Bowling is a great way to make new friends and have some gentle exercise in the fresh air. We are a friendly club and you will always get a game even if you are a beginner.
Where are we?
The green is at the Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road, NG14 5AN just over the railway crossing going down to the river in Burton Joyce (turn at the Barbers).
When do you bowl?
At Burton Joyce Bowls Club members can bowl from the end of April to mid September, every day of the week from 11am until early evening, subject to the rinks being free.
Will I get a game even if I am a beginner?
The approach of our club is that we will always try to ensure that you get a game even if you are new to bowls or an experienced player, selection is not just based on the top or more experienced players.
Can I play just for fun?
We have social bowling on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 1.45-
Can I come down and just practice or arrange my own games?
Although we encourage all our members to mix in at the regular fixtures, the green is also available daily with the use of your own access codes. You can generally come down any time from 11am to early evenings when the green is free for individual or group practice at no extra cost.
What do I wear and do you provide bowls?
The club colours are grey (trousers or skirt) and white (tops), you do not need anything fancy. You also need completely flat shoes. However, you do not need to worry too much about kit initially as the club has a selection of bowls and bowls shoes available for new members to use to get started.
Can I play more competitively?
Yes, and this is where all the social bowling and roll-
