****THE FAIROAK TEAM 2025****
***110th ANNIVERSARY YEAR***
*****UNDEFEATED - CHAMPIONS 2025*****
of THE MIKE FRANKLYN LEAGUE
*****"THE DOUBLE - CHAMPIONS 2024 AND 2025"*****
****THE FAIROAK TEAM 2025****
***110th ANNIVERSARY YEAR***
*****UNDEFEATED - CHAMPIONS 2025*****
of THE MIKE FRANKLYN LEAGUE
*****"THE DOUBLE - CHAMPIONS 2024 AND 2025"*****
The Benefits of Lawn Bowls
Low impact activity that enhances balance and flexibility, making it suitable for people of all ages
The friendly, competitive enviroment helps build relationships and support each other.
Bowls helps players stay sharp and focused while making friends
WE ARE A VERY FRIENDLY CLUB WITH COACHES THAT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR GAME
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2026 DAY TOUR
IS ON SUNDAY 19th JULY 2026 - TO
St Andrews Bowling Club
Weston-Super-Mare
Please check details on latest news
Click 'MORE' in top right hand corner and select LATEST NEWS
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*****AVAILABILITY*****
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE CLUBHOUSE TO SIGN THE AVAILABILITY SHEETS PLEASE PHONE THE RESPECTIVE CAPTAINS TO TELL THEM WHICH MATCHES YOU WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR IN TIME FOR SELECTION ON MONDAY EVENINGS.
This is the safest choice OR you can use the GUEST BOOK
above to state your availability
SATURDAY TEAMS ARE SELECTED ON THE MONDAY OF THAT WEEK
BUT WEDNESDAY TEAMS 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE (I.E FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK)
****SO MAKE SURE YOU PHONE IN GOOD TIME****
PHONE NUMBERS ARE ON TEAM SELECTION TAB BELOW
SATURDAY LEAGUE - Gerhard Seibold - 07956 070380
MID-WEEK LEAGUE - Bob Scott - 07961 261303
OR EMAIL pjc32@live.co.uk
FAIROAK BOWLING CLUB LOTTERY!!!
***** KEEP SUPPORTING FAIROAK BOWLING CLUB *****
Your £1 a week makes a huge difference in the clubs finances!
and will help towards the future and running costs of the club.
Please contact the lottery organiser
Alex MacRae and sign up for your £1 a week
numbers are from 1 - 59
**YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
AND INSTAGRAM**
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*****DRESS CODE*****
BLACK TROUSERS OR SHORTS
WITH
FAIROAK CLUB TOP
OR
WHITE TOP
This will be the new dress code for
ALL MATCHES
and COMPETITIONS
***NO JOGGERS OR JEANS!!!!***
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Management 2026
Chairman
Mr Paul Dinnick - 02920 762289 & 07973 878549
Hon: Treasurer
Mr Steve Swabey - 07496 873363
Hon: secretary & Lottery Manager
Mr Alex MacRae - 02920 330127 & 07807 577874
Hon: Assistant Secretary
Mrs Elizabeth Ross Smith - liz.rosssmith@gmail.com
Hon: Fixture Secretary
Mr Peter Coles - 02920 497932 & 07791 679375
Hon: Assistant Fixture Secretary
Mr Tim Ross-Smith - 07775 993455
Club Captain
Mr Gerhard Seibold - 07956 070380
Vice Captain
Mr David Wall - 02920 641405 & 07443 923399
Mid - Week Captain
Mr Robert Scott - 07961 261303
Vice Mid-week Captain
Mr Lyn Phillips - 07978 57089
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WE ALSO PLAY THROUGHOUT THE WINTER MONTHS INDOORS AT SOPHIA GARDENS.
Founded 1915 Fairoak Bowling Club has its home in the part of Roath Park historically known as the Pleasure Gardens but locally called the Flower Park, Alder Road, Roath Park, Cardiff.
We are a friendly club and always pleased to welcome new members whatever their age and ability. Please tap onto the New Members page for details of the number of matches that we play and our tour arrangements. There will be matches for ALL.
Our members meet informally on Monday evenings at 5pm from 22nd April until end of September for practice and training. We have two qualified coaches in the club who are always happy to help you get started or help you to improve your game.
We continue as a team, practising and playing indoor league matches from October to April at Sophia Gardens Cardiff Indoor Bowling Club, photos of which are shown on the Club Information page.
SPONSORSHIP
Due to the councils increase in green maintenance fees Fairoak Bowling Club is now looking for sponsors to help keep our club in existence for future generations
We are situated in Roath Park Pleasure Gardens part of Cardiff's ''Jewel in the Crown'' and 2015 was our Centenary Year.
Committee Members 2026
President - T.B.A.
Vice President - T.B.A
Chairman - Mr Paul Dinnick
Hon: Treasurer - Mr Steve Swaby
Hon: Secretary - Mr Alex MacRae
Ass: Secretary - Mrs Elizabeth Ross Smith
Facebook - Mrs Elizabeth Ross Smith
Hon: Fixture Secretary - Mr Peter Coles
Ass: Fixture Secretary - Mr Tim Ross-Smith
Club Captain (2026) - Mr Gerhard Seibold
Vice Captain (2026) - Mr David Wall
Mid Week Captain (2026)- Mr Robert Scott
Mid Week Vice Captain (2026) - Mr L. Phillips
Competition Committee Mr S. Swabey, Mr Mr G. Sibold & Mr L Phillips
Management Committee - The President & Officers plus John Hurley, Colin Fleming, Phil Wall and Tim Ross-Smith
Selection Committee - Chairman,
Team Captains and Vice Captains
Matt Williams and Elizabeth Ross-Smith
Auditors - Mr Reg Jones & Mr Rob Goodman
Coaches - Mr Alex MacRae and Mr Phil Wall
Facilities Committee - Mr Steve Swabey,
Robert Scott & Phil Wall
Open Day Committee.-Chairman plus
Mr Peter Coles & Mr David Wall
Child Protection & Vulnerable People Officer Mr John Hurley (MOOSE)
Auditors - Mr Nick Tong and Mr Lyn Phillips
Ground Committee -Chairman, Mr Peter Coles & Mr P. Wall
Tour Manager - Mr Peter Coles
Come along and join us for a roll up....
Fairoak Bowling Club
Alder Road
Roath Park
Cardiff