Crondall Bowls Club rolls on

Round & About

Bina Panchal shares the story behind Crondall Bowls Club and asks for your help and support to further grow the club and its facilities 

In 1947-1948 Hook Meadow was leased to the village for recreational purposes as a memorial to Crondall village people who had served in the war. Tennis courts, a cricket pitch and a bowling green were planned. 

The bowling green consisted of a single rink, but as the game began to flourish two more rinks were added and Crondall Bowls Club was officially founded in 1950. Unfortunately, in the 1970s the Club folded but enthusiasm for the game returned in 1978 and Crondall Bowls Club was resurrected and has been flourishing ever since, producing county standard players and thriving due to the commitment of its members. 

The pavilion was acquired, second-hand, and rebuilt in Hook Meadows and has been shared with Crondall Cricket Club ever since. 

Members have worked hard over the years to maintain the building, installing double glazing and preserving the timber structure. Sadly, after many years of service the old building is in need of serious repair and the external cladding needs replacing and possibly rotting internal timbers. 

Repairs are estimated to cost £30,000, or our dream would be a new building! 

The pavilion has serviced cricketers and bowlers well over the years in this beautiful, quintessential village enabling home and many visiting teams, members ranging from 12 year olds to 90 year olds, all genders and those with disabilities to enjoy their favourite sports, friendships and social activities throughout the year. 

The clubs currently have a membership of around 100 who benefit from using the pavilion, with at least a further 200 from visiting teams from local towns in Hampshire and Surrey. 

For many years the cricket club has had close relationships with Farnham Cricket Club. As part of this relationship, Hook Meadow and the Pavilion is used for many cricket games and coaching for young boys and girls from the age of eight.