Sport England, in alliance with the Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) and over 120 organisations, will invest £550 million over five years to enhance sports access and address participation inequalities. The BDA will receive about £1.9 million to co-deliver Sport England’s 10-year strategy, ‘Uniting the Movement,’ aimed at making sports accessible to all.
Quiz Night – 4th June 2023
Test Your Knowledge at Glasshoughton Bowling Club's Exciting Quiz Night! Hello Club Members and Quiz Enthusiasts, We're excited to announce an evening of good-natured rivalry, challenging trivia, and lots of fun at Glasshoughton Bowling Club! Get ready to...
Leeds City Council’s U-Turn On The Decision To Close Bowling Greens
Leeds City Council has reversed its decision to close half of the council-maintained bowling greens in the city, a move that was met with approval by campaigners. The original plan aimed to reduce the number of greens from 62 to 31 as a cost-saving measure.
New Greenkeeper for Glasshoughton Bowling Club
We have just set on a greenkeeper for the next 12 months; he started on Saturday. Treating the green to a double dose of feed, followed by liquid treatment to prevent and remove moss/weeds; the gutters, footpath around the green and the garden were treated...
Bowls Clubs In Peril
A news article online reports the possible closure of council-owned bowling greens in Wharfedale and Aireborough by Leeds City Council as part of cost-cutting measures. Local councillors have expressed concern that the physical and mental benefits of the sport may be overlooked.