Welcome to the official website for clubs, players, supporters and visitors involved with lawn bowls in Bournemouth and the surrounding area, on the South Coast of England.
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Bournemouth & District Bowling Association (B&DBA)
The B&DBA was founded in 1906 and has 28 member clubs in Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. We are particularly proud of our Saturday Leagues which involve over 1000 bowlers every Saturday during the summer. We also run knockout championships and play friendly matches. Further details of all our activities are available by clicking on the various headings above.
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Bournemouth Evening Triples Bowling Association (BETBA)
The BETBA was founded in 1989, initially providing bowling opportunities for the working people and local bowling clubs in Bournemouth. Today, BETBA covers a wider area, covering most BH postcode areas in Dorset, and is still attractive to working people as games are scheduled for Tuesday evenings.
Latest News
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Click to read the history of the thriving New Milton BC, that reached its centenary year in 2024.
Click to read the B&DBA 2024 End of Season Review, which was used when presenting the awards at the luncheon.
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Click to read about the history of one of our newest members to the B&DBA, Downton BC.
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Swanmore BC - Click to find out about the history of a once thriving club, lost in 2020.
The B&DBA welcomes Chez Fred for their sponsorship of the B&DBA in 2024. Please check them out!
The B&DBA welcomes Chez Fred for their sponsorship of the B&DBA in 2024. Please check them out!
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Click to read about the history of Lyndhurst BC who joined the B&DBA in 2023.
Click to read about all the exciting plans New Milton BC have line up for their Centenary year!
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Click to read about the history of Redhill Park BC.
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Click to read about the history of Alexandra Park BC that closed in 2015.
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Click to read the history of one of the most picturesque clubs that once graced the area - Christchurch BC.
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Click to read about the club next to the pub - Strouden Park BC. Long gone, but history written will help it never be forgotten.
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Click to read about the history of Queens Park BC.
The B&DBA welcomes Addspace Construction for their sponsorship of the B&DBA in 2024. Please check them out!
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The B&DBA welcomes BEBC for their sponsorship of the B&DBA in 2024. Please check them out!
B&DBA: A History of Current & Bygone Bowling Clubs
Click to read about the history of one of the B&DBA founder clubs - Alum Chine BC.