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8 August 2010
Congratulations James Davies and Joshua Parsonage
James and Josh are the youngest members of the club and took up the sport of flat green bowls a couple of years ago. During that time they have progressed and are fast developing into proficient bowlers.
This season they have both made an impression in Monmouthshire County Bowls in the Under 16s and Under 18s Competitions.
Josh has been selected as reserve for the Welsh Bowling Association Alan Williams Trophy Pairs Competition Final to be held at Llandrindod Bowls Club on Sunday 22 August 2010.
Monmouthshire Bowling Association U16s Singles Championship
On 31 July 2010 the Monmouthshire Bowling Association Finals Day was held at Newport Athletic Bowls Club.
James unfortunately lost in the Final of the U16s Singles Championship to an in form Joe Mower of Brynmawr Bowls Club.
Monmouthshire Bowling Association U18s Singles Championship
In the final of the U18 Singles Championship James narrowly lost to Adam King of Cwm Welfare Bowls Club.
After a slow start James fought back to lie game but lost 21 – 19 to an excellent last Bowl from Adam.
This achievement at County level now qualifies James to compete in the Welsh Bowling Association Championship Finals to be held at Llandrindod Bowls Club on Sunday 15 to Friday 20 August for the U18s Singles Champion of Wales.
As a club we are proud of these youngsters as they are the first in the Clubs History to compete in these competitions.
Good Luck to you both.
Anyone wishing to take up the sport why not come along to our club night held every Tuesday Evening at 6.00pm at Cwmbran Park for a taster session.
The Following is a Snapshot of Events
James Davies and Josh Parsonage
James in action in his first Final for the U16 Singles MBA Championship
James in action in his second Final for the U18 Singles MBA Championship
17 July 2010
On Wednesday 14 July Cwmbran Park entertained the Strathmore Bowls Club Touring Team from Scotland.
As the tourists were a mixed team we were ably helped out with two rinks of ladies from Pontyfelin Bowls Club.
A two rink match of ladies and four rinks of men was played resulting in a win for both home teams.
The evening function proved a great success with the exchange of Scottish and Welsh hospitality and new friendships made.
On behalf of the Executive Committee our thanks to Pontyfelin Ladies and our own Catering Staff for an excellent day.
11 July 2010
Members please note four matches are to be played this coming week.
Wednesday 14 July we entertain the touring team from Strathmore Bowls Club Scotland, start 4.00pm.
Friday 16 July we travel to Blaenavon B.C. for the rearranged (23 June) Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Match.
Saturday 17 July we are away to Blackwood in the Monmouthshire Bowling Association Division 1 Match.
Sunday 18 July we are home to Caldicot in the Monmouthshire Bowling Association Division 1 Match rearranged from 26 June.
See Team Selection for full details of teams and start times.
21 June 2010
Members please note that the away match at Blaenavon on Wednesday 23 June 2010 in the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship has been cancelled by the opposition.
Will members also please note that the away match at B.S. C. Landore in the section winners first round of the Carruthers Welsh Club Championship on Saturday 26 June 2010 is a 2.30pm start.
The team to meet at Cwmbran Park Pavilion for a mid - day departure.
15 June 2010
Match Cancelled
The match against Garndiffaith Bowls Club on Wednesday 16 June 2010 has been cancelled.
A new match date will be arranged by the Fixture Secretary.
1 June 2010
Congratulations Kevin
Many Congratulations go to our past club member and Welsh International Kevin Wall on retaining his selection in the Mens Senior England International Team 2010.
This is his second successive International series for England.
The British Isles Outdoor Bowls Home Internationals series will take place on Saturday and Sunday 3rd & 4th July 2010 at, Beach House Park, Worthing, England.
Good Luck Kev.
5 April 2010
General Meeting 6 April 2010
To all club members please note that the annual pre-season general meeting will be held in the Club Bowls Pavilion at 7.30pm on Tuesday 6th April 2010.
A warm welcome awaits all old and new members.
