Big Bowls Weekend

Bowls’ Big Weekend is an annual national event, designed to introduce more people to the sport of bowls. The National event takes place over May bank holiday weekend (23-26 May), during which bowls clubs across the country open their doors to the public, offering free taster sessions, to get more people playing our sport. It’s a fun, inclusive event that welcomes people of all ages and abilities to try the sport in a friendly, supportive environment. The initiative aims to promote bowls as a modern, accessible activity that brings communities together while encouraging new members to join local clubs.

Mayfield Park Bowling Club will be in conjunction with Bowls England be holding our “Bowls Big Weekend Event” on Saturday 24th May from 11:00 – 15:00.
If you have every wanted to try Lawn Bowls then this is a perfect opportunity for you to have a go. Our members will be on-hand to show you how, offer advice and answer your questions. Even if you don’t want to play you are welcome to pop in and have a look around, we may also be able to rustle up a cup of tea or coffee.

You can find us at Mayfield Park, Weston Lane Southampton SO19 9HL.

If you do decide to give our sport a try, then please bring with you a pair of flat soled shoes which will help protect our playing surface, we will supply any equipment you need. Our members will be on-hand to offer advice and introduce you to lawn bowling.

Here are a few reasons why you should consider giving bowling a try.

1. Playing bowls is very doable.
   Whatever your physique, bowls is a sport for everybody, and it will help improve your fitness levels and mental wellbeing.
2. Bowls is not expensive.
   To get going you don’t need lots of new kit and clubs put on taster sessions for free. Even when you get the bug, a set of bowls and joining a club can cost as little as £100.
3.  After football, bowls has the second highest number of clubs in the country.
4.  Compared to most sports, age and gender differences have less of an effect on a game of bowls. So, it’s a perfect sport to spend time and enjoy a bit of friendly competition with your family.
5. Bowls clubs are sociable places full of people looking to have fun.

We really hope you take this opportunity to take part in this National Event and see what your local,  Mayfield Park Bowling Club has to offer.

Just turn up on the day and enjoy