Thanet Bowls Club 01843 594804

About Us

Our Aim is to promote bowls as a healthy, fun and, (for those who want it to be), a competitive sport that may be enjoyed by everyone. Whatever your age, sex, or physical ability you will be very welcome to join us.

Facilities

We are based in the beautiful coastal town of Ramsgate in Kent.  The clubhouse and green are excellently maintained and the green in particular is recognised as one of the very best in the area.

Activities

Throughout the summer season we play in various local leagues, (mens, ladies and mixed), providing competition for bowlers at all levels.  Many of our members bowl to high standard and compete successfully in county and national competitions.  Our club competitions are also very well supported.  For those who wish to simply enjoy bowling with friends and gaining all the social fun that this brings our three weekly roll ups typically attract 30+ members.

Coaching sessions are provided by qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Bowls England Coaches who can help beginners and experienced bowlers alike to improve their game.

As well as bowls we enjoy a varied social calendar including quiz nights, bingo, short mat bowls and short bowling breaks to UK resorts

Non-members are welcome paying a small green fee.  Bowls and shoes are available for hire.  If you wish to take advantage of a rink for an hour or two's fun you are advised to call the club in advance to ensure that match fixtures do not preclude availability of a public rink.

Drop by anytime to see our facilities meet our members and learn more about TBC.

Alison Secures a Hat Trick of Two Wood Wins

It was a pretty ropey old English summer day on Sunday, (wet and windy), but it did nothing to dampen the spirits, or the bowls on the day.  The 5th TBC Two Wood Knockout Competition was a great success leading to a final match between Alison Manby and Bob Gentry.  Like so many of the other games the final proved to be a very close affair won only on the last end by Alison ... her third win in 5 years!

Thanet Top the East Kent Mixed Triples League

After two years of finishing 2nd in the East Kent Mixed Triples League (EKMTL), Captain Mike Burgess pictured receiving the EKMTL Trophy following Thanet BC successfully winning the 2023 title at the third attempt.

Mike says “A proud moment for me as Captain being able to collect a league title on behalf of all the players who have collectively put in consistently top performances throughout the season to achieve the honour of being crowned champions. The level of performance achieved by the players, not only in the EKMTL but in the club, is evident of how much progress has and is being made, something I believe can and will only continue to grow. My appreciation and thanks go to everybody at the club”

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Our Coaching Programme

Together, your coaches, (Dave Golley, Peter Carey, Ron Kent and Steve Smith), have developed a coaching programme the aims of which are summed up very succinctly by the strap-line which appears on much of our literature.

"Supporting New and Existing Members"

More information will be made available on club noticeboards. In the meantime please feel free to approach Head Coach, Dave Golley, or one of the other coaches if you have any questions. They will be very pleased to discuss their plans and how they may be of help to you. Also, if you wish to promote a topic for a coaching session during the season, please let them know ... the coaching is for everyone not just new bowlers!

Noticed a large advertising banner on the tennis courts?

If you, or someone you know, would like to take advantage of this advertising opportunity just let anyone on your committee know and we will be pleased to consider the application.  The cost of the banner is the responsibility of the advertiser and the ongoing fee is £20 per month or £200 per year.