White Oak Indoor Bowls Club
Garrolds Close, off Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BF
Tel:- 01322 665571
About us
The Bowls Centre of 8 rinks was originally constructed in the early 1990s by Sevenoaks Council
and operated by them until 2004.
It then transferred to a private company named and set up by:- "White Oak Indoor Bowls Club".
Since taking over responsibility the Company installed a new carpet over a laser levelled floor.
In 2015 the Company installed a new Electronic scoring system.
In 2022 following a flood another new carpet was laid.
We now believe "White Oak" is one of the
'finest bowling facilities in the south east'
Later Short Mat and New Age Curling were introduced.
In 2015 the company installed new Short Mat bowling carpets
We cater for all types of bowls from social roll ups, in house leagues, friendly matches through to National and Regional Competitions.
The club is open every day during the Winter season and for 5 days a week in the Summer season (closed Tuesday & Sunday).
We offer several types of membership:-
Full, Disabled, Short Mat, Junior & Social.
We welcome all newcomers
We have a fully stocked Bar in a comfortable lounge.
There is an active Social section running Quiz & Bingo Nights, Craft mornings and our own Lottery "200 Club"
The Centre has 2 large function rooms available for hire, suitable for Conferences, Meetings and Weddings.
'ABCatering LTD' are our in-house caterers
Finally we are proud hosts of both the Rotary Club and the Probus Club
Winter Opening Times
Monday - 9am-8pm
Tuesday - 9am-8pm
Wednesday - 9am- 8pm
Thursday - 9am -8.00pm
Friday - 9am-8pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm (1pm if no match)
Sunday 9am - 1pm
Session times when open
9:30 to 12:00
12:00 to 2:30
2:30 to 5:00
5:30 to 8:00
Rink fees £4.70 per session time
Our Programme
8 Rinks with electronic scoring are available for use as follows.
Session Times:
Rinks may be booked in advance by telephone or on-line for club members.
From September to April (Winter season) the Club is open 7 days a week
As well as Social roll ups, various activities are offered to bowlers, including:
Men and Ladies' Kent Invicta Triples League Games
Mixed Matches (friendly)
Internal Leagues
Internal Club Competitions
National and Regional competitions.
The club also organises charity events and fun days.
From May to September (Summer season) the Club is open 5 days a week.
Closed Tuesday and Sunday
As well as social roll ups and internal leagues we offer a
full fixture card of Friendly Mixed Matches.
Board of Directors
Jim Chisholm - Company Secretary
Jenny Withers - Finance
email:- www.whiteoakbowlsclub@gmail.com">www.whiteoakbowlsclub@gmail.com
01322 665571
Bowls Committee
President - John Barnes
Honorary Secretary - Sara Cocklin
Honorary Assistant Secretary - Gail Barnes
Men's Captain - Alan Hinder
Men's Vice Captain - Rod Stother
Men's Junior Vice Captain - Vacant
Ladies' Captain - Lynda Cottage
Ladies' Vice Captain - Mo De-Boer
Ladies' Junior Vice Captain - Sandra Buckingham
Fixture Secretary - Alan Baxter
League Secretary - Len Warner
Assistant League Secretary - Pam Cole
Competition Secretary - Mo De-Boer
Summer Captain - Sandra Buckingham
Social Officers - Ann Chisholm / Christine Hinder
Sponsorship Secretary - Alan Hinder
Media Secretary - Len Warner
Assistant Media Secretary - Kim Drewer
Membership Admin - Pam Cole
Membership Annual Subscription
Full Playing Member - £130.00
Joining fee - £25.00
Social Member - £25.00
Junior Member - £20.00 (under 18 yrs)
Advantage Member - £20.00 (one session per week)
Short Mat Member - £30.00
Locker fees - £8.00
Bowls Green Fees
All sessions - £4.70
Session times see above
Non Member rate £8.20
Short Mat Fees
all sessions - £3.00
Session Times
Wednesday 1-3pm
New age Curling Fees
all sessions
£2.80 Members
£3.30 non Members
Session Times
TBC
