12 Park Avenue South, Northampton, NN3 3AA
01604 631475 - - - - - Founded 1922
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Welcome to Abington Bowling Club
New Season Begins Sat 18th April With 'Our Day'
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For Your Diary: County/National comps (men, women), Triples League fixtures (men, women),
Friendly fixtures (Sat, Tue, Thu)
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Quiz Night - Sat 11th April, 7 for 7:30pm
ABOUT US: We are Northampton's biggest outdoor bowling club, boasting one of the highest-rated greens in the county. We provide a competitive but friendly environment for anyone who fancies a game of outdoor flat-green bowls, the most inclusive sport of all.
Latest News
04/04/2026: RIP GARRY
PAST PRESIDENT Garry Keal has died after a long battle with dementia. Abington Bowling Club sends its deepest condolences to his family and friends, especially his wife Margery. Together, they served on Abington's committee and were instrumental in founding our Monday afternoon pairs league.
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Garry had one term as club president in 2003, and was Thursday friendlies captain in 2001. He was a regular participant in friendly fixtures for many years, until his illness. He had not been able to bowl for a while, but leaves behind plenty of former clubmates who will remember him fondly.
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We will update with funeral details as soon as we receive them. If you can spare anything, please consider a donation to our current President's nominated charity, the Alzheimer's Society.
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29/03/2026: ABINGTON B.C. sends its very best wishes to Christine Nightingale. Her business, Northampton Pilates Classes, has been a regular fixture at our club since 2013. Now, after more than 40 years as an instructor, she is taking a well-earned retirement.
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The club will continue to host Northampton Pilates Classes, and Christine remains the main contact for now (see below), but she is gradually winding down her involvement. We wish her all the best and send many thanks for 13 wonderful years. NPC has played a vital role in the modernisation of Abington B.C. and the club would not be in the strong place it is today without the additional footfall it brings, and especially not without Christine's support.
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14/01/2026: MANY THANKS to all members who turned out for the Annual General Meeting on Monday, 12th January, and especially to those who responded to the call for more members of the club committee.
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While all the major offices remain unchanged from 2025, three further people were voted onto the committee as lay members, boosting the number to 14 of a possible 17, the healthiest the committee has been in some time.
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*ABINGTON is also toasting its first trophy of the new year, retaining the Jack English Cup with a 102-88 victory over Northampton & District in the annual indoor fixture.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Other Activities we Host
ABINGTON BOWLING CLUB plays host to several other activities and classes. If you're interested in keeping fit or you want to take up a hobby and meet new people, you might like to try:
Pilates
Mon 9:30, 18:00
Tue 9:30
Fri 9:30
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Sessions last 1 hour
Art Group
Thu 9:30
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Sessions last 2.5 hours
Ukelele Group
Thu 19:00
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Sessions last 3 hours
Sewing Group
3rd Mon of every month, 19:15
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Sessions last 1.75 hours
To find out more about the Pilates classes, please contact: bodyinbalancenorthampton@gmail.com.
Or, check out the Facebook page - BodyInBalance - and website - Pilates Classes in Northampton.
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To sign up for the Art Group, please contact: gerald_porter@talktalk.net.
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If you would like to hire our facilities for your activity or other function (inc. parties, board meetings, etc.), please use the contact details below.
Find/Contact Us
Abington Bowling Club
12 Park Avenue South
Abington
Northampton
United Kingdom
NN3 3AA
01604 631475
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Main entrance - audio.ample.daily
Bottom gate - fumes.gangs.blast
Fire assembly point - span.urban.mobile
Opening Hours
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During the outdoor bowls season (Apr-Sep), the green is open Mon-Fri from 12:30pm and Sat-Sun from 9:30am. FREE taster sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 10am.​​
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Please consult our fixture lists to see when we are playing at home. Some members regularly meet 2pm on Mondays & Wednesdays for games of mixed triples and 'Australian' pairs.
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During the off-season (Oct-Mar), the bar is open on Mondays & Thursdays from 7pm.