​Riverside Indoor Bowls
are dedicated to getting a permanent centre for all from Gainsborough and surrounding area to play Indoor Bowls

The Pandemic has curtailed our activities but things are now freeing up. In fact, if we had an Indoor Bowls Hall we could have been welcoming players for the last few weeks.

In spite of the Pandemic, Lockdowns and Social Distancing we have been raising funds each week through the West Lindsey Lottery  It is only £1 a week and we get 50% of that every week when you nominate us as your Charity. Please sign up and you and RIBs could both be winners!
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We also hope to be out raising funds and meeting with our members very soon and your support would be very welcome at these events.
In the meantime we continue to have contact with the District Council and EIBA to bring Indoor Bowls back to the Gainsborough area.

World Indoor Bowls at Potters 2021 is now finished
Watch all the matches on YouTube


If you've forgotten how to play
 World Indoor Bowls at Potters 2020!
​This is how it is done!

Have We Got News For YOU!

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Over the summer of 2019 we were busy raising money as you can see below, but that's not all we have been doing.
The Trustees have met with the Development Manager at English Indoor Bowls, who support us in our quest for a facility in Gainsborough.
We also had meetings with Blitz Table Tennis and the Trinity Foundation to look at a shared multi-sport venue at Roses Sports Ground.
As a result we met with the then new Council Leader at West Lindsey DC in July 2019 and agreed, at his suggestion, to set up a Working Group of interested parties (including WLDC) to work together to deliver a facility to provide an Indoor Bowls hall plus a flexible area to allow Table Tennis Club nights and weekend competitions, plus other activities for community groups.
At the first meeting of that group it was agreed a Feasibility Report be produced to move the project forward. We hope that this will be ready in early 2020 and we can then move forward. Watch this space!
UPDATE - we nave now received the Feasibility Report and shared that with West Lindsey Council and had a positive meeting to discuss the future in these very difficult times.
Funding is currently rightly being used to support existing clubs and their facilities but we are hopeful that in the future we can move forward with some confidence.

Why Indoor Bowls?

Indoor Bowls is an excellent game that can be played by all ages and ability. It can be played year round no matter the weather.
It provides fun, friendship and competition. it can be played by adults, children, the elderly and the handicapped.
We are looking to provide a new facility that will cater to all these groups and more.

How will it Happen?

We are looking for the community to assist in whatever way they can.
​Club members, local and national businesses and anyone who shares our desire to have a quality facility in the town.

We Use the Following Brands

 There are many manufacturers but these are a few:
http://www.drakespride.co.uk/
http://www.henselite.com.au/
https://www.taylorbowls.com/​
SPONSORS COULD HAVE THEIR NAME HERE - SEE THIS PAGE
Tax!
We are now registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, which means if you are a taxpayer and donate to RIBs we can get a tax boost. Contact us to get a form to sign.
January 2019
We are pleased to let everyone know that we are now a charity, which means we can look to apply for funding from a number of sources. More about this later
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We are  on Facebook!! - see the icon above right and follow our group and interact! 
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The next period will lay the foundation for our work and inspire us to the common cause: the growth, the success and the sustainability of Riverside Indoor Bowls.
We are extremely excited about our future.
Rest assured we will be relentless in delivering all elements of our business plan and trust you will enjoy being part of this journey.
Success is our way.
Where committed people are developed through the strength of Riverside Indoor Bowls to deliver and celebrate performance.
Riverside Indoor Bowls will be the place for bowlers and local communities, known for its passion and commitment to its sporting and community values.
For our players and coaches, we will be the place of leadership, achievement, performance and development opportunities.
Our commercial partners will know Riverside Indoor Bowls as the commercial place for strong community engagement, commercial presence and business opportunity.
Get involved now!
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Russ Gardner with Lynda and Roy Enever Wish him luck and sponsor his efforts!

Riverside Indoor Bowls
is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Charity No. 1181432​