17 January 2010
A snapshot of the clubs presentation evening now posted with (12) new photographs: see Presentation Evening 2009.
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19 November 2009
The Club's Annual Presentation evening will take place at St Josephs Social Club on Friday 20th November 2009.
Members are reminded reception is 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.
A short report and snap shot of the evenings events will appear on this site in due course.
25 October 2009
The Annual General meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th october 2009, at the Park Pavilion at 7.15pm.
All members Please make every effort to attend.
9 September 2009
Congratulations
Cwmbran Park Bowling Club wound up another successful season, having won the 2008 Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Title last May.
This Cup Final was held over from last season due to adverse weather conditions.
This success spurred the club on to retain this championship in the new league format.
The title was won by the narrowest of margins pipping Blaenavon by a one shot aggregate over a ten match series, Cwmbran now extend the record to 21 Club Championship Titles.
The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Leisure League Club Championship was retained for a fifth successive season and extends the championship record to 13 title wins.
(For full details and results see Club Championship Titles and Honours and Club Match Results 2009) also Final League Tables.
Further congratulations go to Brian Relland, Howard Rees, Charlie Docherty and Alan Cooper who played each other in an all Cwmbran Park Eastern Valley Bowling Association over sixties (O'60s) pairs Championship final held last Sunday 6 September at Panteg Park Bowls Club Griffithstown.
Brian and Howard ran out winners on the day in a hard fought final, incidently the finalists (Alan & Charlie) won this title in 2003.
Well done to everyone for an excellent season.
27 August 2009
A very successful Club Finals was held on Sunday 23 August.
A short report and final results of the days events can be found under Finals Day 2009.
21 August 2009
Club Finals Day
Club Finals Day will be held on Sunday 23 August 2009.
First Competition will commence at 11.00am.
13 June 2009
Sporting Achievement
Kevin Wall
Many Congratulations go to our past club member and Welsh International Kevin Wall on his selection for his first International cap for England.
Kevin had a distinguished career with our club and Wales.
His international career in Wales covered the period from 1997 to 2006 where he gained caps at all levels of the sport from Junior to Senior International Teams both Indoor and Outdoor and represented Wales in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne Australia in 2006 the pinnacle of his career so far.
Later that year he moved to the Newcastle area where he married and now lives and works and now plays for GOSFORTH Bowls Club.
As a result of his playing success and his residency qualification period at the age of 30 years he now starts out on a second International career for England a unique achievement.
His first match for England is ironically against Wales at the Belmont Bowls Club Belfast Northern Ireland on the 26th and 27th June 2009 where the British Isles Home Internationals series will be held.
Alas Wales loss England's gain.
Good Luck Kevin from all your old team mates in Cwmbran.
A fuller version of this report will be posted on our web site section in the near future headed "Club Championship Titles and Honours" under a new sub section PLAYER PROFILE.
A full resume of Kevin's playing career can be found in that section of this web site.
11 June 2009
The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Match against Girlings on Wednesday 10 June was cancelled due to a waterlogged green.
This fixture will be played at a future date.
7 June 2009
The Monmouthshire Bowling Association Division 1 match against RTB Ebbw vale on Saturday 6 June was cancelled due to a waterlogged green.
This fixture will be played at a future date.
1 June 2009
Cwmbran Park Bowling Club have been drawn to play Pontardawe away on Saturday 20 June 2009 in the 1st round of the Welsh Bowling Association Carruthers Shield Club Championship of Wales.
25 May 2009
The friendly match scheduled to have been played at home on Saturday 23 May 2009 against Girlings was cancelled.
17 May 2009
Congratulations to Cwmbran Park who completed the section stage of the Carruthers Shield Club Championship of Wales on Saturday when they entertained Machen winning by 13 shots (74-61).
The match was a hard fought affair played in the best of spirit and sportsmanship in rapidly changing weather conditions that tested the skills of both teams.
As winners of section (24) Cwmbranprogress to the 1st round of the knock out stage of the championship and await to see who their opponents will be.
