Overton & District Bowling Club

St Mary's Avenue, Overton

Access is via St Mary’s Avenue (LL13 0EQ), turn right into the car park and a short walk along the side of the Tennis Courts leads to the entrance. The new bowling green (still referred to as the “New Green”) was officially opened by Martyn Jones MP on Saturday 13 September 2003.

Come along on a match evening or afternoon to learn more

about the Club.

A warm welcome is extended to all.

Woods are available for anyone wishing to “have a go”.

Application forms to join the Club are available at the Green

Hard-working members devote a great Funded by AVOW, this shelter was

deal of time to the upkeep and erected in 2009.

maintenance of the Club premises.

The Club is affiliated to the County of Shropshire and the Oswestry & District League.

The number of members for the 2010 season is 59. This figure includes Social and Junior Members. Having 55 registered BCGBA members, 44 play for Overton teams in the Oswestry League.

There are 6 teams.

Teams A and B play matches on Tuesday evenings in Divisions 1 and 2 respectively.
Team C plays on Wednesdays in Division 4.
Team D plays on Thursdays in Division 6.
There are two Veterans Teams who have matches on Friday afternoons.

The B Team came first in Division 3 last year which led to promotion to Division 2; the team is ‘holding its own’ in this Division and hopes to progress. The Veterans A Team continue to enjoy considerable success both in Division 7 and the annual Knockout Competition.

Tables, fixtures and results of all matches are to be found on the Oswestry Bowls website which is updated every week during the season.

Cups are competed for each year.

They are

Col Fitzhugh's Cup
Dr Bottomley Salver
Spring Shield
Non-winners
John Cooper Memorial Cup
Floodlight Triples
Gwynne Lewis Memorial Trophy

The Open Competition for players in the Oswestry & District League is held at the end of September

Village events are supported with enthusiasm and a Coffee Morning is held during September. Friendly games are arranged with other Clubs.

For more information on the Overton Bowling Club contact

Doreen Walker Tel: 01978 710776