Welcome Message from the Club’s President

  By

Welcome to Babbacombe Bowling Club.Our club is open early April to the end of September for outdoor bowling. You will certainly be greeted with a warm friendly welcome, whether to play, have a taster of bowling (as there is usually help at hand every Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings) or as a spectator.We have many touring teams visit us throughout the season and our Fixture Secretary is more than happy to accommodate your club.We are in the beautiful area of Babbacombe, with many amenities nearby. Cafes, restaurants, spectacular views across Lyme Bay and easy access to Torquay.We are fortunate to have free roadside parking on roads around the club plus a good selection of hotels nearby.We would be delighted to see you and meet you in person and thank you for browsing through our website which I hope has been of interest to you.Thank you.

Sue PerduePresident Babbacombe Bowling Club.

 

Always Welcoming New Members

  By

JOIN US At BABBACOMBE BOWLING CLUB

Corner Cary Avenue and Aveland Road, 

Babbacombe TQ1 3QT

Experienced and New Members Welcome! 

Learn how to bowl! 

Make new Friends! 

Have fun doing it!

 

You’ll always get a warm welcome at Babbacombe Bowling Club.  From 1st May to 31st August a member is on duty every Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10am – 1 pm to assist new and experienced bowlers. 

If these times don’t suit you, click on ‘Contact Us’ give us a call and we’ll arrange for a member to meet you at the Club.  Flat soled shoes are required.

See you on the green!

About our Club

  By

Bowlers have been enjoying their sport on the greens at Babbacombe Bowling Club for over 120 years. We are a friendly club and always extend a warm welcome to players and the general public alike.

Babbacombe Bowling Club plays outdoor bowls, with some indoor matches during the winter, and a short mat season in the clubhouse in the winter.

We welcome new members (both full and social), tours, friendly matches and competitive league players.

 

Club Finals

  By

Due to the hot weather, the Club finals will now be played over several weekends as follows :

 

FINALS PROGRAMME for 23rd, 29th & 30th August & 5th Sept 2026

DRESS CODE Club shirts and black below waist for players and markers

 

SUNDAY 23rd August 2.00pm

MIXED TRIPLES:

Margaret Wallinger, Alan Pallett & Neville Stanford v Ann Taylor, Mike Astill & Debbie Rose

 

SATURDAY 29th August 10.00am

LADIES 2-WOOD:

Nicola Jones v Linda Mitchell – Marker: Helen Pallett

96-SHOT:

Alan Pallett v Debbie Rose – Marker: Rachel McLeod

MEN’S 2-WOOD:

Martin Stevens v Mike Kelly – Marker: Steve Seare

 

SATURDAY 29th August 2.00pm

LADIES HANDICAP:

Helen Pallett v Rachel McLeod – Marker: Debbie Rose

DOLMAN CUP: Simon Schneider v Steve Dainty – Marker: Ray Dudding

CARY CUP:

Ann Taylor v Rosemary Langman – Marker: Sue Crimp

 

SATURDAY 29th August 6.00pm

MIXED PAIRS:

Margaret Wallinger & Bill Pickworth v Karen Pickworth & Neville Stanford

 

SUNDAY 30th 2pm

LADIES VETERANS:

Rachel McLeod v Margaret Wallinger – Marker: Marilyn Moodie

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP:

Mike Kelly v Alan Pallett – Marker: Peter Moodie

LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP:

Debbie Rose v Helen Pallett – Marker: Anne Watts

 

SATURDAY 5th September 2.30pm

MENS PAIRS:

Neville Stanford & Mike Astill v Mike Kelly & Ray Dudding

LADIES PAIRS:

Sue Crimp & Debbie Rose v Ann Taylor & Rachel McLeod

MEN’S HANDICAP:

Alan Pallett v Steve Dainty – Marker: Steve Lait

Weekend of Bowling

  By

Saturday 25th July saw the Ladies Pairs competition taking place.  Well done to all participants and congratulations to the finalists who are Debbie & Su C and Rachel & Ann.

Sunday 26th saw the Men’s Pairs competition and again a great turnout.  All participants enjoyed a great day of bowling and well done to the finalists who are Nevillle & Mike A and Mike K & Ray

Photos courtesy of Debbie, Mick and Peter P