The club will play the winners of section 62 and will travel away to the West Glamorgan (Swansea) area on Saturday 20 June 2009.
Full details of this section can be found in the WBA club match results.
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13 May 2009
The friendly match against Pontnewydd Bowls Club due to have been played this date was cancelled due to inclement weather conditions.
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11 May 2009
Congratulations
Many congratulations to all Club members and the team that successfully won the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Final for season 2008.
This final was postponed from last season due to inclement weather and played at Pontyfelin Bowls Club on Sunday 10 May 2009.
Cwmbran Park played the final against local rivals Croesyceliog Bowls Club.
The match was a closely fought affair played in the best of competitive spirit on an excellent surface and in perfect weather conditions.
The final outcome of this hard fought match was in doubt until the last few ends when Cwmbran ran out winners by 14 shots. (85 - 71)
This win extends the club record to twenty (20) E.V.B.A. Club Championship Titles.
The Dr F.T. Harrington Cup was presented by Eastern Valley President Ray David to the winning Captain Howard Rees.
Congratulations to both teams for the sportsmanship and bowling skills displayed that was enjoyed by players and spectators alike.
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8 April 2009
All club members please note that the Team selected for the first match of the season a friendly against Newbridge at Home on Wednesday 15 April 2009 start 6.00pm is now posted in the Club Pavilion and the Team section on this website.
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18 March 2009
General Meeting 7 April 2009
To all club members please note that the annual pre-season general meeting will be held in the Club Bowls Pavilion at 7.15pm on Tuesday 7th April 2009.
A warm welcome awaits all old and new members.
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16 January 2009
Web site updates and new additions.
1. Club and Eastern Valley Leisure League Fixtures for 2009 season now posted.
2. New section Club Tours - seeTour report and 16 new photos.
3. New section - Finals Day 2008 report and several new photos now posted.
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8th September 2008
The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Cup Final for the Dr F.T. Harrington Cup against Croesyceiliog Bowls Club due to have taken place on Saturday 6th September 2008 at Pontyfelin Bowls Club was abandoned due to a waterlogged green.
A new date for this Cup Final to be re-arranged.
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On Sunday 7th September 2008 the weather finally relented for our Club Finals Day to be completed without any interruption to the day's programme.
The event proved a great success. The large number of members and supporters present were treated to a feast of top quality bowling performances. Full results can be seen under Club Competitions 2008.
Our sincere thanks go to the participants and volunteers for their hard work and the provision of refreshments to round off a very enjoyable day.
A snapshot of the day's events will follow shortly.
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Members are reminded that a meeting to discuss the final tour arrangements to Plymouth will be held in the Park Pavilion on Tuesday 9th September 2008 at 7.00pm.
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11 August 2008
"CONGRATULATIONS"
Congratulations to the Leisure League Squad in winning the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Leisure League Club Championship for the sixth (6) consecutive year.
Well done to all concerned.
10 August 2008
On Friday the 8th August 2008 Cwmbran won section "A" in the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship.
Cwmbran are now drawn to play section "B" winners Croesyceiliog in the final, scheduled to take place at Pontyfelin Bowls Club on Saturday 6th September 2008 for the Club Championship of the valley.
Members please note that the postponed match against Crosskeys Bowls Club on Saturday
9th August due to weather conditions has now been re-arranged for Sunday 17th August at Crosskeys, Start 3.00pm.
15 July 2008
Team Selection
Club Members please note teams selected for Wednesday, Saturday and the re-arranged match against Garndiffaith at home on Friday have now been posted.
9 July 2008
Match Postponed
The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship match at Cwmbran against Garndiffaith this date was postponed due to the weather and a water logged green.
A new date will be arranged in the near future.
2 July 2008
Match Postponed
The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship match at Blaenavon this date was postponed due to the weather and a water logged green.
A new date will be arranged in the near future.
30 June 2008
Team Selection
Members please note teams selected for Wednesday 2nd July away to Blaenavon and Saturday 5th July home to Caldicot have now been posted.
