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Our Club

 

We are a thriving club, tucked into the heart of mid Wales in the pretty village community of Guilsfield. We welcome players of all abilities and coaching is available.

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We are first and foremost a community club, centred upon the village of Guilsfield - a group of individuals that enjoy bowling amongst friends. We are as sociable as we are competitive - "Enjoy your game".

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Activities

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Our green is open for the summer season from April until September - the exact dates depend upon the weather! Throughout the summer we enjoy:

  • Informal roll-ups on a Monday afternoon (14:00 - 16:00) and on a Friday evening (18:30 'til dusk)

    • Lots are drawn to select teams for the informal roll-ups - make sure your name is on the list at least ten minutes before the scheduled start of play!​

  • ​Guilsfield teams entered into Montgomeryshire Bowling Association and Montgomeryshire Ladies Bowling Association 'county' matches:​

    • Ladies Afternoon League - Wednesday afternoons from 14:00

    • 'Monties' - Thursday evenings from 18:30 - now men and ladies

    • Veterans - Tuesday afternoons from 14:00

  • Mixed League - Tuesday evenings from 18:30

  • Friendly matches against local clubs - as arranged​

  • In-house competitions:

    • Club competitions - Ladies, Men's and Mixed Singles; 2-wood and 4-wood Pairs; Triples - played on weekends through the summer

    • A Friday Evening League - teams

    • An individual Ladder League - just challenge, arrange and play - details in the Clubhouse

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Members can gain access to the Green and Clubhouse at any time during the summer season.

  • Keys to the gate and clubhouse are available from Lyn (our Treasurer) - we ask for a £10 deposit which is refunded when your keys are returned.

  • The combination to the locks on the sheds on the green is 3030 - please leave them locked when you leave.

 

The winter season runs from October to March - it's not quite so busy! During the winter we play indoors - some members enjoying Short Mat in the Community Centre, others Indoor Bowling at ‘The Flash’ Leisure Centre in Welshpool:

  • The Flash is home to the Severn Valley Indoor Bowls Club (SVIBC) which organises competitions throughout the winter:

    • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon Leagues from 14:00 - 16:00.

    • An Evening League - matches against local clubs played on weekday evenings from 19:00 -21:00

    • Zone Teams and  other competitions  - see the Severn Valley Indoor Bowls Club website for details.

  • In addition we arrange Guilsfield club events at the Flash including:

    • Friday Evening League from 18:00 - 20:00 .

 

Full details of these competitions can be found on the notice boards in the Clubhouse and via the Members pages - the schedules are in the Calendar.​

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Affiliations

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Our club is formally affiliated to the following 'county' organisations which affords club members entry into the associated competitions:​

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Through affiliation with the MBA and MWWBA  we are also affiliated to Welsh Lawn Bowls (WLB) at the national level enabling club members to be selected for national and international competition.

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Affiliation Fees

 

The affiliation fees payable to each association are shown below:

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Competition Entry Fees

 

The competition entry fees payable  are shown below:

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Cost Recovery

 

County and national affiliation fees are paid by our club, as are the team competition entry and match fees with the following exceptions:

  • Match fees for the MBA Veterans League are collected from players on the day and paid directly to the MBA.

  • Individuals entering county competitions - ladies and gentlemen - pay their own entry fees at the time of entry (typically £3 per competition).

  • Individuals selected to play for the county pay any applicable match fee directly.

 

The club seeks to recover the associated affiliation and competition entry fees through a levy (currently £1) per player per match in the above competitions and through the sales of teas and raffle tickets.

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Constitution

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Our Constitution sets out the formal basis for the formation and operation of our Club in terms of:

  • Aims and Objectives

  • Membership

  • Membership Subscriptions

  • Executive Committee

  • Finance

  • Annual General Meetings

  • Voting Procedures

  • Discipline and Appeals

  • Dissolution Procedures

  • Review of the Constitution

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Click on the link to view or download a copy of our Constitution ...

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Membership

 

Membership of the Club is open to all persons over the age of 14 years, and who are prepared to accept and support the objectives of the Club.  Priority is given to those who reside within the area covered by the Club. Children under the age of 14, may play as guests.

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Annual subscriptions fall due on 1st April each year. Subscriptions rates for 2026/27 are:

  • Full membership: £65.00 - This includes access to the green 24/7, entry to in-house competitions, leagues, friendlies and our informal roll ups.

  • Social membership: £5.00 - This includes access to the club house and viewing areas and access to social activities arranged by the Committee.

  • Visitors to the Green: £2.00 per visit. Visitors are asked to consider membership if visiting more than twice.

  • New members: Free membership available for your first year to try the game.

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A membership renewal form can be downloaded here:  Renewal of Membership 2026 (pdf)

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Keys to the gate and clubhouse are available to all members from Lyn Fitzgerald.
There is a £10 refundable deposit on all keys issued.

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Club President

 

Club President is an honorary title currently held by Beryl Jacques. The Club President bowls the first wood when the Green is opened each season.

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Inauguration Day

 

During our recent AGM on 16th November 2024, the Presidency of our Club passed from Elwyn Evans to Beryl Jacques. Elwyn handed on the President's pin to Beryl and John awarded Elwyn a Past President's pin.

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Executive Committee

 

The Club is managed by an Executive Committee on behalf of its members. This Committee is established at the Annual General Meeting - existing members may indicate that they are willing to continue to serve and new members are elected to fill any vacancies. The members of the Executive Committee are:​

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The executive officers of the club - the Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer - can be contacted by email at guilsfieldbowlingclub@gmail.com

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Team Captains

 

The team captains are volunteers, appointed by the Executive Committee to manage each of the various competitions. The captain acts as the point of contact with the county organisation and other competing clubs, selects the Guilsfield team and generally ensures the smooth running of matches. The current captains and contact details are shown below:

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Coaching

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If you need any help or guidance, we have qualified Bowls Coaches who will be more than happy to give you any advice and support you need:

  • ​Sean Fitzgerald

  • Lyn Fitzgerald

  • Elwyn Evans

  • Beryl Jacques

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Coaching sessions are scheduled on some Friday evenings in the summer and can be arranged by contacting one of our Coaches.

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Charity Support

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The club supported charity for 2026 is the Montgomeryshire Emergency Doctors. Monies raised though our In-House Competitions and other events will be donated to this cause at the end of the season.

 

Following the decision taken at the 2025 AGM for the club to support a charity,  the committee agreed that one of the following charities should be selected by our members for 2026:

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  • The Local Warm Hwb - The local drop centre who welcome all ages to chat, socialise, get a warm drink and a light meal at the Town Hall in Welshpool on Tuesday and Thursday.

  • The Welshpool Food Bank - Money raised would be donated to our local food bank.

  • Marie Curie - A charity who support families dealing with end of life care in the local area.

  • Montgomeryshire Emergency Doctors - A vital service for remote communities like ours. (With the imminent closure of the Wales Air Ambulance from Welshpool, the MED has be chosen as a logical replacement.)

  • Severn Hospice - Our local hospice, who provide free care and support to families who are living with an incurable illness .

  • Macmillan Cancer Support - A charity who support and assist those families who have been touched by cancer.

 

 The Montgomeryshire Emergency Doctors received a unanimous vote from members.

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Annual General Meeting

 

Our most recent Annual General Meeting was held on 15th November 2025. Documentation from the AGM is available as follows:

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In addition you may review:

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