Wincanton and District Bowls Club
Bowls Green : - The six-rink bowling green was constructed in 2001 and professionally turfed in September of that year; it conforms to International Standards and is located adjacent to the Maddocks Pavilion, easily accessed from the Sports Ground’s free car park.
Affiliations : - ‘Bowls England’ and ‘Somerset Bowls Association,’ now encompasses men & women under one authority. The Club is also affiliated to the Wessex Friendly League.
History : - Originally started by the late Laurie Carr in July 1996, then known as Wincanton Bowls Club, with 47 Founder Members in anticipation of a promised new facility. Historically, this follows a Club bearing that same name, which prior to WW 2 was located near the Memorial Hall, adjacent to the new War Memorial, a photo dated 1926 of members (courtesy of Wincanton Museum) is on display in the Maddocks Pavilion. In recognition of his service, the Club awarded Laurie Carr ‘Honorary Life Membership’ at their AGM in 2004. Wincanton & District Bowls Club was formally established on 24 th October 2001. A name change was necessary to avoid confusion with the already established ‘short-mat’ indoor bowls club, which now bears the original title.
Bowls Coaching : - Derek Cooke one of our Past President’s holds a Level 2 Coaching Certificate; his contact details appear under the heading Committee Members. Also see under the heading ‘Potential & Established Members.’
2012 Committee Members : -
| President | Jean Hill | 01963 364660 |
| Chairman | Neil Auckland | 01747 822472 |
| Hon Secretary | Pat Auckland | 01747 822472 |
| Ladies Secretary | Pat Auckland | 01747 822472 |
| Hon. Treasurer | Peter Hill | 01963 364660 |
| Match Secretary | Adrian Grace | 01963 31162 |
| Social Secretary | Roma Masters | 01963 32618 |
| Green Keeper | John Wray | 01963 32823 |
| Members’ Representative: | Brian Hudson | 01963 824874 |
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| Club Officers Club Captain |
Gary Fingerhut |
01963 370506 |
| Ladies Captain | Vacant Post | |
| Vice-Captain Men | Graham White | 01747 228325 |
| Vice-Captain Ladies | Vacant Post | |
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| Club Coach | Derek Cooke | 01749 812477 |
Membership Applications - Will be welcomed and encouraged from all age groups, regardless of experience: - Please use the link provided or contact Pat Auckland on 01747 822472 or e-mail : patandneil@hotmail.com
Current Fees : -
Initial Joining Fee: £5.00 Adult, £1.00 Junior
Annual Subscription: £58.00 Adult, £12.50 Junior (12 – 18’s)
Plus - Annual Subscription to Wincanton Sports Ground: Adult £13.00 but only £6.5for Seniors & Juniors.
Club News
2012 Fixtures list published
All Facilities are available for hire by Teams, Individuals,
Clubs or Commercial Organisations
