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About Us
Holywell-cum-Needingworth Bowls Club is a friendly, community-based club run by volunteers and open to bowlers of all abilities.
We play socially and competitively in local leagues and county events.
Any interested newcomers or experienced bowlers wishing to join, please see the 'contact us' link below.
Find Us
We’re situated 150 yards on the right as you enter Overcote Lane from the High Street in Needingworth.
The entrance is signposted 'Village Hall' and opens into a large parking area, with the bowls club gate on the left hand side.
Please be mindful and courteous that this leads on to a community area, with children's play park, village hall, tennis club and local residents.
We ask all patrons to adhere to dead slow speed limits, park responsibly and be respectful of the environment.
Safe Guarding and Welfare
We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for all members and visitors.
Our Safeguarding Officer is Alan Blackley, who can be approached in person at the club, or contacted via the email link shown here. All items will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Safeguarding@needingworthbowlsclub.co.uk
Holywell-cum-Needingworth Bowls Club follows Bowls England’s safeguarding guidance and reporting procedures. For policy details, please follow this external link: Bowls England Safeguarding Policies
Lots of reasons to contact us...
We’re always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining, arranging a friendly, getting involved in our events or just generally finding out more about the club. Just drop us a line below — we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Thinking about taking up bowls?
We offer beginner sessions and friendly coaching throughout the season — all equipment provided.
Mention you’re a new bowler in your message and we’ll get you started.
Address
Holywell-cum-Needingworth Bowls Club
The Playing Field
Overcote Lane
Needingworth
Cambs
PE27 4TU
Club Officials and Support Team
Our club is proudly run by its members and volunteers — people who give their time to keep everything running smoothly on and off the green.
If you have something you’d like to raise, a suggestion to make, or if you’d like to lend a hand with club activities, please feel free to approach any of the committee or helpers below.
We’re always keen to hear new ideas and welcome anyone willing to get involved.
For club team captains, please see Leagues & Fixtures.

President 2026
Alan Blackley

Club Chairman
Head Greenkeeper
Frank Johnson

Club Secretary
Safeguarding Officer
Alan Blackley

Treasurer
Fixture Secretary
Sue Preston

Competition Secretary
Mike Russell

Committee Member
Thelma Reid

Committee Member
Anne Quinsee

Social Secretary
Helen Andrews

Bar Manager
Paul Burton

Committee Member
Green Assistant
Melanie Duncan

Committee Member
Sue Johnson

Committee Member
Jamie Jack

Committee Member
Dennis Richards

Green Assistant
Chi Tsang

Estates & Maintenance
Graham Purse

Estates & Maintenance
Jim Daniel
Past Presidents
1990 – S Brown
1991 – S Sillett
1992 – S Sillett
1993 – J Sampson
1994 – N Wilkinson
1995 – G Norman
1996 – B Bailey
1997 – I Flack
1998 – P Reason
1999 – J Banks
2000 – J Stevenson
2001 – B Holmes
2002 – J Furness
2003 – M Carpenter
2004 – M Faux
2005 – J Daniel
2006 – J Daniel
2007 – G Norman
2008 – N Wilkinson
2009 – A Norman
2010 – M Jackman
2011 – V Norman
2012 – A Roberts
2013 – P Hutchinson
2014 – A Reid
2015 – R Hedinburgh
2016 – F Johnson
2017 – P Hutchinson
2018 – M Carpenter
2019 – H Andrews
2020 – J Parietti
2021 – J Parietti
2022 – S Johnson
2023 – G Quinsee
2024 – D Richards
2025 – T Parietti

