JOIN THE FUN AT OUR THRIVING YOUTH BOWLS ACADEMY

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Is your child looking for a fun, social  and exciting new sport to try? Our Youth Academy is the perfect place for young people to learn new skills, make lifelong friends and stay active. And you don’t have to be sporty!!

Indoor bowls is a modern, fast-paced sport that combines strategy, precision and fantastic team spirit. Whether they are aiming to become a future champion or just want a fun after-school activity, our Academy offers a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment for all skill levels.

Our qualified coaches, who are all DBS checked, make learning the game interactive and FUN.

  • All equipment provided
  • Ages 9 – 18 years
  • Meet Sunday evenings 6-8 pm for FREE coaching.
  • Find out more from Mike on 07799 315665

😀 SUCCESS! 😀

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THANK YOU to those in our community who came along to our free OPEN WEEKEND on Saturday, 26th & Sunday, 27th September and tried their hand at indoor bowling. The club was buzzing and we recruited 45 new members to the Beginners Coaching courses starting on Saturday, 3rd October 2026 at 9 am and Monday, 5th October at 5 pm. We also recruited 9 Full, 1 Youth and 1 Social member – a total of 56 new members.

Thank you to everyone involved; it really was a West Berks team effort AND SHOWS THE INCREASING POPULARITY OF INDOOR BOWLS!

There is still time for you to join the Beginners course. Come along 15 minutes before the start time on either 3rd or 5th October.

Our next Open Day is on Saturday, 9th January 2027.  All members of our community are welcome. Contact

(West Berks Indoor Bowls Club is a not-for-profit Community Amateur Sports Club  [CASC], run by volunteer members for members, and is open to everyone in our community regardless of age or ability)

☀️INDOOR BOWLS, OUTDOOR ENERGY!☀️

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A Smart Investment in Our Club’s Future

WHY WE WENT SOLAR ☀️

Operating a premier indoor bowling facility all year round requires an immense amount of power.  We have upgraded to solar power with battery storage to give the club continued financial independence by protecting our premises from unpredictable grid energy costs.

This project was made possible entirely through our own club funds.  Instead of leaving our hard-earned reserves sitting in a low-interest bank account, the Directors voted to invest directly into our premises and by funding this internally, we have taken full control of our energy future.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUR MEMBERS

  • A GREEN LEGACY – drastically reduces our carbon footprint, making us a leading eco-friendly sports venue in our local community
  • FINANCIAL PROTECTION – cuts our daily running costs and shields the club’s bank balance from rising commercial energy prices
  • BETTER FACILITIES – money saved on electricity bills will be reinvested directly back into premises upgrades and interior maintenance

We kept it local! Thanks to – 

Project Manager: Michael Duppa-Miller, Director, Honeycomb Developments Ltd

Installation: GHE Solar Ltd, Hambridge Road, Newbury

124kWp solar PV system (192 panels) with 64 kWh of battery storage (The solar array is more than 30 times larger than a typical household system)

Thank you to all of our members whose continued support made this vital, green upgrade possible.

BOWLS SHOP

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Bowlswear Direct will be visiting us again on Saturday, 26th SEPTEMBER 2026, from 10.30 am – 1.00 pm, as part of our Open Weekend.

Bowlswear Direct offer a great selection of bowls, clothing, shoes, bags  and accessories. Check out their website www.bowlsdirect.com.

If you want to try out a new set of bowls, or you need a particular bowls related item, then call Chris or Pete on 01483 536337 or email

They are always happy to help and can bring your order to the club.

Save on postage – Give them a call!

**FREE TASTER SESSION**

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Our next FREE OPEN WEEKEND is on Saturday and Sunday, 26th and 27th SEPTEMBER, 2026 from 10.0 am to 2.00 pm each day.

At Open Weekend our qualified coaches will take you through the basics of the game. You can then join as a Temporary Member for 3 months for just £25 if you are new to the sport. This includes 8 lessons on one of our BEGINNERS Coaching Courses starting on Saturday, 3rd October at 9.00 am OR Monday, 5th October at 5.00 pm.  After a few lessons you will be able to book practice sessions to further your newly acquired skills!

Indoor Bowls is a great social sport and an excellent way to get some healthy anaerobic exercise and meet new people, whatever your age or ability. At West Berks IBC you can play at your own level and at a time that suits you. For the younger members of our community (9-18 years) we have a thriving Youth Academy with FREE coaching on a Sunday evening from 6-8 pm.

Free parking, full disabled facilities, cafe and bar, an active social side, six superb air conditioned rinks, over 600 members, bowl for 2 hours for just £4.60!

Why not come on your own or bring the family?  All welcome. No booking needed.