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Current News

 

WE ARE OPEN!

ANOTHER GOOD DAY​

On a bright sunny day on the 19th April, everything went to plan and over 40 members and guests attended the official 'Opening of the Green'. A 'Spoon Drive' competition was organized by Johnny Walker which was won by Tanya Rinaldi - it involved a lot of cards and laughter and proved a lot of fun. Food was provided by members and a good raffle was organized by Glen and Tanya. The green is in  super condition and bowled very well for this time of year. The success of the day is a good omen for the Club and proved Ventnor Bowls Club is very special.

THE CLUB GOES FROM STRENGHT TO STRENGTH​

Despites all the normal goings and comings, the Club retains a good membership. We are still fielding 4 mens teams in the coming season and several ladies teams. The men have a good showing in the Mens County Competions with a record number in entries in the various catagories - good luck to all. As mentioned before, our Club colours are admired by all and have proved very popular with the members. Don't forget you can purchase an extra shirt through the Club.​

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You can find our easyfundraising page at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ventnor-bowling-club

 

'TASTER DAYS'​

If you are here and not a member or a player yet, this may well interest you. The Club runs a couple of 'taster days' through the summer in various forms. The two best ones are already in place and are the following:-

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SUNDAY JULY 6th 12.00 - 4pm @ Ventnor Park

Part of the Ventnor Summer Festival. Come along for a very informal taste and chuck/throw/bowl a few - we will have a stall and tent for info if you need it - you will enjoy!

This is what happened last year on VENTNOR DAY:-

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In fabulous weather, a highly successful day was held in the Park. Our Stall, a Gazebo and rink with targets and bowls, set up and run by Danny and Loretta was extremly popular with loads of adults and youngsters  taking part and having a go on the 'mini rink'. Other members of the Club were on hand during the day to lend support - well done to those who bothered to turn up - shame the there were not more - same 'ol story  of only the 'stalwarts' lending support.

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MAYHEM IN MAY!

'Phew'  May HAS FINALLY finished!!! 

"County Team Comp's"   "County Individual Comp's"

        "National Team Comp's"   "National Individual Comp's" 

                                   'Tourist Games'

League and competition games 

10.00am! - 2.00pm! - 6.00pm start!

every day at the club games are starting at these times....

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May 2025 has truly been one of the busiest ever at V.B.C...

 

"Let's Review The Month Of May At Ventnor"

The Four Men's league teams and the Three Ladies league teams have had a tough start to the season, 

some good results! Definitely some not so 👋 good.

But what has been noticeable in the Competions and League games is the fantastic fighting Spirit that Ventnor is well known for, And 'WOW' the results are starting to show, 

 

Ladies triples team are Semi - Finalists.  

Ladies Fours team are Qtr Finalists.

'Ladies A' league team have continued to take points 

of some of the big guns!

 

Men's League teams have reached the Qtr finals of the National Club Two Fours and the National Top Club

Some of our Men in team and Individual National and County comp's have also reached the later rounds of

Those Competions. 

 

THE GREEN is without doubt the envy of so many!

Do you mind if I roll up your green and take it home with me

Is one frequent remark!!

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TOURIST MATCH TALK

Last year we did a small report on the visiting Tourist Match results and we will do the samr this year. Reminding the participating players what went on and letting non attendees an idea what they missed.

 

Summer came to the Bowling Club a couple of months early this day and on Sunday 27th April, we hosted our first Tourist match of the season in glorious sunshine. Fleet Social Bowls Club fielded 4 rinks ( 12 players ) who, together with the Ventnor players,  enjoyed a great day on the green. Unfortunatley for them, Ventnor managed a win by a narrow margin of 6 shots 65 -59. The best winning rink for Ventnor was Glen Cox, Colin Beavis and our President-Cherie Earle.The visitors were impressed by the quality of the green, commenting on that it was they best they had played on, a remarkable feat considering it is only April!. Let's hope this win is an omen for the rest.​​

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Bowlers on Tour were our next tourist opponents and  once again were welcomed onto  the green in bright sunshine on the  4th May. This time, however, Ventnor came second to a losing score of 126 - 106. The opposition were an almalgamation of several clubs with one or two very good players included! Again though, very good company and a great afternoon was enjoyed by all. Ventnors winning rink - ie  'best scoring rink' was Sandra Adkins, Rowan Bayliss, Roger Balmont and Steve Gallop - well done!. After the game, a good raffle was held by Glen, and a busy bar run by John Walker was well patronised. A big thanks to all the helpers from the Club on the day.

