Bowling
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.
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.
Most nights there is an active participation of members playing snooker, which has an enjoyable atmosphere.
The snooker tables are strictly for members only and under 16's must be accompanied by an adult member.
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
- 2 X 12, plus 1 X 10 teams on Saturday afternoons in the Huddersfield & District Bowling League
- 2 X 8 men teams on Monday evenings in the Huddersfield Liberal League
- 1 X 10 man team on Tuesday evenings in the Mirfield & District League
- 1 X 8 man team on Wednesday evenings in the Huddersfield Colne Valley League
- The green is also hired out to 3 teams on Thursday and Friday evenings in the Huddersfield Works League
- The clubs veterans run 2 X 10 and 1 X 6 men teams on Monday and Tuesday afternoons in the Huddersfield & District Veterans League
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.
