23rd September 2025
End of the season and time to prepare for 2026.
Thanks to the hard-working volunteers, busy spreading top-dressing for the green to over-winter.
September 2025
Thanks go to Andy for organising the Quiz Night.
The members enjoyed the variety of questions, the good humour and, of course, the Fish and Chips!
August 2025
A big ‘Thank you’ to Julie Nichols and Tony Robinson have been working hard all summer on the main border, keeping it tidy and removing unwanted growth.
19th July 2025
OSBC was chosen as the venue for the first round proper for the Section 4 Ladies Benevolent Triples Competition. Seven rinks were needed for games between Crediton, North Tawton, Exonia, Topsham, Morchard Bishop, Heavitree, Okehampton and Chagford.
Two teams from Okehampton had already been knocked out in a preliminary round, and two more teams represented OSBC today. Sadly they were both eliminated in close-fought matches in the morning session.
The next round will be played at Okehampton on 3rd August.
13th June 2025
Club members smarten up the Clubhouse with a fresh coat of paint.
Thanks to all those who volunteered and came down to help.
14th May 2025
A hot afternoon for a Devon Ladies’ Interclub match (South Molton v Plympton B and Bovey Tracey v Rock Park — Plympton and Bovey the winners) hosted by Okehampton.
And a Men’s League match taking place on the other two rinks. (Oke v Exonia A).
April — May 2025
Saturday morning free Have-a-go/Coaching sessions
12th April 2025
Signing-on day
The Mayor, Allenton Fisher, casts Sydney Simmons’ silver jack and bowls the first woods.
He also officially opens the extended changing rooms.
April 2025
New season almost here. Borders weeded, Green prepared.
March 2025
Final preparations in the extended Clubhouse.
January 2025
Signs that the new season is approaching, as groundsmen start work on the green
Latest photos of the Clubhouse renovations
2024 December
Last indoor bowls sessions at the Manor Hotel before Christmas
Ladies Christmas Lunch at the London Inn, Okehampton
Almost 30 of the lady members enjoyed another Christmas lunch at the London Inn.
Followed by the presentation of the Cup for Most Improved Player. This year the award went to Maria Randall.
2024 November
Visit to Charlie Bears in Launceston
Because the Clubhouse is currently undergoing its building work, the November winter social was a relaxing visit to Charlie Bears at Launceston instead. This, followed by lunch at Strawberry Fields, made a very pleasant day out.
2024 After the snow, rain and melt water — East Okement in Simmons Park — November 24th
2024 Early snow hits Okehampton — November 21st
photos: Nigel Joy
2024 A little bit of autumn sunshine in Simmons Park
November 2024
In case you were wondering where all the stuff from the Changing Rooms went…
photos: John Mansell
November 2024 New extension takes shape
New partition walls are built.
photos: John Mansell
October 2024 Work starts on the Clubhouse extension
Partition walls are removed and the space cleared.
photos: John Mansell
2024 End of the Season
The greenkeepers, professional and volunteers, make a start on preparing the green for the winter.
2024 Final Friendly of the Season
At last, the sun shone and the skies were blue for the last Friendly of the season against North Tawton on Saturday 14th September.
Playing a 4-rink match of Mixed Triples, we unfortunately lost, 53 to 59.
New Equipment Store Almost Completed
Part of the show of flowers in the borders around our green
2024 Mayor’s Charity Day
Sadly, despite attempting to play on in pouring rain, the Charity day was cut short by Okehampton’s infamous weather.
However, the day was enjoyed by all participants, and successfully raised money for the Mayor’s charities.
The 2024 Season begins
