Ambleside Bowling Club
The club is an independent section of Higham Lane Leisure Association, who are the lessees of the ground, and all members of the Ambleside Bowling Club are registered members of the Association. There are mixed and ladies-only teams, while friendly, social and league matches take place during the April-September season.
Opening Times:
April to September
Mon–Fri : 10am – Dusk
Sat–Sun : 9am – Dusk
Anyone interested in joining the club is welcome!
www.amblesidebowling.com
History:
In 1987 a local residents group accepted responsibility for a playing area off Ambleside Way that had previously been used as a company sports ground. High am Lane Leisure Association was formed to develop the whole site for community use. Within this was a bowling green that had been neglected and used for a number of purposes, including youngsters playing football and cricket and riding ponies.
In 1989 a number of people realised the potential of the green and decided to renovate it and the following year Ambleside Bowling Club was formed. A vast amount of work was required as the surface was in a poor condition and pitted with soft patches caused by pony hooves, all of which had to be dug out and replaced by hand. The ditches had all but disappeared and required rebuilding and hedges had to be cut back and some removed, plus removing numerous weeds from both the surroundings and the green itself. The machinery to help in the work was acquired from whatever source was available and after a while sufficient funds were raised to purchase a grass cutter.
