Hexham (Elvaston) Bowling Club
Hexham Elvaston Bowling Club
Welcome!
Welcome to the website of
Hexham Elvaston Bowling Club
in Northumberland.
The season is now underway and the green is now open so do come along and have a roll-up.
If you haven't played bowls before then do have a look at the picture here that highlights some of the many advantages of taking up bowls. In addition we've listed some benefits of joining Elvaston.
Age is no barrier to this sport. People of all ages can compete and partake successfully with one another and the youngest and eldest bowlers can play in the same game and have a very close match. If you are looking to take up a good, social and enjoyable sport with minimal costs for equipment then bowls will be for you, as well as being very good for you. Do get in touch with us for more details or if you have any questions not answered here on the website. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting up.
It has been very encouraging to see last year's new members with no previous bowling experience attend jumbles on Saturdays and do really well, putting into practice the new techniques they have been learning. Some have also dipped their toes into Monday Shield matches - longer single team games so somewhat different from jumbles - and do really well. New bowlers are often their own harshest critics but there are many reasons for them to feel pleased with what they have achieved this year. So, well done all of you.
The Green is open
Photo of the green on opening day.
Thank You to our Club Sponsors
We are grateful to local businesses who sponsor our club. Please support them and when you use their services do mention you are a member of the club. If your business would like to sponsor our club then please contact David our Honorary Treasurer on 01434 600375:
Down to Earth Garden Centre
T: 01434 600920
E: sales@downtoearthhexham.co.uk
Karpet Mills
for all Floor Coverings
T: 01434 600100
https://www.karpetmills.co.uk/stores/hexham
Orchard House Veterinary Centre
Hexham, Stocksfield & Bellingham
T: 01434 607677
https://www.orchardhousevets.com/
Williamsons Craig Solicitors
T: 01434 602643
https://www.williamsonscraig.co.uk/
SAKS
Ladies' Hair Stylists
T: 01434 609444
https://saks.co.uk
MKM
Building Supplies
T: 01434 612610
http://mkm.com
Specsavers Hexham
T: 01434 600222
https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/hexham
Jewitts Coaches
Day and holiday coach tours & corporate hire
T: 01434 681325
E: helen.jewitt@jewittscoaches.co.uk
http://www.jewittscoaches.co.uk
The President's charity for 2024 is
Collection tins are in place on the kitchen bench for cash donations and for the payment of £1 for 'wrong bias' shots in a match - at your discretion and honesty.
Site last updated on 21st April 2024
Webmaster for Elvastonbowlingclub:
Michael Slade
E: elvastonwebmaster(at)gmail.com
Latest News
If you are new to bowling and have got this far on the website; well done!
Here are some reasons why playing bowls at Elvaston is a good decision:
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pleasant, quiet location
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easy, on-street free parking
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half-price membership fees to new bowlers in their first season
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free bowling tuition from Bowls England qualified club coaches - come along to the club on 20th April for the coffee morning at 10.30 and stay for free bowling tuition and have a go from 12noon until 1.30pm (bring some flat shoes and yourself)
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free use of club facilities when no matches are being played
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friendly welcome from members who enjoy bowls
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be involved as much as you wish, including league matches and friendlies
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Saturday afternoon jumbles - great for beginners
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occasional social events
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all whilst having fun.
We don't have any paid help except for Aillee who works to keep our green looking great so we rely on members being involved with their club. So if you would like to offer your gifts and talents too that is a real bonus and great all round. It's a real team effort on and off the green.
Some dates for your diaries:
April 27th, May 4th, 11th & 18th from
12.00 to 1.30pm Coaching for new and existing members
June 29th President's Day
August 10th Challenge Cup
August 17th Elvaston Open Triples
League matches and Friendlies
Our club enters a team in each of the three leagues below. Members of all abilities are invited to come in to the clubhouse and look at the sign-up sheets on the notice boards for the league, fixture and date and enter their name on as many sheets as they feel able to commit to. Teams will be selected from the names entered on the sheets. Please don't be disappointed if you are not selected for every match you enter, it's good for as many as possible to have a go.
