News

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  Message from the Captain.

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  I would like to wish all members a succussful season and a big well done to the men that won our first Evening League game on Thursday, lets...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 26 Apr 24
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  New Signage

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  The new sign has been attached to the entrance gate at the club now ready for the upcoming season starting, the grass has been freshly cut a...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 6 Mar 24
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  Spring meeting

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  The Spring meeting will be held on 20th March at 10.30am in the club house.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 13 Feb 24
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  A night out with the captain.

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  The Captain will host an evening of information and discussion on Wednesday 13th March at 7pm, the venue will be Plymstock Central Sports Cl...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Feb 24
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  Fixtures 2024

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  The fixtures for 2024 are now available to view.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 28 Jan 24
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  Happy New Year

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  Happy New Year. This year we have partnered with The Primrose Foundation as our charity for 2024, we will be meeting in the new year to fin...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 2 Jan 24
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  Skittles Evening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  A great evening was held at the Westward Inn in Lee Mill on the 1st December 2023, a good turn out by many members saw us having fun and som...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 5 Dec 23
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  Remembrance Day

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  Representatives of our club attended a remembrance service at the club on Sunday 12th November 2023, our Chairperson Iris Redwood read a pas...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 14 Nov 23
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  Chairlady retirement

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  After 10 years in the post of chairlady Ruth has decided to hang up her gavel. Ruth has been a wonderful ambassador for the club and has bee...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Nov 23
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  Tony Hill Memorial Presentation

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  On Sunday the 24th September 2023 representatives of our club met up with a representative from The Chestnut Appeal at Derriford Hospital an...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 27 Sep 23
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  Club finals day

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  On a glorious day the club finals were held on Sunday. There were only 2 finals this season but the hope is that there will be more next sea...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Sep 23
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  Club finals

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  The two singles finals were played in glorious weather on Sunday. In the ladies 4 wood singles Iris Redwoood played Sallie Hodgett. There we...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Sep 23
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  Club finals

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  The men's singles 4 wood final was held on Sunday in fabulous weather. The final was between Chris Lawrence and Terry Hodgett. There was...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Sep 23
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  Burma Star trophy

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  Congratulations to Sallie Hodgett, Terry Hodgett and John Swann for reaching the section 8 final in the Burma Star Trophy. This is a county ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 13 Jul 23
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  Mid season meeting

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  There is a meeting on Thursday 13th July at 1.30pm in the club house. All members are invited to attend.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 2 Jul 23
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  County competition

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  Congratulations to Eddie Brown, Geoff Vaughan, John Swann and Terry Hodgett for reaching the final of the section 8 mens senior fours. On th...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 8 May 23
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  Green opening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  Saturday the 15th April turned out to be a glorious day and 26 members attended the opening of the green by our President John. John rolledl...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 18 Apr 23
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  Open day 2023

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  We are holding an OPEN DAY on 23rd April 1.30pm -4.00pm. Bowls is for all ages. Why not come along with the family and have an afternoon of ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 3 Apr 23
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  New President

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  John Taper has become the new President. He was presented with his chain of office by Ruth Hocking chairperson at the spring meeting held on...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Mar 23
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  Club lunch

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  A club lunch was held at Ocean View resturant Plymouth which was very much enjoyed by members. A lot of laughter was heard. Thanks to Sue an...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 17 Dec 22
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  Skittles evening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  A skittles evening was held at the Westwood inn. All enjoyed the evening

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 17 Dec 22
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  Afternoon tea

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  A Christmas afternoon tea was held at the club. Many thanks to Sallie, Janet and Terry for preparing the mince pies and tea. Thanks also to ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 17 Dec 22
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  Life membership

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  At the recent AGM Life membership was awarded to our out going President Roy Skedghill and Dave Payne a long serving member. Both were congr...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 2 Dec 22
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  Open day 2022

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  As part of the Bowls England Big Week End we held our open day on Sunday 29th May. Although the weather wasn't great 12 people turned up...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 30 May 22
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  Green opening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  We opened the green yesterday in glorious weather although when the sun went behind the clouds it was quite cold!! Ruth our chairlady bowled...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 10 Apr 22
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  Club Shirts