Club Night is as usual Tuesday meet 6.00pm.
Any person who wishes to sample the game of Bowls is very welcome to come along to try out the sport, our club coaches will be present to assist you.
19 June 2008
Re - arranged Fixture
Will all members please note that the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship match away to Pontnewydd on 18 June 2008 that was postponed due to the weather, will now be played on Saturday 21 June 2008.
Players to meet at Pontnewydd Bowling Green at 2.40pm for 3.00pm start.
14 April 2008
For The Attention of all members
The green is now open from 2.00pm this date.
The teams for this weeks matches both friendlies (Wednesday away to Newbridge and Saturday away to Belle Vue) have been selected and posted.
A reminder to all members the first club night of the season is Tuesday 15 April meet 6.00pm
new members or those who wish to try out the sport are welcome.
22nd March 2008
Pre Season Meeting 2008
This years pre-season general meeting will be held at St Josephs Social Club on Tuesday 8th April 2008 start 8.00pm.
The management committe look forward to seeing old and new members and look forward to your support in the coming season.
3rd February 2008
Club Fixtures 2008 now Posted
Go to Club Fixtures and Eastern Valley Bowling Association Leisure league to view Fixture Lists for season 2008.
13th January 2008
Club Bowls Coaches
Congratulations to Mark Mann and John Alford who gained their Club Coaching Accreditation after a period of training under the auspices of The Welsh Bowls Coaching Association.
This brings the total number of coaches in the club to five (5) (Brian Relland, Tony John and Roy Anslow)
Anyone who wishes to take up the sport can contact us online or telephone, details can be found on our home page.
21st September 2007:
Club Tour to Torquay 14 - 17 September 2007
In celebration of the clubs Seventy Fifth Anniversary and for the first time in its history the season was wound up with a mini tour to Torquay.
Three matches were played over the weekend.
On Friday we were entertained by Torquay Bowls Club.
Cwmbran ran out winners by 59 shots (151 to 92)
On the Saturday the club travelled to Teignmouth and played Britton Park Bowls Club the result was a narrow loss by 12 shots (119 to 107).
The last match was played on Sunday at Torbay Country Club who gave us a very warm welcome on the green . Torbay won by 33 shots 128 to 95).
The playing record was as follows:
Played 3. Won 1. Lost 2. Shots For 353. Shots Against 339. Shot Aggregate plus 14.
The weather Hotel and Bowling Greens were excellent.
Our thanks go to the Bowls Clubs for their hospitality and the friendship shown.
A special vote of thanks go to our ladies who accompanied us on tour and in particular to our Secretary Howard Rees for his organisation and hard work that helped to make a memorable weekend thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The following is a snapshot of the tour
New photos published 12th October 2007 see below.
Cwmbran Park Touring Team (Team photo taken at Bitton Park Teignmouth)
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Cwmbran Park Bowling Club Touring Party
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Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee the Tour Mascots
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Day One Torquay
Friday 14th September Torquay Bowls Club.
Photo of the first recipients of the dreaded hat awarded after the match to the worst performing rink sharing a drink with the opposition. It was'nt that bad (the hats I mean).
This tour hat had to be worn by the rink members everywhere at all times for the rest of that day as a forfeit. The object of the lesson is must do better.
Left to Right: John Alford. John Larke. Mark Williams. Alan Cooper.
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Presentation of Club 75th Anniversary Commemorative Plate by Club Captain Brian Relland to Torquay Bowling Club Captain Mike Reynolds.
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Day Two Teignmouth
All at Sea. Now what did I do with my Bowls.
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Second day Winners of the dreaded hats. They look happy about it all.
Left to Right. Simon Mann. Chris (Tweedle Dum) Evans. Jim Thompson. Ricky Edwards.
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Presentation of Commemorative Plate to Britton Park Bowls Club Captain Ken Furphy.
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Day Three Torbay
Third Day Winners of the Dreaded Hats.
Just thank our lucky stars we only won it once, anyway who's fault was it.
