But it will be open on Saturday morning for setting up the green in readiness for next weekend including markers, mats in ditches, tables, chairs and a little light weeding!

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Saturday 19th – from 09:30 – help needing getting tables and chairs out, putting mats and rink markers out, light weeding. Tony O’B is looking forward to seeing everyone. Tea/coffee and a drink for the workers! (Bring gloves to protect your hands – you don’t want blisters before the season starts. Practice a few bowling …

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For current and new or potentially new members, the Spring Meeting relating to the outdoor season is tonight at 7:00 pm in the Clubhouse. Hopefully we’ll get some news when our green will open. (Please let it be soon. One of our National opposition has offered this Thursday – 17th April – as a potential …

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Congratulations to Jacqui – Middlesex Ladies Champion. Tina & Teresa – Middlesex Ladies Pairs Champions. Tina, Tricia, Mike & Steve – Middlesex Mixed Fours Champions. What a brilliant end to the Indoor Season for them and the club like it too!

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When you’ve finished entering all the outdoor comps for this summer (phew!), the entries for next indoor season’s National Competitions are open! For individual comps e.g. singles, pairs, triples, fours, mixed pairs, mixed fours – all age groups, please log in (or register if you haven’t already) to your own account at eibacomps.co.uk I will …

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If any of you would like to enter the South West Middlesex Outdoor Competitions, please select from those below and let Karen know by 11th May. entry fees – please either pay the CP bank account direct with ref SWMComps*** where *** = your name The other option is put the entry fees in an …

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Thanks to Angela F for running the Middlesex Indoor Comps again this year. Please note that Tina has not brought in a celebrity partner for the Ladies Pairs.  She is actually playing with Teresa French! If you can get along to support the CP players, I know they would appreciate it.

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Thanks to Kevin K, Men’s Captain for this info. CAMBRIDGE PARK INDOOR FIXTURES 2024/25 DATE VENUE TIME OPPONENTS FORMAT COMP RESULT FOR AGAINST October 2024 Sun 6th Away 13:00 King George Field 4 Mixed R Friendly WIN 70 42 Sun 13th Home 14:00 Bishop Duppas 3 Mixed R Friendly WIN 77 50 Sun 20th Home …

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  A huge thanks to Stella for organising the competitions with her strong support team of Dave R ( whizz on spreadsheets); Brian Cr both in organising and his baking and kitchen skills; and to Jaqui L on assisting both on the Triples and Finals weekends. Stella is handing over the Competition Organiser to Jacqui …

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From Alasdair on behalf of the Board for the Spring Meeting Meeting on Monday 14th April at 7:30 pm in the Clubhouse  

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Heads up for those playing outdoors … Come to the spring meeting at 7:30 pm and find out what will be happening this summer!

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Thanks again to David H for these regular updates.

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Please see the following email from Andy Docker (Chairman MCIBA) sent to all clubs who play indoors in Middlesex regarding the future of the MCIBA. Good Afternoon, In the first instance can I ask the Clubs to forward this email to their Members. The future of Middlesex County Indoor Bowling Association needs to be decided. Since …

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Thanks to David H for latest cCub League Results. Most of us only have a couple more games. Enjoy!

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Adam Frost from Gardeners’ World was being interviewed on the radio on Saturday. He advised not to plant anything in the garden until you see weeds starting to grow. (Mother Nature knows best?!)   On this morning’s news, it was advised there would be less slugs around this year. Good news for gardeners although the …

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Congratulations to Pat, Will & Andy on winning their quarter-final v Tricia, Barry & Teresa this morning, the Karen & the two Brian’s in the semi-final this afternoon. In the final, they face Dawn, Ange & Dave who scraped through their first match by a measure the width of a pin head v Peter J, …

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From David Hale

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Today, Saturday, we take on friends from Masonians starting at 2:00 pm  An afternoon of bowls and fun ahead . Tomorrow we face Bounds Green in the Middlesex League starting at 11:00 . Two mixed rinks at home and two away  supporters and spectators welcome at both venues    

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Thanks to Kevin K, please go to the Calendar page and you can see the forthcoming fixtures, together with the results from when the season started.

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Indoor Carpet Replacement After 20 years, the indoor carpet has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced this year, probably in early September (after the wall repairs have been completed). The cost of this, including remedial work to level the floor in several areas and new underlay, will be in the …

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Well done to John Eve for putting the outdoor fixture list together.  There maybe tweaks as we move outdoors, but worth getting the friendlies and RBL matches on your calendar and the start of the Friday Night leagues on 9th May and Monday 12th for the Monday Afternoon Leagues There is a copy at the …

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Olive was a long term member of Isleworth Bowls Club Outdoors and Cambridge Park indoors. She was a nifty lead, a great sport, full of zest and life and a dedicated club member both on the green and socially. Olive and partner Allan spent many hours tending the Isleworth flower beds producing a riot of …

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Cambridge Park Indoor Bowls Club League Rules 2024/2025 Season All players must be paid up members of the club. A condition of Membership is that members will abide by the Cambridge Park Bowling and Sports Club Rules, which will include adhering to any coronavirus requirements. For Health and Safety reasons, no bowls bags are allowed …

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From Alasdair on behalf of the Board

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Happy. Birthday to Indoor Captain, Kevin K. We hope you’ve had a lovely day. This morning 15 of us travelled through the rain to have the first indoor roll up of the season. There were remarkably few “draw “ bowls in the ditch. Good start. Apart from the weekday morning roll ups, some of us …

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Despite the now warmer weather as the outdoor season comes to a close (doh!), we are heading to indoors. There will be a roll up from 10:00-12:00 this Sunday 22nd and from 2:00-4:00 on Saturday 28th. Dress casual. If you can aim to arrive 15 mins early, we know how to spread the rinks. As …

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Well done to Gary B & Dave P who were successful in quarters and semis last Saturday and are now through to the final of the Middlesex Whisky Pairs to be played on Saturday 21st September. Good luck, chaps!

