In 1983 a few avid bowlers from Dartmouth came up with an idea, why not have a lawn bowling facility in Dartmouth. That way, they would not have to travel the bridge to enjoy the game that they loved. A letter was sent to Condo Sarto (Alderman for Dartmouth East) asking for his support. The few avid bowlers were Harvey Hodgins, Betty Hodgins, June Hodgins and Dennis Mullane. In September 1983, a steering committee was formed to coordinate this endeavour. Members of this original committee were Harvey Hodgins, June Hodgins, Dennis Mullane, Betty Hodgins, Faye Miller and Faye Thornham. Another letter was sent to Mayor Daniel Brownlow to encourage the idea of a lawn bowls facility in Dartmouth.
The years past with multiple sites picked and shot down until finally, Jim Lawton came along and suggested the lands beside the Woodside Fire Hall. Finally, a place that was agreeable to all. Construction began on the new bowls facility in Fall 1986. In Spring 1987, Woodlawn Construction laid the foundation and then Omni Sport started to lay the artificial turf. On August 15, 1987, the green opened and we held our official grand opening with the first bowl delivered by Mayor John Savage. The following day, the 1987 Canadian Championships began to play in the Halifax/Dartmouth area with the Dartmouth Lawn Bowls Club playing host to the Fours competition.
Members helped in any way that they could, with rakes and umbrella tables made by John McClintock, mats made by June and Lou Jessome and the various metal markers (rink numbers, boundary markers and ditch markers) made by Jim Lawton
The election of officers took place in October 1987, with President Harvey Hodgins, Vice President June Jessome, Second Vice President Vince Hodder, Secretary Evelyn Jones, Treasuer Jeff Ellwood, Membership Judy Everard, Match Lou Jessome, Maintenance Jim Lawton, Public Relations May McClintock, Social Judy Hanson, Ways & Means Wally Jones, Development Lou Jessome, Officiating Betty Hodgins, Senior Program John McClintock and Junior Program Dan Watters all elected to serve on the first executive of the club.
Since then, the club has been a significant major centre for bowls not only in the province of Nova Scotia but in the country. Events are regularly held at the club, making the greens a significant hub for the sport in the region, with social and competitive competition on the greens almost every day of the Summer. The club has hosted many major championships both for Lawn Bowls Nova Scotia and Bowls Canada Boulingrin. The club has hosted two Canadian Championships (1987, 2008), two Canadian Senior Triples Championship (2010, 2016), one Canadian Junior and Under 25 Championship (2017) and one Atlantic Bowls Championship (2019).
The years past with multiple sites picked and shot down until finally, Jim Lawton came along and suggested the lands beside the Woodside Fire Hall. Finally, a place that was agreeable to all. Construction began on the new bowls facility in Fall 1986. In Spring 1987, Woodlawn Construction laid the foundation and then Omni Sport started to lay the artificial turf. On August 15, 1987, the green opened and we held our official grand opening with the first bowl delivered by Mayor John Savage. The following day, the 1987 Canadian Championships began to play in the Halifax/Dartmouth area with the Dartmouth Lawn Bowls Club playing host to the Fours competition.
Members helped in any way that they could, with rakes and umbrella tables made by John McClintock, mats made by June and Lou Jessome and the various metal markers (rink numbers, boundary markers and ditch markers) made by Jim Lawton
The election of officers took place in October 1987, with President Harvey Hodgins, Vice President June Jessome, Second Vice President Vince Hodder, Secretary Evelyn Jones, Treasuer Jeff Ellwood, Membership Judy Everard, Match Lou Jessome, Maintenance Jim Lawton, Public Relations May McClintock, Social Judy Hanson, Ways & Means Wally Jones, Development Lou Jessome, Officiating Betty Hodgins, Senior Program John McClintock and Junior Program Dan Watters all elected to serve on the first executive of the club.
Since then, the club has been a significant major centre for bowls not only in the province of Nova Scotia but in the country. Events are regularly held at the club, making the greens a significant hub for the sport in the region, with social and competitive competition on the greens almost every day of the Summer. The club has hosted many major championships both for Lawn Bowls Nova Scotia and Bowls Canada Boulingrin. The club has hosted two Canadian Championships (1987, 2008), two Canadian Senior Triples Championship (2010, 2016), one Canadian Junior and Under 25 Championship (2017) and one Atlantic Bowls Championship (2019).
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Members Receive 25 Year Pins from Bowls Canada Boulingrin
At our 25th Anniversary Party in September 2012, five members received 25 year pins from Bowls Canada Boulingrin in recognition of their commitment to the Dartmouth Lawn Bowls Club and in the promoting of the sport.
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DLBC Provincial Representatives at National Championships
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