Latest News features a number of recent and continuing activities. Please click on a heading below or scroll down.
Welcome to all the new members this season, we hope you enjoy being a part of Palmer Park Bowling Club and if you are doing the Introduction to Bowling course, that you are finding it useful and enjoyable.
If you have any questions please ask any of our members who will be happy to help.
New Club Kit!!
Stay up to date with the latest news on the new Club kit. Find out what the next steps are by visiting the new Club Kit page – just click on this link.
Millennium Cup
Many congratulations to the Maiden Erleigh team who won the 2026 Millennium Cup. Held on Friday evening, 7th August, in perfect conditions, this year’s competition was well supported.
After the match, presentations were made to: the winners, Maiden Erleigh; runners-up Burghfield; and last year’s runners-up, Reading. Well done all.
Thanks to all the Palmer Park members who helped with setting out the green, organising food and running the bar.
Millennium Cup Winners 2026 – Maiden Erleigh
Runners-Up 2026 – Burghfield
Runners-Up 2025 – Reading
KLV ‘B’ Team Earn Promotion
Congratulations to our KLV ‘B’ Team who have earned promotion for next season by finishing as runners-up in their division. In this their first season, the ‘B’ Team has proved to be an exciting and successful addition to the Club’s participation in this competitive league.
Ericsson Bowls Fund Day
On 7th July 2026, the Club hosted a team from Ericsson for a Bowls Fun Day. For additional details, click here.
Draw for Men’s Pembroke Pairs
Arthur Jones Cup Results
Below are the placings for this year’s Arthur Jones Cup. Congratulations to David Ashley-Down (DAD), James Leeson and Sue Stenning.
Reading the Head
A collection of tips, drills and advice from the recent “Reading the Head” course may be viewed here.
Sponsors Evening – Walkers
On Friday 19th June, the Club hosted our Sponsors, A. B. Walker. It was a successful, fun evening beginning with hot pizza and cold buffet, followed by bowls-influenced games on the green. A good time was had by all.
FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Family & Friends Day on Sunday 14th June. Over 50 people attended, including toddlers, and many tried their hand at bowls out on the green. Everyone was able to enjoy a cream tea. Over £200 was raised for the President’s nominated charity, Parkinson’s U.K. Thank you to everyone who helped out.
New Bowlers Course Report
The 6-week New Bowlers Course was concluded Tuesday 2nd June. In total, we had eleven bowlers completing the course and at least seven of these have joined as full members. Please look out for a few unfamiliar faces and introduce yourself. As always please encourage them and make them welcome.
ALAN STOCKWELL 100-Up – Finalists
The finalists are James Leeson and Alistair Todd. Game to be played on Finals Weekend. – click here to view the draw.
COMPETITION RESULT: Sawyer Mixed Pairs Finalists
After a long, hot afternoon two pairs emerged as victors of their respective leagues and go forward to the final of the Sawyer Mixed Pairs competition. The finalists are:
- Heather Proctor and Barry Potter
- Julia Crosthwaite and Les Barton.
The Final will be held on Finals Weekend.
Oddfellows Triples League Tables, Results and Fixtures now Available
Click here to view the most recent details (taken from the Burghfield Bowls Club website).
KLV ‘B’ Team Start with a Win!
The first ever match involving out new KLV ‘B’ Team resulted in a good win over Prospect Park ‘B’. Conducted with the usual friendly competitiveness and in glorious conditions, the match ended in our favour with a score of 63-38, with wins on two rinks to Palmer Park and a draw on the third – leading to a win on points of 9-1 to the home team.
** NEW ** Results Page
To keep up to date with results as the season progresses, please click here.
Successful Open Day
On Saturday 18th April, the Club held the annual Bowls Taster Day, the main purpose of which is to attract new members. Twenty people turned up to have a go on the green. Of these, four have signed up and five or six have expressed interest in the Introduction to Bowling Course.
Fixtures in Your Calendar
With just a few steps (and maybe a bit of support), you may now view this year’s fixtures using Google Calendar. Stay up to date automatically! Choose only the fixtures which interest you (within reason)!
Click here for more details and to get started (password protected).
The Club WhatsApp Group is available to all members – a good way to keep up with the very latest happenings. It’s also useful for: viewing team selections; arranging lifts to away games; markers for games; substitutes for matches in the event of being unavailable.
If you want to join please let either Steve Rothwell, Kevin Terry or Julia Crosthwaite know and we will sort it.