Canford Bowling Club Centenary Events 1913 - 2013

In the summer of 2013 Canford Bowling Club celebrated its centenary. For 100 years members have enjoyed their game of bowls at Canford. Various events were arranged to celebrate the occasion.

April 5th Dance at Westbury Village Hall

June 15th Friendly Match at Southampton Old Green (the oldest Bowling Club in the country founded in 1889)

June 23rd Friendly match versus CCBA Presidents team

July 6th Friendly match at the Island Bohemians at Reading (accessed by boat)

July 9th Ladies, London Parks Bowling Association

August 13th Centenary Match against rinks from six local clubs

September 21st Royal Household at Windsor

The Centenary Celebration Dinner was held at Henbury Golf Club on the evening of October 26th.

A special thank you was extended to the President, Anne Trathen who had presided over what everyone agreed was a very successful year.