Parks B team update

After 5 games we are top of the league with 48 points and only 1 loss. We have a small, strong squad, and are pleased to have recently recruited Ralph Simpson, and look forward to the rest of season with some confidence. Bryan Singleton went through the last league season unbeaten, and is our only unbeaten player this ... More

Flat v Crown Challenge Match Report

The annual Flat v Crown challenge match between Southport’s town centre bowling clubs (Southport Bowling Club & Victoria Park Bowling Club) took place on Saturday, 4 May. The decision to play the match earlier in the year (after adverse weather in the previous two years) proved a good one as we enjoyed a dry & ... More

2019 ALAN BURGESS MEMORIAL SINGLES

This is a competition expertly organised by VPBC member Gary Burgess. A few VPBC members entered last year, and really enjoyed the event.  Please get in touch with Gary if you would like to enter the 2019 competition. THE 2019 ALAN BURGESS MEMORIAL SINGLES@ THE ZETLAND HOTEL Open to all bowlers from Southport Clubs ... More

Coaching sessions

VPBC Coaching Team Pete Banahan Paul Crummey Pete Evans Dave Gordon Judy Muchall Sue Mountford Ralph Simpson   You will be pleased to know that all VPBC members list above are now qualified Level 1 Sport England Bowls coaches. It is now possible to offer coaching sessions to any members ... More

ANNUAL FLAT v CROWN MATCH

THIS SATURDAY 4 MAY IS THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL FLAT v CROWN MATCH. Spectators very welcome at VPBC from 1.45. Tea & Cake will be served at £2pp. Please would VPBC members note that there is no Round Robin this Saturday. Informal play for members will be possible from 10.00 until 1.30 and after 4.00. And of ... More

Newsletter – defibrillator

VPBC APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER (Part Two)         More

Newsletter April 2019

Spring has arrived, and the summer is not far behind; bowling is now well and truly up and running. Round Robins The Tuesday and Saturday Club Round Robins have started – if you are attending, please arrive by 1.15 for a prompt 1.30 start.  Please note that Round Robins will not take place when there are club compet... More

Grand National Party – Saturday, 6 April

SATURDAY 6 April THIS IS THE FIRST SATURDAY ROUND ROBIN. Arrive at 1.15 for a 1.30 start please. The greens are looking good & weather forecast is promising. NB THIS IS ALSO GRAND NATIONAL DAY. The Social Committee are putting on a “GRAND NATIONAL PARTY” to watch race starting at 5.15 SWEEP £2 PER ... More

Round Robins 2019

It's nearly time to start the new bowling season; let's hope the weather is kind to us all (and our bowling greens)! We hold a 'Round Robin' most Tuesdays & Saturdays throughout the season (please check the web site bowling calendar) Our first Round Robin of this season will be on Tuesday, 2nd April at 1.30 ... More

Newsflash 23/03/19

Bowling begins! The weather forecast for the week ahead is showing signs of the spring weather to come. No 1 Green is now open for “gentle use”. Please swish the green before use to remove the dew and worm-casts.  Please do not play in wet conditions or just after heavy rain.  We do not want the ... More