April 2010

Do you fancy some gentle exercise on a summer's evening? It doesn't matter if you haven't played Lawn Bowls before as we have plenty of members always willing to provide help and guidance. Everyone is welcome and our membership ranges from juniors to those enjoying retirement. We have many members from surrounding villages, including Swavesey, Over, Willingham, Oakington, Bar Hill and even as far afield as Cottenham. Don't worry about equipment, as the club can assist with this.

We pride ourselves in being a friendly club where the enjoyment comes from taking part. The game of bowls provides an opportunity to make new friends, take gentle exercise and socialise over a "bowls tea" at the end of the match. Our bowls green is located on the recreation ground, between the Longstanton social club and the tennis courts, Over Road, Longstanton.

A home fixture

Monday evenings are club roll-up nights, reserved for informal practice in a mildly competitive environment, ideal for beginners. We also have a certified coach who runs regular coaching sessions for newer players.

The club plays in a number of leagues, some of which are more competitive than others. Away matches give members an opportunity to experience other club's greens and facilities in the Cambridge area.

This year in addition to our usual leagues, we have also entered teams in the men's and ladies' County Triples leagues, so we would like to swell our numbers of experienced players as well as new players.

It's harder than it looks to get near!

The outdoor season runs from late April to September. If you're tempted, please come along to our open day on 24th April 2010 (from 2pm) or alternatively, on any Monday evening (from 6pm) to meet some of the members and possibly try your hand. If you just want to watch, then that's fine too.

For more information visit contact Marion Edwards on 01954 780118 or
email to
Also visit our web site www.longstanton-bowls-club.co.uk.