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 attended the Introduction to Bowling course, that you found it useful and enjoyable.
If you have any questions please ask any of our members who will be happy to help.
Palmer Park Bowling Club Kit Shop – Zapkam
The Club Kit Shop is NOW online and open, ready to take orders for extra kit items.
Go to the New Kit page for directions on how to view and order additional Club Kit – click here.
Open Mic Night gets Off to a Successful Start
The first ever Open Mic evening was held in the Clubhouse and was well attended by performers and listeners.
Etiquette and the Rules of the Game
It’s a surprising fact but most bowlers don’t know the rules of the game they’ve been playing for decades.
Click here to view two videos which will leave you in no doubt how to play a game “lawfully” and with the proper etiquette.
Ladies Team in the Benevolent Two Wood Triples Tournament
On Wednesday 9th September – for the first time – the Palmer Park Women’s team took part in the Benevolent Two Wood Triples tournament held at Maiden Erlegh. Many congratulations to the Queenie, Julia and Karen for progressing to the second round. Sadly, the ladies won’t be at the finals.
Finals Weekend – Competition Results 2026
Click here for photos of the presentations.
Ladies Complete 2026 Season with a Win!
Palmer Park women bowlers are a friendly, happy and successful bunch. We welcome new players to join us.
We don’t just have fun on the green – but off it too!
OTL Winners – 2026 – Palmer Park are Runners Up!
Congratulations to Burghfield Bowls Club in retaining the Oddfellows Triples League title in 2026 and to Palmer Park Bowling Club as runners-up.
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
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.
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.
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.