Well done to Anthea and her team of volunteers for achieving a score of 4 in a recent Food Standard Agency surprise inspection. This demonstrates good hygiene standards are in place and allows the club to continue offering great food to members and guests.
This years Captain, Kevin Jefferies, has chosen MND Association as our supported charity for 2026.
The Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND Association) is the primary national charity in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland dedicated to supporting people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND), funding research, and campaigning for improved care. Founded in 1979 by volunteers, the charity focuses on improving access to care, research, and campaigning for those living with or affected by MND
It is an Honour for me to represent our Club as your President for the next two years.
I would like to thank Keith our retiring President for all his hard work during his Presidency and to those Officers who have retired from their positions having done sterling work over a number of years.
The well being of the Club in part is due to the hard work of the Committee in all Positions and I would like to thank them for their continued support and Guidance.
We have a full programme of Fixtures and Social Events thanks to our Fixture Secretaries and “Entertainment Team”. Your support as Members at these is crucial to sustain the Financial wellbeing of our Club.
I would to thank all our Captains for their further commitments in running the various League Teams this year and of course Kevin and George our Club Captain and Vice-Captain for the coming season. Be Kind to each other and keep smiling.
Alan Greenland
Well done to our Club President, Keith Hutchens, who has been shortlisted for this Bowls England award.
Full details of all entrants acheivments here: bit.ly/bowlsengland-awards
Bowls England said “Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport and we could not deliver our event programme without those who give their time to support the Bowls England team. This award is specifically for the outstanding volunteer at Bowls England events.”
Here is 2025 Captain Paul Hall handing over the £1000 cheque to Claire Huntley, Deputy Manager, Canons House, accompanied by Phoebe and Frankie, Senior Care Officers .
Canon’s House, based in Devizes, provide short break care to children and young people, aged between 5 -17 years, with profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex health and care needs and behaviours that can be challenging.
Our donation will provide those little extras and treats for the children during their stay at Canon’s House and whenever they go out and about on visits and tours.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed. It means a lot to the staff so they can give the children something extra.
Chippenham Park BC has celebrated a season they have not experienced for many years, 2025 season brought success in winning the 3 Rink and 4 Rink leagues.
Congratulations were given by County President Mr Danny Holland who accepted the invitation to join the club on Captain and Presidents day not only in the game but to present Leagues Manager Mr George Gray the cups
Captain and Presidents Day speeches were given by Club President Mr Keith Huthens and Club Captain Mr Paul Hall, namely to give special thanks to everyone for their support, not only for the fixtures but in the general upkeep of the club :- Club Officers, The General Committee, The Catering Staff, Social Event Organisers, The Bar Staff and helpers, Raffle Ladies, General Maintainance men, last but not least The Members because without who there is no Club.
CPBC wishes all clubs and members throughout the County and surrounding area all the very best for all forthcoming seasons.
The day was opened by our President Keith Hutchens, on behalf of all present, Keith thanked everyone that contributed to making the day a great success,
The history of the cup is that it was presented to the club in memory of Leslie Tinson by his wife Doris and the Family,
We could not have asked for better weather, the teams were divided into triples, the arrangement of play was put together by President Keith, everyone played four games in two sections and the winner of each section played in the final, the final went to an extra end so it was exciting to say the least,
Winners were, Kayrene Wilkins, Cyn Mahon and John Smith
Runners up were, Rene Barnett, Paul Cowie and Gerry Tinson
A special thank you from me, Gerry Tinson, to everyone who took part and played with the sporting spirit that is CPBC,
Thank you to those, kit placers, raffle sellers and ticket drawers, bar staff, game recorders kitchen staff in fact everyone who made the day enjoyable.