The Hotel End
March 28, 2024, 12:35:39 pm
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?

Login with username, password and session length
News:
 
  Home Help Search Arcade Downloads Gallery Links Staff List Calendar Login Register Chat  

Bowls.

Pages: [1]   Go Down
  Print  
Author Topic: Bowls.  (Read 1054 times)
0 Members and 6 Guests are viewing this topic.
Alwaysdark
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1234


Isn't it good to be lost in the wood?


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
« on: July 09, 2015, 19:58:48 pm »

Does any one here play bowls? I am toying with the idea of giving it a go but don't know how to start up. Do you have to join a club or just turn up and play? Does anyone have any fond memories of a bowls match and do you have a favourite player?
Report Spam   Logged

In the sad town
cold iron hands clap
the party of clowns outside.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

Bingers
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 5779



View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Spammer 25 Posts in one day 5000 Posts Avatar
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2015, 20:48:59 pm »

You be careful there.  Statistically speaking, bowls is a very dangerous sport.  More people die whilst playing bowls than do rock climbing.  it up there with golf in terms of fatalities.
Report Spam   Logged

The Hotelend Grand National Sweepstake Champion 2015
clarkeysntfc
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 3525


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Apple User Mobile User Windows User
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2015, 21:49:15 pm »

You be careful there.  Statistically speaking, bowls is a very dangerous sport.  More people die whilst playing bowls than do rock climbing.  it up there with golf in terms of fatalities.

Surely this is because most of the participants are about 200 years old, rather than an issue with the game itself? Grin
Report Spam   Logged
Terryfenwickatemyhamster
Administrator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 5105


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
5000 Posts Level 6 Windows User
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2015, 06:24:37 am »

This is an idea I have tinkered with lately. My next door neighbour is a member of Roade bowls club, as is a guy I work with. They have open days and also welcome people who want to give it a try. Give them a shout..
Report Spam   Logged
North_East_Cobbler
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 623



View Profile
Badges: (View All)
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2015, 07:13:27 am »

Does any one here play bowls? I am toying with the idea of giving it a go but don't know how to start up. Do you have to join a club or just turn up and play? Does anyone have any fond memories of a bowls match and do you have a favourite player?

I'm a bit young for all this playing bowls malarkey, but I do remember watching it on TV on a Sunday night every now and again. The only 2 players I can remember are Tony Alcock (used to win everything I think) and David Bryant (oldish fellow who used to smoke a pipe while playing). . . . . . . Sundays aren't like that any more!
Report Spam   Logged

5th place in the 2014 AND 2015 Grand National Sweepstake competitions. . . . .
Alwaysdark
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1234


Isn't it good to be lost in the wood?


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2015, 15:06:06 pm »

What about Willie Wood ? You must remember him!

On this clip the lady on the left of the interviewee looks a bit like Brian Clough (around 30 seconds in).



« Last Edit: July 10, 2015, 15:08:36 pm by Alwaysdark » Report Spam   Logged

In the sad town
cold iron hands clap
the party of clowns outside.
Alwaysdark
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1234


Isn't it good to be lost in the wood?


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2015, 15:07:58 pm »

Classic final between Mercer & Strutt. Grin


Report Spam   Logged

In the sad town
cold iron hands clap
the party of clowns outside.
Saint Cobbler
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1275


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Combination Topic Starter Poll Voter
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2015, 09:47:39 am »

I've played bowls for the last 5 years and it's probably the best game for socialising especially if your club has a bar with cheap drinks, plus social events. Although the large proportion of players are quite old, there are also plenty of younger players who take up the game. Beware though, once you start playing many hours will be taken up with the game. Annual subs are usually about £100 but there are some initial costs in buying clothes and the woods. I would suggest buying second hand at first until you know which woods (bowls) suit you best.
Report Spam   Logged
Saint Cobbler
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1275


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Combination Topic Starter Poll Voter
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2015, 09:50:02 am »

Does any one here play bowls? I am toying with the idea of giving it a go but don't know how to start up. Do you have to join a club or just turn up and play? Does anyone have any fond memories of a bowls match and do you have a favourite player?
It's normally best to join a club, just to receive coaching and meet like minded people for games and competitions, but there are council greens in some parts.
Report Spam   Logged
Baldy
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 5093


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Search 5000 Posts Combination
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2015, 12:32:24 pm »

What about Willie Wood ? You must remember him!

On this clip the lady on the left of the interviewee looks a bit like Brian Clough (around 30 seconds in).




