South FREE COACHING SESSIONS

Free Bowls South training sessions will be held at our Indoor Centre on Sunday 31 May, from 12 - 3 pm.

It is open to all players - members and non-members, experienced to beginner bowlers.

These sessions will be run on the following dates

• Sunday 31 May

• Sunday 28 June

• Sunday 19 July

• Sunday 23 August

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FIRST NEw BOARD MEETING 2026

Milo has provided a summary of the first board meeting after our elections. <Read Here>

2026 AGM

Well done to all who attended our AGM. 129 attended! Probably a record for Tasmania! Welcome to our new President : Milo :  <Milos' Message>

We have a new board. Click to view all appointments and election results.

 <Office Bearers>

Read the full 2026 AGM Report

See the 2026 AGM Photos <PDF>  or <JPG Photos>

The 2026 Australian Open is almost here !

The 2026 Australian Open is almost here, with the Gold Coast preparing to host year 11 of the sport’s flagship event. Over the 15 days of competition, thousands of competitors from across Australia and around the world will take to the greens across 18 disciplines, with packed venues, high-quality competition and plenty happening away from the greens as well. Good luck to a large contingent of Howrah Bowls attending!!! See al the details Australian 2026 Lawn Bowls Open

WINTER SOCIAL BOWLS UPDATE

The very popular Winter Social Competions are all underway. Check out details here <See Flyer>

VALE GRAHAM BRITCLIFFE

It was with a great deal of sadness that we notify you of the passing of Graham Britcliffe on Friday last.  Graham was a highly respected member of the Howrah Bowls Club and was a keen participant in not just bowls but many Club activities over the years. Of course, in addition, Graham was a long-standing selector and Chair of Selectors.  His opinions on selection were regularly sought after and always highly valued.  Our thoughts are with Judy and family at this time as we pass on our deepest sympathies.

AGM SATURDAY 16 MAY 

The 40th Annual General Meeting of the Howrah Bowls Club Inc will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 10 am  Voting commences at 9:15am and finishes at the commencement of meeting (10am) Counters are Sally Ridgeway, Mark Dilger, Lynne McDougall and Paula Hadley. Proxy votes are not allowed, as per the Constitution. 

SATURDAY  HANDICAP 4’s

Starts 9th May 2026   12.30pm for 1pm

TOWN HALL MEETING

Sunday 3rd May 10:00 am  is our  final Town Hall before the AGM 

VALE GARY DAVIS

Some  sad news - Garry Davis passed away earlier this week. Garry was a long-time member of our Club and well known to many. Gary won the Men's Club Champioship in 2011/12  Our condolences go out to Jill and the family.

FINALS EXCITEMENT

What a week! Congratulations to our Ladies Premier Division team who won the premiership making it 5 times in a row!!!!!  See photo

And our Ladies Division 1 made the Grand Final for the second year which is a mighty effort! See Photo

And amazing: all four ladies divisions made the finals this year! This all goes well for the future for the ladies with such depth. See photo of Saturday finalists.  Photos of  other finalists coming soon.

AGM

Howrah Bowls Club 2026 Annual General Meeting will  be held on Saturday 16 May 2026, 10am at the Club, followed by awards and presentations for the 2025-2026 season. All details and nomination form link

VISITORS FROM ROBINA

Howrah Bowls Club will be hosting a travelling group of 21 players  from Club Robina (on the Gold Coast, Queensland), from 9 to 13 April.  There will be 3 days of bowls; Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Sunday 12 April.  At this stage we envisage playing 3 games of fours, and 3 games of triples, 12.30 for 1pm.

Catering plans are still to be finalized, but we hope to have a BBQ on one of the days.  If you are interested in participating, please add your name to the notice board, under the TV, or respond to this email. Indicate your availability for days if you prefer as well

AUTUMN AND WINTER COMPETITIONS

Howrah Autumn and Winter Competitions are now open for entering. <See Flyer>

BOWLING ARM FUNCTION

Bowling Arm Tasmania are having  a social bowling day for Arm Bowlers at Royal Hobart Bowling Club  on 26th April as per the attached flyer.  <see flyer>

BPL Cup season launched for 2026

The world’s biggest club-based bowls competition has officially launched for 2026, with bowls clubs across Australia set to host another year of the fast-paced BPL Cup.

 <See details>

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Denise Tanner, runner-up in the DL  Reid Singles / BTS A Grade Women’s Singles and to Andrew  (AJ) Jenkins, runner-up in the BTS B Grade Men’s Singles

MEMBERS DOING WELL

Congratulations to Denise who is playing the final of the Bowls South DL Reid Singles, to be played sometime this week. Also, AJ Jenkins is in

the final of the B Grade Singles. Matthew Gregg did well to reach the Semi-Finals of the A Grade Men’s Singles.

We currently have 4 of our premier ladies representing the South in the Statewide Challenge playing in Longford on Tuesday – Rosie Geeves,

Denise Tanner, Bernie Carroll and Anne Mullavey. 

Peter Jenkins is also playing in the Men’s Southern team

STATE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Over the last 4 days a number of Howrah Bowls Club members have participated in the State Senior Championships, played at Rosny and Buckingham Bowls Club.

A huge congratulations to Denise Tanner and Charon Foster who teamed up with Sue Mann and Lorraine Walker, from Kingborough to win the 2026 State Senior Women's Fours Championship.

Congratulations also to the following ;

Bill Butler and Peter Jenkins, along with Phil Irons (Cremorne) and Greg Fehlberg (Brighton) who were runners up in the 2026 State Senior Men's Fours Championship.

Danny Neal and Peter Jenkins, who advanced to the quarter- finals of the 2026 State Senior Men's Pairs  Championship.

Well done everyone.

Footy Tipping  For 2026

Milo has handed over to  anew Footy Tipping Coordinator: Daniel Elliott. <Click for details>

FIRST AIDE OFFICERS

First Aid Officers for the Howrah Community Lawn Bowls Club