Mayfield Park Bowling Club: 2026 Season Officially Underway!

On Saturday April 11th, 2026, at 10:30 am, Mayfield Park Bowling Club officially opened its green for the 2026 season. Our Club President was on hand to cut the ribbon and declare the season open.

The honour’s of the first bowl went to Lyn, who delivered the first wood of the year. It came to rest impressively close to the jack—a fantastic start to her season after the six-month winter break!

A Warm Welcome Back
The event was excellently attended, and it was a joy to welcome our members back after what felt like a particularly long, wet winter. While the sun took its time to make an appearance, it eventually joined us as we got underway with some casual, enjoyable play. It was the perfect way to “dust off the cobwebs” and kick off the year; spirits were high, and the atmosphere was wonderful.

Our New Greenkeeping Heroes
This season opener was a particularly big milestone for our volunteer ground staff. Just 2 years ago , they were “mere bowlers,” but over the last 18 months they have transformed themselves into dedicated greenkeepers.

They have been busy learning the intricate skills required to provide the club with a smooth, green playing surface (and are still practicing the art of cutting the grass in perfectly straight lines!). Our members were full of praise for their hard work and were very complimentary of the green’s quality this Spring.

Give Bowling a Try: Open Day & Coaching
Thinking of trying something new? Our green is open to members of the public who want to give lawn bowling a go. We offer:

Free Coaching & Taster Sessions:

• Guidance from our experienced coaching staff.
• Open Day: Join us on May 2nd! All equipment is provided free of charge.
• What to bring: Just yourself and a pair of flat-soled shoes to help us protect the green.
• Looking Ahead In just a couple of weeks, our calendar kicks into high gear with internal competitions, friendly local matches, and competitive league play through the Southampton & District Bowling Association (and the Women’s Association).

We anticipate a real surge of interest in the sport this year, especially with the Commonwealth Games kicking off in Glasgow on July 23rd. Unlike the Olympics, the Commonwealth Games proudly features lawn bowls as a core event.

Come be part of the action! Whether you want to compete or just spectate, you can find our full fixture list on our website. We look forward to seeing you at Mayfield Park, Southampton’s community bowling club.