my bad englische
In the Nederlands we play Indoor Bowls in a sigle league.
When a player dos not show up the opponent gets 2 points for winning the game.
Now we have a problem 1 league player wil be promoted to the next leaugue but he has not played any game. Only the pionts for winning a game by not showing up from a opponent wil get him in the next league.
What is the rule? for this type of problem
Is ther a standard rule or is it by the club......
Back to top of page and main linksI am interested in scoring systems. I play in 3 leagues all with different systems. 1.Teams of 3 rinks of triples scoring 4pts a win overall and 2pts for each winning rink. Max of 10 pts.
2. Teams of 4 rinks of triples scoring 4pts for an overall win and 1pt for each winning rink. Max of 8 points
3. Teams of 4 rinks of triples scoring 2pts for an overall win and 1 pt for each winning rink. Max 6 pts.
NB win overall and win one rink and you draw! Lose overall......
Back to top of page and main linkswould the 3 people who sent emails to me regarding the Are you biased subject please post a response to my question in the designated area it may invoke other responses. We need to get this subject out in the open
Many Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksHas anybody any thoughts on the use of woods obviously made for the fast greens indoors being used on outdoor greens. I am suprised that the users are not asking for a 50% refund on their green fees as they only use about 1 mtr of the 5.5 mtrs. available to them . Greenkeepers around the country must feel sick at the thought of the wear and tear taking place in the middle of the rinks. When are the EBA and the WBB going to do something about obtaining a standard testing ......
Back to top of page and main linksI am the director of a Senior Center in Wrentham, Massachusetts, U.S.A. On a trip to England I learned about Indoor Bowls. I would appreciate information on where to purchase a lawn bowls set and a portable carpet. I know so little about the game that any information would be helpful. Are there different size balls? How long is the carpet? We have played with Bocce balls and floor mats. The Seniors really enjoy playing. We have played outdoors this summer, howeve......
Back to top of page and main linksHi all. I have been busy working on my web site and would appreciate your comments. It is hard work, takes ages, but is heaps of fun....
url is
http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PlayingFields/kiwibowls/index.html
Would really appreciate feedback. Thanks heaps.
Back to top of page and main linksCould I get some Club Secetary's Names. For Our Proposed Tour Of Ayr 2001. This Note is being sent on behalf of City of Derry Bowling Club.
Any responses please E mail me at david-lynch@ntlworld.com
thanks David Lynch
Back to top of page and main linksI am just learning about the game of bowls. I recently obtained a pair of wooden bowls. Stamped in the wood of each bowl is the name "Thomas Royle, 191 Princess St. Manchester". Evidently they were made for a customer with the initals AT which are also stamped into the wood of each bowl, and engraved on the ivory disks on each side of the bowl.
Incidentally, unlike my two Thomas Taylor wooden bowls, the ivory disks are the same size on each side. I do n......
Back to top of page and main linksMy name is John Johnston, I am a member of an organization that presents living history demonstrations portraying the day-to-day life of soldiers and citizens associated with the British and Colonial armies during the American Revolutionary War in North America. In particular, I portray a Sjt. in the 42d. Royal Highland Rgt., Grenadier Company as they would have appeared during their service in North America (1776-1783). One of my particular interests is in the social ......
Back to top of page and main linksHello to all the bowler's from austalia.i'am looking for a bowler
from makay queensland.his name is gary medhurst dont no the club.
my pc wiped all my e-mails.I didn't back up any of my files so i guess
i'am a - - - -. thanks to all.
Back to top of page and main linksWhere can I obtain copies of the latest rules for EBA and EBF bowling
Back to top of page and main linksI hope I spelt the town right but can some one advise me of any bowling clubs aound Durham. I will be in England for three weeks from 16 October 2000.
Dave Rust
Back to top of page and main linksWhere is the future of our sport? Why have we lost membership all over Canada, in fact, all over the world? does it have to do with Junior bowlers not feeling like it is a sport for them? It is a sport for ALL ages, but we are lacking on the young age, which is the age that is going to still be there supporting in 10 - 50 years! Let me know why you think there are a small # of junior bowlers here in Canada. Let me know how we can change that, and most importantly, what s......
Back to top of page and main linksHi Again.
My web site is called Kiwibowls Bowl On In
address is
http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PlayingFields/kiwibowls
or email for info at kiwibowls@hotmail.com
Also have found a brilliant site where clubs can get a really simple web site, taking only minutes to complete. Very impressed by it.
Back to top of page and main linksHi all,
Have a new web site you might like to check out. It is a New Zealand based site. Some of you have already been for a look. Would appreciate your comments.
Have a great time bowling.
Back to top of page and main linksI was today asked to stop running after my bowl(only my last one of each end) by the duty member. Am I realy not allowed to run on the green? An official answer or even a point of view would be greatly appreciated
Red
Back to top of page and main linksMy Dad has been bowling for years and really enjoys it. However, his arthritic knees are getting the better of him and he can't balance in the appropriate bowling posture any more. He's threatening to give up. Are there any "seats", "stools" or other "balancing devices" out there which he can use and the bowling "pedants" won't ban from the green??
Back to top of page and main linksAs far as Bowling in our club goes, I am a relitivly young 34, in fact the youngest in my club! We did have younger people but they were, in my opinion, driven out by the "oldies". I am not sure if it was jelousy or just a childish opposition to modern attitudes. Whatever the reason, I am sorry to say that the only people losing out are the old timers themselves. Details will be forthcoming to anyone interested enough to ask me for them!!