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  I can confirm that the new club shirts have been ordered and should be with me Mid March in time for distribution at the Spring meeting on t...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Feb 22
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  Spring meeting

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Advance notice of spring meeting. To be held on Thursday 24th March 10.30am at the club house

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 31 Jan 22
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  Shirts

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Happy new year to you all. I am pleased to say that the new shirt samples have been delivered. We have arranged to have a fitting on Monday...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 5 Jan 22
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  Christmas get together

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The Christmas get together will be held on December 9th 10.30am at the club. Don't forget to bring a wrapped gift for the secret Santa....

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 17 Nov 21
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  Cliff Knight trophy

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The Cliff Knight trophy was played yesterday against City of Plymouth/Plymouth Hoe ladies. Unfortunately Oreston lost by 5 shots so didn'...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Oct 21
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  AGM

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The AGM will be held on the 4th Novemeber at 10.00am in the club house.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Oct 21
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  2 wood triples league

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The 2 wood triples league reached a thrilling climax this week. Team B, Sally Hodgett, Roy Skedghell, Graham Walker and John Swann claimed t...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Jun 21
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  Mixed match

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Our first mixed match of the season was played in glorious weather last Sunday. Our very good friends from Lee Moor provided the opposition....

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Jun 21
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  Open day2021

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Wow what a response from our 2 open days. 16 new people came on Sunday afternoon to try bowls and 21 came on Monday afternoon. Thank you to ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 5 Jun 21
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  Open Day

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Just in case you didn’t know we are holding our open day next Sunday 30th and Monday 31st May, 1.30 – 4.00pm both days in conjun...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 23 May 21
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  Raising funds

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Oreston & District Bowls Club are now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you sh...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 23 Apr 21
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  Bowls Big Weekend

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Bowls England are co-ordinating a recruitment weekend throughout the country on the May bank holiday. Here at Oreston we will be hosting two...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 22 Apr 21
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  Opening 2021

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  We had 22 members bowling yesterday when the green was opened. 3 more members popped in to see us all. The weather was glorious and everyone...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 18 Apr 21
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  Green opening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Great news!!! The council have given the go ahead for the greens to open on April 17th. We will be having a members only opening day on Satu...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Apr 21
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  Raising funds

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Back in October Graham and I applied to the Co-op membership fund to support our fund raising for new shirts and on an even larger scale the...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 25 Jan 21
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  Mens Fixtures 2021

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Please note these fixtures are PROVISIONAL only at this stage. The P&D has indicated that should bowling recommence in a normal fashion ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 13 Nov 20
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  Metre competition

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Congratulations to Dave Spray and Graham for winning the metre rule final. In a closely fought match they just pipped Iris, Tony and Geoff. ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 29 Sep 20
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  End of bowling season

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Here we are then. After a difficult and at times trying time the bowling season has come to an end. We thought at one time we wouldn't ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 28 Sep 20
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  Jack last competition

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Congratulations to Ruth, Jack and Dave Payne for winning the Jack last competition. They beat Iris,Tony and Geoff in a good final.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 16 Sep 20
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  Council team try bowling

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Today we hosted 7 members of the council to our green to try bowling. This was a very successful event and the council members all seem to e...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 9 Sep 20
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  Two wood triple league

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The two wood triple league has now finished. Congratulations to Tracy, Tony and John for winning. This was a close run league with Dave Spry...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 9 Sep 20
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  2 wood triples league

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  At long last we were able to start some competitive bowling. The club 2 wood triples league started on Thursday 13th August. There were 6 te...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 14 Aug 20
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  Covid bowling

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  I am pleased to report that 10 members are now bowling under the restrictions put in place by the Coronovirus. All who have bowled have foun...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 16 Jul 20
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  Council green fees

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Pleased to announce that the council have agreed that the green fees this season will be £40 per person. These are only paid if member...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 27 Jun 20
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  Bowling green opening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Please to report that from Wednesday 17th June the bowling green is open. Please follow the rules that every member has had. Please remember...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 15 Jun 20