SATURDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 10 AM – 1 PM
Come and join the Fun! – Cafe and Bar open, FREE admission, FREE parking
Christmas gifts, Craft stalls, Tombola, Cakes and lots more . . .
Open to ALL members of our community – See you there!
COME AND TRY INDOOR BOWLS FOR FREE!
LOW IMPACT – HIGH SKILL – A SPORT FOR EVERYONE!!
Think indoor bowls is just for one generation? Think again!
Our premier indoor facility is a welcoming social hub for every generation from 9-90+. Whether you’re looking for a warm, friendly way to stay active this winter or maybe you want to play competitively at club, county or national championship level, there’s something for everyone at West Berks IBC.
With pristine, air-conditioned rinks open 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year you can play entirely at your own pace and at a time that suits your lifestyle.
NEW PLAYER ENTRY PACKAGE
Beat the January blues and join us for our FREE OPEN DAY on Saturday, 9 January 2027 – Drop in anytime between 10 am – 3 pm (no booking needed)
If you like the vibe then sign up for a 3-month trial for just £25. This includes 8 x 2 hour Beginners Coaching sessions held on Saturdays at 9 am or Mondays at 5 pm starting on Saturday, 16 January. Our friendly, qualified coaches will walk you through the basics, step by step. There’s no pressure, no strict dress code to start and plenty of time to chat and make new friends.
No stuffy white trousers or strict rules – just wear your comfiest clothes and bring flat-soled shoes or trainers. Free parking, cafe and bar. You will be greeted at the door and made to feel welcome from the get-go. Why not come and see for yourself why we have over 600 members.
We look forward to meeting you . . .
JOIN THE FUN AT OUR THRIVING YOUTH BOWLS ACADEMY
Is your child looking for a fun, social and exciting new sport to try? Our Youth Academy is the perfect place for young people to learn new skills, make lifelong friends and stay active. And you don’t have to be sporty!!
Indoor bowls is a modern, fast-paced sport that combines strategy, precision and fantastic team spirit. Whether they are aiming to become a future champion or just want a fun after-school activity, our Academy offers a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment for all skill levels.
Our qualified coaches, who are all DBS checked, make learning the game interactive and FUN.
- All equipment provided
- Ages 9 – 18 years
- Meet Sunday evenings 6-8 pm for FREE coaching.
- Find out more from Mike on 07799 315665
😀 SUCCESS! 😀
THANK YOU to those in our community who came along to our free OPEN WEEKEND on Saturday, 26th & Sunday, 27th September and tried their hand at indoor bowling. The club was buzzing and we recruited 45 new members to the BEGINNERS COACHING courses starting on Saturday, 3rd October 2026 at 9 am and Monday, 5th October at 5 pm. We also recruited 10 Full, 1 Youth and 1 Social member – a total of 57 new members.
Thank you to everyone involved; it really was a West Berks team effort AND SHOWS THE INCREASING POPULARITY OF INDOOR BOWLS!
There is still time for you to join the Beginners course. Come along 15 minutes before the start time on either 3rd or 5th October.
Our next Open Day is on Saturday, 9th January 2027. All members of our community are welcome. Contact
PLEASE NOTE: The 3 months Temporary membership offer for Beginners only applies if you are NEW to bowls and NEW to West Berks IBC. Experienced bowlers, whether playing indoors or outdoors, are very welcome but must pay the FULL membership fee.
☀️INDOOR BOWLS, OUTDOOR ENERGY!☀️
A Smart Investment in Our Club’s Future
WHY WE WENT SOLAR ☀️
Operating a premier indoor bowling facility all year round requires an immense amount of power. We have upgraded to solar power with battery storage to give the club continued financial independence by protecting our premises from unpredictable grid energy costs.
This project was made possible entirely through our own club funds. Instead of leaving our hard-earned reserves sitting in a low-interest bank account, the Directors voted to invest directly into our premises and by funding this internally, we have taken full control of our energy future.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUR MEMBERS
- A GREEN LEGACY – drastically reduces our carbon footprint, making us a leading eco-friendly sports venue in our local community
- FINANCIAL PROTECTION – cuts our daily running costs and shields the club’s bank balance from rising commercial energy prices
- BETTER FACILITIES – money saved on electricity bills will be reinvested directly back into premises upgrades and interior maintenance
We kept it local! Thanks to –
Project Manager: Michael Duppa-Miller, Director, Honeycomb Developments Ltd
Installation: GHE Solar Ltd, Hambridge Road, Newbury
124kWp solar PV system (192 panels) with 64 kWh of battery storage (The solar array is more than 30 times larger than a typical household system)
Thank you to all of our members whose continued support made this vital, green upgrade possible.