CELEBRATING OUR 40th RUBY ANNIVERSAY 1986 - 2026

Lawn Bowls is a sport for all ages and abilities. A gentle way to improve personal fitness levels and mental wellbeing.

Swanley Bowls Club is a sociable place which offers a fun way to relax, make new friends and feel part of your local community.

Looking for a fun, social and relaxing outdoor activity?

Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, lawn bowls is the perfect game for everyone!

Why give it a go?
Easy to learn, fun to play – no experience needed!
Great for all ages - perfect for individuals, families, friends and community groups.
Stay active and social – gentle exercise and a fantastic way to meet new people of all ages.
Beautiful outdoor setting – enjoy the fresh air while you play.

The only equipment you need to start with is a pair of flat soled shoes/trainers.

Come and have a cup of tea with us!

If you would like to know more or simply want to give bowls a go then please call/text us on 07873 256 420 or fill in our contact form with your details and we will get back to you and hopefully you will join us for many years to come.

We are always ready to welcome new members so why not bring a friend as well.

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MEMBERSHIP COSTS FOR 2026

FULL MEMBER £120.00
JUNIOR BOWLERS £60.00
NEW NOVICE BOWLERS £90.00

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Bowls England Unsung Hero Awards 2026

Club Kit

Swanley Bowls Club held the Opening Drive on Saturday 11th April 2026.

Our Honorary President, Derek Scott officially opened the green by cutting the ribbon.

We had a very special visitor!

For 2026 Swanley Bowls Club is continuing to support our local Charity,

Second Chance Animal Rescue.

Bexley 4s Winners 2025

OUR CHAIRPERSON KEITH MITCHELL

IS ALSO THE MAYOROF SWANLEY!

2026					Results
APRIL	Club	Game		Time	SBC	Opp
Sat 11^th	OPENING DRIVE		H	2.00
Wed 15^th	Empire	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	87	80
Sat 18^th	CLUB DRIVE		H	2.00
Wed 22^nd	Sevenoaks	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	61	71
Sat 25^th	Winget	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	72	95
Tue 28^th	Ditton	6 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	105	107
Thurs 30^th	Dartford Invicta	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.15	41	94
MAY	Club	Game		Time
Sun 3^rd	OPEN DAY		H	1.00
Wed 6^th	Avenue Road	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.00
Fri 8^th	New Romney	6 Mixed Rinks	H	2.30
Sun 10^th	Kingfisher	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Tue 12^th	Metropolitan Police	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.00
Wed 13^th	Kings	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sat 16^th	Manor House	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sun 17^th	Belvedere Social	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Wed 20^th	Danson Park	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.00
Sat 23^rd	St Michael’s	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sun 24^th	Northfleet	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Wed 27^th	Hesketh Park	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.00
Sat 30^th	AUSTRALIAN PAIRS	Club Game	H	2.00
JUNE	Club	Game		Time
Wed 3^rd	Holmesdale	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sat 6^th	Crayford	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sun 7^th	Blackheath & Greenwich	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.00
Tue 9^th	Bexley Park	4/5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
JUNE	Club	Game		Time
Sat 13^th	New Romney	6/8 Mixed Rinks	A	2.30
Wed 17^th	Hartley Country Club	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sat 20^th	OGF	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sun 21^st	Westborough	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Tue 23^rd	White Oak IBC	5/8 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sat 27^th	Duke of Kent Court	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.00
Sun 28^th	Crayford	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
JULY	Club	Game		Time
Wed 1^st	Bexleyheath & Barnhurst	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sat 4^th	Gravesend	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sun 5^th	Bostall Heath	3/4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Wed 8^th	Borough Green	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Mon 13^th	Blackheath & Greenwich	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.00
Wed 15^th	Northfleet	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sat 18^th	Helio Mirror	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sun 19^th	Kingfisher	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Wed 22^nd	Kings	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sat 25^th	MURRAY WEST CUP	Club Game	H	1.00
Sun 26^th	Petts Wood	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Tue 28^th	Duke of Kent Court	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.00
AUGUST	Club	Game		Time
Sat 1^st	St Michael’s	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sun 2^nd	Metropolitan Police	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.00
Wed 5^th	Borough Green	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sat 8^th	Helio Mirror	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sun 9^th	Deal	6 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Tue 11^th	Dartford Invicta	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
AUGUST	Club	Game		Time
Wed 12^th	Hartley Country Club	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sat 15^th	OGF	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Wed 19^th	Holmesdale	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sat 22^nd	Bostall Heath	3/4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sun 23^rd	PRESIDENT vs CAPTAINS 40th Year Anniversary	Mixed Trips	H	2.00
Tue 25^th	Bexley Park	4/5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Thurs 27^th	Danson Park	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.00
Sat 29^th	Broadstairs & St. Peters	6 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sun 30^th	Belvedere Social	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
SEPTEMBER	Club	Game		Time
Wed 2^nd	Manor House	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Thurs 3^rd	Ditton	6 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Sat 5^th	FINALS DAY		H	10.00
Sun 6^th	Reserve Finals Day		H	10.00
Wed 9^th	Avenue Road	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.00
Sat 12^th	Empire	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Tue 15^th	Bexleyheath & Barnhurst	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Wed 16^th	Hesketh Park	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sat 19^th	Winget	6 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sun 20^th	CLOSING DRIVE		H	2.00
NOVEMBER	Club	Game		Time
Sat 21^st	Prince Arthur IBC Meal game	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.00
2027
JANUARY	Club	Game		Time
Tue 5^th	Whiteoak IBC	5/8 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Total

PRESIDENTS

HONORS

Keith Mitchell

Chairperson

Helen Ward

Hon Treasurer

George Lampey

Midweek Captain

Graham Pitkin

Weekend Captain

John Cornford

Match Secretary

Martin Bishop

Club Competitions

John Watson

Greenkeeper

Ginette Rattigan

Secretary

Maureen Gleeson

Lay Committee Member

Terry Palmer

Lay Committee Member

Trevor Windget

Lay Committee Member

Ian Young

Lay Committee Member

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Swanley Bowls Club held the Opening Drive on Saturday 11th April 2026.

Our Honorary President, Derek Scott officially opened the green by cutting the ribbon.

We had a very special visitor!