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Congratulations to Tricia, Kacqui, Andy & Steve Winners of John Gardner Trophy – South Middlesex Bowling Association Hard luck to Karen & Jacqui runners up in the Ladies Pairs.

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Congratulations to: Jacqui Ladies Champion; Karen runner up. Anthony H & Peter T (not pictured) Mixed Drawn Pairs Champions. Paul A & Elaine G runners up Anthony H 75 Shots winner. Peter C runner up Paul A & Peter J Men’s Pairs Winners. Brian Cr & Peter C runners up. Not pictured. Allan G Men’s …

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The first version of the Indoor Fixture List is now on the Calendar page. and a copy for quick reference belwo. Thanks to Bob D for taking on the Fixture Secretary role and producing this. There are sign up sheets for the first few matches on the noticeboard and we’ll put some evening and weekend …

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Good luck to everyone playing today. As I can’t be there, please could someone or a group of you send me some write ups and photos so I can post on the website. WhatsApp is good for photos or emails to my gmail account. Thanks Dawn

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Congratulations to Peter J & Paul A who beat Competition Organiser Peter C & Brian Cr this afternoon in the Club Men’s Pairs. Updated Finals Schedule below with (hopefully now) the correct players in the Mixed Drawn Pairs on Saturday morning!

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As some of you know, Jane had a fall recently.  Several members have been asking after her and she wanted to say thank you for your support and good wishes.  She is recovering, albeit a bit slower than she would like, but is getting there.  She is hoping to get down on Finals Day to …

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Mike Cooper is again running our teams for the Middlesex Indoor League.  It’s mixed with two teams at home and two away for each match.  He hasn’t all got all the dates yet. There is a sign up sheet if you would be interested in playing in these games.  Mike has already contacted those who …

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John Eve has lost his grey-tint Ralph Lauren glasses at the club to day which he left on a table outside the club house Have any of you picked them up in error and now find you have two pairs at home? Please contact him directly or email through the website. Thanks

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…. Trumpet fanfare … Richmond claim the Gold in the Friday Night Club Leagues! The Richmond team share £80 between them and the runners up – Marble Hill – £40. Kneller Gardens you were very nearly on the podium  Pipped by a point! Well done to both top teams and all the players. It wouldn’t …

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A very well deserved win for Steve & Peter J this afternoon in the Richmond & Barnes Pairs.

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Sign up sheets for next Saturday 7th September for 3 rinks away at Masonians starting at 2:30 (not 3:30 – no farmers’ market on Saturdays) and for 2 triples v Hurlingham Club at home on Tuesday 10th September at 2:30 will be on the noticeboard later today. Next Sunday, 8th September, is the re-arranged 75 …

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… what a great event! To start with, those busy buzzy painting bees had re-done the outside of the clubhouse making it much smarter and setting off the hanging baskets beautifully.  Thank you. And talking of hanging baskets, we have been raising funds so Margaret can organise more for next season.  Raffle tickets have been …

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Fancy another dose of Vitamin D in the sunshine tomorrow? Sunny and 25C. Pop along to the Richmond & Barnes Finals. Steve G & Peter J take to the green at 2:00 and would live to have some support v Ashley & James(?) from Ashford. Full schedule below PS. Don’t forget the suncream and water!

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Well done to Cathy who made it to the final 16 in the National Two Bowl Singles. it was a very strong competition and some big names went out in the first two rounds. Alas, Angela F from North London went out in the first round. Both Glen (Hendon) and Will (Poplar) made it through …

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So tomorrow, Saturday, it’s the Hawaiian BBQ. Bowls from 12-00-2:00. BBQ to follow after. Come suitably attired in grass skirts, flowery garlands, patterned shirts , skirts, shorts, trousers but, most importantly, bring yourselves. Karen has been getting all the BBQ elements ready and Dawn the desserts. The rest of the team are raring to go …

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With this coming Friday being the last of the Friday Night Club Leagues, it’s all to play for between Richmond, Marble Hill and Kneller Gardens who have worked their way back up to near the top again after a glorious start and a not-quite-so-good middle! Get polishing those bowls and go for it!  The winners …

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Find below Tony Waller’s report from yesterday.  It was a great day (despite freezing wind) for the two girls. Check out the Bowls Middlesex Facebook page for full reports of Championships by Tony.  He is a great reporter for the County. Ladies Pairs  0915 on a Sunday morning, out on rink C6, Cathy Taylor and …

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The club will be open on Monday for usual morning roll up and after. Bar will depend on a volunteer being around. Karen and Dawn will be playing semi final of South Middlesex Aussie Pairs at Bishop Duppas so won’t be on bar duty!  Good luck to them. Continuing their (probably) best season ever, Karen …

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Weather forecast is reasonable I.e. dryer than today albeit chilly tomorrow and Ann & Cathy start their Ladies Pairs at Leamington at 9:15 am If you can get there, they would appreciate your support. If you can’t get there, there should be updates on the Bowls Middlesex Facebook page. Lisa & Vicky from Ashford are …

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Dave P, Peter J and Gary made their Triples debut at Nationals in Leamington yesterday. I was sorry not to be there as from Tony W’s report below you can see it was a really close game right down to the wire. You can be very proud of your achievement chaps.