Sadly, although ......
Back to top of page and main linksAs far as Bowling in our club goes, I am a relitivly young 34, in fact the youngest in my club! We did have younger people but they were, in my opinion, driven out by the "oldies". I am not sure if it was jelousy or just a childish opposition to modern attitudes. Whatever the reason, I am sorry to say that the only people losing out are the old timers themselves. Details will be forthcoming to anyone interested enough to ask me for them!!<br> Sadly, alt......
Back to top of page and main linksI belong to bowling club in Victoria which has two synthetic greens, allowing us play all year round. On two week day we have mixed pairs and men's triples. As all the grass greens in our area are closed we have a few visitors from other clubs come to play with us and most welcome they are too.
We play two games of 15 ends and with the method used to draw the rinks I have played the same visiting team in one or other of theses games in three consecutive weeks. We had......
Back to top of page and main linkswe have recently dug up a selection of old woods on land in stoke on trent. Most of the items we have dated to around the late 1800s to early 1900s.
One item however has evaded all our research, please help.
It looks like an indoor or lawn jack, white in colour and made of what appears to be porcelain. It is inscribed with the name "Taylor-Rolph" of London whilst on the other side the word "Imp" and an imp design is featured.
Please help.
Back to top of page and main linkswe have recently, in stoke on trent dug up a selection of bowls and jacks dating back to the 19th century. one name particulaly has avoided our research..... TAYLOR-ROLPH LONDON also stamped with the imp brand name. can you assist?
Back to top of page and main linksA GREAT FUTURE IS IN STORE FOR THE SLOUGH BOWLS CLUB,THE CLUB IS JUST WEEKS FROM COMPLETING A BRAND NEW COMPLEX AT THE CHALVEY ROAD SITE.
A NEW ARTIFICIAL BOWLING GREEN DESIGNED AND TESTED IN AUSTRALIA HAS BEEN LAID AND A HUGE NEW CLUBHOUSE WITH SUPERB FACILITIES HAS BEEN BUILT TO COMPLETE WHAT IS A GREAT ADVENTURE,BRINGING THE CLUB INTO THE 21ST CENTUARY.
WITH A MEMBERSHIP OF ONLY 70 MEN OR SO AND A SMALL LADIES SECTION,WE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM ANYON......
Back to top of page and main linksHi
anyone interested in chatting about bowls
Please email me and hope a good friendships comes out of this message
Back to top of page and main linksI am newly appointed publicity officer of small club in Wairarapa, NZ.
Looking for any clipart images, pics etc pertaining to lawn bowls for use in newsletter and posters etc
PLEASE HELP!!
Back to top of page and main linksHi all,
Tarves Bowling Club, Aberdeenshire, Scotland is contemplating selling copies of their recently completed video in aid of Club funds (Lawnmower fund). This unique video exposes members, ex-members and invited guests from other local Clubs enjoying them selves at the Clubs 50th anniversary celebrations both on the green and at the local Hotel.
The video includes archive footage of the late Lord Aberdeen opening the Clubhouse in the early fifties, the present L......
Back to top of page and main linksCould anyone help me please.....am a visitor in Holland and itching to play bowls....am a member in New Zealand of the Leigh Bowling Club and have the BAD need to get on the green and feel a bowl in my hand!!!! Help me please:)))
Back to top of page and main linksHI SCOTT. SMEAR YOUR BOWLS WITH GRIPPO AND PUT THEM IN AN OLD STOCKING. GRAB EACH END OF THE STOCKING AND ROLL THE BOWL AROUND FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS. YOU WILL FIND THIS WILL BRING A VERY NICE SHINE. GOOD BOWLING. GARRY
Back to top of page and main linksHI EVERYBODY.
JUST STARTED PLAYING BOWLS THIS YEAR NEED SOME
HELP TRYING TO CLEAN MY BOWLS.MY FRIEND GAVE ME
A LONE OFF A SET THAT HIS UNCLE GAVE HIM.THEIR
GOOD BOWLS AND ALSO HAVE MY INITIALS ON THEM.
JUST NEED A CLEAN.
THANKS.
Back to top of page and main linksHi everyone,
We are a small Bowling Club in the Village of Tarves, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. We do have the amenities, membership or sponsors that the larger clubs possess and I suspect we are not alone in this area. So we are looking for any imaginative ideas with regard to fund raising. Our most pressing and basic requirement at this present time is a new lawnmower.
Best regards
Jim
Back to top of page and main linksSorry folks - I forgot to switch back on the mailing function after correcting a year 2000 problem in February.
You may have missed some postings if you were relying on getting them by email - Please take a look around the discussion boards.
I apologise if you get this mailing more than once because you are subscribed to more than one board.
Many thanks to Stewart Peacock for drawing my attention to this.
Regards
Lesley
http://lawnbowls.com
Back to top of page and main linksHi there,
It would be nice to enter a tournament, and play against an attractive female, preferably in there late teens or early twenties.
Does anyone else enjoy playing against old, OLD, OLD women that cannot see the jack, hold a bowl and continually cut bowling greens up.
I say, "BRING ON THE GIRLS!!!" - and I know most fellas in the U25 age group feel the same.
