Pelton Fell Bowls Club

14/06/2026

The Centenary Trophy Competition – 2026.

Saturday saw our inaugural Centenary Trophy competition, whereby club members took part in a 3-wood drawn pairs competition, played throughout the course of the day. As is usual for our club events, the competition was hard fought and competitive, but played in a friendly and sporting manner. The entire day was enjoyed by all of our members.

4 groups of teams battled it out throughout the day, which ended with a final match between Brian Brown and Icky playing Arlene Stafford and Gary Bishop. Brian’s team were the victors after eight ends (winning by one point) of very skilful and entertaining bowls.

Congratulations to the winners, commiserations to the runners up, and congratulations to everyone that took part, and made the day another memorable occasion.

Once again, everybody involved with the competition is very appreciative of the background activities that enabled such a good day. The ‘behind the scenes’ organisation, the magnificent catering as is always usual, and the greenkeeping efforts to provide a superb playing facility. We are all very lucky to be part of such an excellent club.

Finally, we would like to offer our thanks to our sponsor, BMW Building Products, who provided the magnificent trophy, and many of the raffle prizes.

18/05/2026

08/05/2026

Move County Durham Bowls Sessions.

Today saw the first of our "Move County Durham" bowls taster sessions. We had 16 people turn up to have a go at outdoor bowls.
It was lovely to see the green so busy.

Several were familiar with the game having attended a similar event at Stanley Indoor bowls club. There were about 6 or 7 who were completely new to the game.

They all seemed to enjoy it, with mixed levels of success, and all looked forward to coming back for the next 5 weeks. Several went into the club house for tea and biscuits and a natter after they finished.

Can I thank Steve Elsbury for his efforts in bringing the event to Pelton Fell through his contacts with DCC. I also need to thank Steve Elsbury, Steve Shaw, Kevin Brown, and Brian Fairless for their help in running the session and setting up/clearing up. Also my thanks to Joan, and Kevin Brown's wife for their efforts in the kitchen.

These sessions will run on Thursday afternoons for the next 5 weeks from 1:00 to 2:30. Can I ask for volunteers to assist with running the session next week as the two Steve's are unable to come.

Everyone is welcome to come and help, and encourage and make the course members welcome.

Regards
Brian

01/05/2026

Improvements to the Old Pavilion.

Just an update on the continued generosity from our main club sponsors BMW Windows Ltd, the company fitters have been to the club this morning and fitted the door and windows to the old pavilion. There is a photograph attached. I would think you will all agree a vast improvement to the building. There are a couple of minor pieces of work to do to finish it off, they will return later and do it. I have sent and email to BMW Ltd expressing our gratitude

While I am on I would also like to advise you that the volunteer green staff have spent a number of hours this morning working on the bowling green, I am happy with the results and it's certainly starting to look more like a proper bowling green after the winter woes and problems we have had with kids playing football and riding bikes and scooters on it.

Regards

Ray

17/04/2026

2026 Open Pairs Competition :-

07/04/2026

Move County Durham Bowling Club Sessions.

New session coming to Pelton Fell

In partnership with Pelton Fell Bowling Club we are trialling a weekly outdoor 'Introduction to bowling session'. This is perfect if you have never tried lawn bowling before as support and guidance will be on hand from members of the club...or you may just want to get back into bowling after an absence. Please come along and give it a go.

Details below:

When: Starts Thursday 7th May 2026 (6 week course)
Where: Memorial Park, Pelton Fell, DH2 2RL
Time: 1pm - 2.30pm
Cost: Free
Booking required:
Please e mail the team at [email protected] or telephone 03000 262539

13/02/2026

Bowls England Competitions.

Hello All
Just a reminder that Bowls England run some competitions directly that you can enter through them.
These competitions include;

Mixed Pairs
Mixed fours
Senior Pairs for Men and Ladies
Senior Singles for Men and Ladies
Champion of champions (separate from the County competition).

The closing date is 1st March.
If anyone is interested then visit the BE website.
If you need any help get in touch with me.

Brian

11/02/2026

Ferryhill Indoor Bowls Club.

Gordon Fletcher Memorial Trophy 2026. Another great weekend of bowls at Ferryhill. Many thanks to Gordon Fletcher & Sons Funeral Directors for their continued sponsorship of this competition. A massive thank you also to all of the competitors who bowled over the two days. And a massive well done to the winners... at long last, after numerous runner up titles, Keith Minnis, Liam Hall and Jim Hutchinson were winners on the day after a strong weekend performance and after holding on through a tough final. Well done also to Stanley's Janice, Malcolm and Jason Brooks. They were at the top of the table at the end of Saturday and held firm all through Sunday, taking Alan Coulson to an extra end in the semi final. Brilliant. Well done and thank you to everyone. Here's some reminders and thanks to our chairman Neil Tallentire, pictured presenting.

04/02/2026

Club Jackets -

Good Afternoon Everyone

Our new clothing suppliers have advised on the types of other clothing available in our new club colours/design.

Attached are images of four different items of clothing that they could supply. Our supplier can't give us a definite price at the moment but his best guesstimate is somewhere around the £30 mark. Also we would need to be in a position to order a minimum of the same item. I am letting you see what is available and to see if members are interested in ordering any of the items..

Could members please advise me by Sunday 15th February if you are interested in purchasing any of the attached items. As I said there may be a minimum number required to place an order but once I have everyone orders I will advise further re sizes etc, they have advised the garments are big fitting so if you would normally wear a XL shirt you will only need a L garment and so on.

The four items are

Full Zip hooded rain and wind resistant jacket
Full Zip Hoodie
Overhead Hoodie
Quarter Zip no hood same material

Regards

Ray

13/12/2025

The results of our 2025 raffle are attached... Many thanks to all of the members that put in a lot of effort in selling tickets, and congratulations to all of the people who were winners.