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 History of Buntingford Bowls Club

Buntingford Bowls Club was founded early in the 20th Century - the actual date is unknown. However it is known that the club existed in 1914 and at one time had two rinks located in River Green, Buntingford.

The official founding date has been recognised as 1922. The club then moved to its current premises in Wyddial Road in 1926. The land was purchased for a mere £50 and green laid down by a few of the existing members. In the early years, the club house resembled a garden shed. Over the next 50 years or so, a number of "improvements" were made to allow the members room to make 'refreshments'. There were no toilets, but a corrugated 'tin trap' in the open-air for the "gentlemen".

The Ladies section was founded over 40 years ago. The Club is now fully integrated as a Mixed Bowling Club and has members ranging in age from 11 years to xx (well it would be impolite to reveal a lady's age).

In 1974, 'proper' toilets were built and the ladies then had a small comfortable changing room. The gents still then used the wooden shed "out back" - and you always made sure to kick the door before you entered and wait 30 seconds. This gave enough time for the furry creatures to disappear.........!

The next 20 years saw more improvements including the building of a kitchen, extension to the bar cellar (a very important and memorable event) and the provision of a porta-kabin adjacent to the clubhouse. This was then used as the gents changing room.

In 1998 the new premises opened and is a credit to the hard work of a number of Bowls club members.  With thanks from donations from the local members and the help of a Lottery grant - Buntingford now boasts a magnificent clubhouse, and this ranks alongside some of the best in the Country. The new facilities also allow social functions to be conducted in more comfortable surroundings. The new 'Club House' can comfortably seat up to 60 guests for dinner.

With a large fully fitted kitchen, well stocked bar, ample changing/cloak rooms and disabled facilities the clubhouse is a great venue for private parties, meetings, presentations, etc.

If you wish to book the Clubhouse for a Social event please make contact through the email address located on the Home Page.


219 Past Members
71 Current Members
1 Associate Member

291 Members Past & Present (as at 4th July 2010)

If you know of anyone that is missing from any list, then please let me know by emailing the address above.
 
 
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