The Downsman Bowls Club

Last Saturday (31st) saw the final of the Mid Sussex Bowls League, Champion of Champions competition, with two players from the Downsman Bowls Club competing for the title - first time in the competitions history that this has happened

Success at the Downsman Bowls Club Mid Sussex Bowls League, Champion of Champions Final.

The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio completed their journey to play bowls yesterday afternoon, and you can hear all about their match, and how he put into practise the advice he was given by one of our own Downsman members, on this morning’s show and on their podcast.

It’s been great hearing bowls, and our Club, get so many mentions on national radio (their Breakfast Show gets 2 million listeners and it’s been trailed through the day too) - let’s hope it encourages a few new people to give bowls a go.

Bowls getting plenty of mentions on Absolute Radio at the moment as the Breakfast Show host, Dave Berry, really wants to play - he’s arranged a match a Bounds Green Bowls and Tennis Club, and has a “Mentor and Guru” from none other than our very own Downsman Bowls Club!!
Great to hear our sport getting some airtime - especially in such an enthusiastic and fun way

This afternoon is our club charity memorial match - if youve got some free time, come down to watch the games and support our members.
Matches start at 13:30, at our club on Ifield Avenue

Don’t forget there’s an informal roll up for new outdoor players, people who want to try bowls, and anyone else that wants a practise, every Saturday morning 10 - 12 and it’s lovely weather for it today 💛☀️

Did you know the “Downsman” referred to in our name is the ancient Sussex chalk figure The Long Man of Wilmington?

The iconic hill figure known as the ‘Guardian of the South Downs’ has been traced back to the 16th or 17th century by archaeologists, and is thought to be a fertility symbol.

Long Man of Wilmington: Chalk carving repainted by volunteers The Sussex Archaeological Society organised the repainting following a fundraising campaign.

OPEN DAY TODAY! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the green is ready for you to try…

Pop along and join us, anytime between 10:00 - 16:00, and have a try, meet the team, check out our club and test out our green
All you need is flat, closed toe shoes and we’ll be so pleased to welcome you to our friendly club.

We’re on Ifield Avenue - next to the RAM Club, on the edge of the park

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OPEN DAY - TOMORROW 🥳🥳

Maybe you’ve never tried bowls and are looking for a new hobby.. Maybe you played years ago and want to pick it up again.. Maybe you play at another club and want to see if we live up to our reputation as one of the friendliest clubs around..

Pop along and join us on Saturday, anytime between 10:00 - 16:00, and have a try, meet the team, check out our club and try our green
All you need is flat shoes and we’ll be so pleased to welcome you to our club.
We’re on Ifield Avenue - next to the RAM Club, on the edge of the park

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We had a lovely roll up in the Monday evening sunshine, alongside the ongoing internal competitions that are well underway… and it’s rained ever since! Oh well - at least our roses will enjoy the showers!

Only a few days until our Open Day 🥳

Maybe you’ve never tried bowls and are looking for a new hobby.. Maybe you played years ago and want to pick it up again.. Maybe you play at another club and want to see if we live up to our reputation as one of the friendliest clubs around..

Pop along and join us on Saturday, anytime between 10:00 - 16:00, and have a try, meet the team, check out our club and try our green
All you need is flat shoes and we’ll be so pleased to welcome you to our club.
We’re on Ifield Avenue - next to the RAM Club, on the edge of the park

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Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is ‘Moving More for our Mental health.’
Regular physical activity and exercise can make us healthier and happier. When we're active, the body releases feel-good hormones that can improve our mood and boost our energy.
For tips to help you get moving more visit: https://orlo.uk/Be_active_for_your_mental_health_H4NCG
For mental health resources in West Sussex visit https://orlo.uk/Your_mental_health_West_Sussex_l7MZ4

The season is well under way, with a few matches already played, and a busy weekend at Home - there’s a friendly today playing East Grinstead, and another friendly tomorrow with Rottingdean coming to visit.
Both matches start at 2pm - come along and support, or if you’re curious about the game, come down, take a seat and watch how it goes..
Good luck to everyone playing this weekend 👏🏼

We are proud to announce that the Downsman are supporting Parkinsons UK as our nominated charity this year.

Parkinson’s UK works to fund the right research into the most promising treatments, as we get closer to a cure every day. Until then, they’re here with support and information for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

Our club will be holding events throughout the year to raise as much money as we can.

We are again holding an Open Day on Saturday 25th May between 10am and 4pm, please do come along and have a go.
We are a very friendly club and all you need is flat shoes, we provide the rest incl refreshments.
For more information message us or check out our website https://downsmanbowls.co.uk