Club Profiles

Last updated 12/06/2006 22:19

 

  
Albert Park B.C.  
 

Albert Park shares the facilities of a public park in which there are 4 bowling greens. The park is situated in Middlesbrough with the front entrance on Linthorpe Road opposite the cenotaph and museum and stretches all the way to Clairville Recreation Ground. Two main entrances are used by bowlers, the front entrance and a side entrance on Park Road North where there is car parking facilities in the grounds of the University buildings

            The club was founded in 1917 and has a long history of achievements including EBA League Champions on 10 occasions, one in which they gained maximum points, and winners of the Marshall Shield three times. The club were also Champions of the Middlesbrough League 23 times.

It also boasts some individual champions with appearances in 21 County Championship finals, 14 of which were successful. Included among the champions were two International players, Tom Fleming and Jim Scott.

Two of Middlesbrough’s ex- football players, George Camsell, who gained 9 England caps and was the all-time top goalscorer, and Tommy Wilson also played for Albert Park,  

Although in recent years the club has seen a decline in membership and a lack of winning achievements it still remains one of the most competitive clubs in the league with a current playing membership of 21.  
Brotton B.C.  
 
The club was formed around the 1920's the first records we can find are from 1921 but we believe it was formed earlier.
We have a team in the E.B.A. and the ladies are in the Teesside Ladies League we have two mixed teams in the Double Triples and Cleveland leagues.
We have three registered  coaches who are available to teach new bowlers young and not so young . Two of our young members are doing very well locally and in other competitions we welcome any young persons who would like to play the game of bowls. We are covered under the child protection act.
 We are a private members club who along with bowls also have a good social section 
Club contact Secretary J.Cooper 01287 677704   

Ladies pairs Sat 29th of July £6.00 per team including meal  contact T ,Mosey 01287 677344 or club 01287 677295 
Borough Park B.C.  

 

 

The club was formed in 1926 and is affiliated to the E.B.A., E.W.B.A., E.I.B.A. and E.W.I.B.A. and the county associations. It is now, in terms of membership, the largest outdoor bowling club in Yorkshire.
 The original Redcar Borough Park B.C. was a men only club playing on council greens and operating from accommodation within Borough Park. It is now an amalgamation of the original club and bowlers from the Redcar East Community Association.
 The present clubhouse was built in the 1980's on land that the members had the foresight to purchase from Redcar Racecourse. The four rink indoor facility was added in 1996 with the help of a grant of some 45% of the cost from the English Sports Council Lottery Fund. The land and facilities are now worth about half a million pounds.
 The club continues to be run on an almost entirely voluntary basis which is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of a number of the members. By developing the way it has, the club has tried to retain a family atmosphere and become an integral part of the community which can be enjoyed by both bowlers and social members on an equal basis.
 The club uses two 6 rink outdoor bowling greens, leased from and operated in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland  Borough Council. 

Website at www.redcarboroughpark.co.uk
Cochranes B.C.  
   
Great Ayton B.C.  
 
The bowling green and club house are situated in Little Ayton Lane, Great Ayton. TS9 6. we have no phone.
The Club was started in 1996 built in the grounds of the Old Quaker school , a new green and new club house. We are a private club with just over 100 playing members ( men and ladies). both sections are affiliated to the County. Our ladies play in the Teesside Ladie's League , we also play in the Cleveland Mixed League and the Men are In the Langbaurgh Triple league and the North Yorkshire E.B.A. League.
The Club also plays friendlies and once a week there is a club night. The Club caters for all aspects of bowling , new members are always welcome.

Secretary EBA League Mick Fulbrook. 01642 315676.
Guisborough Priory B.C.  
   
   
Hutton Rudby B.C.  
 
Founded in 1922 the Club is far removed from the days when a handful of members had to remove chickens and a donkey from the "green" and cut it with a borrowed lawn mower before they could play.
 A private members Club, we currently have 65 members, compete in three leagues (the North Yorkshire EBA, the JSW League and the Stockton Triples League) and play friendly games most weekends.  We are affiliated to the E.B.A. the Y.C.B.A and the Y.C.W.B.A
.The Club is situated on Enterpen, adjacent to the Village Hall and holds an Open Night each Tuesday throughout the season at 6.15pm.
 We do not have a telephone at the ground, but contact can be made through Secretary Roy Trueman on 01642 701494.
 New members are always welcome and can be assured of a friendly atmosphere and as much competitive bowling as they are able to cope with.
Jack Hatfield B.C.  
 

