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We invite anyone who wishes to play bowls, whether they are a complete beginner or an experienced bowler looking for a new challenge. Our first class bowling green offers both social and competitive bowling across six rinks. We also welcome social members (see Join Us for details) to support the club and take part in the many varied gatherings and social events throughout the whole year.
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We Celebrated our 110th Anniversary in 2022
New League Added to the 2023 Season - see full league list with details
We welcomed over 20 new members in 2023
We had another successful 2023 year for the Ladies
WINNERS of Surrey Advertiser Ladies League - see news page
Internal Competition - Finals Weekend - Winners and Runners-up
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The challenge was accepted again for the tenth year ...... but the result was the same. Yes it was the annual match of indoor bowls against Mole Valley Bowls Club in Leatherhead and we fielded 4 rink teams - well done to David for persuading 16 outdoor players to try indoors. Actually we are getting better as we held Mole...
A great turnout for the AGM providing support and approval for the management committee. Nothing controversial was discussed and the small amendments to the constitution were passed unanimously. Also no need to vote for club officers as only one nomination for each - so again passed unanimously. Just shows how great a...
A Summary of the 2023 Season match reports Week 1 The start of the season Week 1 (up to Sat 29 April) saw 2 matches: Ewhurst (away) friendly and Wallington (home) the first ESL match in our new Division. Ewhurst The Ewhurst friendly was a draw - 81 each - and was played in a very sociable...
Another year of outdoor bowling at Dorking comes to an end with the traditional President v Vice President closing drive. There were seven rinks in operation for the 14 triples teams (always a popular event - so no problem with members signing up). The green was in fantastic condition even at the end of season and we were...
Matches this week - Ewhurst (Home) friendly, Cheam Fields (Home) NSL Cheam Fields (Home) NSL On the hottest afternoon of the season with 31 deg C in the shade Dorking hosted Cheam Fields for our final NSL match of the season. A fine win for Steve, Trevor and Bert, 17 -14, gave Dorking the only points from the...
We had the presentations out on the Green this year as it was so hot and too many of us to fit comfortably into the Clubhouse. There were 15 internal competitions with all winners and runners-up receiving an award. It was really nice to see so many new members in the finals. Thank you to our President David Morley...
After the presentations it was squeeze back into the Clubhouse for celebrating a fantastic Club Competition. It was a 'bring a plate' - so there was a vast array of dishes beautifully displayed by Marian and Pat. So a long queue soon formed. And of course the bar was open !!!!! - thanks to Eric, Mary and...
What a weekend and what a scorcher ..... We were very lucky with the weather for the finals over Friday, Saturday and Sunday - so many competitions and so much silverwear to win. We had crowds on all three days eager to see the best that our Club has to offer and we weren't disappointed. Very close matches and lots of oohhs...
Matches this week - Bookham (Home) GTL, Horsham (Home) friendly, South London (Home) NSL, Banstead Neville (Home) friendly Bookham (Home) GTL The last game of the Guildford League season brought local Club Bookham to Dorking. Two great games were played with Nick, John By., and Trevor holding on to win 18-15 and Richard...
After sixteen weeks of battle, we had a clear winner with Hampton Court - a strong team of Nick, James, Zoe, Ray, Alan M, and Evelyn. (see table below for full results) The evening started with a damp final round - almost needed floodlights for the last team in. Then it was in to dry off and sit down to a...
Friday was the first time we put out the newly acquired short mat (thanks to Eric and Baz) .... and it fits (although we might have to protect the pipes in the future ). We had 24 members trying out the pleasures of short mat bowls with Roland and Pauline explaining the rules and approach. It is very similar to both...
No, not a new dance ..... but the exciting fast and furious game of shuffleboard. We managed six teams of three this time with a few spectators. After Roland explained the game and rules again ...... Every team had nine games to build up a total score. Some frustration was heard as the little wooden discs just...
The best turnout for Bingo that I have seen in 5 years - well over 45 members. Perhaps it was the new team of Vicky and Charlie (thanks for stepping in) calling the numbers or the draw of the big prize or even that Eric promised to separate the egg rolls from the ham and cheese ........ Once Vicky learnt how to...
Friday the thirteenth passed with no problem. The Forum was not controversial and in fact due to the low number of attendees (24) - it must mean that members are happy and have no issues to raise. There were a few talking points - Social Media, Maintenance, internal competitions, roll-ups, coaching, 'online' match...
Let the formal games commence. This Friday was Boccia night (organised by Pauline and me) and we attracted 24 players - so eight teams playing a round robin. We managed to have 4 games for each team in the end as the excitment was getting too much and Eric's rolls had run out. If you think the outdoor bowls have a...
So 29 September was the kick off for the Friday Social calendar. It was a gentle (?) start with cards - some remembering how to play Canasta and the introduction of 9 card brag. It did get quite competitive in the end ....... There were a few tables in action and of course the bar was busy.
After a frustrating season for some - the start of the Friday Socials brings calm 29.9 Remember Canasta? Plus try 9 Card Brag 6.10 Boccia with Pauline and Roland 13.10 Open...
Firstly - a huge thanks to Vicky and Charlie for organising such a fantastic trip - the first that the Club has done for many years. There were 37 of us that were treated to a mini break in a lovely part of the country and all enjoyed a fun and entertaining few days away .... and we even managed to fit in three matches. We...
One of our favourites on the Club Calendar - bowls by moonlight - well in our case bowls by candles and a variety of torches ...... The Rinks were set out with tea candles in plastic bottles to mark the sides. Getting those candles to light (and then stay alight) was the hardest job. Then the evening fun...
Firstly - thank you to all 47 members who made Monday afternoons such a fun and enjoyable time over the last 16 weeks. This format of mix and match works well with people playing in different positions and with a different team or four games/four ends. There have been some odd numbers turn up for the afternoons...