Atherley Bowling Club
Founded in 1906 - Celebrating 100 Years!
Past EventsSocial Events in past months have included:
English Indoor Bowling AssociationSaturday 7th October 2006 - the club was host to a game against the EIBA President who that year was a Hampshire man - Alan Turvey from Loddon Vale IBC. A fantastic game of bowls and - we won! Alan and most of the team stayed in the area as the following day they played against Hampshire IBA at Atherley - this time the EIBA won. Red White and Blue DayAn informal day was held on Sunday 30th July 2006 with a theme of Red White and Blue. Again we were blessed with good weather and a very enjoyable days bowling was enjoyed with the use of all 12 rinks - a fantastic turnout.  After the game there was a hog roast accompanied by other food prepared by a small group of members who should be very proud of the achievements of that day.  
 
Centenary DayMonday 16th May 2006 was the day that the club officially celebrated its 100th birthday - it was on this day in 1906 that the club was officially founded at a meeting held at Southampton Football Club. The club celebrated the day by a game for all members followed by a meal. Before the game a hundred Red and Green balloons were released with the sale proceeds of these balloons going towards the Presidents charity - Naomi House. 
 English Women's Bowling AssociationSunday 23rd July 2006 - The EWBA also brought a strong team to the club to play against Atherley Ladies and again a very competitive and enjoyable game was held. 
English Bowling AssociationOn Wednesday 10th May 2006 The club were honoured to have a visit by an EBA Presidents team to help us celebrate our Centenary. The weather was perfect and a very competitive and enjoyable game was had by all. Atherley won the match against some pretty strong opposition. The club was presented with a pennant by the EBA President and this is displayed within the club. Club Sponsors
The club has two commercial sponsors, who assisted in the purchase of the new club shirts. The companies are FM2 Mortgage Consultants and Countrywide Legal Services and we are grateful for their support.
FM2 Mortgage Consultants - www.flexiblemoneymanagement.co.uk Atherley Tour to California1st April 2006 saw 43 members of Atherley depart for a 15 day tour of California. The tour was based at Anaheim in Los Angeles and we were scheduled to play 6 games. On the first Monday we all set off in our coach for Santa Barbara but the further we got north the darker the sky became - then drizzle - then rain - by the time we arrived at the club it was a downpour. We soon realised we were not going to get a game but the club entertained us well and we had a great time. Roger being the only person to bowl!  
The following games at San Diego, Holmby Park (Beverley Hills), Laguna Beech, Newport Harbour and Long Beach were all played in lovely weather. The reception at all the clubs was magnificent and we all returned to the UK left with some reluctance but fantastic memories. 
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