Clegg League matches (for men & women)
Wednesdays at 7.00pm
April 24th: Home v. Northumberland Linskill
May 1st: Away v. Crawford Park
May 8th: Home v. Gosforth Garden Village
Collins & Shipley matches (for women)
Wednesdays at 2.00pm
May 1st: Home v. Ponteland 'A'
May 8th: Away v. Whitley & Monkseaton
May 15th: Home v. Forest Hall
West Tyne League matches
(for men & women)
Thursdays at 6.30pm
May 2nd: Home v. Haltwhistle Falcons
May 9th: Away v. Hexham Harriers
May 16th: Home v. Haltwhistle Eagles
Friendlies with other clubs,
home & away
May 9th at 1.00pm at Lyndhurst
Men's friendly 4 triples
May 24th at 2.00pm at Ponteland
Men's friendly 5 triples
Recent results
Won v Westerhope in the Clegg League
Internal club competitions
All members, from absolute beginner to those with years of experience are invited to
enter these events. Sign-up sheets are on the notice board.
May 6th: 10.30am Jackie James Pairs
May 25th: 2.00pm Queen's Cup
May 27th: 2.00pm Ambrose Hunter Triples
Regular club matches during
the playing season
Mondays Shield matches, great for beginners and experienced alike for friendly competition. Arrive promptly by 6.00pm for 6.15pm start. This enables teams to be drawn. Please be prompt for 6.00pm, you will set teeth grinding if you stroll in casually at 6.14pm!
Saturdays Friendly 'Jumbles' matches for all abilities. Arrive by 1.45pm for prompt 2.00pm start. Three games with tea & biscuits break between games 2 and 3. £1 entry fee. All new members and especially new bowlers are encouraged to play at these sessions, they are a great and friendly way of learning the game and meeting fellow members
Occasionally Shield and jumbles matches don't take place if a competition is played on a Monday or Saturday
Play the Game
Open Triples Competition on
Saturday August 17th at 10.00am
We look forward to a warm, sunny day for our popular annual Open Competition. Please click on the pdf for the entry form, details of where it should be sent are contained within it. We look forward to
welcoming you to the club.
Direction of Play
New members may be unaware of the need to work out the Direction of Play. To even out the wear on the playing surface we change the direction of play each week. It will either be Hut to Hut (clubhouse at your back) or Hedge to Hedge (hedge at your back). The direction of play is displayed on the notice board in the clubhouse foyer. Until 24th April it will be Hut to Hut to help the green grow on the edges at the hedges ends.
Fixture List for the 2024 Season
Fixtures and
competitions can be viewed by
clicking on this link to open the
Excel document. This the new list for the 2024 season and may be subject to change as fixtures are firmed up. Many thanks to club member Brian Norman for his hard work in preparing this for us.
Whatever your standard, either complete beginner or keen competition bowler, we will make it easy to feel welcomed, fit in and enjoy the game.
We have three qualified coaches who offer their time and advice for free. Why not enquire about membership for 2024 today?
Application forms are
available from the Secretary
or may be downloaded here.
Social events
Steve Benson (T: 07776233839,
E: stevebenson1812@gmail.com) is our social events coordinator. Please let him know if you would like to plan an event or help with one. All help gratefully received.
The Sunday lunch on April 7th was a great success on many levels. Thank you to all who came and especially to those who prepared our delicious lunch. Thanks too for everyone who ran and supported the Coffee Morning on April 20th - a convivial and enjoyable time together.
May 10th 7.30pm Bingo, soup and bun at the clubhouse
July 12th Irish evening with The Lynch Mob, more details to follow
August 30th Dominoes evening
October 4th Race Night at the clubhouse
Non-member guests warmly welcomed. Social events are a great opportunity to have a bit of fun and to raise funds for the club.
Non-members and visitors to our lovely town and county are normally warmly welcomed to play. Please contact the club Secretary in the first instance.