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Well done to Steve G and Peter J in their R&B Pairs semi final took when they an 18-17 victory v a Mid Surrey pair, despite trying to give it away by dropping a 5 on the final end!  Nail biting  stuff. Well done, chaps! Final is at Putney Town on 1st September. Time to …

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Dave had a comfortable win this morning but a difficult match this afternoon (due to gusty winds playing mischief with bowls on a tricky rink, he went down by 5 shots. It was nip and tuck all the way u til the last couple of ends when Dave just missed the line and his opponent …

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Dave won his first round 21-13 and is heading off to E green this morning. No live streaming from E green but you can keep updated on scores for Dave and all the other competitions on bowlsenglandcomps.com  

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Thanks to Steve B. He’s doing a great job … as are all the players! And Steve said if you haven’t paid your £5 entry fee, please could you pay it asap!

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Good luck to Dave P who starts his challenge the National Senior Singles at 4;15 today, Sunday 18th August He will be playing again later in the week accompanied by Peter J and Gary in the Triples and Ann & Cathy will follow next Saturday in the Ladies Pairs. Some of the matches from Leamington …

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Margaret’s Hanging Baskets are looking absolutely beautiful at the moment. We’d like to have hanging baskets every year so please do buy some raffle tickets from the club in order to raise funds to pay for next year’s creations. Margaret is also producing more of your favourite marmalades and jams which you can also purchase …

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I don’t think you’re painting for the National Gallery or emulating Banksy but probably more along the lines of walls ! See Tony O’Brien for more details.

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Well, we may not be top of the league, but we have some good news with three semi-finals! Pairs: Steve G & Peter J play next Monday at West Ealing v Mid Surrey Triples: Norman, Peter T & Dawn play North Sheen at Ashford on Thursday 22nd 3-2-1:  Peter J (Singles); Elaine & Paul (Pairs); …

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Sign up sheets on the noticeboard for Wednesday 21st August v Sunbury – Away at 2:30 Wednesday 28th August v London Welsh – Home at 2:30

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Check out the noticeboard and sign up for this fun club comp if you haven’t done so already! Peter Chapman will have more details.   Thanks  

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On a tight final v Tonia and Berni from Brentham, Karen & Jacqui started a bit slowly then it was nail biting for the rest of the match although they just stayed ahead. On 17th end they were down until Jacqui trailed the jack back to near the ditch and they were only 1 down. …

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Good luck to everyone playing and especially Karen and Jacqui! Supporters and spectators welcome!

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Due to the Middlesex Ladies Benevolent Triples competition, there won’t be any League matches this Friday night. Rescheduled games Updated League Table – Thanks again to Steve B for being super organiser!

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Whilst Cathy and Elaine both lost their Middlesex Over 55’s quarter finals this morning, Karen won hers. Hard luck and well done to all three girls respectively. Onto the pairs and Karen & Jacqui won their quarter v Sue & Hannah from Bush Hill Park with a convincing result. They played Grovelands in the Semifinal …

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Unfortunately Ashford couldn’t field a friendly team this afternoon. Both their men’s and ladies double rink teams are playing big matches today. Good luck to them. Tomorrow is a big day for Karen as she plays in both the Over 55s Singles quarter final as well as the Over 55s Pairs with Jacqui. Cathy and …

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We hope it won’t be a blues night just rhythmical! Petet J, Paul A, Elaine G, Tricia, Andy & Steve return to West Ealing to complete the R&B 3-2-1 competition which started 10 days ago and subject to a tropical storm mid way through. At CP, Norman, Peter T & Dawn take on Kevin K …

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Well Dave P, Gary & Peter J battled it out against Glen, Alfie & Norman in the County Triples Final yesterday in all that heat! Unfortunately I couldn’t stay to watch as I was on bride and groom airport collection duty. However I received a very excited text from Gary. “19th End. Still buzzing!” Wow. …

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Congratulations to Tina & Cathy who won the Middlesex Area Final of the National Senior Pairs tonight against Broomfield. It means they head off to Leamington on 21st August to play a pair from Bromley. Hard luck to Elaine who lost the Middlesex Area Final of the Senior Singles to Tonia from Brentham.  Welll done …

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Thanks to Steve again for the organisation  and league updates. A new leader in Richmond who have leapt ahead of last month’s lead, Marble Hill, while Radnor Gardens leapt from the bottom right up into second place. Well done! It was glorious last Friday night. Not a waterproof in sight!

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Good luck to Ann H & Cathy in the Ladies Pairs final this morning v Vicki & Lisa (Ashford) at Winchmore Hill. Cathy plays again this afternoon in the 2-bowl final v Angela F from North London. Alas, It’s been a bit disappointing for the CP ladies this year in the County comps in getting …

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Good luck to Tina, Ann H, Nadine & Cathy in the Middlesex Fours semi final today. also good luck to Norman, Peter T & Dawn in the R&B Triples this morning and to the Club team playing away at Putney Town this afternoon in the R&B League. we’re expecting 3 wins!

