The area in which the Bowls Club stands was purchased in 1879 by the members of
the Windlesham Institute (now the Windlesham Club & Theatre).
Windlesham Bowls Club was formed in 1933 by a group of Windlesham villagers and began with the construction of a three rink bowling green behind the Windlesham Club.
Harry Ledger, who lived in the white house next to the Club ,was the first Secretary with Peggy Lovejoy being the first Treasurer.
The members used the main hall and kitchen of the Windlesham Club for changing and refreshments until a small hut was built on the end of the main club.
In 1946 the green was extended to form 6 rinks, but unfortunately one end was found to be nearly a metre out of square. This was rectified in 2003 when a new irrigation system was installed and the green extended to 37 metres, with the addition of new ditches.
To provide the Club with a clubhouse, a round of fundraising was led by member Gerry Langton and, with funds from the members, local councils and Bowls England, a small clubhouse was built in 1988.
In 1996 an extension along the rear of the clubhouse was added, creating the present accommodation and also providing a short mat facility. A short mat section was formed which is still in existence. The facility is also now used by another local short mat club.
Our players have been very successful:
Harry Ledger won the Surrey Secretaries’ cup in consecutive years.
Several members over the past 15 years have gained their Surrey badge.
Ann Rapley was Surrey Ladies President in 2002 and has represented Surrey since 1988 in the Johns Trophy. Ann also won 3 Surrey singles’ titles, and a pairs’ title with Stephanie Elgar.
Robin Taylor was Surrey Men’s President in 2014.
The club has also had success in the West Surrey and Aldershot & District leagues, winning both on several occasions.
1994 was a particularly successful year, with the Club winning the area West Surrey League, the Woking Review Cup and coming runners-up in the Heathfield Cup, which the Club has won twice since then.
Following the recent discovery and rescue of an albino hedgehog in the ditch surrounding the green, and the construction of an escape ramp, Windlesham Bowls Club is also certified hedgehog friendly.
the Windlesham Institute (now the Windlesham Club & Theatre).
Windlesham Bowls Club was formed in 1933 by a group of Windlesham villagers and began with the construction of a three rink bowling green behind the Windlesham Club.
Harry Ledger, who lived in the white house next to the Club ,was the first Secretary with Peggy Lovejoy being the first Treasurer.
The members used the main hall and kitchen of the Windlesham Club for changing and refreshments until a small hut was built on the end of the main club.
In 1946 the green was extended to form 6 rinks, but unfortunately one end was found to be nearly a metre out of square. This was rectified in 2003 when a new irrigation system was installed and the green extended to 37 metres, with the addition of new ditches.
To provide the Club with a clubhouse, a round of fundraising was led by member Gerry Langton and, with funds from the members, local councils and Bowls England, a small clubhouse was built in 1988.
In 1996 an extension along the rear of the clubhouse was added, creating the present accommodation and also providing a short mat facility. A short mat section was formed which is still in existence. The facility is also now used by another local short mat club.
Our players have been very successful:
Harry Ledger won the Surrey Secretaries’ cup in consecutive years.
Several members over the past 15 years have gained their Surrey badge.
Ann Rapley was Surrey Ladies President in 2002 and has represented Surrey since 1988 in the Johns Trophy. Ann also won 3 Surrey singles’ titles, and a pairs’ title with Stephanie Elgar.
Robin Taylor was Surrey Men’s President in 2014.
The club has also had success in the West Surrey and Aldershot & District leagues, winning both on several occasions.
1994 was a particularly successful year, with the Club winning the area West Surrey League, the Woking Review Cup and coming runners-up in the Heathfield Cup, which the Club has won twice since then.
Following the recent discovery and rescue of an albino hedgehog in the ditch surrounding the green, and the construction of an escape ramp, Windlesham Bowls Club is also certified hedgehog friendly.
