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The club continued to pay a "peppercorn" on Christmas day of each year for the lease of the bowling green until 2006, when a special general meeting was held for members. At this meeting members voted that the committee take forward the possible purchase of the bowling green. In July 2007 the club successfully purchased the bowling green from the Walker family who owned the land at this time. Bowling Section Current Status At the time of writing this the club has 135 members in the bowling section. The membership is made up of male and female members who enjoy both the social and competitive aspect of bowling. A nominal fee of £4 is required by members who wish to join the bowling section. Yearly Events
Bowling Facilities We have a pavilion with a small kitchen, where bowlers are able to sit and relax, secure lockers for the storage of bowls etc; and toilet facilities. Around the bowling green is a pleasant seating area for spectators to relax and meet socially and enjoy the atmosphere.
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In
1911 a piece of land behind the club came on to the market, Mr F.W.Sykes of Green
Lea Lindley purchased this land and presented it to the club for a "peppercorn"
lease on the opening of the bowling Green in May 1912. The "peppercorn" rent had
to be paid on Christmas day of each year and within the agreement it also stipulated
that the club were not allowed to build on the land. The addition of a bowling
green came at an opportune time, for the club was beginning to face opposition
from two other working men's clubs which had been established in the village,
one of which had its own bowling green.