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This morning Ann and Dawn are playing in the quarter finals of the Middlesex Ladies Singles. They would both like to be playing in the semi-finals this afternoon!  Good luck to both of them. Update:  Ann went through to semi-final where unfortunately she lost to Tonia from Brentham. Dawn clawed her way back from 9-20 …

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Joan was surprised when the Friday Night League teams came together before the start to sing Happy Birthday to Joan who was 90 last weekend! The cake was enjoyed by all!

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After a nail-biting final end when they needed 3 to win, Peter played 3 brilliant bowls around the jack and despite all other 5 players trying either to get one closer or knock them out, they remained ! This puts the boys into the Middlesex Final AND will be representing Middlesex in the National Championships …

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Thanks, Steve. Marble Hill March into the lead for the first time! Apologies if you have to zoom in to read properly. Haven’t been near a computer at home since these arrived.

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They made it through to the Middlesex Pairs Final and Leamington to represent Middlesex along with Vicki & Lisa from Ashford! Both pairs have to contest the Final on Saturday 21st July.

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Well done to Peter J, Gary & Dave who have reached the semi finals of the Middlesex Triples. 6:00 on Thursday night at West Ealing. Tonight at 6:00 pm at West Ealing, Ann & Cathy play Sue & Bev from West Ealing in the Middlesex Ladies Pairs semi final. Last night, Elaine played an absolute …

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Hard luck to Nadine, Cathy & Ann who went out in the quarter-finals to Ashford’s Kerry, Vicki & Lisa this morning, but well done to Dave P, Peter J & Gary who won their quarter-final and join Ashford and Brentham and ANO in the semi on Thursday (11th) at West Ealing at 6:00 pm. West …

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Barry J (he of Egham IBC fame) has been hard at work this week installing new LED light panels above the indoor green.  WOW.  They look great! He’ll be shinning up the ladder and addressing those lights in the dining room soon. Another item to look out for is the plumbed-in water dispenser which can be …

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Barbara Parson’s funeral will be on Monday 22nd July at midday at Mortlake Crematorium and afterwards at The Alexander Pope (opposite Strawberry Hill Bowls Club). Please could you let Ann Bamber know if you will be able to attend. annbamber88@gmail.com Ann’s phone number is in the Members’ page if you prefer to phone her.

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Congratulations on reaching Four Score Years and Ten to Joan O’N! Joan doesn’t have the internet, so if you would like to post your messages on here, we can print them out and pass them on.

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We welcome the Middlesex and Surrey ladies at Cambridge Park for the final league match in the National Inter-County Johns Trophy match starting at 12:30 Supporters and spectators are very welcome.

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Reminder from Peter C that 1st rounds of club competitions are due to be played by 21st July. Fix up those games now!

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Well, we’re slap bang in the middle. However we have played one more game than everyone else. We play Putney Town on Sunday 14th, so please put your name down in the sign-up sheet  if you’re available. Thanks.

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Sadly we heard that both Barbara Parsons and Rob Clements lost their health battles on Monday. Neither had been well enough to play for the last few years unfortunately. Barbara played outdoors at Strawberry Hill and indoors at Cambridge Park. She never felt over confident indoors but she was a lot better than she believed. …

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Sad news received by Jacquie Elkin.  Dot was a former President of Middlesex Ladies and has played for many years as a member of Staines and Middlesex.  She stepped down from the Johns squad and many county matches this season to look after her husband, Stan, who had always been a great supporter for Dot …

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Well done to Tina, who had to play Ann H in the last 16 of the Middlesex Two Bowl Singles and won.  Then, blow me, she came up against Cathy in the quarter finals!  Cathy took the win and then went on to win the semi, earning her not only a place in the County …

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The Middlesex Ladies 2-Bowl Singles quarter and semi finals start at 10:00 this morning at Cambridge Park The line up includes Ann H, Tina, Karen and Cathy with bowlers from Grovelands, Cockfosters, Ashford, North London , Hayes, Winchmore Hill and Bury Lodge. Come along and support your girls or just come along and watch in …

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Bit lacking in posts this week due to working all day and playing every night, so will put updates on later! However, in the meantime, Karen spotted Gerry trying out the lawn mower at the club. He’s not sure about volunteering to do the whole green but happy to pose for us!

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Well done to Tina, Ann H, Cathy & Karen who are through to the final 16 of the Middlesex Ladies Two Bowl Singles.  Also from the ‘south’ venue are Dee (Hayes), Anna, Vicki & Carole (Ashford). From the ‘north’ venue it’s Pam (Winchmore Hill), Sandra and Epi (Grovelands), Angela and Kendra (North London), Ann (Cockfosters), …

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Message forwarded by Nadine.   Hello Nadine I am writing with some very sad news.  Our beloved Auntie Bridget passed away on Tuesday morning, 18th June. As you know she had been ill for some time, but had battled through, as I am sure you would know she would.  Bridget was admitted back into the Horton …

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We look forward to welcoming the Middlesex and Sussex Men’s teams to Cambridge Park this afternoon. Play starts at 2:00. included in the Middlesex team are Steve G, Norman, Peter J , Paul A and Scott. Good luck to all playing. Supporters and spectators very welcome. The bar will be open too!

