Back copies of the British Crown Green Bowling Association can be found here with the most recent edition being June 2023 Any reader will see that content tends to focus on higher end competitions including inter-county matches. These, as your
Crowdfunder Ends With Target Smashed!
The Meersbrook Park Bowling Club Crowdfunder appeal reached its end date today (29th June) having raised just over £5500 – more than 10% over the target. Huge thanks to those involved, including the local business who supported us and all
Huge Win For MPs
Meersbrook Park Bowling Club won a vital home match (on June 27th) with Colley Park B to retain hope of avoiding relegation from Division D of the Hallamshire League. It was a must win match for Meersbrook Park who, second
Birthday Boy Jim Is Winning Presence
Jim celebrated his (about 65th) birthday with an excellent win in the Monday Night Social League match at home to Catcliffe (on 26th June). In a nailbiter, Jim won a series of ends up and down the edge in front
Midsummer Night’s Dream Goes Bad
Meersbrook Park’s fight to retain Hallamshire Division D status took another blow on Midsummer’s Eve at High Hazels with a 9-1 loss. After a day of very heavy showers the High Hazels turf was a rich green and bowls and
Prayers Unanswered at Hollinsend
Meersbrook Park spent a beautiful evening playing in the shadow of Hollinsend Church (on Monday 19th June) but were unable to record their first win of the season. Hollinsend showed why are they are contending for the Division E Social
Wrong Venue, Wrong Weather, Wrong Sport
I was just locking up the club, and on my way to pick up two of our players to take them to High Hazels for our Social League Division E fixture (on 12th June). The heat of the day was
Crowdfunder Hits 90% of Target
With just over £4,500 pledged at the time of writing (12th June), Meersbrook Park Bowling Club’s Crowdfunder campaign has reached 90% of its £5,000 target. The current total stands at just over £4,500, leaving around £500 more to be sought
Flexiplay System Adds Doubles Ladder
18 members at Meersbrook Park are now on the Flexiplay Ladder. Flexiplay is a competition system that allows participants to play without the restrictions of traditional structures which require players to compete on specific dates and times. Flexiplay enables play
New Generation Enjoy Coaching in Sunshine
With temperatures in the high 20’s, Meersbrook Park’s new generation of bowlers enjoyed a free coaching session put on by South Yorkshire Crown Green Bowling Association Coach, Steve Hawksworth on Saturday (10th June) morning. The morning session was highly praised