Jack Hatfield Sports Club Ltd

Transitional statement of our affairs

Formerly the Middlesbrough Co-op Club Bowls Section which ceased to exist in 2002 because the Co-op Club was sold to Wimpey.

The Club continued to play under the name of Jack Hatfield at Smiths Dock Park.

On 13 July 2005 the Jack Hatfield Sports Club Ltd was formed as a Company Limited by Guarantee and presently has 763 Members

The construction of the Club is due to start 26 April 2006 and be ready for business before Christmas 2006.

The bowling green will be reinstated during the summer and winter of 2006 and is expected to be ready for the 2007 season.

For the 2006 season we are playing at Cochranes Club.

Due to a number of departures and deaths we are at the moment struggling to maintain an adequate bowling strength to fulfill our fixtures particularly in the NYEBA League. We also play in the Middlesbrough League and the South Durham and North Yorks Works League and would welcome any new bowling members.

Prior to the opening of our Green in 2007 it is not necessary for our bowlers to be members of the Jack Hatfield Sports Club Ltd but it is necessary to become a member of Cochranes Club.

Our Fees this year are £15.00 which includes membership of Cochranes for one year, and payment is made for each game played, at the same rate as paid by members of Cochranes Bowling Section.

When we finally return to our Green we anticipate that we will build up our Bowling Membership so watch this space.
Locke Park B.C.  
 
The club started  life as Redcar Bowling Club with it's green in the corner of the Redcar Cricket Club field. In 1930, when Locke Park was opened, the club  moved there and changed  it's name to  Locke Park Bowls Club. We are a small club with a current membership of 56 , one third ladies the remainder men. The club is involved with five leagues (the Ladies Teesside league, the North Yorkshire  EBA league, the Langbaurgh Triples league, the Cleveland mixed league and Afternoon Triples League.) We do not have a telephone in the clubhouse, but contact can be made through the Club Secretary David Thomas on (01642) 477917. New members are cordially welcome to join this  club which has a friendly atmosphere and can offer bowling  for  all  ages, either playing in the leagues or on a casual basis.
K.G.V. B.C.  
   
Marske B.C.  

 

 

 

MARSKE BOWLING CLUB was formed in 1961, and now approaches its 45th year in action.

Over the years the Club has progressed and now boasts teams in the Teesside Ladies League, the North Yorkshire EBA League( 2 Teams), the Cleveland League (2 Teams), the Cleveland League Triples (2 Teams), and the Teesside Vets League (3 Teams).

The Club encourages young players, and because of that they have appointed a Child Protection Officer

The Club has also appointed a Club Coach, who because he has done all the necessary CRB checks, can advise and guide people of all ages.

The green is open every day, but only from noon on a Monday , because of essential maintenance.

All contact with Club should be via the Club Secretary, Dave Hare, on his mobile, 07792747710.

Website at www.marskebowlingclub.co.uk 
Middlesbrough B.C.  
   
Northallerton B.C.  
   
Nunthorpe B.C.  

Nunthorpe Bowling Club can be found by going up the private road by the Railway Crossing.   Our club was founded in 1908 and moved to its present location in 1934 and was one of the founder members of the North Yorkshire League.    We are a private club but welcome visitors and new members.    We have a qualified instructor who will arrange lessons and the necessary equipment to allow you to “try before you buy”.     We are a totally integrated club and participate in the North Yorkshire League, the Cleveland League (Mixed); the Middlesbrough League; the Teesside Ladies League; Cleveland County (both men & women’s games & competitions); and last but not least the Veterans’ League.    We also have friendly matches with other clubs and inter-club competitions if you wish to participate.   Our Secretary is Mrs B E Richards who can be contacted on 01642 313660 or by email : barels@ntlworld.com.
Pallister Park B.C.  
   
Richmond B.C.  
   