You're right, well spotted. Must be Cloughie's sister.
Report Spam   Logged
Alwaysdark
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1234


Isn't it good to be lost in the wood?


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2015, 18:55:38 pm »

Thank you to those that have offered advice. I have changed my mind and Bowls may be something I will look at in a year or two.For now and have decided to look in to playing croquet.


Report Spam   Logged

In the sad town
cold iron hands clap
the party of clowns outside.
betamax toploader
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 2870


THAT MONEY WAS THERE FOR OUR CLUB


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2015, 19:49:28 pm »

I can see the attraction...

Report Spam   Logged

To baldly go where no Betamax has gone before...
Alwaysdark
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1234


Isn't it good to be lost in the wood?


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2015, 20:06:16 pm »

    Shocked It's all in the swing so they say  Shocked  Tongue
Report Spam   Logged

In the sad town
cold iron hands clap
the party of clowns outside.
Alwaysdark
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1234


Isn't it good to be lost in the wood?


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2015, 18:58:48 pm »

http://bowlsnorthamptonshire.co.uk/#/links-page/4559921044

Nice, I like the way bowls northamptonshire set out their links page.  Grin
Report Spam   Logged

In the sad town
cold iron hands clap
the party of clowns outside.
the grumpy old man
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1173


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
1000 Posts Combination Topic Starter
« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2015, 22:08:53 pm »

Does any one here play bowls? I am toying with the idea of giving it a go but don't know how to start up. Do you have to join a club or just turn up and play? Does anyone have any fond memories of a bowls match and do you have a favourite player?

I play indoor bowls three times a week at Rushden Bowls Club and it's a great way to socialise. The indoor game is wildly different to playing outside although the greens are the same size and the rules are the same. Our subs are £65 per year and we pay £2.80 per game. We have 'roll-ups' several times a week i.e. you just 'roll up' and play, with who you play with and against down to what card you pull out. We start at 9.30 - 12.00 on Tues/Thur and 4.30-6.30 on Wednesday. The bonus on Wednesday is that the bar is open at 6.00 so we gather round a table and enjoy a pint (Doom Bar for me - none of this lager rubbish) and have a laugh. They do like you to have three training sessions first and then you can join. We have more indoor than outdoor members, you can play all year round and it's more skilful, and yes most of us are retired.

You should give it a go.
« Last Edit: October 16, 2015, 22:10:29 pm by the grumpy old man » Report Spam   Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
  Print  
 
Jump to:  

Powered by EzPortal
Parental guidance is urged as this messageboard may not be suitable for all persons especially those under the age of 16 as the forums may contain words, phrases and expressions not considered appropriate for a younger audience so please express caution. If any posts in the forums offend you, please let us know and we will look at them and if we agree with your complaint, we will remove them. You are personally responsible and potentially liable for the contents of your posting and may be sued should your posting contain content of a defamatory or other illegal nature. Every message posted leaves a traceable IP number. We check the forums at various times of the day and remove offending posts. Other supporters are welcome but abusive or silly posts will be removed and the offenders potentially barred from future access to the site. We advise that you never reveal any personal information about yourself or anyone else (for example: telephone number, home address or email address), and please do not include postal addresses of any kind. This messageboard is not endorsed or in any way affiliated with Northampton Town FC. All postings on this board become copyright of The Hotel End & may not be reproduced without the permission of the board administrator. By signing up to this message board you agree to this. The Hotel End cannot be held liable for the actions or postings of its members. The Hotel End reserve the right to edit, delete, move or close any thread for any reason. The Hotel End may disclose user information to government authorities at their discretion or when required by law. The Hotel End may also disclose user information when The Hotel End has reason to believe that someone is causing injury to or interference with its rights or property, other The Hotel End users, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities. By registering for The Hotel End, you agree to indemnify The Hotel End its representatives, and agents, and hold them harmless from any and all claims (including claims for legal fees) which may arise from your participation on the The Hotel End. You also agree that The Hotel End is not responsible for the materials posted by users of The Hotel End. In addition, you grant The Hotel End and its affiliates, worldwide, royalty-free perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display any message or content posted on The Hotel End and/or e-mail sent by you to The Hotel End (in whole or in part). The Hotel End reserves the right to make the rules up as it goes along. Thank you - The Hotel End I love Quidco
Bookmark this site!
Powered by SMF | SMF © 2016, Simple Machines
Privacy Policy