The Bowling season stretches from Mid-April to Mid-September.
At the beginning and end of the season actual start and end dates tend to vary depending on the weather. The first planned match this year (2025) is the OPEN GAME for all members on Saturday 5th of April.
Each member is provided with access to the club house and green so play can be at any time, generally afternoons or evenings. But not during times when the greenkeepers are maintaining the green which normally takes place during mornings.
Rink Rotation
During the season it is very important that the six rinks which the games are played on are constantly moved to different positions to ensure even wear of the green.
General Green Maintenance
Throughout the summer the green maintenance is carried out monthly by committee members and helpers and is regularly cut to a precise length by volunteer mowers to ensure the optimum playing surface. Throughout the year a team of volunteers also regularly “swishes” the green when dew is present in the mornings to help prevent disease.
During the winter period the green is maintained and prepared for next year’s playing season.
For the rest of the winter it is checked for any signs of disease which needs treating and cut to specific lengths to ensure it is in prime condition for play in April.