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The Bowls Club

Our history

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Debenham bowls club was formed in 1903.

In 1993 we moved from Debenham Cherrytree to our present location attached to Debenham Leisure Centre. We have access to the bar facilities at the centre where we are able to socialize after our home games.
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​Our Patron is Major General  AJG Pollard CB CBE DL.

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About us

The Debenham Bowls Club is affiliated to both the Suffolk County BE bowls England and the Suffolk County Bowling Association.
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It is a fully mixed club with equal opportunities for ladies and gentlemen to take an active part in the life of the club.
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​Debenham Bowling Green is regarded as one of the best in Suffolk and is regularly used by the County for Quarter and Semi Finals of County Competitions. We also enter various County Cups and Competitions and details can be found on the fixture list. 

Members also take part in external competitions and some have recently won County and National Championships.
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When does the season run?

Our season runs from the end of April  to early September.  We have an excellent green which consists of 6 rinks.
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We take part in several league games, playing on a Monday evening which is a mixed league, Wednesday evening is a men only league and Thursday evenings which again is a mixed team.

Is it for me?

The game of bowls has so much to offer, keeping active , friendship and a chance to enjoy what is a wonderful sport  enabling people to engage in outdoor socialising and exercise.

We welcome new members either those who move to the village and have experience of playing bowls or complete newcomers. It's never to late to enjoy a new challenge and the opportunity to make new friends. We also like to think we are a very caring club and help club members out in other situations.

Games generally take one and a half to two hours. 

Friday afternoons the club is open from 2pm - 
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for all members and non members to come along for friendly games , also for people who would like to come along and see what the game of bowls is all about.  This has proved to be a very enjoyable afternoon with a break for refreshments which enables us to chat with each other especially with visitors who have come along for a taste and see.

I feel I'd need some help to get started.  Do you provide tuition?

Some of our experienced Bowlers are always happy to provide guidance and tuition to anyone interested in taking up this enjoyable sport. Coaching by qualified County Coaches can be arranged.  ​

I don't bowl, but would like to come and watch - is that possible?

Absolutely! Spectators are always very welcome at any of these fixtures and we do not charge admission.

Interested in joining or hearing more?

If you are interested in joining the club or just coming along to see if this is something you might enjoy please contact Richard Anderson 07887752260 or Audrey Hart 07913282746.


Debenham Sports and Leisure, Gracechurch Street, IP14 6BL.
​email us at [email protected]

Tel: 01728 861101 ​(c) 2025
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  • Home
    • About us >
      • Trustees
      • Meet the Team
      • Downloads
    • Contact us
    • Get Involved
    • News
    • Opening Hours
    • Vacancies
  • Hire our spaces
    • The Community Centre
    • The MUGA
    • Book a Wedding reception
    • Book a corporate event
    • Book a party, disco or celebration event
    • Book a baby shower, christening or naming day
    • book a wake or celebration of life
  • Sports & Fitness
    • Sports Activities >
      • Badminton
      • Basketball
      • Bowls Club
      • Football
      • Hire the MUGA (Multi Use Games Area)
      • Karate
      • Racketball
      • Skater Hockey (Mid Suffolk Mutts)
      • Table Tennis
      • Squash
      • Tennis Courts
    • Fitness Classes >
      • Scottish Dancing
      • Class Timetable
      • Pedal - Power - Circuit
      • Clubbercise
      • 30:30
      • Circuit training
      • Debenham Movers (over 55s)
      • Indoor Group Cycling (Spin)
      • Gentle Cycling
      • Kettlebells
      • Otago
      • Pilates
      • Poppy Dance Studios
      • Silver Swans
      • Strength & Flex
      • Yoga
      • Zumba
    • Gym
    • Sauna
    • Cardiac Support
    • GP Referral
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Bar & Food
    • Deben Lounge Bar
    • Pool table
    • Kids Playground
    • Dine at the Deben >
      • Opening Hours
      • Breakfast & Lunch
      • Thursday Night Pizzas
      • Friday evenings
      • Monthly Sunday lunches
    • Monthly curry night
    • Zeera Indian takeaway
  • What's on?
    • In July >
      • Premier Holiday Club
      • Country Music Festival - 16-21 July
    • In August >
      • Accordion
      • Summer Party
      • Stand and Deliver - 29 August
    • Regular activities & events >
      • Bingo Nights
      • Open Mic Night - 29 August
      • Indoor Bowls - every Thursday
      • Scouts
      • The Forge Community Church - every Sunday
      • Film Nights
      • Curry Night - 1st Tuesday of each month
    • Book your event
  • Live Music
    • Live Music Nights in Community Centre >
      • Megson tickets
      • Martyn Joseph Tickets
    • Live Music Nights in Deben Lounge
    • Country Music Festival - 16-21 July
    • Open Mic Night - 29 August
  • Book Now
    • Book film tickets
    • Book gig tickets
    • Our Booking System
    • Book sports, courts & activities
    • Sports & Gym membership
    • Pricing >
      • multicard pricing
      • Discounts