Flat v Crown Challenge 2021

Victoria Park BC 240 Southport BC 210 Friendly matches with our closest bowling neighbours the Southport Bowling Club started in 2012. This year the match was held on Sunday, 11 July and took place in good weather and followed the usual format. SBC are members of the flat green organisation “Bowls England”. ... More

VPBC Newsletter – June 2021

Hi everyone, I thought you were due a little update on what is happening within the club. Well nothing much has changed regarding restrictions; therefore, it has been decided to leave the booking system in place for a few more weeks as it is working very well. We will however be allowing up to 6 people at a time in the ... More

Random pairs competition (Sunday, 6 June)

ENTRY: £3 Please arrive at 10am for a 10:30am start. The competition will be played in a round robin format followed by a final knock-out phase. A runners up competition will also take place.  Burgers will be for sale at lunchtime. Draw 1 Sheila Mo/Mike Wardle 2 John Townsend/Paul Lancaster 3 Allen Mountford/... More

VPBC Newsletter – May 2021

Hello everyone It is good news that restrictions are being relaxed from Monday, 17 May, we get nearer to ‘normality’ every week. For the club, it means that we can allow up to six people in the clubhouse at a time (still wear masks please). Until further notice, you will still be required to book a bowling session ... More

Pairs Competition Draw (Sunday, May 2)

Please arrive 10.30am to enable a prompt start at 11am A packed lunch is advised as food on the day will be very limited.   1. Mike 'Miguel' Kellet/Carole Wilson 2. Mike McCormick/Norman Barker 3. Susan Mountford/Mal Lloyd 4. Ian Goulding/Dave Williams 5. Debbie Herold/Chris Butler 6. Gayle ... More

VPBC Newsflash 20 April

Hi Everyone, Just a short note to inform you of some changes. We are now able to have 4 jacks on each green with a maximum of 16 players on each green . The online booking system has been updated accordingly. Today was our first Round robin this year and it was very well attended, and everyone really enjoyed ... More

VPBC Newsletter – April 2021

Hi everyone I hope you are all well and looking forward to bowling. The good news is that the light at the end of the tunnel just got a bit brighter. We have received new guidelines from the BCGBA ,and we are now able to restart our ‘round robins’ and club competitions. Round Robin The first ‘round robin’ will ... More

VPBC Newsletter – March 2021

Hi everyone, The BCGBA (British Crown Green Bowling Association) have today published their ‘Return to Play Guidance’ document. The government’s roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions in England consists of four steps, and Crown Green bowling as an outdoor sport may resume from Monday 29th March (Step 1). In ... More

AGM Summary

This is a brief outline of the AGM held on Saturday, 20 March for those who could not attend. A full electronic copy is available on request, and a hard copy will be displayed on the club notice board in due course. The AGM was conducted using the ‘Zoom’ web conferencing solution, which was a technical challenge, ... More

VPBC Newsletter – Februrary 2021

The COVID pandemic is sadly still with us, but with the rapid vaccination programme in full swing there is cause for cautious optimism. All being well, maybe we could see a return to social bowling in Spring, and perhaps a shortened league programme in Summer, but that remains to be seen. AGM Please note the VPBC AGM ... More