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Macmillan Event raises £500 for Charity
Etherow IBC recently hosted a charity long mat triples event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The event, that was kindly sponsored by Etherow IBC member, Gerry Thackrey, saw twelve teams of three bowlers compete head to head to become the first winners of the...
Car Park Disruption Beginning 1st May
As many of our members and visitors will recognise, our investment programme to improve the centre and facilities is ongoing, and next on the list is the car park. We are looking forward to a cleaner, brighter car park with gravel deployed alongside the existing...
End of Long Mat Season Knockouts enjoyed by all
Last Saturday saw the winning and runner up teams from each league come together to play against each other in the inaugural end of Long Mat season knockout competition, and whilst all the games were fiercely fought, everyone that attended enjoyed themselves and are...
Macmillan Long Mat Triples – Sunday 17th March
Etherow IBC is hosting a charity triples long mat bowling competition on Sunday 17th March in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Twelve teams of three will compete head to head in three groups of four before the winner of each group, along with the best overall runner...
ESMBA Short Mat Under 21 Academy Open Days
Are you aged under 21, or do you know someone who is, who would benefit from meeting other young bowlers and receive free Short Mat Bowls coaching from qualified England coaches? ESMBA are holding two Academy open days on 27th April at Solihull IBC and 26th May at...
Stockport Indoor Bowling League End of Season Knockout Cup Finals Take Place at Etherow IBC
This weekend saw 100 Short Mat bowlers and spectators from across Greater Manchester arrive at Etherow IBC to take part in and watch the Stockport Indoor Bowling League end of season Knockout cup finals. There were two finals taking place during the day, one for the...
Spring 2024 Newsletter Available Now
Have you seen our Spring 2024 Newsletter yet? You can download your copy here. Happy reading!
Etherow IBC Members have their say and help secure the future of the centre
On Saturday 17th February, 64 of our members came together to discuss and agree plans for the next step in our future, for those members that missed the meeting, here are the highlights: Members accepted the club constitution, this is available for download from the...
Join us on Saturday 17th February to have your say on the future of Etherow IBC
It's hard to believe it that only six months ago, the Manchester Evening News reported that the Etherow Centre was to close its doors for good. Since then, a committee was formed, sponsors were found, and we have worked tirelessly alongside our amazing members to not...
Charity Long Mat Bowling Event Raises £500 for NHS
This weekend saw thirty six bowlers, local councilors and spectators flock to the centre to take part in an NHS Charity event sponsored by fellow Etherow IBC member, Gerry Thackery. The event, which saw teams of three battle it out on the rinks with 21 games taking...