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Christmas Meal, Chilwell Manor Golf Club Fri 11th Dec, 7pm for 7.30
Latest News The Club built upon their buoyant 2025 season with another highly successful season both on and off the green in 2026, which saw another increase in membership. In 2026, the Club finished third in the highly competitive Nottinghamshire Midweek League. Members won both the LEBBA Mens and Ladies singles competitions as well as the Pairs and the 4s. The BBA Malkinson Cup was won as was the BBA 4s and the LEL Balmoral Cup was retained. We gained promotion in the Nottinghamshire Federation Bowls League at the first attempt. Our sides finished First and Third in the BOL and also contested the BOL Cup Final.
2026 trophy photo to follow!!!!!
We wish all members a good winter break and look forward to seeing them, along with new members, in April 2027. If you wish to contact us during the off season please use the Message form on the Contact page.
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Finals Day Saturday 5th September 2026
Terry Carlisle Mens Singles: Paul Beard beat David Slee 21-15
Jackie Carlisle Ladies’ Singles: Linda Stewart beat Heather Fairweather 21-20
Percy Barsby Novice Singles: Paul Beard beat Peter Stewart 21-12
Mary Hazell Handicap: David Slee beat Lee Mann 13-7 13-12
Bill & Mary Walker Veterans: Jack Walton beat Alan Brooks 13-11
Harold Bone 2 woods: Paul Beard beat Colin Firbank 14-13
Leslie Lowndes Open Pairs: David Slee/Graham Watson beat Linda Stewart/Jack Walton 15-8
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 4th Coffee Morning 10.30 am 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 –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 |
| July | Sat 4th Harold Wardle Pairs |
| 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 Mon 31st LEBBA Finals at Long Eaton Town from 10.30am |
| Sep | Sat 5th Finals Day Sat 12th Captain’s BBQ |
| Oct | Mon 12th 7.30pm Gardening Club |
| Nov | Thurs 12th 7.30pm Gardening Club Mon 16th AGM 7.30 in the pavilion |
| Dec | Sat 5th 10.30 Coffee Morning. Raffle prizes and mince pies are requested. Fri 11th Christmas Meal. 7.00 for 7.30 at Chilwell Manor Golf Club |
| 2027 | 13th Jan 7.30pm Gardening Club 24th Mar 7.30pm Gardening Club 14th Apr 9.15am Gardening Club 15th Sep 7.30pm Gardening Club |
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