John Phipps - President 2008

 Details of the Club

• Braeside is one of the very few clubs in Hampshire and Dorset that can offer all      year round bowling on it's artificial surface.
• We have a spacious and comfortable Club House with a fully equipped kitchen and       an excellent bar offering a wide range of drinks at very competitive prices.

 Bowling for Beginners

• Even if you have never played bowls before, our qualified and experienced coaches    are always available with help and advice, they run initial coaching courses.
• After a short while new members are encouraged to join our social bowling games, designed to improve bowling skills and provide an opportunity to meet other members.

 Further bowling Opportunities

• To further develop bowling skills and to experience competitive bowling, the club arranges several "Friendly Matches" against other clubs. These matches are always played in a good spirit and are available to all club members.
• It is hoped that as bowlers gain more experience they will be invited to play in our    full programme of "League Matches" against other local clubs.
• Further bowling opportunities include "Day Trips" to clubs further afield and the occasional bowling holidays at home and abroad.

 Cost of Bowling

• There is currently an annual subscription of £105 with no further playing charges   other than a joining fee of £45.
• There is no need to initially purchase bowls or shoes as these would be provided on a free loan basis. In addition the club operates a facility for the purchasing of secondhand bowling equipment from other members.

 Social Activities

• Apart from arranging a full bowling programme the club also organises a wide range    of social activities which include:-
• Coffee Mornings
• Luncheons and Dinners
• Whist evenings
• Bridge evenings (tuition provided)
• Skittles evenings
• Outings
• Quiz evenings
• All catering is carried out by the club's Social Committee and offers exceptional    value for money.
• Once a year the Club holds it's Annual Dinner and Dance where prizes are awarded     to all the competition winners and runners-up.

 Interested?

• Why not come along to the club and try bowling for yourself. Just phone one of the contact numbers to arrange for a visit. There is no commitment to join but you are assured of a warm and friendly welcome.

• Club Secretary - Mike Bull - 01425 472836 - Email: mikebull@waitrose.com
• Club President - John Phipps - 01425 482919
• Men's Captain - David Brooks - 01425 478862
• Ladies Captain - Sheila Harris - 01202 877457