(It must have been the skip)
Left to Right: Byron Thomas. Pat Luffman. Howard Rees. Cyril Wiltshire.
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Presentation of plate to Torbay Country Club Captain Peter Hutchins.
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Our supporters taking a last dip of the toes before returning home.
A fabulous tour and many memories enjoyed by players and supporters alike.
10th September 2007:
Cwmbran Park Bowling Club held their Finals day on Saturday last.
The days events was blessed by good weather with perfect conditions for top class bowling.
The competitors were well supported and a feast of Bowling was enjoyed by all.
The results were as follows:
Club Singles Champion; John Alford
Club Handicap Singles; Dorian Cook
Two Wood Singles; Mark Mann
Two Wood Pairs; Martin Szejbach & Alan Cooper
The following is snapshot of the days events:
Club Champion 2007 John Alford
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Back Row Left to Right: Martin Szejbach. Brian Relland. Paul Mann. Dorian Cook.
Front Row: Bob Dunbar. Mark Mann. Alan Cooper. John Alford.
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Alan Cooper in Action
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Dorian Cook in Action
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Martin Szejbach in Action
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Paul Mann In Action
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Bob Dunbar in Action
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Two Skips in Deep Concentration
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Who is the Photographer
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The Last of the Summer Wine
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Definitely the Last of the Summer Wine
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Its a wrong Bias
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Club Secretary Howard Rees Keeping Cool
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Many thanks to Club member Tony John for the excellent photos of the days events
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5th September 2007:
Cwmbran Park Bowling Club will be holding their Club Finals Day on Saturday 8th September 2007 at Cocker Avenue leisure Park Bowling Green.
Members will be competing for the following Titles:
Club Singles Champion: J.I.H. Alford v B. Relland
Handicap Singles: D.J. Cook v M. Mann
Two Wood Singles: R. Dunbar v M. Mann
Two Wood Pairs: M. Szejbach A. Cooper v P. Mann D.J. Cook
First Competition Starts at 1:00pm
2nd September 2007:
Cwmbran Park Bowling Club who were relegated last season (for the first time in their history) from the First (1st) Division to the Second (2nd) Division of the Monmouthshire Bowling Association League have regained promotion for next season.
This was a fine achievement by everyone in the club.
Due to the strong competition in the second division promotion was in doubt until the result of the last match of the season.
Congratulations to everyone for a job well done.
Full results of the second division results and league placings will be posted at a later date.
29th August 2007:
Congratulations to the Leisure League team on winning the EVBA Leisure League Club Championship Title for the fifth (5) consecutive year.
The club has now extended their record of Title wins to Eleven (11)
This successful Monday afternoon League was introduced in 1987 by the Eastern Valley Bowling Association hence it was aptly named the leisure league.
Credit goes to all the players and teams from the various clubs who have supported and helped to develop the league into a friendly but competitive competition enjoyed by all.
For results and details of the league see EVBA Leasure League Match Results.
29th July 2007:
Cwmbran Park played the last of their Anniversary celebration matches against the Barbarians Team.
The celebrated Barbarians team travelled far and wide from the West Country, South Wales and not to mention one Barbarian player an ex - pat travelled from his home in the South of France, a mark of true dedication and support to their team and to the sport.
The Barbarians Bowls Association motto is, To Honour High Achievement in Bowls.
The final result in this excellent match played in perfect weather conditions was an honourable draw at 113 shots each.
This was achieved with thanks from the help of a small number of our past club players who still maintain their links with the club.
The after match celebrations at our HQ,St Josephs Social Club was again an enjoyable evening.
The following is a snapshot of the days events:
(Seven new Photographs)
Cwmbran Park Team v Barbarians
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Barbarians Team v Cwmbran Park
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On the green presentation to County Councillor Juliana Biggs by Club Chairman Dorian Cook.
In the background:
Club Captain Brian Relland and Barbarians Captain and President Richard. H. Morgan.
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Match in Progress
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Players in Action
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Presentation of Club Commemorative Plate to Barbarians Captain and
President Richard. H. Morgan.
