{"id":26,"date":"2021-09-10T18:16:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T17:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knutsfordbowlingclub.co.uk\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-03-02T18:22:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:22:25","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.knutsfordbowlingclub.co.uk\/?page_id=26","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About Knutsford Bowling Club<\/h2>\n

The club was founded on 27th March 1882 as Knutsford Private Bowling Club and was situated on Green Street, Knutsford. \u00a0On 27th February 1975 the club moved to its present location on Mereheath Lane where it changed its name by dropping the word \u2018Private\u2019 to become Knutsford Bowling Club (KBC).\u00a0Knutsford Bowling Club is situated in an idylic setting and enjoys the game of Crown Green Bowls on every day of the week. The green is regularly well maintained with the aim of keeping it in the best condition possible.<\/p>\n

League Bowling<\/h3>\n

Throughout the week the club participates in several local leagues including the following:<\/p>\n

* Knutsford Bowling League<\/span><\/a>
\n* Knutsford Ladies League<\/span><\/a>
\n* Norley & District Afternoon League<\/span><\/a>
\n* Knutsford Veterans League<\/span><\/a>
\n* Trafford Evening League<\/span><\/a>
\n* Knutsford Friday Night League<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Green Timetable<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Day<\/th>\nAfternoon \/ Evening<\/th>\nLeague<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Monday<\/td>\nEvening<\/td>\nKnutsford Ladies League<\/span><\/a> (two teams)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuesday<\/td>\nAfternoon<\/td>\nNorley & District Afternoon League<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuesday & Wednesday<\/td>\nEvening<\/td>\nKnutsford & District Men\u2019s League<\/a> (two teams)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thursday<\/td>\nAfternoon<\/td>\nKnutsford Veterans Bowling League<\/a> (two  teams)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thursday<\/td>\nEvening<\/td>\nTrafford Evening League<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday<\/td>\nEvening<\/td>\nKnutsford Friday Night League<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n

Social Club Facilities<\/h3>\n

The clubhouse is utilised by members but is also available to book for private functions, accommodating a maximum of 50 seated people (but patrons are asked to note that the Club does not have a music\/entertainment licence). With easy car parking, disabled access, a functional kitchen, well stocked bar and toilet facilities (including disabled), many social evenings have been enjoyed. Members participate in regular monthly Saturday night quizzes, pie & peas suppers with bingo and ‘play your cards right’.<\/span><\/p>\n

The bowling green is also available to book for corporate events or private bowling parties.
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Joining Fee<\/h3>\n

There are no fees for joining. All we ask for is payment of the yearly subscription which commence on 1st April each year.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Annual Subscriptions<\/h3>\n

Social member \u2013 \u00a320
\nSocial & Bowling member \u2013 \u00a330 (over 65 \u2013 \u00a328)<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/h3>\n

Bowling is good for you<\/p>\n

Did you know that playing bowls helps:<\/p>\n

* Improve concentration
\n* Reduce stress
\n* Reduce the risk of heart disease
\n* To be more flexible
\n* Increase muscle tone
\n* Burn calories and lose weight
\n* To get better balance
\n* To be more alert
\n* To soak up natural vitamin D
\n* To meet and socialise with more people.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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