Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club, located in Bolton, is a welcoming and inclusive club that caters to bowlers of all skill levels and experience. Whether you are new to the game or an experienced club bowler, Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club has a pathway designed to meet your needs and interests.
For beginners, the club offers a taster programme, allowing you to try out lawn bowls before committing. Just click on the 'Play Bowls/Stay Active' header on our website, fill out the form, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible to provide more information.
Experienced crown green bowlers looking for a new experience or direction are also welcomed at Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club. We can help you transition into lawn bowls and integrate you into club and county life. Simply visit the 'Join Us' section on our website and fill out the membership application to become a member of our club. The various categories of membership are explained on the first page, and once you have filled in the form, you will receive an acknowledgement with details on how to pay your membership fee and information about the competitions we organise.
In addition to regular bowling activities, Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club offers a range of social events and activities to enhance the community spirit. One of our popular events is the Winter Pairs League, which takes place on Wednesdays. Alongside the league, we also provide a warm environment where you can enjoy delicious soup and rolls, or bacon baps, while participating in indoor games such as short mat bowls, pool, cards, dominoes, and darts.
For those looking for casual bowling sessions, we have Monday, Thursday, and Saturday roll-ups. The Monday session is a random roll-up in the afternoon, organised by Paul Willcocks. On Saturdays, Peter Sharples takes charge of the social bowling sessions. Thursday is a DIY session where bowlers can come and enjoy bowling at their own pace.
If you are in need of new bowls, Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club has a sale room where you can find several sets of bowls for sale. Visit our website and follow the link to have a look.
Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club also has a partnership with Sutton Winson Ltd, the club's insurance brokers. Club members and their families are invited to contact Sutton Winson for a home and/or car insurance quotation. This not only benefits the individual, but also contributes a small fee to the club's finances through the 'Pitch-In' scheme. For each completed quotation, the club receives a fee, and if the quotation is accepted and a policy is purchased, an additional fee is received.
To stay up-to-date with the club's activities, members can sign up for access to the club's magazine and other exclusive content. Visit the club's website and click on the logo for the magazine to login or sign up.
Managed by the dedicated Club Management Committee, led by Barbara Knowles as Lady Captain, Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club ensures a friendly and supportive environment for all its members. Clare Fletcher heads the catering team and ensures that all members are well taken care of with her experience and love for the game.
Come and join Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club in Bolton and experience the joy and camaraderie of lawn bowls.