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Presentation of Barbarians Association Shield by President Richard H. Morgan to Club Captain Brian Relland
8th July 2007:
Cwmbran Park played their latest celebration match of their Anniversary Year against a select Eastern Valley Bowling Association President's Team.
The Presidents Team was selected from all the Bowling Clubs within Torfaen from Blaenavon to Cwmbran.
With the help of a few past Cwmbran Park player's who guested for Cwmbran on the day they won this enjoyable match by 63 Shots (155 - 92)
Again the weather held and the after the match proceedings at St Josephs Social Club was enjoyed by all who took part.
The following is a snapshot of the days events:
Cwmbran Team v Eastern Valley Presidents Team
Eastern Valley Bowling Association Presidents Team
Presentation of Commemorative Plate by Club Captain Brian Relland to Eastern Valley President Mike samuel
Presentation of Eastern Valley Commemorative Plaque by President Mike Samuel to Captain Brian Relland
7th July 2007:
Cwmbran Park failed to gain a quarter final place in the Club Championship of Wales when they lost their 3rd round match in the Carruthers Shield away to a strong Gilfach Bargoed team by 33 shots (92 - 59)
23rd June 2007:
Cwmbran Park won their 2nd round home tie against Tick Tock Bowls Club in the Carruthers Shield Club Championship of Wales by 13 shots (84 - 71).
The club have been drawn away to Gilfach Bargoed in the 3rd round of the competition to be played on Saturday 7th July 2007 for a place in the quarter final.
17th June 2007:
Cwmbran Park's latest anniversary celebration match against a select Monmouthshire Bowling Association President's Team was played in good spirits, with the home side winning by 136 shots to 77.
The after match celebration's and excellent Buffet on the 22nd end was enjoyed by both teams.
The following is a snapshot of the days events
Cwmbran Park Bowling Club Team v Monmouthshire Presidents Celebration Match
Monmouthshire Presidents Select Bowling Team
Players in Action
After Match Presentation of Club Commemorative Plate by Club Captain Brian Relland to
MBA President Paul Morgan
16th June 2007:
Cwmbran Park beat Aberavon B.C. in the 1st Round of the Carruthers Shield, by a shot count of 87 to 75. This has set up a home tie against Tick Tock in the second round, to be played on Saturday 23 June 2007.
15th June 2007:
Cwmbran Park progressed to the third round of the M.B.A. Cup this evening by winning 91 shots to 65 away to Croesyceiliog.
6th June 2007:
The draw for the second round of the M.B.A. Cup has been confirmed. Cwmbran Park have been drawn away to Croesyceiliog on Friday 15th June.
4th June 2007:
The Carruthers Shield Open Draw has been confirmed by the W.B.A. Cwmbran Park have been drawn at home to Aberavon B.C. with the tie to be played on Saturday 16th June 2007.
The winner will then face the winner of the Llanbradach / Tick Tock match.
2nd June 2007:
The club completed a successful weekend in winning the opening match in the Monmouthshire Bowling Association 2nd Division campaign.
Cwmbran won a hard fought game by a narrow 4 shots and 12 points to 2 in a local derby playing away to Croesyceiliog.
Scores: Croesyceiliog 82 shots and 2 points. Cwmbran 86 shots and 12 points.
1st June 2007:
The club has been successful in winning it's MBA Cup 1st round match away at Llanhilleth by a score of 89 shots to 44.
30th May 2007:
Congratulations again to Mark Mann, on his continued selection for the Monmouthshire Bowling Association Championship Team.
This is for the match to be played against Mid Glamorgan at Merthyr West End, on Sunday 10th June 2007, start 2.30pm.
MARK MANN
Congratulations to Mark Mann one of our youngest players, on his selection to the Monmouthshire County Team for his first Championship match.
The first match in the County Championship of Wales campaign will take place on Sunday 27th May at Pontyfelin Bowls Club, New Inn. Start 2.30pm
The photo is of Mark in action.