Ipswich Ladies Bowls Club is a friendly club located in Ipswich, New Zealand. It offers a welcoming environment where like-minded ladies can come together to enjoy the interesting and relaxing game of bowls. Whether you are looking to hone your skills or discover new ones, Ipswich Ladies Bowls Club is the perfect place for you.
The club meets at Marlborough Bowls Club on Lansdowne Road in Ipswich in the afternoons. It offers a variety of activities for its members, including friendlies, club competitions, county competitions, hosting county matches, roll-ups (practises), and Bank Holiday drives. There is truly something for everyone.
If you are interested in joining Ipswich Ladies Bowls Club, the season starts at the end of April with an open day on April 30th. All new members are warmly welcomed.
Ipswich Ladies Bowls Club has a rich history, dating back to its formation in 1935. It was originally created due to the unrest at Ipswich Bowls Club, which was a mixed club that gave the ladies very few games each year. The ladies decided it was time to form a club of their own and many meetings were held in 1935 to make it a reality. The club played its first games at Dalton Street Bowls Green in 1936 and has been thriving ever since.
Throughout the years, Ipswich Ladies Bowls Club has faced challenges, including the suspension of play during the war years. However, the club's resilience and determination have allowed it to continue and thrive. It has moved to different venues over the years, including the Waveney Hotel in Bramford Road and Lower Brook Street, before finally settling at the Marlborough Bowls Green on Lansdowne Road in 1977.
The club operates on the same principles as in previous years, with a full fixture list of matches, competitions, drives, fundraising activities, and bridge. It has celebrated milestones, such as its Golden Jubilee, 60 years, and 75th anniversary. Ipswich Ladies Bowls Club is as strong as ever and looks forward to reaching its centenary in the future.
If you are interested in joining Ipswich Ladies Bowls Club or want to learn more about the club, please feel free to contact them at 01473 462610 or visit their website. They would love to hear from you and welcome you into their friendly community of bowlers.