Category: Club News

WBIBC COACHING/RECRUITMENT UPDATE

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Following our very successful Open Weekend, the Club now has over 60 new members currently undertaking the coaching course. A big thank you to Jack Messenger and his coaching team who are providing lessons on a Saturday morning from 9 – 11 am and on Mondays from 5 – 7 pm.

The next Open Day/Taster Session  is on Saturday, 7th January 2023 from 10 am – 2.00 pm and, with the help of our members, we hope to repeat the success of the September Open Weekend with another big intake of new members.

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TRY INDOOR BOWLS FOR FREE!

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NEW BEGINNERS COACHING COURSE – STARTS 14th JANUARY 2023

Bowls is a great social sport and an excellent way to get some exercise, get out of the house and meet new people, whatever your age or ability. You can play at your own level and at a time that suits you.

DON’T WORRY IF YOU MISSED OUR OPEN DAY ON 7TH JANUARY

The BEGINNERS COACHING COURSE starts on Saturday, 14th January from 9.00 am – 11.00 am and you are welcome to come and have a Taster then. Alternatively, if Saturday mornings are not convenient, we can offer coaching on Mondays at 5 pm. The course consists of 10 x 2 hour sessions for just £25 for a maximum of 3 months.

So please come and give bowls a try, whether you are new to bowls or perhaps you can no longer play your sport, but you’re still competitive.  All ages (over 9 yrs) and abilities welcome. Full disabled facilities. Equipment provided, no booking required, just bring flat soled shoes.

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WBIBC ON CHANNEL 4

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HOBBY MAN – CHANNEL 4, FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMER AT 8.00 PM

Filming took place at the club in April for a new 4-part series now showing on Channel 4 called HOBBY MAN, starring Alex Brooker, Joe Thomas and Scarlet Moffatt.

The series follows Alex and his celebrity mates trying out new hobbies from brewing to bowls. The film crew spent all morning at the club when Angela attempted to give Alex and Joe a Taster session. There were lots of expletives as Alex tried to deliver a bowl, but he got it in the end. The episode will be shown on Friday, 2nd September at 8.00 pm. We haven’t seen a preview so who knows! Perhaps lots of out-takes?! Should be fun.

FREE TASTER SESSION – OPEN WEEKEND

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Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th September 2022

10 am – 2 pm

Looking for a new hobby or pastime? Or maybe you can no longer play your usual sport, but you still like a competitive game.
Have you thought of giving indoor bowls a try?
Bowls is a non-contact sport for people of all abilities, ages, genders, shapes and sizes! You can play socially or more competitively at Club, County or even National level.
So whatever your age (min. 9 yrs) or ability, you are welcome to come along to our club at the top of Pyle Hill, Newbury on either Saturday, 24th or Sunday, 25th September between 10 am and 2 pm and try your hand at indoor bowling for FREE. 
You will be given a warm welcome and our friendly coaches will take you through the basics of the game. Equipment provided, no booking required, lots of free parking, superb air conditioned premises, full disabled access and facilities, bar and cafe open, just bring flat soled shoes.
We really want to meet you! 
New Saturday morning Beginners Coaching Course starts on 1st October from 9 – 11 am. Only £25 for 10 coaching sessions.
For details, call Angela: 07729 183373 or email email hidden; JavaScript is required

 

Why not read what some of our newer members think in the Testimonials section on this page.

TESTIMONIALS

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READ WHAT OUR MEMBERS THINK . . .

Just an update on our progress. . . 
We are still playing, some games are better than others, but  practice makes perfect. That is where the easy access to the coaches, extra coaching sessions and “roll ups” come in. We have, so far played in two summer leagues and are at present playing in the winter league as a “mixed triples” team. Belinda is also playing in a ladies triples team. During these matches we have played against other members, young and old, (oldest being 90 years young and the youngest under 20, some being even younger).  It is NOT as some people think a “senior citizens” game at all, but it is a friendly one. We play for exercise and fun.  Not to say that we do not like to win sometimes!
The social side is very good – we have had a Christmas Fayre, Christmas Carol Concert (with brass band), Jake Ward, singer and entertainer, and we’re looking forward to the Race Night and the Quiz. Being disabled myself (although I have said before that I do not class myself as so) the facilities that the club offers are superb and you are made very welcome and given every respect.
Bill and Belinda January 2024 – progressing, reasonably new bowlers

We played Indoor Bowls for the first time nearly five years ago when we attended a coaching course. We quickly got to know the people we were training with and after a while it seemed that we enjoyed it a little bit more every week. The existing members were also very friendly and keen to help us, and the skill level ranges from new starters right up to a few people who play in national competitions. The facilities are excellent, including a lounge bar where you can get a pint of beer or great value coffee.

We would encourage anyone of any age or fitness level to come along and have a go.

Jenny and Baden Morton

BOWLS AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2022

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If you’ve watched bowls at the Commonwealth Games and fancy having a go, come along to West Berks Indoor Bowls Club on Saturday, 3rd September at 9 am and enjoy a FREE TASTER SESSION.

Indoor bowls is basically the same game as that played outdoors but indoors you can play all year round in superb air conditioned premises.

Please note: our coaches are having a break, so this will be the last summer season coaching session before Open Weekend on 24th and 25th September.

Interested? Call Angela on 07729 183373 or email email hidden; JavaScript is required for more information.

AN IDEAL FATHERS DAY GIFT?

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Are you looking for an unusual present for your father? Why not treat your dad (or mother) to a 10 session Beginners coaching course at West Berks Indoor Bowls Club for just £25. Bowling is an ideal way to exercise and socialise in superb air conditioned premises and you can play all year round. Coaching Saturday mornings from 9 – 11 am or Mondays from 5- 7 pm.

All welcome, whatever age or ability. For details call Angela on 07729 183373.