Saltburn B.C.  
 

Saltburn Bowls Club was founded in 1906 and this year 2006 celebrates its Centenary.

It is part of the Saltburn Cricket, Bowls and Tennis Club complex but enjoys its independence in running its own affairs.

The green is located in the corner of Redcar Road and Woodrow Avenue, opposite the garage next to the bus stop.

It is one of the founder members of the North Yorkshire EBA League when in 1936 the inaugural  meeting was held in the Saltburn Bowls Club Pavilion.

It is an active participant in the NYEBA, Middlesbrough Wednesday League, the Ladies League and the Cleveland Leagues. We also have a busy programme of friendly games throughout the season and entertain touring teams.

In the past we have had an International player in Authur Gladders who with W.D. Jones won the EBA Pairs Championship in 1935 and the pair joined with T.Fennell won the EBA Triples Championship in 1946.

It is worth noting that Arthur Gladders is one of the few bowlers who have won all four (singles, pairs, triples and fours) YCBA Championships.

As part of our Centenary celebrations the President of the English Bowling Association is bringing his team to play against the Club's selected team on Thursday, 15thth June 2006 at 2:00pm. When spectatoes will be most welcome.

We are always pleased to welcome new members whether new to the game or experienced players.

Please contact the Secretary, Alan Peacock Tel: 01287 624584.
Skelton B.C.  
 
Skelton Bowls or as it was first called Skelton Tennis and Bowls Club has been going since at least 1926 which is as far back as i can trace, It became Skelton Bowls Club when it split from the tennis and bowls club in 1952 it cost two and six (old money) to be a member, the green is a Council run green which is open to the public but ran by the members it is surrounded by well stocked gardens, Skelton are a Member of the E.B.A. Cleveland afternoon and evening leagues, We run a variety of in house comptitions from singles through to pairs and triples, friendly roll ups every Sunday, A new pavillion was put up in 2004 with better facilities, changing rooms,showers, toilets, disabled toilets,store room and a large meeting room which is used by both the bowling club and Scouts and Guides,an aerobic class, as well as for the local football team,  

 Secretary Harry Wright
Smith's Dock B.C.  
 

Smiths Dock Bowling Club was established in 1920 and was supported by the Smiths Dock Shipbuilding Company until its closure in the mid 1980s.   Since 1990 the members have run the Club themselves.   The Club has no employees.  Volunteers from the membership do all the work at the Club. They maintain the two greens, the surrounding areas and the buildings. 

The membership consists of both men and women. The majority of members live in the Ormesby, Normanby and Eston area. The greens are situated at the Normanby end of Skippers Lane. 

The Club has a website on the Internet to display information about itself: 

http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/smithsdockparkbc/index.phtml 

Our members are prominent as officials in the Cleveland County Bowling Association, the North Yorkshire Bowling Association and the local Bowling Leagues.

The Club participates in the North Yorkshire EBA League, the Middlesbrough League, the Langbaurgh League, the Midweek Triples and the Teesside Ladies League. The Club also organises ‘Open’ competitions.
Thornaby B.C.  
   
Thornaby Village B.C.  
 

Thornaby Village Bowling Club is one of two Bowling Clubs in Thornaby. Our club is situated in Thornaby Village Park on Thorntree Road, Thornaby-on-Tees, Cleveland (near Thornaby town centre and fire station), approximately two miles south-east of Stockton-on-Tees and four miles west of the centre of Middlesbrough and has easy access to both the A19 and the A66.

The club was formed in 1935 and was a council managed facility until 1998. During this period the club produced some very fine bowlers, both male and female. In 1998 a change in council policies gave us the option for members to take on the management of the club, and after serious consideration by the members it was agreed to go ahead with this proposal. The decision was not taken lightly, but has proved to be the correct decision.

New members would be made most welcome, or indeed if you would like to visit our club for a friendly game of bowls and a chat, come along and meet us any time between May and September, you won't be disappointed.

For further information please consult our user friendly website at www.thornabyvillagebc.org.uk

Should you wish to contact the club, the Clubhouse phone number is: 01642 671136 (match days only)

Our E-Mail Address is: tvbc.club@ntlworld.com
   
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