Welcome to our website, created to provide an insight into our both friendly and competitive club. Established in 1924 and flourishing with a membership of well over 100. You will find our present day management well prepared for 21stcentury bowling.
The outdoor season starts around mid April and ends mid September. During that time we play some 60 - 70 matches against other clubs both during the week and at weekends. In these games bowlers of all abilities are invited to take part and bowls being a social game, most matches are followed by a snack and a drink from the well stocked bar.
During the week there is social bowling, called roll ups, when the game is simply played for fun and is a great time to practice and improve.
We also play a number of competitions within the club open to all members and those who like to progress further can also enter all the County and National Competitions. In addition, the men play in the Oxfordshire League and Ladies play in the Oxfordshire Top Club Competition.
The indoor short mat season runs from October to April. We have 2 mats which are normally available on Monday, Tuesday and Friday for games and matches. Again, bowlers of all abilities are invited to take part and the bar is open.
“It’s a young person’s game that old people can play”
Gone are the days when the game was perceived as a game for the old, people of all ages play successfully and thoroughly enjoy it.
If you are thinking you would like to come into the game you may appreciate knowing that we are relaxed about our dress code, especially for beginners. Only once a member, and playing in club matches would weask players to wear our club colours.
However, to protect the playing surface, flat soled shoes are a must. Bowls and all other necessary equipment can be
provided by the club to set you on your way, with guidance and help from our qualified coaches.
Our playing surface is professionally maintained and is arguably the finest in Oxfordshire. In summer the club is open for play every day from 11:00 in the morning.
Our modern clubhouse facilities are excellent, having been completely rebuilt in 2020 including a superb L-shaped bar, good sized kitchen, changing rooms and meeting room.
Drop by and see if you would like to give the game a try.
See the bottom of this page for contact details.
Vacancies
We have vacancies for both experienced bowlers and beginners.
If you have not bowled before you will be welcomed as a friend and we have many members who will delight in getting you proficient in a very short time.
Our Values
THAME BOWLS CLUB - Our Values
We have a single, simple purpose – to contribute to the continued success and development of Thame Bowls Club by adhering to and promoting a set of values that enable our members and volunteers to feel respected and valued.
1.We commit to supporting one another and the Club aims.
2.We respect one another and work best as a team.
3.We are cheerful, welcoming and friendly at all times.
4.We aim to be successful, but remember it is as important to enjoy ourselves and have fun.
5.We use our experience and knowledge to help new members develop and grow.
6.We have a commitment to caring about the well-being of our fellow members.
7.We welcome healthy debate and ideas, but strive for solutions not barriers.
8.We value tradition, but recognise that we also need to embrace change to progress.
Thame Bowls Club Committee 2019
Our Town
Our market town has a good selection of Hotels and Public Houses, Restaurants, Shops and Supermarkets easily reached on foot or with ample free Parking. You can read a bit more about our town history in our Club History section.
Club Address
Thame Bowls Club
Chiltern Grove
Queen's Road
Thame
OX9 3NH
Welcome to our website, created to provide an insight into our both friendly and competitive club. Established in 1924 and flourishing with a membership of well over 100. You will find our present day management well prepared for 21st
century bowling.