A Century of Bowling - Royal County of Berkshire Bowling Association

WALLINGFORD BOWLING CLUB
• Founded 1925
• Bullcroft Park, Wallingford
• Affiliated 1928
As can be seen from the badge, we celebrated our 75th anniversary in 2000 and
continue to provide bowling facilities to a membership of around 50 members.
The green is situated in the middle of Bullcroft Park, with access from two
sides of the Park.
Membership is drawn from Wallingford and the surrounding villages with mixed matches
being the order of the day, but there is ample opportunity for competitive play for men in
the Kennet League and for the ladies in the Ridgeway League.
Over the years we have accumulated a number of trophies for various competitions, which
are keenly contested throughout the season by our bowlers. In the clubhouse we provide
a simple match meal, usually a buffet, for both sides on match days, tea on Saturday and
Sunday. In 2008 we had the pleasure of a Bannerette game against the County, which
proved to be most enjoyable for all concerned, and gave an opportunity to many people to
visit us for the first time, which is what these games are all about.
We have also provided the County with a President, namely Mr. A. K. Purton in 1972, who
before that, held the post of Honorary Secretary for many years in our Club.
Like many Clubs recruitment of new bowlers is always a high priority and in that respect
we have members who readily provide tuition and advice on the finer points of bowling. A
good encouraging and supportive attitude is encouraged throughout, which makes for a
nice friendly Club.
Maintenance of the green and surrounds is the responsibility of the members, who have
achieved a consistently fine bowling surface and pleasant surrounds within the hedged
perimeter.
“Remember you don’t have to be retired to play bowls” is our motto!
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