Pelton Fell Bowls Club

The Centenary Trophy Competition – 2026.

Saturday saw our inaugural Centenary Trophy competition, whereby club members took part in a 3-wood drawn pairs competition, played throughout the course of the day. As is usual for our club events, the competition was hard fought and competitive, but played in a friendly and sporting manner. The entire day was enjoyed by all of our members.

4 groups of teams battled it out throughout the day, which ended with a final match between Brian Brown and Icky playing Arlene Stafford and Gary Bishop. Brian’s team were the victors after eight ends (winning by one point) of very skilful and entertaining bowls.

Congratulations to the winners, commiserations to the runners up, and congratulations to everyone that took part, and made the day another memorable occasion.

Once again, everybody involved with the competition is very appreciative of the background activities that enabled such a good day. The ‘behind the scenes’ organisation, the magnificent catering as is always usual, and the greenkeeping efforts to provide a superb playing facility. We are all very lucky to be part of such an excellent club.

Finally, we would like to offer our thanks to our sponsor, BMW Building Products, who provided the magnificent trophy, and many of the raffle prizes.

Move County Durham Bowls Sessions.

Today saw the first of our "Move County Durham" bowls taster sessions. We had 16 people turn up to have a go at outdoor bowls.
It was lovely to see the green so busy.

Several were familiar with the game having attended a similar event at Stanley Indoor bowls club. There were about 6 or 7 who were completely new to the game.

They all seemed to enjoy it, with mixed levels of success, and all looked forward to coming back for the next 5 weeks. Several went into the club house for tea and biscuits and a natter after they finished.

Can I thank Steve Elsbury for his efforts in bringing the event to Pelton Fell through his contacts with DCC. I also need to thank Steve Elsbury, Steve Shaw, Kevin Brown, and Brian Fairless for their help in running the session and setting up/clearing up. Also my thanks to Joan, and Kevin Brown's wife for their efforts in the kitchen.

These sessions will run on Thursday afternoons for the next 5 weeks from 1:00 to 2:30. Can I ask for volunteers to assist with running the session next week as the two Steve's are unable to come.

Everyone is welcome to come and help, and encourage and make the course members welcome.

Regards
Brian

Improvements to the Old Pavilion.

Just an update on the continued generosity from our main club sponsors BMW Windows Ltd, the company fitters have been to the club this morning and fitted the door and windows to the old pavilion. There is a photograph attached. I would think you will all agree a vast improvement to the building. There are a couple of minor pieces of work to do to finish it off, they will return later and do it. I have sent and email to BMW Ltd expressing our gratitude

While I am on I would also like to advise you that the volunteer green staff have spent a number of hours this morning working on the bowling green, I am happy with the results and it's certainly starting to look more like a proper bowling green after the winter woes and problems we have had with kids playing football and riding bikes and scooters on it.

Regards

Ray

2026 Open Pairs Competition :-

Move County Durham Bowling Club Sessions.

New session coming to Pelton Fell

In partnership with Pelton Fell Bowling Club we are trialling a weekly outdoor 'Introduction to bowling session'. This is perfect if you have never tried lawn bowling before as support and guidance will be on hand from members of the club...or you may just want to get back into bowling after an absence. Please come along and give it a go.

Details below:

When: Starts Thursday 7th May 2026 (6 week course)
Where: Memorial Park, Pelton Fell, DH2 2RL
Time: 1pm - 2.30pm
Cost: Free
Booking required:
Please e mail the team at [email protected] or telephone 03000 262539