13/09/2026
This Week on the Green – Club News and Activities
🗞️ Marine Gardens Bowling Club Weekly Report
Week Ending Sunday, 13th September 2026.
🌿 Bournemouth Tour Report – Marine Gardens Bowling Club
By Trevor Punnett.
Thirty‑four members of Marine Gardens Bowling Club enjoyed a full and memorable week of bowling, sunshine, and excellent company on our Bournemouth Tour.
We departed at lunchtime on the first day and travelled to the Queens Hotel & Spa on Bournemouth’s East Cliff. The hotel proved extremely comfortable, with excellent food and attentive service. Our opening evening included an unexpected delight: the Bournemouth Firework Display, perfectly timed and thoroughly enjoyed — a wonderful touch from our tour organisers.
🌊 Day One – Lymington
A beautiful start to the tour took us to Lymington, where members enjoyed a free morning exploring the harbour, shops, and cafés.
Our first fixture followed at Brockenhurst Bowling Club in the New Forest. Although victory slipped away, spirits remained high thanks to a scenic drive through the forest on our return — a real highlight of the day.
✈️ Day Two – Pelhams Bowling Club
Our second match brought us to Pelhams Bowling Club in Bournemouth. Play was briefly interrupted by low‑flying aircraft departing Bournemouth Airport — an unusual tactic to test our concentration but taken in good humour by all.
🏆 Day Three – Bournemouth Bowling Club, Meyrick Park
Monday delivered the standout fixture of the tour: a visit to the historic Bournemouth Bowling Club, founded over 130 years ago and regarded as the forerunner of all clubs in the area.
Set in the lovely surroundings of Meyrick Park, it provided a superb backdrop for our first victory of the Tour — a proud and enjoyable moment for everyone.
☀️ Day Four – Rest Day
Tuesday offered a well‑earned rest day, giving members time to relax, explore Bournemouth, or enjoy the hotel’s facilities at their leisure.
🏞️ Day Five – Fordingbridge
Our penultimate match took us to Fordingbridge, the “Gateway to the New Forest,” beautifully situated on the River Avon. A friendly club and picturesque setting made for another enjoyable afternoon of bowling.
🌅 Day Six – Poole Park Bowling Club
The final day took us to Poole, where we spent the morning exploring before heading to Poole Park Bowling Club, overlooking a lake in Poole Harbour.
We received an exceptionally warm welcome, leaving us with lasting memories. Although victory escaped us once more, the enjoyment of the afternoon ensured it mattered not at all.
A week of good bowling, pleasant weather, and even better company — Trevor’s report captures the spirit of the tour perfectly, enhanced by Betty’s photography.
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