Category: Club News

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

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!

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.

Please note: the 3 months Temporary membership is only for people new to the sport and new to West Berks IBC.  It does not apply to experienced bowlers joining the Club.  They are very welcome but must  pay the FULL membership fee.

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.

West Berks Indoor Bowls Club is a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) run by volunteer members for members.  We are not-for-profit and anyone in our community, over the age of 9 years, can join our club.

Bowls is a game of skill played equally by men, women and children of all ages.  You can play at your own level or, if you’re more competitive, at County and National level.  It’s up to you!  Membership is open to all without discrimination and we have full disabled facilities.

The club is thriving and currently has over 600 members, including a healthy Youth Academy with FREE coaching for 9-18 years.

If you’d like a FREE Taster session, then please contact our Head Coach, Darren, on   and he will be happy to arrange this for you.

It has been medically proven that Bowls improves your general health and helps to strengthen the immune system. Playing a game of bowls gives your muscles and joints good anaerobic exercise because you are not giving your cardiovascular system a workout.

During an average game, you will:
*Bend more than 40 times
*Walk about 1260 metres
*Swing your arm more than 40 times to deliver a bowl weighing more than 3 lbs.
This gives your muscles and joints good exercise as well as exercising your mind as you try to outwit your opponent!
‘Bowls – The Sport for All’

Also recommended by the British Heart Foundation

CALLING ALL 12-18 YEAR OLDS

Indoor bowls isn’t just for adults – it’s a thrilling game of skill that’s gaining popularity among younger players.

FREE youth coaching every Sunday from 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Are you ready to become the next superstar in an exciting and unique sport?

Interested? Contact Mike on 07799 315665 or drop him a text.

Indoor Bowls is a great social sport and an excellent way to get some healthy exercise, get out of the house 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. Our club is thriving, currently has 620 members, and is open 12 months of the year.

Our next FREE OPEN WEEKEND is on Saturday and Sunday, 26th and 27th SEPTEMBER, 2026 with new BEGINNERS coaching courses starting on Saturday, 3rd October at 9.00 am OR Monday, 5th October at 5.00 pm. Just £25 for 8 coaching lessons!

Maybe you don’t want to wait until then?
We are pleased to invite you to visit the club, have a look round and enjoy a FREE Taster session during the summer months. Why not come and see what you can do on the green and we’ll take it from there.

All equipment provided, just bring flat soled shoes. We have full disabled facilities, free parking, bar and great social events.  Being indoors, you can play bowls, whatever the weather, in superb air conditioned premises all year round.

Interested? Please contact our Head Coach, Darren, on