Back to top of page and main linksI am located in Ayr, North Queensland in Australia. We are about 80km South of Townsville in the Sugar Cane area. We have an indoor bowls game called "Table Bowls" which is played on a table about 8ft long by about 2.5 ft wide. The bowls used are exactly the same as outdoor bowls but are much smaller , around 1.5 inches big with the same weight ratio to one side. The kitty is the same. To bowl the bowl you place the bowl on a small ramp which you adjust higher,......
Back to top of page and main linksI am a fresher in Oxford uni and have been playing for about 8 years.
I won my county undr18 championship 2 years ago and was a regular member of my club team which won the welsh private greens and county cup. I am currently searching for an outdoor club to play for during term time of summer 2000 any help would be greatly appreciated
contact me at strange_gareth@hotmail.com
cheers
Gareth
Back to top of page and main linksHi, I am in need of some information concerning teaching the blind/visually impaired how to bowl (skill progression). I'm doing a project for one of my classes and I havent' been able to find much info. Anything will help!! thank you
Back to top of page and main linksI would like to take this opportunity to inform other bowlers of the pace of Darlington's indoor green.This is of great concern to me as other older fellow member's do not have the arm power to reach the jack. Please respond if you know of any other green's with the same problem.
Back to top of page and main linksThis event is to be played at Moama, Australia, starting on 8th March, I am fortunate enough to be going to the opening day, you can keep up with all the news about this event at - www.bowlsvic.org.au
Back to top of page and main linksAt our small , and in the past, friendly club we have recently had to put up with a small but irritating group of members who seem to have gone out of their way to criticise the traditions and the way the club has been run. The club , I might add, is over 100 years old & this element have only been members for the latter part of the last decade. It got to such an extent that when members of thios group were playing in open competitions we would get reports back that ......
Back to top of page and main linksFor anyone interested in crown green bowling...
visit our web site at
www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~hoz/otavern
Feedback welcome!
Back to top of page and main linksI live in Northwood, Middlesex (near London)and I want to take up lawn bowls. Can anyone please advise me where the nearest indoor bowling club is. I would appreciate assistance.
Many thanks.
Back to top of page and main linkshi there
some say you must lead for 3/5 years ,some say thats bull.
what do you think???
I have been playing for 3 years, my first year went like this
game 1 B2 game 2 B1 game 3 A4 and thats where i finish.
year 2,started in A4 for 2 games then went up to A1 as lead but played the last 3 games as 3rd .
this year i played 2 games as 3rd in A1 then went to A2 as skip we have played 10 rounds, and i am 3W/2T/2L.
I am doing ok my bowls are improving a......
Back to top of page and main linksHi folks !
You can now add/change/delete your web site link in the A-Z of Lawn and Indoor Bowls Links List, which is now fully interactive.
This list is available free to all and intended for non-profit making Bowls Sites. If you are a Retail Business, I should have the Retailer List running shortly. The Retailer List will have pages attached and be more comprehensive but you will not be able to use it if /whilst your site is on the Links List - so if you do add it......
Back to top of page and main linksI am chairman of the Mens Match Committee at Torquay in Victoria Australia and we have a number of tournaments with around 100 players . I am looking for some software that would assist me to set up the tournaments ie with rink numbers etc. Ideally the skip could type in his name and be given the info as to which rink he is on etc.
Does this type of software exist or is it just a forlorn wish
Larry Turner
Back to top of page and main linksWhy is the Jack called a Jack?
My daughter has to find out for homework.
Thanks,
Adam.
Back to top of page and main linksBritish Isles Championships 1999 Results
Singles
Peter Lord (England)
Pairs
Paddy Conroy
Gerry Conroy (Ireland)
Triples
Gillian Wood
Paul Goodman
Jody Bright (England)
Fours
Sally Turkington
Paul Wilson
Maisie Leckey
Dessie Hamilton (Ireland)
Team Event
Ireland 1st
England 2nd
Wales 3rd
Scotland 4th
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone tell me when and where this event is scheduled to be held? Thank you!
Back to top of page and main linksHemyock Bowling Club, just in glorious Devon,(5 miles south of junction 26 on M5)will be 100 years old in 2005. We would like to arrange a friendly celebratory home and away mixed fixture with another club who also celebrate their centenary in 2005. Anyone interested?
John Heath Hon Sec (at present!)
Back to top of page and main linksI have just come upon 4 old wooden bowls with ivory center poles marked "J.A.B." The bowls were made by Thomas Taylor, Glasgow. Two of the bowls also have a thistle mark surrounded by the words "Scottish Bowling Ass." I know nothing about lawn bowling, but these looked beautiful and old. Can anyone tell me more about them, age or what they're made of - they look like ebony???
Thanks......
Back to top of page and main linksIs there any Scots out there who would be interested in reading an all Scotland Bowling Magazine which features the NOT SO FAMOUS bowlers but ones that are very successful in their own right? Fixtures of most of the open competitions all over Scotland will be available along with contact numbers and any other up to date news made available for us.
Please email me ASAP as we are in the process of gathering info to get us started.
Back to top of page and main linksdoes anybody know if Schuback got through?
Back to top of page and main linksAn online DRAW ORGANIZER is now available at:
http://lawnbowls.com/lbcontrol/sponsor/infocent/draw.htm
Nothing to do......