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After a very disappointing turn out for the Club 75 Shot Competition last Saturday, it was decided to re-arrange for later in the season when maybe there aren’t so many other competitions and distractions going on. Thanks to Peter C and team for organising it and arranging the lunches and to those who did turn …

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Karen has organised some socials for everyone.  Watch out for posters and sign up sheets on the noticeboards.   Friday, 26th July -7pm Curry Night Saturday, 31st August, 3pm Hawaiian BBQ Saturday, 28th Sept. , 5pm Outdoor Presentation Dinner Friday, 25th October, 6pm Race Night Friday, 22nd November, 6pm Skittles Evening Sunday 15th December, 3pm …

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Happy Birthday to Cathy T. You’ve still got 1 hour 45 mins left to enjoy it and I’m sorry this was not on Gerry’s post this morning!

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Happy Birthday to Gerry, nearly our oldest member   And belated Happy Birthday to Scott, probably our youngest member!

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To all of our members who are carers or are be cared for, it’s National Carers Week so we can raise a mug or glass in thanks for all you do. If any new or established carers are looking for a bit of extra support, please go to https://carers.org  

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The local branch of Mind is made up of staff and carers who help, advise and care for those in need of help. Those staff and carers are coming to Cambridge Park on Thursday from 6;00-8:00 pm to enjoy a social evening which includes having a go at playing bowls. Hooray! We are looking for …

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From Peter C, our organiser:- The preliminary rounds of the 75 SHOT Competition will take place as notified On Saturday 15th June. The draw will take place at 9-45  SHARP ,and  all members wishing to take part  MUST Be  at the clubhouse at that time. Matches will start as soon as the draw is complete. A notice regarding …

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First of all, don’t forget there’s rugby on today, Saturday, at Twickenham so if you are heading off anywhere towards the club or RIchmond, allow some extra travel time. At 10:00 this morning, the Ladies face Ashford (yet again!) in the semi-final of the Middlesex Ladies Double Rink.  One team at home, one away.  Supporters …

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Message from Alasdair: This Saturday’s friendly against Sunbury has been cancelled due to us being unable to field enough players. Next week we have two friendlies on Tuesday 11th June Away at the Hurlingham Club then on Wednesday the 12th at Home against Hampton. At present we are well short of required teams for both matches. …

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Thanks to Steve for producing the Friday Night League table so far. Well done to Kneller Gardens being in the lead after the first month.

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Message from Peter Chapman Due to lack of entries, the following competitions won’t be running: Ladies Pairs Ladies Drawn Pairs Men’s Drawn Pairs The latter will combine with the Mixed Open Pairs, so it can be two men, two ladies or a mixed pair. There is no obligation by the same-sex pairs for one player …

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Yes, bet you guessed the opposition in one – Ashford! Our chaps are hoping to re-dress the balance after losing the Men’s Two Fours on Thursday. Please come along and support. Bar will be open! Before that, starting at 1:00 at Caversham BC, the Middlesex Ladies play their first inter-county Johns Trophy match v Berkshire. …

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Good luck to our chaps tonight in the Nationals Men’s Two Fours. They’re away at Ashford starting at 6:00 pm.

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The Egham Bowls Shop have kindly given our members some offers of which we can take advantage. So check them out if you’re feeling the chill! Ladies Ida long sleeve top Was £29.50 NOW £ 23.60 https://www.eghambowlsshop.co.uk/products/clothing/womens-clothing/ida-long-sleeved-ladies-top-drakes-pride/ Men’s Victor body warmer Was £44.50 NOW £ 35.60 https://www.eghambowlsshop.co.uk/products/clothing/mens-clothing/victor-gents-bodywarmer-drakes-pride/ Ladies Victoria bodywarmer Was £44.50 NOW £35.60 https://www.eghambowlsshop.co.uk/products/clothing/womens-clothing/victoria-ladies-bodywarmer-drakes-pride/ …

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Peter C has collated all the club comp entry forms. He does not have 8 entries for any of the following comps so if you and a friend can get together, please put an entry in via the bar before Friday 31st May or the competitions won’t run. Men’s Drawn Pairs Ladies’ Pairs Ladies Drawn …

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When one of the 6:00 am news items states there will be “50 consecutive days of rain” and “predicted to be the soggiest summer on record since 1921”, we hope it’s not tonight when the ladies occupy four rinks for Singles , Pairs, Triples And Fours against Ashford at Cambridge Park. Good luck girls. Better …

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It was a win for the Ladies Double Rink yesterday morning and they now play Ashford on Saturday 8th June in the semi finals. it was also a win for the RBL v Teddington in the afternoon 2-1 rinks with match Captain Andy H’s rink narrowly pipping Steve G’s for top rink. Well done!  Good …

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Another busy day with the ladies taking part in the Middlesex Double Rink competition v Court Park this morning starting at 10:00 – one rink, one away,  Good luck girls! This afternoon, it’s the fourth RBL match, this time v Teddington at CP starting at 2:30 pm  Good luck to everyone playing and to Andy …

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Margaret has been busy and the help of her hanging assistant, this year’s hanging baskets now adorn the clubhouse. Thank you! Talking of green fingers, there’s a sign up sheet for those of you who would like to help with the gardens around the green  Gym has been doing a brilliant job for years and …

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An apology from Peter. He did mean Saturday 25th Deadline for entries. And at least 6 of you read the post – so that’s a thank you from me!   Keep the entries coming!

