History of Harpole Bowls Club


In the beginning……

In 1986 a group of Harpole residents got together and formed a bowls club under the initiative and guidance of Comsport (an organisation promoting sport). Following a trial period and definite interest, it was recorded that Harpole Bowls Club was born. At first there were about 30 members playing short mat bowls at Harpole Village Hall. Harpole was not a very popular venue for league matches due to the hall floor not being very even, familiarity meant that Harpole won nearly all the home matches!! Gradually the club ventured outdoors using the Far Cotton recreation ground as its home base.


The club captain at the time, Leo Hardman, had ambitions to have a green at Harpole and plans were drawn up to use the land the club now calls home.

The designated ground area was dug drained and sieved all of which was done by the members. This team of people worked tirelessly to realise Leo’s dream. On the 1st May 1993 the green was officially opened. Sadly Leo had passed away in 1990 so did not get to see the realisation of his dream.