Balsham
Bowls Club
About Us
Founded in 1946, the club started out in a field with 4 rinks. In 1950 a new 6 rink green was provided at the current location of the Meadow school. When the school needed to expand, the club lost the green and for four years, they shared facilities with Cambridge Coleridge (1970 -1973). In 1973 the new green was laid and the club moved to its current location.
Today, we are a mixed club competing in the Cambridge and District League and have two teams in the Steeple Bumpstead League. Our club has a kitchen for refreshments, ample seating both inside and outside and car parking facilities.
Our Club History
Over the years the club has won many trophies:
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Gilbert cup 1964,1987,1991 and 1996
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Champions of Champions Cup 1963, 1967 and 1982
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Secretary and Treasurers Cup. 1960, 1964, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971,1973, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1992.
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County League triples 69,71,72,73,74,75,76,86,87,88,89,90
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County League fours 98,2002
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Steeple Bumpstead League Division 3 winners 2014,2016 Runners up 2019
The club currently has 30 members playing in two leagues:
Cambridge and District and 2 teams in the Steeple Bumstead league.
Presidents from 1946 to Present Day
1946-1981 Mr E Samworth
1981-1983 Mr B Hull
1983-1999 Mr B Brown
1999-2017 Mr G Cubitt
2017-2018 Mr M Manning
2018-to Present Day Mr C Mepsted
Club Vice Presidents
MR R Barrett
Mr M Manning
MR P Mower
MR D Ross
Mr R Ward
MR M Wayman
Life Members
Mr K Cottage
Mr G Cubitt
Mr D Gedney
Mr M Manning