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Message from Peter C. There is a lack of club competition entries. So get on down and put your forms in by this Thursday 23rd May. Peter needs 8 entries to run a comp. At the moment he has just over 9 people who’ve submitted forms. It’s not enough! Club comps are fun, especially the …

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In the Morning, starting at 10:00, it’s the National Tony Allcock Over 60s Mixed Double Rink v Bishop Duppas with! Peter J, Karen, Jean & Norman and Laurence, Jacqui, Dawn & Steve G with Shaf, Alasdair and Ange as reserves who, themselves, will be dashing off to Ashford to play in the RBL v Ashford …

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Thanks to Paul S for the cutting of the ribbon photo this evening at the start of the Club Leagues.

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With no rain forecast for today or the next few days, it’ll mean we get dry and warming bowling weather. Whoopee! In fact the Met Office says it should feel around 20c at 6:00 pm. Time to air the legs to start turning them from porcelain to more of a Rich Tea colour! It will …

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Well done to Steve B for a very comprehensive and impressive Friday Night League table.  See below. Contact details for players are on the Members’ page.

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Well, despite very little practice, we managed to get a 2-1 win v Mid Surrey and our losing rink only went down 16-17! Top Rink was Laurence, Ray V, Scott & Norman Well done to everyone who played.  A great start and it was lovely out on the MS green on another warm and sunny …

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A lovely evening to open the green and see so many bowling.  I was a bit too late to join in but it will need a few weeks before proper bowling can be done as it is naturally pushy after all the rain and the cut can’t be as low as it will be by …

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Some of us had a County match today v Hertfordshire in Potters Bar. The green was a little spongy but the weather was absolutely glorious – proper bowls weather! Friday also looks to be pretty good as well Karen would like your South Middlesex Competition entries by 3:00 pm Friday. If you’re not a the …

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Thanks to all those who signed up for the matches.  Whites with club/white shirts both days. Teams are as follows Saturday – Away v Mid Surrey – 2:30 pm start.  Tea and biscuits after. Laurence, Ray, Scott & Norman Tricia, Karen, Gym & Dawn Ange, Paul A, Jacqui & Steve G Captain of the Day;  …

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The green will be open for play from 2:00 pm on Friday. Isn’t that the best thing you’ve heard in the last 3 weeks?! The Friday Night Leagues won’t be starting this week but hopefully next week. Please sign up on the notice board and Steve B will be delighted to welcome you! Happy Outdoor …

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Steve B was very disappointed to wake up yesterday morning, one week before the Friday Night Leagues were due to start, only to find some more wet stuff was dropping from the sky.  “Oh no!”, he exclaimed.  And he wasn’t the only one who said words to that effect yesterday! So, with the green not …

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Thanks to Andy H for his hard work and straight lines!

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The sun wasn’t out this morning but evidence of yesterday’s working party is very visible encouraging some sunny, warmer days! The green is ok on the surface but a little tender deeper down so it needs another week to firm up. Informal roll up on Saturday 4th starting at 2:30. All welcome. Dress code casual.

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Around 22 members came along yesterday morning to prepare the green surrounds on what turned out to be a dry morning. Brilliant! Andy managed to paint most of the car park lines and will finish off this morning. Karen and Brian Cr were therefore very busy in the kitchen making bacon rolls for everyone and …

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A message from Andy H who will be line painting the car park tomorrow. He’ll be starting around 08:00-08:30 on against the indoor green and working backwards. Early arrivals can park in the back bays and later ones please take your instructions from Andy. You may need to move your car further forward during the …

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From 10:00 tomorrow, there will be a working party to clear the ditches and surrounds to get the green one step nearer for opening which should be soon but is dependent on the greenkeepers. So, bring gloves, wear something comfortable and enjoy a bacon roll and a drink in return for your hard work! Many …

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Well done to David H for running the indoor leagues again this season as well as to everyone who took part If you were like us, we had days when we played well and others when we didn’t have the run of the green!  Hey ho! Final tables are below and the prize winnings are …

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The Tony Alcock Over 60’s Mixed Double Rink first round v Bishop Duppas has now been confirmed for Sunday 19th May.  It will need a prompt start at 10:00 am as there is Middlesex Walker Cup match at 13:30 on the same day – also needing 2 rinks. In the afternoon the Club are playing …

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Membership News courtesy of Sarah H … Thank you to all the members who have returned their membership renewal forms. This has been really helpful in sorting out the share register. For combined, social and outdoor only members, if you have not already returned your form please do so by Friday 26th April to allow …

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It is time to enter the South Middlesex Bowls Association Competitions for this outdoor season. The entry form is on the noticeboard in the Club House. Entry fees can be paid to Jane, please retain your receipt. Closing date for entries Friday 10th May 2024 Please support these competitions as they are fun and based fairly …

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Mid-April and the outdoor season approaches rapidly. Just wish the weather would realise this and send out some sun and warmth and give up raining! We have matches and competitions coming up. Club comps need to be entered – see club noticeboard. County comps. The draws are now online on the Middlesex website and handbooks, …

