Hadlow Bowls Club

15/06/2026

A perfect day for our first club competition of the season.

09/06/2026

Who Introduced You to the Sport?

Every player has a beginning.

For some, it was a parent, a grandparent, or a relative who first brought them to the green or the court. For others, it was a friend, a neighbour, a club member, or maybe just one invitation at the right time. However it started, those first introductions often stay with us. Because without that one person, that one moment, or that one simple “come give it a try,” many of us might never have discovered how much lawn bowls or bocce could mean.

That is why these stories matter. The sport grows through people passing it on. One introduction becomes one game. One game becomes a habit. A habit becomes friendships, memories, and something that stays with you for years. So today, we would love to hear the story behind how it started for you.

Question for the community:
Who introduced you to lawn bowls or bocce — and how did it all begin?

27/05/2026

25/05/2026

A scorching Open Day 🌞🌞🌞 at Hadlow Bowls Club and 15 local people had a go at bowls for the first time 👏👏👏👏that’s what it’s all about Kent County Bowling Association.
Some youngsters showing their skills after a matter of minutes 👍
If you missed out an other open evening opportunity will be posted soon👀👀

17/05/2026

NEXT SUNDAY🌞🌞🌞🌞

⏳ Time flies… it only feels like yesterday we were all hooked on the Olympic curling! Now summer is here, why not swap the ice for sunshine and give something new a try? ☀️🌿

Hadlow Bowls Club Open Day
📅 Sunday 24th May
⏰ 10:30am – 4:00pm

Come along and have a go at bowls – a fun, social sport for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, you’ll be made very welcome! 😊

🎉 Celebrating our 90th year
✔️ All equipment provided (just wear flat-soled shoes)
☕ Tea, coffee & cake available
🛍️ Table top sale

Find in view of the iconic Hadlow Tower – access via School Lane path or Dray Court off of Maltings Close.

📌 Save the date and bring a friend – we’d love to see you there!
🌐 www.hadlowbowls.co.uk

Kent County Bowling Association

29/04/2026

The domino effect of bad body language…

In bowls, your teammates don’t just hear you,they read you every second.

It only takes one moment… a crossed arm, a shake of the head, walking off early… and it starts a chain reaction. You might think you’re just reacting, but your team sees something else. They see doubt. They feel pressure. And suddenly that one moment turns into hesitation on the next bowl, then tighter shots, less communication, and a team that slowly starts to unravel.

That’s the domino effect.

Bad body language doesn’t stay with you, it spreads. It creeps into your teammate’s confidence, it makes them second guess themselves, and before you know it, you’re not just playing the opposition… you’re fighting your own energy.

But here’s the thing…it works both ways.

One calm response, one bit of encouragement, one steady presence can flip the entire feeling of a game. It can settle nerves, build belief, and remind your team that you’re still in it together.

Because in bowls, it’s not just about the bowls you deliver… it’s about the energy you bring.

So next time something doesn’t go your way, ask yourself:
What message am I sending right now?

💚 The grass is greener when your team feels it.

28/04/2026

⏳ Time flies… it only feels like yesterday we were all hooked on the Olympic curling! Now summer is here, why not swap the ice for sunshine and give something new a try? ☀️🌿

Hadlow Bowls Club Open Day
📅 Sunday 24th May
⏰ 10:30am – 4:00pm

Come along and have a go at bowls – a fun, social sport for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, you’ll be made very welcome! 😊

🎉 Celebrating our 90th year
✔️ All equipment provided (just wear flat-soled shoes)
☕ Tea, coffee & cake available
🛍️ Table top sale

Find in view of the iconic Hadlow Tower – access via School Lane path or Dray Court.

📌 Save the date and bring a friend – we’d love to see you there!
🌐 www.hadlowbowls.co.uk

Kent County Bowling Association

25/04/2026

First friendly of the year, and we welcomed Tonbridge Bowling Club.

What a glorious day to start the season, sun shining, tower glistening, this is what it’s all about.