Hello! – from Attenborough Village Bowls Club (AVBC)
Quiz (with Nachos!)- Friday 27th February 2026, 7-10pm, The Bistro, Long Lane, Attenborough. Contact Graham or Linda
Saturday, 4th April 10.30 Coffee Morning.
Finals Day Saturday 6th September 2025
Mary Hazell Handicap: Heather Fairweather beat Colin Firbank in 3 sets
Bill & Mary Walker Veterans: Alan Brooks beat Barbara Stratford 15-5
Percy Barsby Novice Singles: Lee Mann beat Vic Curtis 21-15
Harold Bone 2 woods: Colin Firbank beat Ray Isherwood 15-14
Leslie Lowndes Open Pairs: Linda Stewart/Alan Brooks beat Colin Firbank/David Slee 16-15
Terry Carlisle Open Singles: Ian Barratt beat Ray Isherwood 21-10
Latest News The Club enjoyed a buoyant 2025 season both on and off the green, with 19 new members joining and team successes being gained in the Bob Fordham Trophy, the Balmoral Cup and the Beeston Open League. In addition, some members were successful both as individuals and as part of combinations in competitions run by the Beeston and also the Long Eaton Bowling Associations. We wish all members a good winter break and look forward to seeing them, along with new members, in April 2026. If you wish to contact us during the off season please use the Message form on the Contact page.
For Sale Roll-up Shirts (S,L,XL,2XL) £15 & Microfibre bowls towel £6. All profits go to Club funds.
We have an X/Twitter account, find us at @AVBC_Bowls.
The AGM was held on Monday 17th November 2025. The Club had enjoyed a very successful season both on an individual and team basis. The finances had improved somewhat after the deficit incurred in 2024 (to replace the water pump for the green and repair a drain). Membership numbers had increased but Current players are still requested to actively seek new players to join the Club as well as identifying potential donors or sponsors. As always more volunteers are required to assist in the Tuesday morning maintenance.
We are pleased to announce that A.W. Lymn (The Family Funeral Service) will be sponsoring us for the forthcoming season. A.W. Lymn can be found at Robin Hood House, Robin Hood Street, Nottingham NG3 1GF Tel: 0115 941 4101. They have a number of branches in surrounding areas, including 106 Station Road, Beeston NG9 2AY Tel: 0115 922 0433.
Also sponsoring the club this season are Gregory Priestley & Stewart (Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors), 1 Cranmer Street, Long Eaton NG10 1NJ Tel: 0115 973 3389. They also have an office in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
| 2026 | |
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| Feb | From Tue 24th maintenance each Tuesday morning from 9.30 am – please help if you have time! |
| Apr | Sat 18th First Day of Bowling Sat 25th10:30-16:00 Open Day – All Welcome. Please feel free to come down to the Club and give bowls a try. Equipment, Instruction and Refreshments available at no cost. Please wear flat(ish) shoes |
| May | Fri 1st Beeston Open League commences Mon 4th Arthur Carter Trophy – annual Captain vs President game Tue 5th Nottinghamshire Bowls Midweek 3×4 League commences Thurs 7th Notts Federation League commmences Thurs 14th Long Eaton League commences Sat 23rd 10:30-16:00 Open Day – Bowls England Big Weekend www.bowlsbigweekend.com – All Welcome. Please feel free to come down to the Club and give bowls a try. Equipment, Instruction and Refreshments available at no cost. Please wear flat(ish) shoes |
| June | Sat 6th Thea Reid competition Sat 20th Summer Party with Bring-and-Share tea and activities |
| Aug | Sat 1st Club Trips Wed 12th ??Coaching session at 6.00 (but turn up when you can). The aim is to provide coaching and general green craft for any members (not just beginners) Mon 17th End of Season League starts Sun 23rd ??LEBBA Finals at Long Eaton Town from 10am. Mon 31st Captain’s BBQ |
| Nov | Wed 6th Clubhouse booked (evening) – Gardening Club Mon 17th AGM 7.30 in the pavilion |
| Dec | ?? Christmas Meal. 7.00 for 7.30 at Chilwell Manor Golf Club Sat ??th 10.30 Coffee Morning. Raffle prizes and mince pies are requested, as well as books and jigsaws for sale |
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