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Ruislip Bowls Club is a very friendly bowls club which offers the chance to enjoy an exciting sport, in a most picturesque location with a great circle of friends.
Ruislip Bowls Club has had another very successful year in 2010 and is at its healthiest and fittest for some years. Over the last four years, Ruislip Bowls Club has been very actively recruiting new members. Out of the 88 members at the beginning of this season, 30 had been recruited over this four year period. At the beginning of the 2010 season, it was decided that we should again hold an Open Day to encourage local residents to come and have a go and hopefully join the club. Over 30 people came for this taster and more than 20 have successfully completed their training sessions and joined.
Another Open Day is planned for 2011 and arrangements are already in hand – four more of our members have successfully completed the Bowls England training for coaches. We feel that it is vital to continue to attract new members to keep the life force of the club at its peak.
New players are encouraged to join in our matches against other clubs – they are carefully placed in teams with experienced bowlers - and after one year, are invited to join our internal competitions.
Facilities
We are part of Ruislip's Heritage Site, with a prime location at the end of the High Street. Our facilities are owned by the Council. We maintain an excellent liaison with the various Council officers, who are very supportive. Visitors always comment on our lovely setting – especially the gardens. We always welcome visitors to come and watch.
Organisation
All the members of RBC are fully committed to the smooth running of the club. Because of our burgeoning membership, we have been able to maintain a healthy balance in the bank and have not had to increase our membership fee for the past 3 years. Our AGM is always well attended with over two-thirds of members attending.
We have a team of very dedicated Committee members, with almost half of them being players who have joined over the last four years. One of our Committee members organizes raffles on a weekly basis – the proceeds go towards prizes at our annual Christmas Party.
Social Events
We have expanded our social activities to include a Coach Trip, several Drives and an annual Gala Day – where members' friends and relations are welcome to attend. At this Gala Day, we also provide games (other than bowls) for everyone, with a fish and chip supper afterwards. Our annual Christmas Party is also well attended.
Matches
We compete in the Bidgood League, the Chiltern & Thames League, Celebration Shield, Vets League, Vets League Cup, Coronation Shield, and the Portman Trophy.
We also have members who take part in outside competitions, such the Hillingdon Pairs and Triples and the Harrow & District Pairs and Triples.
We are particularly pleased with our results as we encourage new members to take part in our matches – rather than restrict team members to those bowlers who have many years of experience – as some clubs do.
Ruislip Bowls Club is a very friendly bowls club which offers the chance to enjoy an exciting sport, in a most picturesque location with a great circle of friends.
For further details please ring Helen Fanshawe 01895 470527