Eastover Park Bowls Club is a friendly local sports club located in Bridgwater, New Zealand. Situated within easy reach of the town centre, the club offers the opportunity to play bowls throughout summer. League games are held on Saturdays, while evening games take place on Thursdays, creating a busy schedule for members. In addition to league games, the club also organises various friendly matches, providing a diverse range of playing opportunities.
Owned by the local council, Eastover Park Bowls Club is a community-oriented club that welcomes new members with open arms. The club is committed to assisting new players in learning the game and familiarising themselves with the etiquette involved. Regular practise sessions are held throughout the summer to facilitate skill development. Members can play on the green with flat soled trainers, ensuring accessibility for all.
The upkeep of the green and club facilities is overseen by a dedicated team of volunteers, who maintain the green through regular cutting and tidying. The club takes pride in the quality of its facilities, ensuring that members can enjoy the best possible playing experience.
One of the highlights of the club's calendar is the annual Jubilee Triples competition held in July. Teams from all over Somerset gather to compete for a coveted cash prize, making it one of the few competitions in the county that offers such an incentive. Participants also enjoy a delicious meal and a chance to win big in the accompanying raffle. The winners of the 2019 Triples were a team from Watchet Bowling Club, with prizes awarded by the club's president at the time, Adrian Kunc.
Prizes are also given to the second and third-placed teams, adding to the excitement of the event.
Founded in 1929, Eastover Park Bowls Club boasts over 90 years of history within the local community. As the club approaches its centennial year, it continues to evolve and adapt. This year, the club is updating its shirt colours to authentic bowls shirts, reflecting current trends. The new shirts feature a maroon, white, and yellow piping design, giving members a modern and stylish look.
To stay connected with members and the wider community, Eastover Park Bowls Club has established open groups on WhatsApp and Facebook, and plans to launch an Instagram account to showcase pictures of games throughout the season. These platforms provide a space for members to engage with one another, share updates, and celebrate their achievements.
For those interested in joining or contacting the club, the address is Eastover Park Bowls Club, Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, TA6 5JR. Rod Stoodley acts as the club contact, and can be reached at 07984040495. The club also has a WhatsApp group and a Facebook page under the name “Eastover Park Bowls Club”. General inquiries can be directed to the 24-hour email address rodstoodley@yahoo.
co. uk, ensuring a prompt response from the club.
In terms of upcoming events, the Jubilee Triples competition will take place on July 31st. The club emphasises that there is no pressure for new members to comply with the dress code when starting to play bowls. The most important requirement is a pair of flat soled trainers. Club kit can be purchased once individuals decide to fully commit to the game and become available for league games.
When home games are held at Cranleigh Gardens, the bar is open to both members and the public, who can enjoy the facilities after signing the club visitors book.
Eastover Park Bowls Club thrives on the support and involvement of its members, who contribute to club duties to ensure its smooth operation. The club encourages everyone to participate and contribute for the benefit of the entire community.