Back to top of page and main linksPlease supply me with the official ruling on the matter of lightning and the determination of when play will be supended and resumed.
It is a matter of great concern for all clubs and players in South Africa it being a country where lightning occures very often.
Thanks
Martin Viljoen
Back to top of page and main linksI have re-vamped the lawnbowls BULLETIN Board.
The old version was a bit involved to follow, and consequently we were getting empty messages and messages misposted.
I have sorted out existing messages which had any value and incorporated them into the new board. I have also removed the green background out of consideration for those who have a problem with colour blindness.
Please let me know if you experience any problems - hopefully you won......
Back to top of page and main linksi would like pen pal who played bowls
outdoors and indoors as i played for 1st ballymac
bowling club and i played lead for my team as ihave enjoyed very much please email me soon
as i am hard of hearing
Back to top of page and main linksThere is some difference of opinion concerning whether it is permissable to "drive" in indoor bowls.One school of thought is that driving is quite acceptable, whilst another is of the firm belief that the practice should not be indulged in.If the latter opinion is correct how do you differentiate between what is considered to be acceptable and what is not.
Advice regarding the repositioning of kitty when it is knocked out of play would also be appreciated.Finally, I a......
Back to top of page and main linksI am a fresher at Leeds University, and I noticed at the societies fair that there wasn't a crown green bowls society. Myself and a couple of friends are interested in starting one. Although we enjoy the game, we have only been playing for a few months, and any information you have on the game and addresses of other societies would be most helpful (if possible posted to Flat 1.3I, C block, Lupton flats, Headinly, Leeds. as we would like to make posters out of the in......
Back to top of page and main linksI am writing an article for a children's magazine and need to find out (quickly !)the correct rules for lawn bowls. Can anyone help ?
And the bowls that Drake was (supposedly) playing when the Armada was sighted - was that lawn bowls as we know it today or more like petanque ? Weighted bowls or not ?
Many thanks !
Back to top of page and main linksI received an E-Mail informing me of a chat line for bowlers on the Lawn Bowls site. I have tried to use the site without success. Has anyone else had any luck in contacting other bowlers on this site, or is it just me.
Back to top of page and main linksWhat ar the rules of replacement in a championship
And can ther be i replacment in a pairs final
I am sorry for my bad english but i am a dutch player.
Back to top of page and main linksI am after information regarding "DISC BOWLS" flat discs of wood aprox 7" in diameter and 7/8" thick and played on a rink pegged out on grass 10metre x 3 metres using a bowls jack as the kitty.
source of purchase or size and weight of discs and rules if any exist .thank you BAZ
Back to top of page and main linksI was in Australia a few summers ago and I recall there was an unusual nickname given to Bowls. I cannot remember what it was and it is realy bothering me. Will someone please help?
Back to top of page and main linksCould somebody send me a copy of the the English Short Mat Bowling Assosiation Rules.
Back to top of page and main linksI am keen to contact anyone who edits their club's newsletters - to exchange ideas etc.
Back to top of page and main linksFor thos of you who haven't discovered this all ready...
I, personally, can't recommend this enough.
Very comprehensive, expecially the news section.
Add it to your bookmarks today, say I.
Back to top of page and main linksA friend turned me onto lawn bowling, then took his bowls and moved away:( I have been looking for a set ever since. Where is a good place to buy a set? What would be a fair and decent price to pay? My friend had four sets of two bowls, each of different colors. Is this unusual? Every set I have seen is Black. Does the weight of the bowls really make a difference? Please forgive my ignorance, I really want to learn. Please help me. Thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksHi All,
Looking for help in finding some lawn bowling clip art. Does anyone know of any?
Hope so... Look forward to hearing from you.
Back to top of page and main linksThere are a number of entries relating to the game of skins. Could someone please emlighten me as to what the game is and how it is played. I have tried to contact some of the previous contributors with no success.
Back to top of page and main linksI recently returned from a vacation in France with a game I have no idea how to play. It is eight balls in a box paired two by two with a small little ball as well. I assume this is "bachi ball" and that the idea is like shuffleboard/bowling but I have no idea where to find directions to the actual game. Any assistance would be much appreciated before I begin to develop my own form of "American Lawn Bowling" thanks
Back to top of page and main linksquarter finals on the middleton cup, england.
devon v hampshire at wiltshire
griff sanders a devon skip fires and the jack disappeared. Where to? it had gone done a drain in the ditch
they had to replace the jack.
Back to top of page and main linksOur club is currently planning the development of an indoor bowling facility. We are applying to the lottery for cash but i was wondering if there is anything else we could be doing to help us get the development underway.
If anyone knows of anything which could help us could you please contact me via email. We need more information on how to promote our project, so information on that would be helpful
Thank You
A C Smithes. Manchester.
Back to top of page and main linksOur club in San Jose, California USA is looking for photos of young lawn bowlers to help our community outreach membership drive. Some of us feel that a picture of Sir Walter Raleigh isn't quite the modern draw we need for the youth. Also, it would be helpful if you younger players would be willing to share what piques your interest in the game. . .mental strategy? physical precision? unknowns of the green? sunshine? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
PeacePle......
Back to top of page and main linksHi,
I am the Club Secretary of the Omokoroa Bowling Club
Tauranga, New Zealand.
