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WINTER OPENING HOURS

As we’re good to you, we have added the Winter timetable to the top of the page, under “Opening Hours”. You can thank us later.
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Summer Presentations

The Summer 2025 Presentation Night was held at the Club, on Saturday 27 September 2025. Photographs of members accepting their awards from President Roger Benneworth can be viewed here, in…
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Rock n Bowl

On Friday evening, 15 August, over 40 members gathered in the club for a social evening with a difference. Following a superb chilli dinner, (thanks Emma, Daphne & Gill), 14…
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Eva Newman

On the 12th August, family members, friends and representatives from Oyster Indoor Bowls Club in Whitstable bid a final, sad farewell to Eva Foster Newman at a Service of Committal…
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Kent Police storm the Castle

Today, Saturday 2 August, three of our players played in the (Brian Watson organised) Whitstable Bowls Club ‘Ron Pring’ annual triples tournament. Using the umbrella of Dave Turner’s association with…
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Photo Competition

The six winning photos from the Club Photographic Competition have now been printed and are displayed on the wall alongside Rink 1. A big thank you and shout out to…
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Club Closure

All members are advised that the club will be closed for the afternoon, (12.00 noon – 5pm), on Tuesday 12 August, due to the wake of former member Eva Newman.…
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Photo Competition

The photo competition that has been running for some months, was judged today, 8 July, by an independent panel of judges, led by the Club President. We had received a…
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Useless Pluckers

On Friday night, the local ensemble “The Useless Pluckers” played an evening of music and merriment in the club. Apparently, they were so good, they have already been booked to…
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Welfare

We have added a new Welfare page to the website, accessed from the top of the page bar menu. If you know of any member who has taken ill, or…
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4321 go

Today, Saturday 3 May, the club held an internal fun 4321 competition, and it was classified as The Hilary Avis Memorial Trophy match. Hilary was a past President who sadly…
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Shanty Payments

A polite reminder to all of those attending the Shanty Music Night, on 30 May, please pay by 16 May. Thank you.
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Visiting Angels

There was a recent visit to the club by a representative of Visiting Angels, an organisation and trusted provider of quality home care. Following their visit, a very nice report,…
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Newbies Night

Last night, Friday 21 March, the club hosted an informative evening to about forty of our newest members, during which club officers spoke about how the club was run, including…
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Upcoming Socials

Dates for your diary: Saturday 15 March – Games Night Sunday 6 April – Quiz Night Friday 30 May – The Shipwright Shanty Crew (live band) Friday 27 June –…
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Games Night

There will be another games night (other than bowls) in the Club on Saturday 15 March. Further details to follow, (here), or speak with Mike Real for details.
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Presidents Cup – Sun 12 Jan

Please be reminded that the next Presidents Cup is being played on Sunday 12 January, with a 2.30pm start. This is an internal club match, played in a friendly atmosphere,…
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New Signage

We hope you all like the new signage we have recently invested in. Hopefully this will give locals more of an idea what lies behind the grey industrial looking facade…
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CHRISTMAS DRIVE / RAFFLE

This afternoon, (15 December), the club played its’ fun ‘Christmas Drive’ – a match between our men and ladies, prior to the Grand Raffle. The men won the match overall…
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GAMES NIGHT

Although only 10 members attended the games night on Sunday evening, (10 November), I think it is fair to say that those who did thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Games included Crib,…
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MARKERS COURSE

How to become a Marker Markers in Singles matches are a crucial match official. Marking is an “Art” and like all other arts will take time to master. A good…
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Oyster v Canterbury

On Wednesday 25 Sep, we hosted our friends from Canterbury Outdoor Bowls Club – to play the return fixture from when they hosted, and beat us on 5 out of…
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4321 Result

Congratulations to our latest 4321 Competition winners and the first recipients of our new Oyster IBC Gold Medals – Clive Hollingsbee, Maxine Probart & Gordon Hayes.
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Jack & Bowl

Mark Royal will be bringing his Jack & Bowl road store to Oyster on Tuesday 12 November. Mark has also kindly donated a £100 voucher to our Christmas Draw. 👍🏼
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Important Dates

Club Finals on Sunday 22 September (times tbc). Presentation Evening Sunday 29 September. Open Weekend 5 – 6 October. Leagues start Monday 7 October, (KITL starts Sunday 6 October).
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CHEQUES

Please be advised that, with immediate effect, the club will no longer be accepting cheques as payment. Your acceptance and understanding is appreciated in this matter.
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Congratulations

Congratulations to our latest team to succeed at Potters. The following members WON their tournament this week, and were presented with individual trophies by Greg Harlow.Pictured with Greg Harlow, Carol…
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