Hello! – from Attenborough Village Bowls Club (AVBC)
Quiz (with Nachos!)- Friday 27th February 2026, 7-10pm, The Bistro, Long Lane, Attenborough. Contact Graham
Friday, 5th December Christmas Meal at Chilwell Golf Club 7pm (for 7.30).
Saturday, 13th December 10.30 Coffee Morning. Raffle prizes and mince pies are requested, as well as books and jigsaws for sale.
Finals Day Saturday 6th September
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 2024. It was reported that again the running costs of the Club outweighed our income. Fairly costly maintenance was required to replace the water pump for the green and also repair a drain. Current players are requested to actively seek new players to join the Club as well as potential donors or sponsors.
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.
| 2025 | |
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| Feb | Thurs 13th Clubhouse booked (am) – Probus From Tue 25th maintenance each Tuesday morning from 9.30 am – please help if you have time! Please remember that throughout the season the clubhouse is booked every second Thursday of the month from 10.15-12. |
| Mar | Thurs 13th Clubhouse booked (am) – Probus Wed 19th Clubhouse booked (evening) – Gardening Club |
| Apr | Sat 5th 10.30 Coffee Morning and Raffle Thurs 10th Clubhouse booked (am) – Probus Sat 12th First day of bowling Wed 16th Clubhouse booked from 9.00 a.m. – Gardening Club Sat 26th 10.30-16:00 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 | Thurs 2nd Beeston Open League commences Mon 5th Arthur Carter Trophy. The annual Captain vs President game Tue 6th Nottinghamshire Bowls Midweek 3×4 League commences Thurs 8th Clubhouse booked (am) – Probus Thurs 15th Long Eaton League commences Sat 24th 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 7th Thea Reid competition Sat 21st Summer Party with Bring-and-Share tea and activities |
| July | Sat 5th Harold Wardle Mixed Pairs and Men’s Pairs Wed 23rd 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) Thur 24th Clubhouse booked a.m. – Probus |
| Aug | Sat 2nd Club Trips Wed 13th 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) Fri 15th Nottingham Scottish Association trying bowls (2pm). Sat 16th Curry Night at the Cottage Balti 7.30pm Mon 18th End of Season League starts Sun 24th LEBBA Finals at Long Eaton Town from 10am. Several Attenborough players involved. Mon 25th Captain’s BBQ |
| Sep | Sat 6th Finals Day Thurs 11th Clubhouse booked a.m. – Probus Wed 17th Clubhouse booked (evening) – Gardening Club Sat 20th Last day of bowling |
| Oct | Mon 6th Clubhouse booked (evening) – Gardening Club Sat 18th Clubhouse booked a.m. – Probus |
| Nov | Wed 6th Clubhouse booked (evening) – Gardening Club Mon 17th AGM 7.30 in the pavilion |
| Dec | Fri 5th Christmas Meal. 7.00 for 7.30 at Chilwell Manor Golf Club Sat 13th 10.30 Coffee Morning. Raffle prizes and mince pies are requested, as well as books and jigsaws for sale |
| 2026 | Mon 26th Jan Clubhouse booked (evening) – Gardening Club Mon 23rd Mar Clubhouse booked (pm) – Gardening Club Sat ??th Apr Club reopens Wed 15th Apr Clubhouse booked (am) – Gardening Club Wed 16th Sep Clubhouse booked (evening) – Gardening Club |
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