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The Manor House Challenge proves bowling is the best of sports.
This report was kindly provided by Lynn Devall, our Sponsorship Co-ordinator. “The Manor House Challenge is now in its fourth year and we are extremely grateful to Anchor for their continued, generous support which enables us all to enjoy a wonderful day. The sun shone and all those taking part enjoyed a 'challenging' and fun afternoon." There was an excellent turn out and we had 12 teams of four players playing on 6 rinks bowling 2-woods each with four ends per game. The
4 days ago


The Opening Day launches the 2026 season in style…
The following report was kindly provided by Simon Hamer, Club Chairman. “Harrogate Bowling Club opened its 2026 season with a wonderfully attended and thoroughly enjoyable launch day, blessed by bright spring weather and a lively mix of returning members and new faces. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of anticipation for the year ahead. The first arrivals settle in. The event began with a speech from the Chairman, Simon Hamer, who expressed heartfelt thanks to the
Apr 28


Christmas jumpers, coffee, cakes and crackers...
This report (italics) was kindly supplied by Simon Hamer, our Chairman. "Hello everyone. This Wednesday morning, over 40 Xmas jumper clad folk gathered for our festive Christmas coffee morning, I’d like to extend a warm thank you to all who made this event possible. The Christmas coffee morning wouldn't be complete without it's Christmas tree. A celebration of Christmas jumpers. A special word of appreciation goes to those who baked the delicious cakes and made the tea and co
Dec 18, 2025


A special day for a very special cause.
Club members got together on the afternoon of Saturday 16th August to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support. "The day started with a...
Aug 19, 2025


Yorkshire Day.
Yorkshire Day is a great reason to get together and enjoy ourselves. But what is it really all about? We turn to AI for an explanation: "Yorkshire Day, celebrated annually on August 1st, originated in 1975 as a protest against local government reforms that altered Yorkshire's historic boundaries. The Yorkshire Ridings Society spearheaded the first celebration, aiming to preserve the region's unique identity. The date was chosen to coincide with the Battle of Minden (1759),
Aug 6, 2025


Fish and chips, fantastic setting, bowling with friends…and the weather was good!
Once again we all turned our eyes to the sky after last years washout! The forecast was even worse, possible thunderstorms were on the...
Jun 23, 2025


We hope to see some new faces at the club very soon.
"This years Open Day was on Saturday May 24th. This is our annual event when we open the club up to the general public who are...
May 29, 2025


We celebrate "Victory for Europe Day" with Anchor UK.
Thursday 8th May 2025 marked 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe, when the guns fell silent and people took to the streets...
May 7, 2025


Everyone’s a winner on our official opening day.
It's Saturday 26th April, around lunchtime. It's the day we officially open our green for play. The weather is kind, the green has been...
Apr 28, 2025


A piper, haggis, neeps and tatties. It’s Burns Night, 2025.
Robert (Rabbie) Burns was born on 25th January 1759. "The first Burns supper was held in memoriam at Burns Cottage in Ayrshire by Burns's...
Jan 30, 2025


A Christmas jumper (and hat) extravaganza.
On Wednesday 18th December we held our last coffee morning and social event of 2024. It was a fitting end to a calendar year that had...
Dec 19, 2024


Helping people living with dementia.
The following report was kindly provided by Derek Chappel, Club President. "The Club President welcomed Julie Henderson, the Lead...
Nov 7, 2024
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