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Friendly lawn-bowling club in Tahunanui, Nelson

20/06/2026

AGM and PRIZE-GIVING TODAY at BOWLS TAHUNANUI!
Our AGM and trophy presentations were held in the newly-renovated clubrooms today; and after the usual official Board business - Board reports, financials, various discussions - came the elections of Officers for the year ahead (see our website for details- the link is below), and then the Prize-giving - look at these awesome trophies and these delighted winners! The meeting the concluded with a lunch for everyone of freshly-delivered pizza courtesy of the club- and then on to our NEW artificial green for the usual Saturday rollup. Way to go, Bowls Tahunanui!
And do check out our website: https://bowlstahunanui.co.nz

11/06/2026

ANOTHER COUPLE OF OUR AWESOME 'HIDDEN HELPERS'!
Bowls Tahunanui is run and supported by people who give their time to help keep the club moving forward.
From competitions and coaching to green care, membership, refreshments and general organisation, FB and website work, getting sponsors, there is always work going on behind the scenes.
Profiled here are Ray Dyson and Jan du Plessis, collecting monies for afternoon tea at today's rollup, and greeting members with a smile.
So here's a big thank you to EVERYONE who helps support the club — it really is appreciated - and needed.
Bowls Tahunanui: where bowls and community meet :)

08/06/2026

Interclub held at Bowls Tahunanui today!
A beautiful Nelson winter's afternoon saw a session of the Bowls Nelson Winter Interclub competition held at Bowls Tahunanui today. What a great way to get some exercise, meet some new friends, have a friendly bit of competition, and all in the fresh air!

Thanks to our convenor Chris Alldred who organised today's event, and thanks also to Brendon Wilson who kindly prepared afternoon tea for everyone - fresh sandwiches and some hot meat pies along with a cuppa, which was very welcome in the mid-afternoon break.

It was great to see various spectators come along to watch and to cheer on participants - lawn bowls is a fascinating and brilliant sport for all ages; "Only a minute to learn - and a lifetime to master." Check out our website for details: https://bowlstahunanui.co.nz

26/05/2026

STOP PRESS! It’s finally done and dusted...
and we’re delighted to finally be able to play on our wonderful new artificial green, ready for everyone who wants to partake in sociable friendly lawn bowling at Bowls Tahunanui!
Today’s tournament was generously sponsored by Tiger Turf, who were the installers of the new artificial green, and Ross Galloway the CEO entered a team too! The first bowl was played by the club's patron and lifetime memberJohn Williscroft. Nelson Mayor the Rt. Honourable Nick Smith did us the honours of cutting the ribbon. And our new artificial green was officially OPEN and ready for play! All rinks were full, and all in all it was a fabulous day.
And the winners: the tournament was won by Chris Alldred's team of Chris, Carolyn Wadsworth and Mike Dickie with 4 wins. Second place went to Ian Ellery's team of Ian,Yvonne Boyd and Christine Richardson with 3 wins. Third place went to Ross James, Di James and Melva Forrest with 3 wins but fewer ends. Heather Quirks' team also had 3 wins but finished 4th . But whatever the final placement, the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all members, topped off with socialising afterwards in our newly-refurbished, well-appointed clubrooms.

18/05/2026

ANOTHER OF OUR INVISIBLE HELPERS..

Our club is so fortunate to have members who are willing to help out, even on jobs that are not glamorous and are almost invisible to most people. We couldn't manage without them! Here's today's profile – huge thanks to BRENDON WILSON who here (as just one of the things he does) is washing all the roofs of the various buildings, right down to the sheds... !

09/05/2026

YES- IT WAS OUR FIRST CHOCOLATE SATURDAY TODAY!
The sun shone after all that rain, in time for our very first Chocolate Saturday. All rinks were in use on our amazing new artificial green, and there was lots of friendly play, amidst cries of "CHOCOLATE!" – with chocolate treats being handed out to players whose bowls had touched the jack.
WIns and losses were all tabulated, and while people were socialising over a cold one in the clubrooms after play, the first 3 teams were delighted to be awarded various chocolate prizes.
What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon - and rumour has it that there may be more of these Chocolate Saturdays coming....!🤩😍

06/05/2026

IT'S COMING - CHOCOLATE SATURDAY!
This Saturday's rollup, May 9th, will be a CHOCOLATE Saturday, with chocolate prizes for the first 3 teams plus chocolates for first touches (when your bowl touches the jack)... roll on Saturday! Just roll up before 12.40pm to get your name down for the games, $3 entry fee will also give you the afternoon cuppa and biscuits after the first 2 games. (Regular $2 if you aren't interested in chocolates...).
The format is drawn triples of three games of 6 ends, chocolate prizes for the first 3 teams to be awarded in the clubrooms after the last game. And the bar will be open then for soft drinks and beer and wine as usual.
Thanks to Mike Dickie for this great idea- and he's hoping it'll become a regular Saturday feature. Chocolate lovers rejoice! 🍫🍩🍪💝
Interested in giving bowls a go? We'd love to see you – details are on our website https://bowlstahunanui.co.nz

05/05/2026

LOOK AT EVERYONE ENJOYING OUR NEW GREEN!
Our new artificial green is finally finished- it's not only beautiful to play on, it's beautiful to look at - and with a very smart burnt-orange trim around the edges as a finishing touch... it's awesome! This fabulous artificial turf is giving us year-round play. And today's players were revelling in it – some friendly bowling as well as socialising with a typical autumn day in Tahunanui, Nelson – a cloudless blue sky, warm enough for some to wear teeshirts, and just look at that lush green backdrop. We are so lucky at Bowls Tahunanui!
Fancy giving lawn bowling a go? You're welcome to come and give it a go, free coaching always available too. Check out our website for details: https://bowlstahunanui.co.nz

04/05/2026

Another success for Tahunanui Bowls. Mike Dickie, Carolyn Wadsworth and Chris Alldred won the Motueka Tradies tournament on the weekend.I It's a two day 2-bowl triples tournament and had a full field of 32 teams. Our team qualified in the top division with 3 wins on Saturday and then were unbeaten on Sunday with 3 wins and a draw. Weather was great and was a great result for Tahunanui. 🥳🌟⭐️

(Text & photo supplied by Chris Alldred)

17/04/2026

PROGRESS- the REAL & the ARTIFICIAL

Look how beautiful our real green is, thanks to our awesome greenkeeper Wayne Marshall and his helpers... AND look how the new artificial green is progressing: here's a digger this morning moving these rolls from the carpark on to the area that's GOING to be our new artificial green. Maybe only 2 more weeks waiting, folks...😍
(Text & photos by Jean E)

Address

131 Tahunanui Drive
Tahunanui
7011

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12:30pm - 5pm
Thursday	12:30pm - 5pm
Saturday	12:30pm - 5pm

Telephone

+64274795480

Website

https://bowlstahunanui.co.nz/

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