Our 2025 season Friday Night Triples Handicap League finished this year on Friday, August 22nd. It was Team F, captained by John Dunkley, who took the overall laurels for this season’s ten-week competition. Many congratulations to John and his team members. After a hard fought battle, with the overall competition… Continue Reading
It is with huge sadness that we announce the passing of Val McClean. Val passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday 16th July, in the evening. She leaves behind her husband Peter, two sons and four grandchildren. Val was one of our most loved bowls club members, always gregarious, and… Continue Reading
Heyford Bowls Club are proud to announce a new club sponsor — “Dunkley’s Gas & Plumbing”. All of our club members who have used Chris for any plumbing work would highly recommend “Dunkley’s Gas & Plumbing”. Contact details below for any plumbing and heating work. Continue Reading
Tuesday 30th of April saw Heyford play our first club friendly fixture of 2024. This was away to Kislingbury. Although we lost 97 – 85 overall, it was a grand evening. After lots of bad weather recently, we were blessed with some nice sunshine and a pleasant evening was enjoyed… Continue Reading
Saturday 20th April saw our Short Mat Club Captain Rosemary Dunkley receive a surprise celebration for her 80th birthday. Some of our club’s best social events are those that are not part of the formal Social Events calendar. Here is Rosemary, dressed as a Pearly Queen, sat beside her beautiful… Continue Reading
Saturday 27th of April saw Heyford Village Hall hosting the 2024 Short Mat Mixed Singles competition, starting at 1pm. The event ran smoothly with some closely fought rounds. Following tea, coffee and home-made cakes at half-time, were the semi-finals. Bob Bates vs. Geoff Groom and Liz Davison vs. Maggie Manning…. Continue Reading
Saturday, February 3rd saw our Short Mat President’s cup competition being played out in the village hall. Eight mixed triples teams took part in some closely fought matches. Finalists Bob Bates, John Dunkley and Eileen Everard stormed to victory against Lorraine Foulks, Peter McLean and Sue Alder. The trophy was… Continue Reading
The 2024 Short Mat Ladies Pairs competition, took place on Saturday, 23rd March, in Heyford Village Hall. It was a keenly fought contest. The winners of the final were Val Smith and Chris Phillipps. Full details can be seen in the latest post on the home page, found here Short… Continue Reading