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Picked another sunny day for Waveney Bowls Club to visit us., Actually they were an almagamation of several clubs, and at an an unusual time and day too - Saturday 31st May at 10.am. We never have Tourist games on a Saturday due to league matches and morning matches are rare too. Anyway, we lost! with the visitors gaining 118 points to Ventnors 95. It was a great morning in good company and as usual, a fine raffle was organized by Glen. A big thenks to all that helped on the day in with various duties. We did have, as usual, a winning rink and well done to Glen Cox, Colin Nigh, Cherie Earle and Ben Scutt. There were some awards for the worst losing rink but we havn't time to discuss that now.

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ALL LEAGUE RESULTS, TABLES, & COUNTY MATCH RESULTS -

For all results and info,  please click here -     https://www.bowlsisleofwight.com 

All teams fielded this year will be in the same division as last year with no ups or downs. ​

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Tourist Matches 2025
 

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These are the scheduled Tourist matches for 2025 - subject to change

All start times are 2pm unless stated otherwise

Ventnor plays in Club tops and navy bottoms for all matches

 

​  Sunday April 27th 

                         Fleet Social Bowls Club                                    4 Mixed Triples 

                                  SPONSORED BY: Chris and Cherie Earle

 

Sunday May 4th

                                      Bowlers on Tour                                    7 Mixed

                                  SPONSORED BY:  Barry Howe in memory of Mary

 

                                 Saturday May 31st                      10.am.   

                         Waveney Bowls Club                                          7 Mixed

                                  SPONSORED BY:  Chris Goddard and Grandchildren

                                                                  Phoebe, Ryan and Jack

                                           

                             Sunday June  15th                      10 a.m.

                         Page Park  Bowls Club                                        5 Mixed

                                  SPONSORED BY: Jenny Robbinbs

                                               

                                                 Thursday July 3rd

                        Yeovil Bowls Club                                                7 Mixed

                                 SPONSORED BY: Pat and Ted Edwards

 

Monday  September 1st

                          Datchworth Bowls Club                                     6 Mixed

                               SPONSORED BY:   Steve Gallop and Sandra Adkins

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                                     Thursday September 4th             1.00p.m.     

                          Suffolk County                                                    6 Mixed

                               SPONSORED BY:   Ted and Loretta Dyer

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                             Saturday September  6th                   

                          Royal Household BC                                           7 Mixed

                               SPONSORED BY:   Tanya Rinaldi

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                        Tuesday September 9th                         1.30 p.m.

                          Kent Past Presidents Tour                                   6 Men

                               SPONSORED BY:  John Walker

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Wednesday  September 10th

                          CarlshaltonBowls Club                                       7 Mixed

                               SPONSORED BY:   Janette Hornby in memory of Tony

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Tuesday September 16th

                          Lindfield Bowls Club                                           6 Mixed

                               SPONSORED BY:   Maurice and Christine Kane and

                                                                Jenny Robbins

                                             

SPONSORS

Our Tourist Matches are kindly sponsored by

Members of the Bowling Club and Sponsor Hub

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OUR SPONSOR HUB

These businesss sponsor our Website 

  Please support them

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Bonchurch Garage 

 David Coates Property Services

LFS Independent Wealth Management

Geoff Leather Independent Funeral Operators

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If  you wish to become a sponsor - please contact the club for details

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Dates for your Diary 2025

 THE GREEN OFFICIAL OPENING DAY

 Saturday 19th April

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BIG BOWLS BASH OPEN DAY

Saturday 11th May 11.00 - 4.00pm.

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SPANISH ARMARDA 1588 RICALDE CHALLENGE

Friday 23rd May - 10am.

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VENTNOR ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

Sunday 8th June

SPONSORED BY:   Danny McMeechan in memory of Jean

 

CLUB MIXED TRIPLES

Sunday 22nd June - ALL DAY

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VENTNOR SUMMER FESTIVAL in the Park

Sunday 6th July 11am - 4pm

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 MEN V LADIES

Sunday 27th July 14.00

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CAPTAIN V PRESIDENT

Sunday 10th August  14.00

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PRESIDENTS DAY

Sunday 31st August 14.00

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FINALS WEEKEND

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st Sep-tember

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CLOSING OF THE GREEN

September 28th 2pm.

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