I am wanting information about the nice lightweight fibre backed mats that are available to bowling Clubs in Australia, we at our Club are trying to buy some here, but they are very expensive, and I wondered if they would be cheaper for us to purchase them from over the water, if you have any infor you could send me I would greatly appreciate it.
Bye for now
Pat.
Back to top of page and main linksIf there are any bowlers out there with a funny bowling story or bowling jokes please let me know!
Back to top of page and main linksI edit a monthly newsletter for the Big Crown Bowling League, a Thursday Evening League in South Birmingham, England. I am always looking for interesting articles, news etc. to fill up the balnk pages. So if anyone can help.
There is no fee, just a complimentary issue of the newsletter.
Back to top of page and main linksWill be competing in the Deaf World Bowls championship in durban in July this year.
Am in need of information on what particular their greens are like fast or slow etc.
Any useful advice would be welcome.
Back to top of page and main linksA fair bit of time lately has been given to the issues regarding women and bowls in Queensland, Australia, on one of our sports radio programmes here in New Zealand. Going to court even!!!
The clothing issue predominately, ie wearing of petticoat, wearing on hat on greens, not allowed to smoke on the green.... etc....
Wonder if others have heard about the issues and comments.
When I first started, (6 years ago) there was always strong comment regarding th......
Back to top of page and main linksI am the greatest lawn bowler to set foot on this planet and if i didnt spend so much time in the lowest division of pennant i would prove it. Luckily for myself i was on selection comittee and realising my own potential i was able to promote myself several times even though i was undeserving of the position. However if i tell enough people how good i am maybe someone will believe me someday.
Back to top of page and main linksIt is the view of some bowlers that the temporary coloured stickers supplied buy their club, and required to be fixed by the R.V.B.A. for the purpose of identification whilst playing pennant, may be left as a permanent marking on there bowls. The general view is that, as the rulebook does not state that these disks must be removed, then it must be permissible to retain them.
However if we look at rule 9A, specifications is the operative word, and a specification is ......
Back to top of page and main linksI am writing on behalf of my mother - a bowler who lives at Old Bar Beach in NSW Australia.
She has purchased an anniversary gift for my father and we are trying to ascertain the provenance of the item.
The bowl is apparently 102 years old and made of ebony. It is marked with the manufacturer's details:
Thomas Taylor Bowl
Glasgow
No. 3 Bias
There circular silver plates fixed to each side of the bowl, one has:
"Q.T. 1897" inscribed on it and the other h......
Back to top of page and main linksDOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANTWHERE IN THE NORTH/NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND THAT DOES COACHING LESSONS IN CROWN GREEN OR INDOOR BOWLS. MY SISTER IS LEARNING AND NEEDS SOME COACHING
Back to top of page and main linksPlease forward info on selecting the correct size of a lawn bowl. Is there a "rule of Thumb?" Thank you.
Back to top of page and main linksHi all bowlers across the World,
I am sending this E-mail on behalf of my father. I want to surprise my Father for his birthday in June with a selection of bowling club badges from around the world.
He is a member of the Finaghy Outdoor Bowling Club near Belfast in Northern Ireland. Unknown to him I can get his clubs badge to swap with you.
If you can help, could you e-mail me on beverly.warnock@dnet.co.uk so we
can make arrangements for the swap.
Tha......
Back to top of page and main linksCan anyone out there tell me where I can view and follow the results of the tournament? I would like to know how our Canadian bowler is doing!
Back to top of page and main linksHas anyone out there got a list of names & addresses of bowling clubs in the UK.
I also want to find out is anyone is planning celebrations for 8 June 2003
when the centenary of the English Bowling Association
occurs.
Back to top of page and main linksGreetings
I'm wondering if there are any older lawn bowlers, say about 75-85 who may have played the game in either Plymouth or Portsmouth, England around 1920-1940. This uncle, Francis "Frank" Warrilow was apparently quite good at the game and made a living at it! I don't believe he ever married but when he died he gave his property to his girl friend. Anyway, Frank was my fathers fathers brother and I'd like to learn a little bit more about him......
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dear sir as you well know bowling greens are not up to speed ,i hope to change this at our bowling club i would like to mechanically test by using a stimpmeter or chute and with stopwatch
nobody in our country times greens probably times could vary between 10 and 16 seconds how high would my chute have to be 2.5m high ? ihope tat if i can get some figures the greenkeeper could know if he is complying to the members wishes MORE SPEED we have alot to......
Back to top of page and main linksWhat type of wood was/is used in bowling balls? I have an old set from the 1930's and would like to know what they are made of. Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksPlease have a look at my first effort website. Any constructive comments, suggestions, observations welcome. Cheers, Richard Walden.
Back to top of page and main linksWE have an active Curling Club in Falmouth on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Our facility is not used for six months of the year so we were looking for a recreational activity which might suit. One suggestion was that since lawn bowling is the closest of all games to curling - strategy is the same, scoring is the same, and most curlers would instinctively identify with the game.
We need to know what type of surface is used for indoor bowling. We have a concrete floor 1......
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone out there have problems when bowling in a shared facility.
My bowls club uses a purpose built rink in a leisure centre that can be covered over when required for other activities.
Sadly we get our confirmed bookings cancelled to make way for other things.
Does this happen to your club? If so how do you cope? Indeed is there a solution to this problem at all?
