The club was formed in 1932 and officially opened in 1933.  When opened the club had two outdoor green and clubhouse on land leased from St John's College.  A third outdoor green was added in 1950. 
 

Click here to watch a panoramic Pixaround "movie" of the former ladies green

With the help of the members the freehold was bought in the mid 1970s.





In 1978 the original indoor green was built as three rinks but, due to pressure of use, it was changed to four narrower rinks - very exciting to bowl on the ditch side!

Click here to watch a panoramic Pixaround "movie" of the former indoor green

 

 In October 2002, after many years of planning, our new indoor bowling green and viewing area was opened.
This was built on the third outdoor green( picture below shows construction taking place).

Click here to watch a panoramic Pixaround "movie" of the construction work at the time

And here for another panoramic Pixaround "movie"

The club's combined indoor and outdoor facilities now rank amongst the best anywhere. 
 

The club celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007. One of several special matches was with the EBA (above). In addition, the watercolourist Ron Cosford did a commemorative painting ("Finals Day") which he donated to the Club: a limited edition print (200 copies) was made, some copies being presented to visiting Clubs and others being offered for sale to members. A few copies are  now available for wider sale at reduced price. Click here for details of the print by Ron Cosford 
 

Club Presidents since 1932

Peter Ashwell has compiled a list of all Club Presidents since 1932. To see this list, please click here.