A Century of Bowling - Royal County of Berkshire Bowling Association

FARINGDON Bowling Club
• Founded 1911
• Gravel Walk, Faringdon
• Affiliated 1921
Faringdon Bowling Club was formed as a result of a meeting of like-minded
townsfolk at The Crown Hotel on February 8th 1911. The first “green” was a strip
of the outfield at our local cricket club. However, after a short while, land at the
local tennis club became available, a green was laid, and the first match took place on
May 20th 1912.
The Club affiliated to Berkshire County Bowling Association in 1921 and the following year
made its first foray into the world of County Competitions. In the year 1932 four of our
members were selected to represent the County and these were to be the first of many
County honours awarded to Faringdon players.
In 1964 we moved to our present premises in Gravel Walk and the new green opened for
business in April of 1966. A timber building was acquired, and this was to become our
much-loved clubhouse for almost forty years.
Thanks to the generosity of local organizations and our own members, together with a
great deal of hard work, we were able to open the new clubhouse in 2003, with spacious
accommodation and excellent facilities.
The clubhouse also has the benefit of an elevated view over the green, with an attractive
balcony, for those lovely sunny days, we can have sometimes!
Over the years the Club has produced two County Presidents, a number of County
Champions, and at least two International Trialists. This, considering that we are a relatively
small Club, gives us a great deal of satisfaction.
26