Back to top of page and main linksDoes anyone know of a Lawn Bowls PC based game available ? -
Back to top of page and main linksDoes any one know the dress code for some one marking a womans singles match My wife was asked to mark a game here in Sun City West Az USA She was then turned away because some old lady said a shorts were to short
Back to top of page and main linksI am a young bowler aged 19 years old. I feel that the uniform has to be changed. If the game wants to attract interest especially with the younger generation then something has to be done. It is old fashioned and out of date. I agree with wearing a uniform but its about time someone did something about it.
Donna
Back to top of page and main linksI have just joined the New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, "Crown" Bowling Club (the last one left in the USA) and we are looking to find a bowl supplier's address. There are only a couple of dozen members left in this club and we are trying to expand it to bring in new younger members before it is gone all together.
The last time that bowls were purchased was a couple of dozen or so years ago and the club has lost the suppliers address. If anyone out there knows the ma......
Back to top of page and main linksI am writing an article for a magazine called
"Lifetimes". The subject of the article is
Millie Khan, arguably New Zealand's greatest bowler.
I have interviewed Millie but still require any tit-bits
or stories about Millie which vest sum her up.
Deadline is October17.
Thanks.
Hadyn.
Back to top of page and main linksDear Whoever
I have a relative who is retiring and has taken up bowls with a passion.
Upon retirement she wants to attend some kind of coaching
clinic, preferably in Victoria. Does anyone have any leads, I (and she) would appreciate
them.
Regards
Mal.
Back to top of page and main linksWe recently had the situation where a game ended with the scores even. The term "PEELS" was used, I am interested to know how this term originated? I anybody knows please inform me at your convenience.
Thank you in anticipation
Back to top of page and main linksI have been in Arizona for 6 months now and can't seem to locate a lawnbowling club. Anyone who reads this message in a bottle; please toss me a jack. I use to lead a bit for the club in Delray Beach, Florida.
Back to top of page and main linksI understand that Bakelite is the traditional material
for bowls. Are there any alternative materials that
have been used or are in use today? If so, how do they
perform. Please get in touch if you know.
Many thanks.
Zoe Dann, Liverpool John Moores University
Back to top of page and main linksWhy has it been decided to play the Commonwealth Games lawn bowls on a green running a bare 10 seconds.
It was my understanding that the Commonwealth Games Association allocated event to the Malaysian capital on the understanding that the organisers would provide 14sec-15sec synthetic greens to ensure top play in the humid environment, and that a number of these artificial greens were constructed.
So why the ssslllooooooowwwwww grass surface. What has gone amiss? ......
Back to top of page and main linksI am working on a book about antique ceramic carpet bowls of the type used when the game was first invented. Anyone with information about the history and origins of the game is cordially invited to drop me a message via e-mail. I have traced the manufacture of ceramic bowls to Scotland, and probably England and Ireland, as early as the 1840s. In addition, a few carpet bowls were also manufactured in the U.S. in the early 1840s. Ceramic bowls were......
Back to top of page and main linksMy Name is Jo Gibson. I am currently researching the state of the UK indoor bowling market, in particular creating a business plan for a new bowling site.
PLEASE can anyone help with useful facts and figures relating to this subject. Thanks.
Back to top of page and main linksI'm new to the 'net' but I've found a site 'CYBER/DARTS that allows darts players to chat instantly. Is there a site for us Bowlers? if so please let me know I'm feb up talking about darts!!!
Back to top of page and main linksDoes your club? promote or play bowls games with
flair or different formats away from norm.
Ifso, I would appreciate a reply we me be able to share some information.
Graeme
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Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for material in coaching the blind. As I am unable to get any in Canada , I would appreciate assistance in obtaining coaching material.
regards
Cecilia
Back to top of page and main linksMy new books will soon be out "How to win at lawn bowls and get all the MONEY.
My second book is "Real men don't rake"
As I have just ordered a new set of Bowls(Henselite ABT2000)will have to try them out.
Working on my new book "How to win every game by just one point"....this way there will be more money on the second game. As ever...Remember if your short your in the way If your long your still in play.
Jerry(The King of Bowls)Stewart
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking to bowl in Los Angeles (West side) and am looking for facilities in Beverly Hills area. Does anyone have any information ??
Back to top of page and main linksDear sir
My question is why do all the australian clubs have to have the australian bowling association logo on our pennant shirts and formal Bowls gear.
Back to top of page and main linksI coach adults who have learning disabilities and physical diasabilities. We play short mat bowls and are getting to a fairly high standard.
Could anyone supply me with a copy of the "definitive" rules? Particularly when is an end dead.
Incidentally, this is my first ever E-Mail message.
Thanks in anticipation. Clive.
Back to top of page and main linksi play for aclub in perth wa and we are interested in changing our method of selection at present we have three selectors who nominate and then are voted in we find this unsastis factory as all selectors could come from the lower divisions we would be happy to hear of any alternative methods used
Back to top of page and main linksErm, I'm not sure if this is relevant, but I am a student who is a keen lawn/indoor bowler from Nottingham now studying in Oxford. I am completely incapable of finding out whether or not this University has a team (although I doubt it). If anybody could point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it; also, if there are any good clubs in the area I'd like to know, 'cos I can't survive without playing some bowls this summer. Thanks
Back to top of page and main linksI understand that Holland has a National Bowls Association which is affiliated to the WBA. I cannot find any further details and would like to know whether there are bowls clubs and specifically where in the Netherlands. Can anyone help please?
