The green was laid down between 1948/49 by former Margate bowler Jimmy Green and the late Ernie Sturman of Southbroom. It was officially opened in 1950. The green is in excellent condition, and both the interior and exterior of the clubhouse have recently been redecorated. After tabs, the bar is warm, the drinks are cold and the terrace convivial.
In 2025 we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the opening of our bowling green.
Tabs-in social bowls is played on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Spring times: 14.00 for 14.30 except Fridays (12 ends) at 15.00 for 15.30.
Summer times: 14.30 for 15.00 except Fridays (12 ends) at 15.00 for 15.30.
Autumn times: 14.00 for 14.30 except Fridays (12 ends) at 14.00 for 14.30.
Winter times: 13.30 for 14.00 except Fridays (12 ends) at 14.30 for 15.00.
Club members pay R10 for tabs games, including refreshments.
Visitors affiliated with Kingfisher Bowling Association pay R15.
Visitors affiliated with BSA R20.
Non-affiliated members pay R50.
All scholars are free.
We have several competitions a month, sponsors being RE/MAX Coast and Country, Wolf Security, Tiago’s Open Flame Grilled Chicken, JL Panelbeaters, . There’s a chicken and egg competition on the last Friday of the month, and on the last Sunday we have bowls (9 for 9.30) followed by a braai. Bring your own meat and a salad to share – this is the best salad bar on the south coast!
Whites are not necessary for social games. Please wear suitable shoes that won’t damage the green (no studs or heels). Bowls usually finishes at about 5pm. If you are interested, come and meet us on the terrace one afternoon. We have lucky enough to several qualified coaches. There is no charge for coaching. Most new bowlers need half-dozen lessons before going onto the green – it’s not quite as easy as the better players make it look!
Holiday-makers keen to have a go should contact the secretary to arrange a time and a little informal coaching. Even once-off bowls is much more fun when you have learned the rudiments.