Entries are now open for 2026 competitions. Take a look on the SBA website and see if there is a competition you would like to enter. Entries are made on line via the competitions portal.
Author: Bowls Secretary
Friday Nighters
A fun evening was enjoyed by some of our newer members who play indoors regularly on Friday evenings. The night began with a game of target bowls with one mat at each end on opposite corners causing, carnage and chaos, with lots of laughter and banter.
A supper of tasty Beef Bourguignon, spicy roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, sausage rolls and crusty bread was served . Afterwards they were treated to mince pies with double fresh cream, several options of trifle, cheese and biscuits, cookies and cake and more, all in all, a fantastic tasty feast. A special thank you to Cher and Paul who could not make the evening but supplied some lovely additions to the menu.
The second half of the evening continued with a more traditional game of bowls.
Club Luncheon and Presentation of Trophies
Club members and friends came together to celebrate the end of the 2025 Outdoor Bowling Season with a luncheon at the Batch Country House, Lympsham. Festive Jumpers were the optional attire of the day which matched the Christmas menu.
Trophies were presented by outgoing Presidents Sylvia Lupton and Bob Brown to those who achieved success in competitions throughout the season.
Thanks go to Vince Ford and Jean Hills for organising the competitions and to all those who entered into the spirit of the games, had fun and were happy to win or come a close second!
A raffle was held which was generosity supported by donations of prizes and the sale of so many tickets. Jean may not have won a trophy this year, but she made up for it in the raffle!
Thanks are extended to Don and June Bridges for organising the lunch which was a great success.
If you are thinking of joining the Club next season there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. We offer a variety of competitions at various levels, although some members play purely for fun and relaxation. The Outdoor Season begins mid April 2026 so watch out for more information on this site or on our Facebook page.
Festive Quiz
£2 to enter. The winner gets £25 and a magnificent trophy. The proceeds go to club funds
The answers are all Countries that Santa may visit on Christmas Eve.
Pick up a copy from the Clubhouse, put your £2 in the Red Christmas Box, take it home & complete the answers and then pop it back in the box.
Please return completed sheets by 4th January 2026. Entries with the most correct answers will be placed in a hat and the winner drawn.
Somerset Bowls Association Luncheon & Presentation of Trophies
On 2nd November 2025 at the Batch Country House members from our club attended the annual luncheon along with 270 others. The principal guest was the Chair of Bowls England, David Tucker.
Attendees enjoyed a lovely lunch and some informative speeches. These were followed by the presentation of trophies to bowlers from across the county who had achieved success in various competitions and leagues last season.
Don, with support from June, organised this event, as they have done for several years. The afternoon ran smoothly and Don was commended for his work and June was presented with a bouquet of flowers. The event concluded with a raffle.
Members will be encouraged to participate in county competitions and leagues next season. Details of how to get involved are posted on the SBA website and will be communicated to members when our secretary is advised. There is something for everyone, so let’s see if we can get our club’s name in lights next year!
Club Finals 6th & 7th September
Match timetables are displayed at the Club. Food will be available from 12-3 on both days and the bar will be open. Spectators welcome, please come along and support the players who have reached the finals.
Turnbull Cup
Burnham ae through to the Quarter Finals of the Turnbull Cup. This round is a home match against Ilminster, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, 29th July. Spectators more than welcome .
Players keen to be selected please put their name forward on the availability sheet online or the one at the Club. Selection for the match 9:30 a.m. Monday 28th July.
Yard Stick
Sunday 27th July club players will play the first part of the Yard Stick competition. Why not pop along to watch! Entries taken up until 6pm Saturday 26th July. The second part of this competition is on Sunday 10th August.
Charity Day
Club Presidents, Sylvia Lupton and Bob Brown, were pleased to present a cheque for £300 to BARB, which was raised from the Club’s Charity Open Day at the end of May.
Quiz Night
Was Hitler a vegetarian?’ Half the 42 players at our first social of the season thought so, but they were wrong.
Dressed in black and white the teams engaged in tasks, cheese tasting, identifying flowers, objects of interest and the ever-popular grocer’s feely bag that also became a centre of great laughter and inuendo. Never has a large courgette in a pillowcase caused so much fun.
Terry and Rob fuelled the players with a good night at the bar. Rita supported by Brenda and Alfie provided a superb Ploughman’s Supper of complexity and taste.
The prize awarded for best dressed black and white contestant went to Trudi. The prize for best imaginary pop group name was given to Dot, Anne, Marion and Elaine known as the ‘Dames’. They were also the night’s runners up being beaten by The Swinging Sisters. Their first prize was a banana themed bag!
A splendid raffle including brandy, champagne, marmalade and Marmite concluded the evening.
The quiz night bought together new and old players and social members for the benefit of the club. These events take time and effort to get off the ground and make for a great atmosphere. The next event in August will be a pairs Tiddlywinks Tournament, flipping’ heck.
If you would like to help in future, please contact Mike Squire.