Back to top of page and main linksDear Lawn Bowlers,
I need your help. A friend, not on the net, is seeking help running down a carpet bowling set that was being sold in the Land's End catalog. Sadly, the catalog is out of this set.
Can you help me?
Thanks for your time.....
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Back to top of page and main linkshi...
My name is john bliss and I have just published a book called "THE A TO ZEN OF LAWN BOWLS" with an international bowler by the name of Barry Salter.
If you would like to have a copy please go to this page for mail order details:
http://www.freeyellow.com/members/blissprod
At present the book is published by Pan 'Mc Millan Australia' in Australia and New Zealand and is doing very well here with over 10,000 copies sold.
We are......
Back to top of page and main linksI am doing a report on lawn bowling. So far I have decided that lawn boling is very stupid. It is a game for old, decrepid people who can't do real sports.Who wants to roll balls at another ball in the hot sun for hours on end
Back to top of page and main linksBrowsing through these Lawn Bowls pages I am amazed to read of what a high profile sport Lawn Bowls is out in Australia.
I am a Crown Green Bowler from Great Britain and was wondering, what is the opinion of Crown Green Bowls amongst Lawn Bowlers?
I would also like to ask you is there a lot of young Bowlers participating in Lawn Bowls? I ask this question due to myself being a young bowler at the age of 17 years.
A response would be grately appreciated.
Back to top of page and main linksOne of the main barriers against young people entering the game (here in South Africa anyway) is the Dress Code which makes people dress according to the fashion sense of old men (belts, hat bands, shirts and pants of this and that length, of this and not that colour, and so on).
I am looking for the dress codes in countries other than South Africa in the hope that a more enlightened and progressive view will help persuade the authorities here that the dress code is p......
Back to top of page and main linksI've had the pleasure (fun) of playing Short-Mat Bowls in England,
as well as visiting the Folkestone Indoor Bowls Association.
I would like to know if there are any U.S.-based Short-Mat or Indoor
Bowls clubs (associations) that I could contact/join.
Since I live in Jacksonville, Florida, I'm particularly interested in clubs near here.
But, I'd also like to know about clubs in other areas, as well as what it takes to start
a local club.
Thanks for an......
Back to top of page and main linksanybody interested in playing "skins" in lawn bowls, should contact me for further details.
Rob Parrella says"its great, just what the game needs"
kellyskins - keeping the game ALIVE.
Back to top of page and main linksWould you be able to tell me please where we could get a copy of their book "Think and Play Better Bowls"
Back to top of page and main linksI would like to find the Rules of Indoor Bowls on 60 ft. mats.
The Australian Indoor Bias Bowls Council issues a printed booklet on the Rules for 30ft Mats as offered by Henselite. There are a number of 60 ft Mats in use but The Official Rules of Play are hard to find.
Back to top of page and main linksI am at present researching women's leisure activities during the the 1930s.
In particular I am studying the extent to which married women in working class areas were able to take part in sport.
If anyone could tell if women did bowl during the 1930s I would be very grateful.
Also of interest if women did bowl, is how this activity was organized.
Were there for example competition for women?
The way the activity was seen by the rest of the community als......
Back to top of page and main linkscould one of the australian readers please supply me with the phone/fax/(?)e-mail details of henselite in australia ? i am trying to get some details re the personalising of a set of woods for myself. if any readers in south africa can assist with local info re above, it would also be appreciated
many thanks & regards
Back to top of page and main linksthanks for someone to putting a decentbulletin board on the internet
Back to top of page and main linksRob Parrella has this to say about Kellyskins -
"Its great,simple and innovative - just the game bowls need to come alive - but its not new! I've always made every bowl count$"
96 page Manual of Club Competitions & Tournaments An Introduction to more than 64 different games of SKINS.
All clubs should seek to develop their up & coming bowlers by playing Kellyskins against the best bowlers in your club.
Club Championship Skins can be played in one mor......
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Back to top of page and main linksI am currently working on a documentary video on lawn bowls in the Brisbane area. I am focusing on the declining number of bowlers and the general disinterest of the younger generations. In addition, I would like to explore the benefits of a socially oriented activity for senior citizens as opposed to solitary activities. If anyone has some comment or shares these interests, I would appreciate your opinion.
Thank you,
R. Perlman
Back to top of page and main linksI am currently making a documentary on lawn bowls and would be interested in making contact with anyone in the Brisbane/Queensland area who has some opinion on the declining number of bowlers. I am also focusing on the benefits of a social activity for senior citizens as opposed to solitary activities such as casinos. If anyone shares these interests, I would appreciate contact.
Thank you,
R.P.
Back to top of page and main linksKellyskins - Keeping the Game Alive
The New Competitive Game for ALL Bowlers
Where Every Bowl Count$
Anyone interested in finding out more about Skins can e-mail me.There are 64 games plus draws prizemoney,and special tournaments in my manual called An Introduction to Skins.
The game is ideal for morning games and twilight bowls and is a great spectator game.Concentration and the ability to play top bows under pressure are a feature of Kellyskins
My icq ......
Back to top of page and main linksI am trying to find if there are any videos on exercises for lawn bowlers which may also cover pain-relieving ideas to enhance one's ability to play bowls.
