Last updated 9th August 2022
Welcome to our website
Set within the lovely surroundings of Rock Park in the historic market town of Barnstaple, the regional centre of North Devon, adjacent to the Taw Estuary and a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Rock Park Bowling Club is affiliated to the Bowls Devon Association and was established in 1935.
Rock Park Bowling Club is a friendly club with a spacious club house and a well stocked bar. The Club hosts several touring teams throughout the summer season and organises local club friendly matches and club competitions, it also organises several social events throughout the year. The club can provide up to seven rinks and has wheelchair access. Coach parking available.
The popular annual open tournament which has been running for over twenty five years continues to be well attended.
SMOKING POLICY
As from the 8th April 2017 Rock Park Bowling Club has introduced a Smoking Policy.
This policy (which includes the use of 'E' Cigarettes) was adopted by the Rock Park Bowling Club Management Committee at its meeting on 5th March 2017.
The policy is displayed in the Club House, and a copy can also be downloaded from the following Smoking Policy link.
Rock Park Open Tournament 2022
We hopefully look forward to seeing you all, old friends and new, at this year's event which is taking place 4th September 2022 to 10th September 2022 inclusive.
Rock Park Open Mixed Triples Tournament 2022
See 'Latest Blog' for winners and positions.Our Contact Information
Phone Numbers:
Richard Barton 01271 373395
Address:
Rock Park
Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 9AH
01271 377372
Directions To Our Club
Latest Blog:
Daisy's Day - Mixed Triples Tournament - results
This years Open Mixed Triples Tournament was a huge success with 24 teams competing.
The result of this year's event was:
1st place - Blake Payne, Susan George and Chris Payne with 6pts and 32 shot difference.
2nd place - Les Sutton, Linda Sutton and Jim Evans with 6pts and 22 shot difference.
3rd place - Dave Woolf, John Slee and Jo Slee with 6pts and 13 shot difference.
Many thanks to all that took part and we look forward to seeing you all again at next year's Daisy's Day.
For a full result of the teams positions click on the Mixed Triples Results link
Men's Tour 2023
Next years Men's Tour destination is Cardiff on Tues 9th, Weds 10th and Thurs 11th May 2023
for more details click on the Mens Tour link. There is a poster on the Club Noticeboard for you to add your name to if you are interested in going.
Sam Lee Cup
Winners of this year's Sam Lee Cup are
Rose Baker, Ray Watts and Dougie Cole
They beat Dave Hammett, Jack Neville and Pete Dymond in a tightly contested game 13-9
Thanks go out to all competitors who braved the inclement weather. Thanks also to the Competition Committee for arranging the event
Mixed Tour 2023
Next year's Mixed Tour will be to Torquay over a four night stay from Mondy 11th September 2023.
For more details click on the Mixed Tour 2023 link.
Jubilee Celebrations
Getting ready for a fun packed day to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Presidents Charity
Dougie Cole presented a cheque for £ 1,000.00 to Over and Above. Many thanks to all that contributed.
Social Events for your diary
Saturday 6th August - BBQ
Thursday 8th September - Jason Toft
Friday 28th October - Race Night
Friday 18th November - Quiz Night
Saturday 3rd December - Christmas Party
Saturday 17th December - Christmas Meal
All events details will be posted on the Notice Board in due course
Barry Boucher - Order of Merit Award
Our congratulations goes out to Barry who was presented with the Bowls Devon Order of Merit Award at the Bowls Devon AGM for his contribution to the Bowling Community of North Devon over the many years that he has been a bowling member of Rock Park.
ROCK PARK OPEN TOURNAMENT 2021
The 2021 Open Tournament was again very successful
Many thanks goes out to our Sponsors, the Tournament Committee, Kitchen Staff, Bar Staff and especially the Groundstaff for making the green an enjoyable surface to play on.
Results:
Mixed Pairs Winners: L. Parker/A. Loveridge
Final:L. Parker/A. Loveridge 27-18 B. Wood/R. Turner
Mens Pairs Winners: D. Stacey /T. Main (RP)
Semi Final:
M. Bayliss/P. Weeks 20-26 D. Stacey/T.Main
R. Barton/A. Loveridge 23-16 R. Colwill/P. Wade
Final:
D. Stacey/T. Main 16-10 R. Barton/A. Loveridge
Triples Winners: R. Sykes/K. Parker/A. Loveridge
Semi Final:
C. Payne 15-17 R. Evans
A. Loveridge 18-15 S. Chugg
Final:
R. Evans 10-19 A. Loveridge
Singles Winner: Steve Chugg (Ilf)
Semi Final:
S. Chugg 22-18 A. Loveridge
C. Payne 16-21 D. Mock
Final:
S. Chugg 21-14 D. Mock
Open Triples Tournament 'DAISY'S DAY'
The 20th Annual Rock Park Bowling Club 'Daisy's Day' Mixed triples tournament was held yesterday in glorious sunshine and sweltering 30 degree heat, one of the hottest we can remember!
Congratulations to the winners Frances Withey, Lesley Coombes & Colin Withey from Barnstaple BC with a points total of 8pts +38 shots, winning the Car Care Centre Trophy, with the runners up of Pauline Evans, John Hayles & Brian Collacott from Combe Martin BC missing out by one shot with 8pts +37 shots, winning the Charles Fortune Memorial Trophy, with the eventual winners taking a 5 & 3 on the last two ends of the day to win the tournament.
Third place went to young Blake Payne, Jill Boucher & Chris Payne from Rock Park BC with 7pts +22 shots.
A great day was had by all & in total £ 448.87 was raised for the presidents charity 'Over & Above'
Thank you to everyone involved and for making it a special day once again. Daisy would be very proud.
