Welcome to Abington Bowling Club

THE OUTDOOR SEASON began in earnest yesterday with the traditional 'Our Day' event. The turnout was magnificent, with six whole rinks being used, complimented by a smattering of new faces. Two teams, all Abington bowlers, went wood-to-wood on a remarkably good-running surface. Thursday captain Reg Jones narrowly edged the battle 74-70 over Saturday skipper Christine Ball's side.

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The Tuesday and Thursday friendly fixtures start immediately this week, with Kislingbury and Roade visiting on those days respectively, before Earls Barton arrive for the first Saturday friendly proper on the 25th. Welcome back!

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04/04/2026: 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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UPDATE: Garry's funeral will take place at the Counties Crematorium (NN4 9RN) on Tuesday 28th April, 1:30pm, with the wake immediately after at The Walnut Tree Inn (NN7 3DS). 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​