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This site has been has been set up as part of the preparations for the celebration of Hinckley Bowling Club’s centenary in 2008. It is still in embryonic form but over the next few months it is intended to inform the readers about the club, its history, its activities and achievements with the intention of promoting the club and the sport of flat green bowls in the local area.

The club aims to provide a platform for players to compete at club, county or international level whilst providing facilities for newcomers and bowlers of all standards to enjoy a friendly game of bowls with like-minded club members and against other local clubs. The clubhouse is well appointed and has a great social atmosphere where members can enjoy a drink and a chat after a session on the green. In the closed season regular social activities are organised to keep members in touch and to provide a meeting place for local residents many of whom join as associate members. Hinckley Spa Lane Ladies Club is celebrating its 25^th anniversary also in 2008 and though it retains its separate identity it enjoys all the facilities of the site. We can borrow players from each other when necessary to help fulfil our fixtures, have a number of mixed matches together during the season and the ladies are active on the social side.

The outdoor bowling season runs from early April to the first week in October and membership is currently £67 p.a (£54 aged 65 or over) but if you are a new bowler buying your kit for the first time we offer free membership for the first season. We promote this by having two open Sundays in April and May when prospective new bowlers can learn how it’s done, enjoy our facilities, and perhaps take up a new sport and social activities.

  November 2006

Greetings to All from the President 2007 - Mr Peter Utting

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What makes this year so special for the President? Well we have the ‘A’, ‘C’ and the ‘D’ teams all playing in the first division of the Hinckley and District Triples League with the ‘B’ team close on their heels, pushing to win division two. There will continue to be a close watch kept on Hinckley Bowling Club by the other Clubs in the area as we have always been known as a very competitive outfit. 2007 should be a very good year for our Club.

Our Ladies will also be celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2008. I wish them well.

Hinckley Bowling Club will continue to promote new bowlers during the current season with two Open Mornings. The first is on Sunday 22nd April and the second is on Sunday 6th May. All new bowlers are offered free membership for the first year together with coaching sessions throughout the season.

Our Club also enjoys a thriving social calendar throughout the winter months giving a full year of interest at the Club for our members.

As the 2007 season approaches I would like to reflect on the County and National competitions. I hope for the very best of luck to our competitive bowlers, lets see if we can achieve success in all competitions. I also ask our experienced bowlers to welcome and befriend our newer members and that they will be generous with their advice and encouragement throughout the season.

The President,

P. C. Utting

Hinckley Bowling Club was formed in 1908 and now in 2008 we celebrate its Centenary year. A history of the club is being produced and should be available later in the season.

Opening Day will be will be Saturday 5^th. April and on that day we will have our new flag flying and the Mayor of Hinckley will get the proceedings underway, when he is invited to cast a silver jack. After the match and meal there will an evenings entertainment in the club house.

The season will consist of the usual full programme of matches for the Saturday and Thursday teams and our four teams will be in action again in the Hinckley and District Triples League. We will also have extra matches arranged as Centenary Celebrations, these include visits from Bowls England, the LBA and the Midland Counties. In May we are inviting local clubs to send a rink to play in a Club Challenge match then in July we have asked our Past Presidents to reunite and play against a current HBC team.

Earlier in July we have combined with the Ladies for a mixed joint celebration match. Hinckley Spa Lane Ladies Bowling Club celebrates their 25^th. Anniversary this year; congratulations Ladies, I hope you all have a very happy and successful year.

This is my 33^rd. year with the club and second spell as President. I am very proud and honoured to have been elected President of Hinckley Bowling for 2008, this very special year.

If anyone wants to “give the game a try” why not come along to our open mornings on Sundays 20th and 27th April 2008, you will be very welcome. Membership for the first year is free and you can join the rest of us as we celebrate our Centenary year.

Best wishes to everyone,

Enjoy your bowling