Pemberton Bowling Club, located in Barnes Park, Sunderland, is a welcoming and inclusive lawn bowls club. As an affiliated member of Bowls Durham and Bowls England No 10064, and a registered charity No 1101783, the club prides itself on its inclusive nature, catering to bowlers of all ages and abilities.
Whether you are new to lawn bowls or an experienced player, Pemberton Bowling Club invites you to come and visit for a game or simply enjoy a cup of tea and friendly conversation. The club offers various leagues and competitions throughout the week, including the Monday evening Earl Cup division 1, Wednesday evening Swan Cup division 2, Thursday afternoon Harold Howey division 2 (reserved for players over 55), and Friday evening Grindon League. They also hold competitions such as the Tommy Thompson Double Fours, Club Championship, Club Veterans Championship, and the Bob Gillan memorial Champion of Champions trophy.
If you have any questions or need further information, you can reach Pemberton Bowling Club via email at pembertonbowlsclub2023@gmail. Com. The club's committee consists of Chairman Michael Noble, Secretary David Robson, Treasurer John Boddy, and Committee members Stephen Farrell, Alan Rinaldi, Iain Rayner, and Ray Potts.
To get in touch with the club, you can visit their website and fill out the contact form. Pemberton Bowling Club is located at Barnes Park Road, Sunderland, SR4 7PY, United Kingdom. They can also be found on Twitter (@BowlsPemberton) and Instagram (search bowlspemberton).
The club operates from April to September, with practise sessions available Monday to Friday from 1pm until 4pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm. If you are new to the sport of bowls, the club provides a helpful guide on how the game is played. Bowls is played on a square of grass called a green, divided into lanes known as rinks. Players take turns to deliver their bowls from a mat towards a small white target ball, called the 'jack', situated at the other end.
The aim is to get your bowls as close to the jack as possible, with points awarded for each bowl closer to the jack than your opponent's nearest bowl.
Bowls can be played as singles or in teams, with teams consisting of pairs, triples, or fours. Each team member has a specific role to play, such as the lead who places the mat, delivers the jack, and aims to bowl close to the jack. The second or two keeps track of the score and scoreboard, while the third or three may play different shots tactically to score more or protect an advantage. The skip, or fourth player, makes strategic decisions and agrees on the number of shots to play.
Join Pemberton Bowling Club and experience the joy and camaraderie of lawn bowls in Sunderland.