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Oh, fingers crossed this weather holds up so the outdoor season can get under way as soon as possible!  We all need some Vitamin D! With that in mind, David H – organiser of the Monday afternoon league – has updated the Rules as well as producing the Fixture List.  These can be found – …

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Cambridge Park is well represented in the Home Counties Final tomorrow at Sevenoaks with Steve G, Peter T, Kevin, Andy & Will representing the County. Good luck chaps.  You can’t all be on the same rink (someone might notice) so enjoy playing with the other team members. Meanwhile, at Westlecot IBC in Swindon, Duncan and …

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Well done to Peter J, Kevin, Steve G & Peter T who were up against an on-fire Four from Bound Green skipped by Nick E, who must be one of the top draw bowlers in the county.  You can be holding 4 shots and somehow he manages to slide a bowl in without wicking!  The …

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Middlesex Finals at Century IBC today with all the Cambridge Park bowlers playing at 10 am. Good luck to Peter J, Peter T, Kevin & Steve G in the Men’s Fours. Good luck to Teresa & Jacqui in the Ladies Pairs; and Good luck to Dawn in the Ladies Singles. Remember there is no car …

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Good news … the car park is to be cleared of weeds, leaf debris etc on Thursday. Parking during the day will be at your own risk and please use just the middle two rows. On Saturday 13th, the whole car will be getting a spring cleaning with a jet wash followed by line re-painting …

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With that in mind, there is plenty of work to be done on the surrounds of the green, whilst leaving the grassy bit to the greenkeepers! The notice below is on the boards at Cambridge Park and Tony O’B would love as many people to sign up to help.  In this case “the more the …

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What a great end to Finals Weekend. First to finish were Teresa and Ange for the Ladies Championship. Teresa got off to a good start and despite Ange fighting back, Teresa held on. Next to finish was the Men’s Championship between Andy H and Peter J, in his third final of the weekend. With two …

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Two good matches with the Ladies Pairs going to the final end with Ann H & Tina trailing by 3 going into 18th end and superb bowling by Tina displacing Tricia’s shot bowl gave Ann & Tina a match holding position with 5!  Teresa geared herself up and her first bowl missed the jack but …

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Well done to Dave R who had a cracking game with Mike C with Mike creeping back to 19-20 and holding match when Dave played the only 2 forehands of his morning to get shot with the final bowl! Exciting for all of the spectators of which there were over 30! In the Men’s Open …

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Come along and see your friends in action even if you aren’t playing yourselves. Sandwich lunch can be purchased on the day.

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Well done to Dave P & Eldred!   Fantastic and to keep the nail biting up for spectators by winning on the extra end! You deserve an extra large mug of tea with cake tomorrow!

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Well done to Dave P & Eldred who with a 19-18 win the quarters and an 18-9 win the semi have made it through to the Final v a pair from Cumbria at lunchtime today! Good luck chaps!

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These are now out. We have Bishop Duppas in the Tony Alcock Over 60’s Double Rink by 19th May at home and both Men and Ladies play Ashford in their respective Top Club games by 9th June both at home.

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Great news that Dave P & Eldred won their match yesterday and play in the quarterfinals this morning v Norfolk in Ivet 60’s Pairs. Alas both of the Egham Fours were beaten yesterday – the ladies in the quarters and the men in the semi. Sadly Andy, Will & Ian lost their Middlesex Triples semifinal …

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Well, you missed a great Men’s Fours last night which went down to the last couple of ends. Peter J, Peter T, Kevin K & Steve G (subbing for Andy H) took on Eldred, Dave (not P), Steve B & Paul C from Hounslow in the Middlesex Fours semi-final.  For the first 15 ends, the …

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Good luck to Dave P & Eldred as they start their Over 60’s Pairs challenge in Nottingham. Also playing today are Egham’s Ladies and Men’s Fours who both won their games yesterday. Good luck all of you!

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Our Friendly match v West Ealing resulted in a good win for Cambridge Park. All 4 rinks won with top rink being Tricia , Frances D, Bob D and Steve G who won 33 – 15 (congratulations!) against a four from West Ealing who brought Dave Pitt in as sub after 8 ends and included …

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Well done to Dave R for collating the last two semi-final updates and re-sending the draw for next weekend.  

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Happy Easter to all our members, their families and our friends PS. Go easy on the chocolate. The bears will !

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Congratulations to Peter J, Kevin K, Andy H & Peter T who showed a great variety of shots and skill and teamwork when they faced a Herga Four in the Middlesex competition.  They dominated from the start and, as hard as the Herga chaps tried, they just didn’t get the rub of the green.  It’s …

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The Club will be open on every day except Easter Sunday. On Saturday, we are looking forward to playing West Ealing on starting at 2:00 and the bar will be open all afternoon.

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One outstanding semi-final (Mixed Pairs) to be played on Saturday 30th, but the schedule is below – thanks to Dave R. Markers all sorted! Sandwich lunch available on both days at £5 per person.        

