Have you ever thought to play bowls?
Let me try and inspire you.
Traditionally Bowls, in England, is viewed, like driving a Volvo or taking a cruise for a holiday; for retired folk but, similarly, Bowls is increasingly being enjoyed by the younger generation. Have you recently ceased playing Football, Hockey, Rugby, Netball, Golf, and such and find you miss sport with good facilities and a social atmosphere? We can offer a fun sport that can be played by Ladies and Men, of any age to a competitive level. We have a professionally maintained green with 6 rinks and a clubhouse to enjoy tea, coffee, beer, or wine. By playing bowls, you will be enjoying the health benefits that exercise and sport can provide as well as joining a new friendship group and the challenge of trying something new.
Holtwhites is a club for newcomers and experienced players alike; for those who want to play socially with a few friends and those who want to play competitively at all levels. For beginners we provide free introductory sessions and coaching. I liken Bowls to golf and chess, the basics are quite simple but, to be good, well, that’s practice! Experienced players will be free to play in club matches as well as regional and national competition. There is also the opportunity to muck-in helping with running the club, maybe gardening the borders, helping with clubhouse maintenance whilst enjoying the social side. This all helps build and maintain our welcoming, vibrant growing club. As a venue, we are proud to host Middlesex County matches and Cup competitions. We play casually Monday evenings, Saturday mornings and certain weekday afternoons. Matches, both League and Cup are weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Yes, Bowls is played at times to suit all.
Bowls is a sport that can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt, over 5,000 years ago. Yes, that makes Sir Francis Drake a player of the modern era! Variations are played worldwide, for example, a form of Bowls is known as Pétanque and Boules in France and Bocce in Italy. It might surprise readers that Bowls, in worldwide terms is a growth industry. Bowls was an exhibition sport at the Seoul Summer Olympics and has been part of the Pan American Games since 1991 as well as a mainstay of The Commonwealth Games. In Australia, most towns of any size have Bowls Clubs that are local social hubs with integrated restaurants and function rooms, whilst in recent years ex-pat Brits have opened clubs in France and Spain.
Locally we play all summer, mid-April through to mid-September (weather allowing into October). Would you like a try? Ok, here is a note for your Diary, Saturday morning 11th May 2024, 10.30 and Monday evening 13th May at 6.30. Come and have a go at our first Open Days of the season.
For any questions or further information please contact me by e-mail: keith.comley53@outlook.com
Holtwhites Bowls Club. By the railway bridge on the corner of Holtwhites Hill and Kirkland Drive, Enfield EN2 0RN