In the 1920's Oldway Mansion ceased to be the Private Residence of the Singer Family (of the sewing machine fame)  and in 1929 The Torbay Country Club was formed for golf, tennis, squash, badminton, swimming pool. and in the Mansion itself, bar, cafe, lounge and billiards.

Then in 1930 a bowls section was formed titled "Torbay Country Bowling Club", with an opening ceremony on May 3rd performed by Mrs Graham Singer and in 1932 the club accepted Lady bowlers. Click; Link to Wikipedia entry

T.C.B.C is affliated to: Bowls England & Bowls Devon