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WE WON!  On all four rinks. Well done to everyone who played and contributed to the win. Both skips on the away rinks had good games showing they have great drawing skills as well as other varieties of shots. It was good to end the Middlesex League Season on a high!  Well done and thanks …

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Thanks to David H. Final matches should be next week

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Steve Barry flung the curtains wide this morning, saw the blue skies and opened the window to breathe in the spring air.  Seeing his garden lawn green and the blossom adorning the trees, it brought thoughts of longer daylight hours and, just as important, outdoor bowls.    Hooray! Steve is running the Friday Night Club …

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On Monday, the Middlesex Men’s Triples got underway on Rink 1.  Kevin K, Alasdair & Shaf faced Ian D, Will & Andy H.  CP were guaranteed a winner in the next round but it’s tough when you’re playing your team mates.  It was a tight game all the way through with all six players putting …

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After a brilliant weekend of draw bowls, tap & lay bowls, trailing the jack, glides and wicks, full on firing and two wrong biases (Brian N & Richard D) by previously regular members of the CP Wrong Bias Club, we now have our finalists! Gary, Peter M & Gordon secured their victory over Kevin K, …

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The Board have produced a Spring Newsletter.  This is available via the link on the Members page for now.  It will give some insights to the Club since the new Board took over and as the Club moves forward in 2024.

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A note from Stella:- Puts your whites away, it’ll be ‘greys’ this weekend. Play starts at 09:30 on both days. Sandwich lunch is available at £5 per person and there is a sign up sheet on the Competitions Noticeboard. There are a few tweaks to players within the teams, but the draw is as follows:-

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We ended up playing 3 Triples & 1 Pair. We had given Teddington 3 of our players – Olive, Paul & Cliff, but Cliff was unwell so we planned on 2 Triples & 2 Pairs, but Dave Pitt turned up and agreed to play for Teddington. Having given Ann Bamber the afternoon off as she …

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Making up for the loss of the Middlesex Men’s Triples on Saturday v Century, Peter J, Peter T, this time with Kevin K & Steve G in the Fours had a cracking win yesterday morning v Century opponents who conceded after 14 ends as they were 3-26 down. Wow. Well done our chaps!  Good luck …

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Good luck to everyone playing in the mixed friendly this afternoon. match starts at 2:00 pm. Spectators welcome.

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Wishing all our Mums that are with us a very Happy Mothers’ Day. Also, having missed International Women’s Day on Friday, we would like to celebrate all of our lady members. Take the time to thank our Mums for all they have done (or did) to shape us into the women we are today and …

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From David Hale: The match between Cambridge Park and Ember made for a very pleasant afternoon of bowls for both sides. Ember is an outdoor club with many of its members only playing outdoors, so the scoreline reflected that. It was a 101 – 41 win for Cambridge Park with three rinks out of four …

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We’re looking forward to welcoming Ember BC for our annual indoor triples match his afternoon. Play starts at 2:00. Good luck to everyone playing! Hope Ember like the look of our green. Only 2 months until the outdoor season!

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Start swatting up (except Peter J who ought to have a go at Mastermind!) Julian has organised a quiz night £5 per entry with Club Quiz Mistress Carole A – former President of London Welsh!

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Individual comps such as Senior Singles, Senior Pairs, Family Pairs, Mixed Pairs and Mixed Fours are due in today Check out the Bowls England competitions page You may even get to play with or against Luke from Ashford pictured above  in a local match!

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My lucky shirt is being consigned to the bottom of the wardrobe!  It had worked awfully well in the previous round so that was disappointing My opponent from Sutton allowed me 2nd bowl on the first end before drawing line and length in a neat cluster around the jack on subsequent ends and I was …

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I’m sure I’m not the only one who could with a rain break!  Gee whizz, haven’t we been drenched enough?  I hope nobody has any leaks There’s a beautiful blue sky, the early garden daffodils are shivering down to their bulbs, but the sun is out so hopefully they’ll start raising their trumpets up to …

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Thanks for your messages of support. Unfortunately I lost 16-21. It was a very tight game until the last 4 ends, when I went from 15-all to 16-21, despite saving a match lie on the penultimate end. Credit to Ian, he just drew better than me over the last few ends – I think that …

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Peter is playing an opponent from Donyngs at Sutton in the National Over 60’s Area Final. Good luck and play well!

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From Laurie:- I thought you might be interested in a new bowls live streaming service that will feature local players. Martin Cory of Egham and Ashford has started a new service he has titled “About a Yard” The service is in its infancy having streamed just two games so far. However tomorrow (weds 21 st …

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These are on the competition page.  There may be a couple of results missing from games in the last few days. Well played everyone.  There have been some excellent wins. Club Triples Weekend – see notice on the board re food for each day. Thanks to Stella and Dave R for their background competition work!

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For those of you who have collected your envelope with details of subs etc, it refers to our GDPR policy.  This has now been uploaded to the Updated Policies tab on the website.  You need to have read this to be able to tick the box on the Membership Form. Other policies will go up …

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The Club team is out again this Saturday in our next Middlesex League match and we’re hoping for a win this time! 10:00 at the Club or at The Lawns – 2 rinks home, 2 away.  Mixed – it used to be men only so we girls are very happy to be included! The rinks …

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Subscriptions and Membership Renewal This year we have updated the membership form to comply with GDPR and to collect data requested by Bowls England and the EIBA. From now on, we will require existing members to complete a renewal application form every year, to ensure that we keep your contact details up to date. For …

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Please see below.  Responses need to be in by 19th February, so just over a week to send to  Tony.waller1999@gmail.com

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A rare mid-week friendly for this season! Good luck to all playing v King George Field this afternoon. Play starts at 2:00

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