PBA Accountants Cup – Helen Swann & Guy Skinner
Collins Shield – Guy Skinner
Ladies Trophy – Stacey Allen
Avonmore Cup – Glen Aylett
Portman Building Society Trophy – Steve Wilson
SG Chamberlain Memorial Cup – Chris Martin
Martin Cup – Linda Martin
Russ Byfield Cup – John Lafford
Michael Liddiard Cup – Jill Doore.
Congratulations to all winners!
Ramsbury & Aldbourne Bowls Club enjoyed another successful season, with teams competing in the Ashley Baker League, the Swindon & District Afternoon League and the newly formed Saturday Morning League.
The Swindon & District Afternoon League, affectionately known as the ‘Tea and Biscuits League’ because play pauses midway for refreshments, proved particularly rewarding. Our B Team won their division and will be promoted to Division 2 next season. The A Team made an excellent start to their campaign but were unable to maintain their early momentum and eventually finished comfortably in mid-table.
This year also saw the Club join the new Saturday Morning League, providing some of our newer members with the opportunity to experience competitive league bowls rather than friendly matches. The league featured three divisions, with the division winners and the highest-scoring second-placed team progressing to the finals. A complex scoring system was used to determine qualification and, unfortunately, our team narrowly missed out by just 0.25 points after finishing second in their division.
The Ashley Baker League season began in promising fashion with a 59-44 victory over Lambourn. However, the team was unable to maintain those winning ways and ultimately finished mid-table. The season ended on a high, though, at the ABL Gala Day in September. Our team of Liz and Mick Gray, together with Keith Evill, topped the Blue Group with four consecutive victories to earn a place in the final against Red Group winners Shrivenham. In a superb performance, they secured victory to claim the Gala Day title.
The Club also hosted two highly successful American Tournaments, welcoming teams from Marlborough, Wanborough, Pewsey, Avon and Swindon. These events provided a fun and different format for enjoying the game. We were also pleased to support Marlborough’s inaugural American Tournament charity fundraiser, helping them raise more than £400 for Prospect Hospice.
The annual Aldbourne v Ramsbury match, always played in a spirit of friendly rivalry and a lot of banter, ended in a draw. As Ramsbury won the trophy last year, it remains in their possession for another season.
Looking ahead, 2027 marks the Club’s 75th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, a full-day event is planned for 10th July. Why not come along and join the Club and be part of the celebrations? We are always pleased to welcome new members and offer a warm and friendly introduction to anyone interested in giving bowls a try.
We would also like to thank Reeds Hearing Care for their continued sponsorship. The support of local organisations makes a tremendous difference to the Club and is greatly appreciated.
t summer, Club Finals Weekend brought the 2026 season to a close, with two days of competitive but friendly bowls playd across the greens. The atmosphere was great, with plenty of support around the rinks as every match was keenly contested.
Finally, we had to say goodbye to Donald Barnes, a stalwart member of the Club whose friendship, commitment and contribution will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Welcome to our website! Here you will find all you need to know about the beautiful sport and pastime of Lawn Bowls. Please look around the site which is full of information about Bowls and remember, wherever you see green text click on it for more detailed information.
This is a sport for all ages. Younger players are welcome at Ramsbury and Albourne Bowls Club from the age of 12 to 16 and pay a reduced membership fee of £45.00 until aged 17.
Adult membership (18 to 90+) is just £115.00 per season with no other fees to pay unless the various internal and Wiltshire League competitions available are entered.
However, if you want to give it a try, but are unsure if you would want to join, you can come along for a free months trial, all equipment including Bowls is provided. You just have to wear flat shoes to protect the green.
Bowls is quiet unique in that there is no difference between the ability of male or female players and everyone can enter most of the various competitions.
Bowls also offers a friendly social life with twice weekly “roll up” nights where all members are welcome and have the opportunity to play against other members of varying abilities.
Why not give it a try next year – when the new season is underway in April.
The Club will open in April for the 2027 season.
So, please don’t be shy, come along to the Bowls Club any Tuesday or Thursday evening at 5pm. You will get a warm welcome.
Everyone is welcome, boys and girls, ladies and men from 12 to 99 years old.
The season runs from April to September each year.
The Bowls Club is now closed for play until April 2027
However, our excellent maintenance team, under the guidance of Bob Black, will work all winter to ensure the green remains possibly the best in Wiltshire for next season.
We hope to see you then!
So many younger people are discovering the joy of Bowls. The Club offers reduced membership fees for young people accepted by the committee. A good time to try is during the school summer holidays, another fun way of passing some time in the sun!
If interested please enquire at
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Reeds Hearing Care who have kindly offered to sponsor our club.
Click on the Sponsors tab, above right, to find out more about them.
There are many health benefits gained from playing Bowls. This is true for all ages but more specifically for the over 50’s.
Extract – “Regular bowls playing will improve strength, reduced risk of falls considerably, reduce mobility related illness and promote longevity and health”
Read the attached article for full details.
The Falkland Islands bowls team is travelled to Ramsbury and Aldbourne Club for a much anticipated week of training ahead of the 2025 Island Games, which was held in Orkney.
The team will covered more than 8,000 miles before arriving at Ramsbury for their final preparations ahead of their first fixture in Orkney.
This will be the second time the team competes at the event, after a brilliant debut at the 2023 Guernsey Island Games where they brought home a silver medal in the OpenTriples.
The Games brought a new challenge, as it was be the first time lawn bowls is played following indoor competitions in 2023 and 2005. That made the visit to Ramsbury even more important, giving the team a proper chance to get used to playing on real grass greens. Back in the Falklands, training has taken place in some very creative locations over the years, including a school corridor and on taped together mats, so
getting out onto a purpose built outdoor green will be a welcome step up.
“We are really looking forward to it,” said team member Oliver Thompson. “Practising on a proper grass green is going to be great preparation, and it is always a bonus to visit a club that is so friendly and welcoming. We really appreciate the support.”
The team travelling to the 2025 Games was the largest international bowls squad the Falklands has ever sent, with nine players in total. Managed by Nancy Locke, the team includes three players making their international debuts: Ian Barnes, Kris Thorsen and Teddy Summers. They will be joining a solid core of experienced players, including Chris Locke, Daphne Arthur Almond and Andrea Stanworth, who competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and Sharon Barnes who competed at the Champion of
Champions in 2024. Sybie Summers had played at the 2023 Guernsey Island Hames and Oliver Thompson rounds out the squad, bringing experience from the year’s World Indoor Bowls Championship in Aberdeen.
The Island Games are often described as a mini Olympics for smaller nations and territories, with teams from places such as Guernsey, Jersey and Greenland taking part. But more than just the sport, it is about connection, friendship and representing your home with pride — something the Falkland Islands are once again honoured and excited to be part of.