Wanstead Central Bowling Club is proud to announce that 2026 is the club’s 100 aniversary
In addition to the usual social and competitive bowling there will be a number of special events during the summer season
Essex Vice Presidents v Wanstead Central
24th May 2026
Another lovely sunny day when Essex Vice Presidents and Wanstead Central met up for a friendly match. All six rinks were played with mixed results. The mood was light, the company, excellent and the witty repartee supplied by the usual suspects. Everyone had a lovely afternoon, followed by a capacity crowd of players and supporters having a welcome meal and cool drink in the club lounge.
We had a great time and hope to see you again soon
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Ladies Forest District League – Loughton 19 May 2026
It was a well done to our ladies at Loughton in the FDL. The final score was 13-10 having been down 3-9 after 10 ends – Go Central.
Sandra Dupey -Ladies Captain and Brenda Spicer- Ladies Vice Captain
Sandra Dupey -Ladies Captain and Brenda Spicer- Ladies Vice Captain
Newbies and Neighbours Day -April 12th 2026
Thank you to everyone who came to our Newbies and Neighbours Day. What a great way to start our centenery celebrations. New bowlers came along to try out bowling and meet our friendly club members. Neighbours came and chatted over tea and cake, many had a try at bowls. We hope you all had a good time and see you soon
Opening Drive
Saturday the 18th April 26 – The sun was shining the birds were singing, the start of a glorious day for the Opening Drive of our Centenary Year. Bowlers old and new celebrated the with bowls games and then a tea. Old members came from far and wide, one came from Norfolk. The afternoon was spent sharing fond reminiscenses of their bowling days and laughing over stories of some of the characters who had bowled at Wanstead Central. We hope you had a lovely time.
New to Bowling- Want to give it a try- Come along Sunday 12th April anytime from 2pm until 5pm
Come to Wanstead Central in Nutter Lane and meet members of our friendly club who will show you how to play, then off you go. All equipment will be supplied by the club. Any age , any ability. Would you please wear flat shoes to bowl in. We look forward to seeing you Sunday, just walk through the blue gate and leave the rest to us
New Members please contact Ken on 020 8505 7806
If you are interested in learning how to bowl please contact Ken on the above number. First year membership is free. Free coaching from qualified coaches.
2026 Jubilee Cup and Churchill Cup Draws
Wanstead Central will be hosting the Jubille Cup and Churchill Cup finals on 24th July 2026, with the exact start times to be advised closer to the date.
The draw for these competitions was held at Ilford Indoor Bowls Club on Saturday 21st February 2026 with a member of all four competing clubs in attendance to take part and witness the draw.
The draw for the Jubilee Cup (2 rinks of four players, 18 ends) came out as follows
- Aldersbrook (H) v Wanstead Central (A)
- Wanstead (H) v Woodford (A)
The draw for the Churchill Cup (men’s champion of each club) came out as follows
- Woodford (H) v Aldersbrook (A)
- Wanstead Central (H) v Wanstead (A)
As usual there will be a meal after the game, and of course we are hoping to have the Mayor in attendance as well.
Ilford and district league under way
Wanstead Centrals Ilford and District league fixtures got under way on Sunday with a game against local rivals Wanstead. Things did not go to well with Wanstead wining two rinks to Centrals one. The results on the rinks were as follows Central won 17-15, lost 10-19 lost 14-25
How ever there was some good news. A new bowler and member Alex made a winning debut for the club. Our illustrious captain advised that Alex played extremely well and looks like an up-and-coming prospect. That is more than can be said for the captain’s tea making abilities I am advised. More practice required Ken.
WEEKLY RESULTS
The ladies competitive bowls got under way this week. In the Albert Shield the ladies had a resounding victory over Elm Park, They won on both rinks. They won 29-8 and 20-7. In the Foresters league the ladies once again had a fine win over a strong Buckhurst Hill team coming out victorious 24-12
In the mens leagues the teams performed well, In the Foresters league the men played Buckhurst Hill home and away, The teams playing away performed extremely well with both triples winning, 22-19 and 19-10.The teams at home found it far tougher with one team drawing 17 -17 and another loosing in a very close game 17-18. Central coming away with 7 points and Buckhurst Hill with 3
In the Cribb league both the A team and B team were in action . The A team in the Western Division won on 2 rinks and lost on 1against North Greenwich scores were 20-14 15-13 and 15-17. The B team played Central Park and just about came out on top winning one rink 24-11drawing on one rink 13-13 and loosing on another. The bonus point being won by Central by winning by a larger margin on our winning rink.