Welcome to our Club

Our new season starts on 11th April 2026!

Recruiting new members for 2026
Call us on 07873 256 420 or
complete the contact form below

Bowls England Unsung Hero Awards 2026

Welcome to Swanley Bowls Clubs Website.
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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Club Kit

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!

Swanley Bowls Club held the Opening Drive on Saturday 12th April 2025.

Our Honorary President, Edith Challoner, officially opened the green by cutting the ribbon.

We had a great day! Beautiful weather, tea and cake.

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
Sat 18^th	CLUB DRIVE		H	2.00
Wed 22^nd	Sevenoaks	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Sat 25^th	Winget	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30
Tue 28^th	Ditton	6 Mixed Trips	H	2.30
Thurs 30^th	Dartford Invicta	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.15
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

2025					Results
APRIL	Club	Game		Time	SBC	Opp
Sat 12^th	OPENING CLUB DRIVE		H	2.00	74	67
Wed 16^th	Empire	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	61	104
Sat 19^th	CLUB DRIVE		H	2.00	Win	Win
Wed 23^rd	Sevenoaks	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	66	50
Sat 26^th	Winget	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	75	82
Tue 29^th	Ditton	6 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	109	71
MAY	Club	Game		Time
Thurs 1^st	Dartford Invicta	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.15	62	58
Sun 4^th	OPEN DAY		H	1.00	Great	Fun!
Wed 7^th	Avenue Road	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.00	70	91
Fri 9^th	New Romney	6 Mixed Rinks	H	2.30	111	103
Sun 11^th	FUN DAY	VE DAY	H	2.00	A	E
Tue 13^th	Metropolitan Police	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	90	85
Wed 14^th	Kings	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	57	93
Sat 17^th	Manor House	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	94	71
Sun 18^th	Belvedere Social	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	101	70
Tues 20^th	Bexley Park	4/5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	C	C
Wed 21^st	Danson Park	4/5 Mixed Trips	A	2.00	63	105
Sat 24^th	St Michael’s	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	66	59
Sun 25^th	Northfleet	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	74	92
Wed 28^th	Hesketh Park	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.00	62	57
Sat 31^st	Orpington	3 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	44	53
JUNE	Club	Game		Time
Wed 4^th	Holmesdale	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	57	64
Sat 7^th	Crayford	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	66	59
Sun 8^th	Blackheath & Greenwich	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.00	90	71
JUNE	Club	Game		Time
Tue 10^th	Bexley Park	4/5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	104	51
Sat 14^th	New Romney	6/8 Mixed Rinks	A	2.30	109	128
Wed 18^th	Hartley Country Club	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	75	64
Sat 21^st	OGF	5 Mixed Rinks	H	2.30	70	59
Sun 22^nd	Westborough	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	87	65
Tue 24^th	White Oak IBC	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	68	62
Sat 28^th	Duke of Kent Court	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	91	67
Sun 29^th	Crayford	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	58	43
JULY	Club	Game		Time
Wed 2^nd	Bexleyheath & Barnhurst	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	74	63
Sat 5^th	AUSTRALIAN PAIRS DAY	Club Game	H	2.00	Wendy Martin
Sun 6^th	Bostall Heath	3/4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	55	33
Wed 9^th	Borough Green	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	56	63
Sat 12^th	Orpington	3 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	79	26
Mon 14^th	Blackheath & Greenwich	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	C	C
Wed 16^th	Northfleet	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	101	64
Sat 19^th	Helio Mirror	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	C	C
Wed 23^rd	Kings	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	94	65
Sat 26^th	MURRAY WEST CUP	Club Game	H	1.00	Tina, Ian Y & Mark
Sun 27^th	Petts Wood	3 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	53	42
Tue 29^th	Duke of Kent Court	4/5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	50	63
AUGUST	Club	Game		Time
Sat 2^nd	St Michael’s	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	82	63
Sun 3^rd	Metropolitan Police	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.00	68	55
Wed 6^th	Borough Green	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	78	75
Sat 9^th	Helio Mirror	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	82	60
Sun 10^th	Deal	6 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	82	110
AUGUST	Club	Game		Time
Tue 12^th	Dartford Invicta	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	63	33
Wed 13^th	Hartley Country Club	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	71	46
Sat 16^th	OGF	5 Mixed Rinks	A	2.30	49	84
Wed 20^th	Holmesdale	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	45	70
Sat 23^rd	Bostall Heath	3/4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	C	C
Sun 24^th	PRESIDENT v CAPTAINS	Mixed Trips	H	2.00	P40	C53
Thurs 28^th	Danson Park	4/5 Mixed Trips	H	2.00	73	47
Sun 31^st	Belvedere Social	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	93	58
SEPTEMBER	Club	Game		Time
Wed 3^rd	Manor House	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	C	C
Thurs 4^th	Ditton	6 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	97	102
Sat 6^th	FINALS DAY		H	10.00
Sun 7^th	Reserve Finals Day		H	10.00
Wed 10^th	Avenue Road	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.00	C	C
Sat 13^th	Empire	5 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	94	53
Sun 14^th	Broadstairs & St. Peters	6 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	83	77
Tue 16^th	Bexleyheath & Barnhurst	4 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	67	58
Wed 17^th	Hesketh Park	4 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	72	51
Sat 20^th	Winget	6 Mixed Trips	H	2.30	92	61
Sun 21^st	CLOSING CLUB DRIVE		H	2.00	Win	Win
NOVEMBER	Club	Game		Time
Sat 22^nd	Prince Arthur IBC Meal game (£14)	5 Mixed Trips	A	2.00	83	85
2026
JANUARY	Club	Game		Time
Tue 6^th	Whiteoak IBC Tea & Biscuits (£7.50)	5/6 Mixed Trips	A	2.30	117	169
Totals					4133	3820

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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CLUB NEWS

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 MAYOR OF SWANLEY!

Swanley Bowls Club held the Opening Drive on Saturday 12th April 2025.

Our Honorary President, Edith Challoner, officially opened the green by cutting the ribbon.

We had a great day! Beautiful weather, tea and cake.

Our Chosen Charity

Our Supporters - Thank You!

Fixtures 2026

Fixtures 2025

Honours

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Committee Members

Keith Mitchell

Helen Ward

George Lampey

Graham Pitkin

John Cornford

Martin Bishop

John Watson

Ginette Rattigan

Maureen Gleeson

Terry Palmer

Trevor Windget

Ian Young

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IS ALSO THE MAYOROF SWANLEY!