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Saturday 29 April - Canterbury Bowling Club's Open Day 10am - 4pm

Play Bowls Open Day - Give Bowls a Try see attached Poster for details.

Sunday 23 April - Ladies' Opening Day

We are delighted that the Lord Mayor will attend and deliver the first wood. Please arrive at 1.30pm for the Lord Mayor's arrival and photos prior to a 2.15pm start. Dress is whites (with blazer or club jacket for the photo).

The game will be followed by a buffet, so please bring a plate of food to share. Look out for the notice in the Clubhouse and put your name down.

Saturday 22 April - Men's Opening Day

We are pleased that Stephen Kingsman, Deputy Lieutenant for Kent will deliver the first wood of the Men's season and then take part in the game.

1.30pm for 2pm start. Dress is whites. Cost is £5, including a ploughman's after the game. Look out for the notice in the Clubhouse and get your name down.

Friday 21 April - Mens Captain's Dinner 

6.30pm for 7pm. A delicious curry (£11) organised by the Captain, who is also providing a barrel of beer. Please look out for the notice in the Clubhouse and get your name down, before 14 April, for this "not to be missed" event.

Friday 14 April - Ladies Spring Meeting followed by the Ladies Captain's Lunch

Enjoy a coffee at 10.30am followed by the meeting starting at 11am . Discussions will be about the upcoming season, matches, competitions etc. It is an opportunity for you to put your names down and look forward to an enjoyable fun season. 

Lunch 12.30pm for 1.00pm. Cost £28, including wine and soft drinks. Put it in your diary now? See the menu and details

Saturday 1 April - Men's Spring Meeting

10am to 12pm. Learn what's in store for the coming season. Pick up your fixture book. Get your name down for competitions etc.  More Details

Friday 24 March - Race Night

Evening starts at 6.30pm with cottage pie and veg. The first of 8 races starts at 7pm. The cost is £10 per person. Book by emailing canterburysocialcommittee@gmail.com or sign up at the Clubhouse. Members can bring family and friends. Book for yourself or take a table for 8. For those who have never been to a Race Night, give it a try. To find out more look here for what you can expect.

Thursday 23 March - Short Mat Fun Day

10.00 am. Start with a game, followed by lunch and prizes. Open to all Club short mat bowlers. See the poster here for more details. Sign up in the Clubhouse.

Saturday 18 February - Wine and Wisdom Evening (Quiz)

A very lively and stimulating evening was had by around 80 quizzers, excellently organised, hosted and compered by members of the Social Committee. 

The winning table

New President

At the AGM on 25 November existing President, David Charlton, welcomed Sue Close as the new President of the Club. Malcolm Nicholson became Vice-President.

Winners and runners-up at the Celebratory Dinner

Awards presented by Councillor Louise Harvey-Quirke, Sheriff of Canterbury

125th Anniversary 2022 - two News items on BBC SouthEast TV

Lunchtime news

Evening news

Sponsors of Canterbury Bowling Club

Copies of boards on our Clubhouse - click on the images