Race Night returns to OBC

  November sees the return of the very enjoyable Race Night to our Club. Full details below. Come along for a great evening out more

OBC Tour 2024

Our President for 2024, John Gouldson, took a group of our members earlier this month, on tour to Norfolk  visiting Stalham BC, Victoria BC and West Winch BC all of which were only a short coach or car journey from Sprowston Manor Hotel on the outskirts of Norwich. The Saturday and Sunday matches were played… more

Northamptonshire v Leicestershire

           It was a privilege for Oundle Bowling Club to host a County friendly match on Saturday 8th August Three Oundle players took part in the match, Jim Mackay, John Gouldson and David Walker and contributed to the overall win for Northamptonshire. This is the second time we have hosted a… more

Midlane Trophy 2024

    The Midland Trophy (or Friday Night Drives as they are often referred to) ran for 10 consecutive Friday evenings with only one cancelled due to rain. On Friday 26th July the final was played over 16 ends comprising 3 teams. There were some close run games with only 1 point in the final… more

News from your Green Team

Your Green Team has been working hard this season to improve our grading from a B+ in 2022 to a higher grade. Extensive work was carried out last year by our contractor to replace the wooden green edge supports with concrete and level the green surface on rink 5 & 6. This was completed earlier… more

Open Weekend and Charity Match 1st and 2nd June 2024

  Charity Match Competitors Once again this year our Open Weekend and Charity Match attracted many visitors to our Club. On the Saturday a steady stream of visitors came to the Club to have a go at lawn bowls. Our coaching team was on hand to give basic instruction to potential new members. On the… more

Spring Newsletter

  Oundle Bowling Club – Spring Newsletter Dear Members The beginning of the outdoor playing season is not far away, something we are all looking forward to. We would like to bring the membership up to date with various matters which we feel may be of interest. The Green The surrounds to the green which… more

OBC Short Mat Rose Bowl match

This year’s Rose Bowl on Friday 8th March had a different format from past events, so instead of four to a team we played triples over three ends, with the closest to the jack winning the end and the remaining bowls not counting towards the score. On the night we had nine teams entered from… more