Wellington Bowls Club, established in 1996, is an outdoor flat green mixed bowls club located in Wellington, Herefordshire. The club actively participates in the Tarmac League, competitive matches, friendly matches, and club competitions. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the club invites new members of all ages and abilities to come and try their hand at bowls. The club is particularly keen on attracting younger members to ensure the longevity of the club.
The club provides full coaching to new members and all the necessary equipment, except for a pair of flat-soled shoes. Their all-weather artificial surface, installed in 2014, offers a playing experience comparable to a closely cut grass green on a dry summer's day. The level playing surface allows a wood to travel between 12 and 13 seconds, ensuring a fair and consistent game.
Wellington Bowls Club boasts a diverse membership that includes both men and women. Additionally, the club is wheelchair-accessible, with three specially designed wheelchairs available for use on the greens. New members have the opportunity to explore a wide selection of woods before deciding on their preferred set.
During summer (April to October), the club organises club afternoons on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, starting at 2:00 pm. In the winter months (November to March), the club moves indoors to Halo Leominster Indoor Bowls Centre on Wednesday afternoons, with sessions starting at 1:00 pm. The cost of the indoor sessions is 6. 80 for a two-hour session.
Wellington Bowls Club is conveniently located behind the school, opposite the church in Wellington. The village can be accessed via the A49, located about 6. 5 miles from Hereford city. For precise navigation, the Sat Nav reference is 52.
1269341,-2. 736509. The “what3words” address for the club is “thrusters, trailer, under.
For the latest updates, fixtures, competitions, and results, the club's website offers a comprehensive resource. Wellington Bowls Club takes pride in its active participation in various competitions, such as the Hereford City Tudor Rose Bowl. The club achieved success in the 2023 edition, winning all four matches and claiming the Tudor Rose Bowl.
The club's commitment to maintaining a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, coupled with its focus on providing excellent facilities and coaching, makes Wellington Bowls Club an ideal choice for anyone interested in joining a bowls club in Hereford.