Francis Drake Bowls Club

Champ in the making (1/2)

Part 1 of 2



Champ in the making (2/2)

Part 2 of 2



Teach Bowls Play

Video to show regular bowlers how to get non-bowlers started in 5 minutes before their first session with a coach.



'Ain't Going Yet'

Clips taken from 'Ain't Going Yet'- A delightful, gently crafted 45 minute film, made by Dave Eyre and Peter Cordwell celebrating the centenary of Francis Drake Bowls Club, Hilly Fields, Brockley, as they do battle with their nearest, dearest & deadliest rivals Ladywell BC. Music by Billy Jenkins.

Copies can be purchased (with all proceeds going to Club funds) from www.billyjenkins.com



A Perfect Lawn

An early club video.

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One of our bids for improvements

This is the bid we made to Lewisham's Neighbourhood Community Development Partnership in October 2018.

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The Spider

The Spider

At the beginning of our President's Day Triples competition we hold a charity spider. We all stand with one foot in the ditch and bowl for the spider at the same time. The closest to it wins.

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Bowling styles

From Will Smith Trophy competition.

Your local Brockley bowls club is Francis Drake Bowls club in Hilly Fields Park



Bowling styles

From Will Smith Trophy competition.

Your local Brockley bowls club is Francis Drake Bowls club in Hilly Fields Park

 



Bowling styles

From Will Smith Trophy competition.

Your local Brockley bowls club is Francis Drake Bowls club in Hilly Fields Park



Introduction to bowls - History

A history of bowls.

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Introduction to Bowls - The Green

A typical Bowls green setup

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Introduction to Bowls for beginners

Introduction to bowls for beginners.

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Introduction to bowls

Types of bowls to consider.

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Introduction to Bowls - How to grip the Bowl

How to hold a bowl.

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Introduction to Bowls - About the Mat

All about the mat.

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Introduction to Bowls - Possession of the rink

Possession of the Rink

 



Introduction to bowls - Using a stick for balance

Using a stick for balance if needed.

 



Introduction to Bowls - A spider for fun

Using a spider before the game for fun.

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Introduction to Bowls - Measuring

All about measuring on the Bowls green.

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Introduction on how to aim your bowls for beginners

This video shows beginners how to work out the aiming line for your bowls.

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Introduction to Bowls - Touchers

All about Touchers.

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Good Bowling (Bowls England)

Originally produced by the 'English Bowling Association' this video contains helpful tips & tricks for beginners and advanced bowlers alike.

With Tony Allcock, David Bryant and others.

103 minutes