Stoke Bowls

09/05/2026

Congratulations Amy McIlroy (S), Kirsten Edwards and Gemma Watts for winning the Bowls Nelson Champion of Champion Triples against United.

A very special day for Amy as she achieved her 15th Centre Title and will be awarded a second Gold Bar to her Gold Star - Well Done, Amy!

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08/05/2026

Congratulations to Shannon and Amy McIlroy for winning most consistent Club Championship players and to Ricky Edwards and Triona Wilkinson for winning the most improved player awards.

Thanks to our wonderful volunteers for putting on an excellent evening!

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02/05/2026

Congratulations to Shannon McIlroy (S), Nic Tomsett, and Peter Hodson on their victory in the Bowls Nelson Champion of Champion Triples.
This marks their third title each this season across five different events—an outstanding achievement. Well done, lads!
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27/04/2026

Congratulations to Nic Tomsett and Shannon McIlroy (s) winners of the Bowls Nelson Champion of Champion Men’s Pairs.

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📷 Caitlin Thomson

26/04/2026

We’ve found some keys in our carpark - please sing out if these are yours.

23/04/2026

Print media still has its place. Not as common now, but it still carries a bit of weight when it does show up.

Good to see Jon Routhan at Top South Now pick up the dual Bowls New Zealand National Interclub success for both our Men and the Nelson Bowling Club women.

It says a lot about the strength in the Bowls Nelson region to have both titles held locally this season, especially with Nelson having to get past our defending National champion Stoke women just to qualify.

In fact, just last season the shoe was on the other foot, with the Nelson men attending the National event after beating Stoke for the first time in 15 years. Our lads certainly made the most of their return to the top level this season, bringing home the chocolates in dramatic fashion and making for a 4th National Mens Interclub success (to go with being bridesmaid 3 times as well!)

You can enjoy Jon's article in the attached image.

17/04/2026

We’ve already had our first entry roll in for the Stoke Stakes Women’s Pairs — and no, entries aren’t even officially open yet! 😄
Dale and Kaaren clearly aren’t taking any chances and have locked in their spot early.
📅 16–18 October 2026
If you’re keen to have a crack at this prestigious event, give us a shout!

17/04/2026

New signage in place ✅

17/04/2026

What a week of success and announcements around the club, rounded off with Steve Delaney heading to the IBBA World Championships in January 2027 alongside director Dean Wood.

It’s great to see the profile of the blind bowls on the rise, and we’re looking forward to joining Steve (and Dean) on this journey.

Go get them Steve!

14/04/2026

Shannon Mcilroy is off on tour, and on the back of his form at the weekend you certainly couldn’t argue….

We’ll also still claim former Stoke Thunder Bowls3Five LIVE National Champion Selina Goddard 😅

Oh also Ali Forsyth started at Stoke and lived over the back fence but he’s Examiner Street based now!

Has anyone else forgot the Commonwealth games are happening? 😅.

ANYWAY, Outdoor Bowls is the first team to be announced (yes I could’ve gone pro 👀).

A team stacked with World class talent. Can’t wait.

- Georgia