Founded
in 1907…
Luton Town Bowling Club is the third oldest Flat Green Bowling Club
in Bedfordshire yet it remains forward thinking and imaginative. We
were one of the first clubs
in Bedfordshire to adopt coloured shirts as an alternative
to the more traditional white… and we were also the first outdoor bowling
club in the county to set up a Web Site.
We will be very pleased to hear from potential new members, male or female of
any age or ability. We are a friendly club with ambition,
but don't take our word for it, join and find out for yourself.
Facilities
The Club plays on a six rink grass outdoor bowling green which is maintained
by expert professional contractors.
Men's and Ladies' Changing Rooms are provided together with associated
facilities and on-site the club has access to comfortable dining & function
rooms plus a licensed bar and a fully equipped kitchen.The playing season
runs from April through to October and the Club enjoys a full and comprehensive
programme of fixtures, for both men and ladies. These range from friendly
matches to the more serious County League and Luton & District League
Matches.
In addition, members may participate, both individually and collectively,
in the County Tournaments (Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours). The Champions
and Runners Up in these Competitions go on to represent Bedfordshire
in the English Bowling Association National Championships at Worthing
(Men) and Leamington Spa (Ladies).
History
Luton Town Bowling Club's record of achievement is unparalleled in the world
of Bedfordshire County Bowling. The club has won the county's inter-club
championship, known as the Harmsworth Cup, 25 times and players from our
club have won through to the final stages of the National Championships on
numerous occasions.
In 2003 Luton Town Bowling Club once again won through to the final
of the Harmsworth only to lose narrowly to Langford. In fact 2003
produced some historic results for the club… notably Beds. County
Singles Champion, Beds. County Triples Champions, Beds. County Pairs
Champions and the Beds. U25 Champion – Tom Cawdell – who
subsequently went on to win the English National U25 Championship at
Worthing.
We can boast:
01… National Fours Champions (1928)
01… English National U25 Champion (2003)
01… Eastern Counties Fours Champions (1993)
24… County Singles Champions (most recently in 2006)
15… County Pairs Champions (most recently in 2003)
08… County Triples Champions (most recently in 2003)
18… Fours Championship (most recently in 2004)
16… London & Southern Counties Championships (most recently
in 1999)
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