Marine Gardens
Bowls Touring Club

🏖️ Proposed Bowls Tour – September 2026

The Destination: Bournemouth - Dates: 4th–11th September 2026

Following the success of our 2024 Devon tour, we’re delighted to announce that plans are well underway for our next adventure — this time to the sunny shores of Bournemouth!

Graham has already contacted members who previously expressed interest, but this update is for anyone still considering whether to join us. Here's everything you need to know:

🗓️ Key Details

📍 Destination: Bournemouth area

🏨 Accommodation: The 4-star Queens Hotel & Spa, Bournemouth

•          Indoor pool

•          Flat-screen TV & satellite channels

•          Tea/coffee facilities

•          Walk-in shower, separate toilet, dressing gowns & shower cap

•          Free high-speed Wi-Fi

💷 Cost: £850 per person

Includes:

•          7 nights’ bed, breakfast & 3-course evening meal

•          Return travel from Marine Gardens to Bournemouth

•          Travel to host clubs

•          Green fees, tea & biscuits at host clubs

•          Gratuities for hotel staff & coach driver

•          A contingency fund to buffer against budget surprises (fuel prices, government budgets, etc.) — any unused portion will be refunded in September 2026.

🎯 Tour Plan

•          5 matches against local clubs

•          1 free day to explore, relax, or do as you please — likely Tuesday, 8th September

📝 How to Join

If this sounds like your kind of getaway, please speak to Graham Ray, Trevor Punnett, or David Hughes as soon as possible.

To secure your place, we require a £50 non-refundable deposit this autumn.

Payment options:

•          Bank Transfer:

Account Number: 13198203

Sort Code: 60-24-32

•          Cheque: Payable to “Marine Gardens Bowling Club TO”

You can make further payments at your convenience, with the final balance due by 30th June 2026.

🧳 Final Thought

Whether you're in it for the bowls, the banter, or the Bournemouth breeze — we would love to have you with us. Don’t miss out on what promises to be another memorable tour!