Gildredge Park Men's Bowling Club
was founded in 1920 and nine years later the Ladies Bowling Club was
established, so in 2004 the Ladies Club celebrated their Seventy-fifth
Anniversary. The two clubs were amalgamated in 2006.
We are affiliated
to the E.B.A., Sussex County Bowling Association, English Women's Bowling
Association, and Sussex County Women's Bowling Association.
There are
currently around 80 Men and 80 Lady Members, who regularly play together in
Mixed Matches, as well as separate Men's and Ladies Matches.
Club Members at Bank
Holiday Drive.
Gildredge Park - Clubhouse and Greens
We open at the end of April each
year on our outdoor lawn Greens, which are situated in the attractive setting
of Gildredge Park. Our Season closes at the end of September.
During the
July Eastbourne Bowls Open Week, our Greens are busy, and the Club House
kitchen is a hive of industry with the extra catering.
Visiting Teams
Gildredge Park Bowling Club is
pleased to welcome visiting Teams. Our greens are to be found in a large Park,
to the north of the main Railway Station, in The Goffs, where we offer
following facilities:
Twelve outdoor
rinks
Mixed, Mens or
Ladies Matches
Fully licensed
bar in spacious Clubhouse
Parking
available
Rink-side
seating for non-bowlers
Walking
distance to the Town and Sea Front
Bookings being
taken for 2009 and 2010 fixtures.
Interior of
Clubhouse
Social Activities
We have a spacious, centrally heated
Club House, complete with a fully licenced Bar, and active all year round
social activities include Race Night, a Christmas Carols Evening, weekly
Duplicate Bridge Sessions, Carpet Bowls Sessions, Whist Drives, Quiz
Evenings,Theatre Visits etc.
We also arrange a holiday each year.
The Men's Annual Luncheon is held in March, whilst the Ladies have their Annual
Luncheon in October, both at local Hotels. The Club's Annual Dinner is in
January.
New Members
We welcome experienced Bowlers and
beginners who may have lessons with our coach throughout the
Season.
Every Thursday is "Club Day" when
the Men bowl in the morning, and the Ladies in the afternoon. Several Bowls fun
"Drives" are organized, which are usually followed by a Supper. All members
have every opportunity and are encouraged to play in Matches and
Competitions.
