The Club was built in 1932 and bowling began in May that year and it is considered one of the most prestigious in the county.

Its membership is over 80 gentlemen members (including 2 current internationals), 40 lady bowlers and about 100 associate (social) members.

We run the biggest annual open tournament in the county, which attracts over 500 competitors every year for two weeks during July/August. Along with supporters and spectators, it is estimated that nearly 1000 people visit the club during this fortnight every year.

Our green is the selected venue for all the Suffolk Middleton Cup games, the main national inter-county competition, which means we entertain county teams, together with their supporters, from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire or Norfolk.

We enter teams in all the national and county inter-club competitions and field six different leagues teams every week throughout the bowling season.

We entertain, on average, five teams per year visiting our area on tour or for specific one-off matches. On average, we also hire out our facilities ten times during the course of the year to other bowling organisations.

All the above results in more than 2000 people visiting and using our facilities during the course of the bowling season.

President: C Powell

Vice-President: E Swift

Club Captain: S Mayes

Vice-Captain: M Addison

Ladies Captain: Mrs J Essex

Club Secretary: D Keene

Match Secretary: B Insley

Tournament Organiser: L Fordham

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Saturday 9thApril 2005 - Eddie's Quiz Nite - Sign up your team and get a Scots slant on the questions for the evening!

Friday 22nd April 2005 - Skiffle Evening - Relive that home-made music scene with the "Hasbeens"! "Karaoke en masse"!

Saturday 30th April 2005 - Race Nite - Come along, don't bet your shirt and have fun!

Saturday 7th May 2005 - Amber Lights - Enjoy a great evening of songs for all from a NEW act for us!

Saturday 14th May 2005 - Midnight Blue - Another NEW act for us! Show 'em a real F&SBC welcome!

Friday 10th June 2005 - Skiffle Evening - Tried and true! It's that home-made music scene with the "Hasbeens" with their backing group - the F&SBC!

Saturday 18th June 2005 - Trudie Sings Just For Us - A mix of songs, some old, some new, some bold, some blues!

Friday 24th June 2005 - Timmi Lee & Mikki - A NEW act for us. Come along and find out what it's all about!

Saturday 25th June 2005 - Race Nite - Are you in the "Winner's Circle" or is your 'nag' still running from the last Race Nite?

Saturday 16th July 2005 - Johnny Rondo Sings Country and Western - The "Man in Black" is back!

Friday 29th July 2005 - Skiffle Evening - Relive that home-made music scene with the "Hasbeens"! "Karaoke en masse"!

Saturday 30th July 2005 - Race Nite - "They're off! ..... And mine still hasn't passed the post from the last race!!!!!"

Saturday 6th August 2005 - Amber Lights - They're back! Enjoy a great evening of songs for all!

Saturday 13th August 2005 - Eddie's Quiz Nite - Sign up your team and hear the immortal "Question Number Toooooooooooo!"

Saturday 17th September 2005 - Johnny Rondo Sings Country and Western - with steel and electric guitar, plus his electronic gizmo backing!

Saturday 24th September 2005 - Tyler & Kemp - No, they are not solicitors!!! Great songs and a harmonious atmosphere!

Saturday 8th October 2005 - Trudie Sings Just For Us - A mix of songs, a splash of colour and an enjoyable evening!

Friday 21st October 2005 - Tricks Of The Trade - No, it's not Les doing a bit of plumbing! A NEW act for us! Music and songs!

Saturday 29th October 2005 - Race Nite - "It's post time! ..... Get your bets on whilst there's still time!"

Saturday 12th November 2005 - Eddie's Quiz Nite - Get your team signed in and those grey cells working!

Friday 18th November 2005 - Skiffle Evening - Relive that home-made music scene with the "Hasbeens" - "Everyone's a singer "!

Saturday 26th November 2005 - Race Nite - "You bet your shirt?" ..... "Well you could get cold or go home in silk!"

Friday 2nd December 2005 - Mr Toucan - "Your guess is as good as mine!" "But it will be entertaining!"

Sunday 18th December 2005 - Childrens' Christmas Party

Saturday 24th December 2005 - Christmas Eve Party - with Johnny Rondo!

Saturday 31st December 2005 - New Years Eve party - with Trudie!

If you are interested in holding a Bingo evening the second Friday of each month, please make sure you register your interest in the Club and turn up on Friday 25th March 2005!

"Well done the Entertainments Committee, keep up the good work!"

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