The 2018 season at Pembroke Dock Bowling Club will get under way on Saturday 7^th April, when the opening of the green and the customary rolling of the Silver Jack will be carried out by two Pembroke Dock Bowling Club members, namely, Mrs Anne Cole, who this year is President of the West Wales Ladies Bowling Association, and Mr Gerard Thomas, who is President of the British Isles Bowls Council.
 

Great honour for Gerard and Anne

 
Mr Gerard Thomas was County President of Pembrokeshire in 2000 and later became the Welsh Bowling Association President in 2014. He was nominated by the Welsh Bowling Association for the post of President of the British Isles Bowls Council and was inaugurated on the 10^th March 2018. He becomes the first man to hold this prestigious post from Pembrokeshire and not only does he bring great honour to Pembroke Dock Bowling Club but to the whole of Pembrokeshire bowls as well.
 
The British Isles Bowls Council was formed in 1963 by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and in 1995 Guernsey and Jersey – known as the Channel Islands – joined them.
 
The object of the council is to promote, foster and safeguard the game of level green outdoor bowls. The council also organises, controls and finances the British Isles International matches and the British Isles Championship.
 
With Mrs Anne Cole as West Wales Ladies Bowling Association President and Mr Gerard Thomas as the British Isles Bowls Council President, it means a very busy year for Pembroke Dock Bowling Club.
 

Newcomers guaranteed a warm welcome

 
Have you ever thought of playing bowls? If so, why not come along to Pembroke Dock Bowling Club and give it a try. Bowls is a sport that can be played by men and women of all ages, making it the perfect sport for everyone and families to enjoy.
 
Pembroke Dock Bowling Club situated within the Memorial Park (off Bush Street), boasts a superb outdoor bowling green and a comfortable fully licensed lounge bar where you can be assured of a warm welcome.
 
The club boasts two men’s teams and two ladies’ teams. The club plays league matches within the county throughout the summer and also numerous friendly games against local clubs and touring clubs from around the country.
 
Our qualified coaches are always ready to welcome, assist and develop those wishing to begin playing bowls. The club has bowls and other bowling equipment available at the club to borrow.
 
Bowling is a great way of meeting new friends. Also it is wonderful exercise for young and old. Why not give it a try! If you want to find out more, contact Mr Alistair Benn (secretary) on (01646) 687268 or contact the bowling club direct on (01646) 622715, or just call into the club.