Please e-mail if you can help. It's a great sport for the elderly but this is the age group which requires this advice.
Many thanks
Back to top of page and main linkshi iwould like to make contact by E-mail with anyone
from a Lawn bowls club in U.K
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for a format for setting up nightly scheduals for various numbers of teams.
Any info about how to go about it or where I could find this info. would be greatly appreciated.
Back to top of page and main linksI am looking for a vendor of the boules and conchonnet used for the game of petanque. I am most interested in a company in the upper Great Lakes area of the U.S., or a company that sells these items on the internet.
Back to top of page and main linksFurther to More fun bowls 2.
For <24 players.
Use team play.
Either 6 pairs on each green (we only have 2 indoor greens as mentioned elsewhere),
or 4 trebles on each green.
Skip sets the jack .
Score 4.3.2.1.
2 pts for a toucher
3 if you "kill" the jack
After 4 ends opponents and partners are all changed .
Each player carries forward their their scores to the next g......
Back to top of page and main linksFurther to my entry "more fun bowls" , here are the instructions that Stan Farmer gives for playing with <16 players ,and <24 players.
<16 players.
Split into 2 groups by some random method ie. draw of cards ets
List the two groups on the chalk boards for each green, randomly, to give "order of play".
Use 2 or 3 bowls dependant on the number of players.
Roll 1 OR 2 jacks - do not centre the jacks!
......
Back to top of page and main linksI've twice tried posting messages and have received the response that your URL is not recognizable.
Back to top of page and main linksHey gang,
Why don't you come to the Wild West for a real game of Lawn Bowls....That'st right out here in So. Calif. where the men have the biggest bowls and the women are so pretty....
How can I send you all a picture of Laguna Beach Lawn Bowls Club???? It's just got to be the best place in the world to bowl at.... As ever your King, Jerry
Back to top of page and main linksA fun game from Stan Farmer via Alan B.
This part of a series of games suited to our indoor 2 rink facility.Turnout for club nights varies from 6 to 24 bowlers so we need a flexible format.
Stan describes here the game suited to up to 10 bowlers.
1. Up to 10 bowlers, everyone bowls on both greens and plays for there own score.
- Have 2 bowls on each green
- roll 2 jacks on each green - do not centre the jacks !
- give 1 ......
Back to top of page and main linksHi gang,
This is such a good idea....Why, I did not think of it myself...I just don't know.
Just to get in touch with other Bowlers....GREAT
As you can see I am (The King of Bowlers) Somebody had to take the spot....
I will leave you with my words of wisdom...
When your short..your in the way, When your long your still in play..... AS EVERY YOUR KING
......
Back to top of page and main linksbowlers
if your interested in chatting and sending messages-live- to fellow bowlers-download icq from www.mirablis.com or i can send the small program to you if you e-mail me.get to chat with bowlers all round the world.regards from
greg in australia on the the gold coast
where the weather is beautiful one day-perfect the next
Back to top of page and main linksI have been asked how to print the messages you read on the Lawn Bowls Message boards
Normally it is possible to print the current screen from your browser, but some people may have difficulty with the background. I can print the pages on my black and white laser without difficulty, but if you experience this problem and particularly want to print a message,
Here's what to do.
Get the page on your screen, then save it onto your own disk(Using SaveAs from the file...... by deleting bgcolor="#ccffcc" or changing it to read bgcolor="#ffffff"
and changing the text to text="#000000"
......
Back to top of page and main linksDear Sir or Madame
I work for the Vancouver Public Library. We are often asked for videos on how to lawn bowl and how to improve one's lawn bowling skills. Do you have any suggestions on where I could by vidoes playable on North American machines?
Thank you for your cooperation and I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
Andrew Martin, Librarian
Vancouver Public Library
Social Sciences Department
350 W. Georgia St.,
Vanc
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Back to top of page and main linksAnyone know where we can purchase such an item?
Back to top of page and main linksIf any bowlers are interested in learning about Kellyskins The New Competitive Game for ALL Bowlers Where every Bowl Count$. Please e-mail me for further information
Back to top of page and main linksOur club "Scroungers" (Sunday morning Men social bowlers ) have a wind-up
day at the end of the season which a mainly a FUN DAY .
The first game of the day is called "The Spider" in which all the bowlers
stand around the four sides of one green and must keep One foot on the bank
and the other on the green at the time of delivery of the bowl (ONE BOWL ONLY)
to a jack in the centre of the green .
All bowlers release at the same time when the comman......
Back to top of page and main linksWe have a new series at my Club,Clayfield. It is jackpot pairs sponsored by Perpetual Trustees. It is a standard game od 21 ends with a random draw for opponents. What makes it fun is the draw by lot of awinning margin with the team having that margin winning. The first game produced no winner so the prize has jackpotted. This adds to the excitement next time regards john
Back to top of page and main linksThis contribution from May 1996 of archives Lawnbowls Mailing List
The fun day game. The rules of the Day
MIXED TRIPLES (Any Order)
Conditions of Play:-
N.B. Only 3 shots may be scored on any end. If more than 3 shots
held, the extra shots are scored by the opponents. This applies to all
ends played, including normal ends.
First Game.
End 1. Played as a normal end.
Ends 2 & 3 . Only bowls behind the jack are to be left in play. All
sho......
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