Interested in trying bowls?   

Are you looking for a friendly and sociable sport that's easy to learn and keeps you fit? Why not try bowls here at Auriol?

Our next Open Day at the club is on Sunday 14th June, between 11.00 and 3.00 when you can have a go at bowling, guided by our coaches. If you can't make it to the Open Day, you'd be welcome to pop in any Monday at 10.45 a.m or 4.15 p.m, or at 10.45 on a Thursday morning when you can have a free 'taster' session where everything - including coaching by one of our qualified coaches - will be provided; just bring or wear flat-soled shoes (eg. trainers). Alternatively, you can come along at other days/times by appointment. Experienced players also very welcome. For more information see About our Club or phone our Club Secretary Janet on 020 8873 7006. We look forward to welcoming you!

Indoor Champion

Very many congratulations to Auriol bowler Richard Noel who became the 2025/26 Junior Champion at King George Field Indoor Bowling Club. The trophy was presented by KGIBC Competitions Secretary John Guinnard (see photo below). 

.... and that's not all"

Richard was also a member of the team led by Louis Pelosi, and including fellow Auriol members Di Newman, Rosemary Wilman and David Regan, who won the KGIBC 2025/26 Afternoon League, beating 8 other teams to the title.

Auriol on Tour

Bournemouth 2026

The Bournemouth tour organised by Keith Gomm produced the customary mixed fortunes in terms of results, but this didn't dampen the enjoyment of the club members who went on the tour, including two who had birthdays whilst away. As is also customary, Keith issued fines for a wide range of misdemeanours, with 'cockles' featuring heavily. The money raised via the fines will go towards funding the new rinkside cabin. The photo below shows the Auriol team (in white) with their opponents from New Milton (in blue). The other tour matches were against Boscombe and Bournemouth. Further photos from the tour can be found in the Picture Gallery.

Auriol on Tour

Portugal 2026 Bowls Tour

Following up on the highly successful and enjoyable club tour to Portugal in 2024 organised by Keith Gomm, another Portugese tour will be run in 2026, staying at the Hotel Jupiter in Praia da Rocha, starting on 8th October 2026.

Photos from the 2024 tour can be found in the Picture Gallery.

Pre-Season Meeting

The Pre-Season Meeting was held on Saturday 14 March 2026 in St. Mary's Church Hall. A summary of some of the key points from the meeting appears in the (password-protected) Members page.

AGM 2025

The 2025 AGM, which was held in St. Mary's Church Hall, was preceded by the presentation of a cheque for the President's charity (see item below). It was attended by 42 members, and a summary of key points from the AGM is now on the Members page.

An important event was the election of John Green to continue for an extra year as Club President whilst the search for a female President continues. John nominated a drive to raise funds for a new outbuilding by the green as his chosen target for the coming year.

Chris Ballard took the opportunity to announce to club members that he was stepping down from the Committee after an unprecedented 17 years continuous service as Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. He was thanked by John Green for his valuable contribution to the club over all those years. The Committee members elected for 2026 are listed in the Who's Who 2026 page.

Cabin Fever!

An army of volunteers from the club turned out to transfer a lorryload of timber for the construction of the club's new greenside cabin from Auriol Park's car park up to the prepared site of the base of the new building, under the guidance of club member James Rayne.

The photo below shows the hardworking team who carried out - literally - the hard work (and see Picture Gallery for further photos)

... and more celebrations!

Club member Stephen Warriner celebrated his 70th birthday at a special brunch club session, surrounded by fellow members, with his wife Stella and her two brothers, David & Paul as guests of honour. He was presented with a decorated cake made by Doreen Weight, and the catering team laid on a splendid buffet. See the Picture Gallery for photos.

Presentation Dinner & Dance

The annual Presentation Dinner & Dance was held this year at the King George Field Indoor Bowls Club, and was attended by nearly 60 Auriol members and their guests. A tasty meal was provided by Terry and his catering team at King George's, and music courtesy of Auriol member .... the one & only James Rayne. Trophies were presented by club President John Green  to the 2025 club competion winners, including singles champions, Diann Newman and Keith Gomm (see photos below).

Our thanks to Geoff Izzard and his team for organising the event, and to Competitions Secretary Jan Kentish for getting all the trophies engraved and looking great.

Brunch Club

The Brunch Club reverts to Mondays for the outdoor season, starting at 10.00 a.m and going through to 3.00. All categories of member (Full, Social, Working) are welcome, to enjoy the hot food & drinks, as well as the games, chat, and company of others.

Defibrillator/First Aid

There is a defibrillator installed on the end wall of the tall cupboards in the clubroom, near the door to the changing room corridor.  A First Aid kit is also installed at the opposite end of the cupboards, near to the entrance door, as well as in the hut by the green. There is also a phone for use in emergencies in the hut.