NEWS
The Social Hub of Engadine: The Place to Be in the Late 1970s
The late 70s saw the Engadine Bowling Club continue to be the hub of activity. In April 1975, the Club hosted its first film night—a venture full of optimism but fraught with difficulties. Deciding on the best evening for screenings proved contentious, and rising film...
The Early 1970s: Laying the Foundations for a Thriving Club
As the calendar turned to the 1970s, Engadine Bowling Club found itself in a period of evolution. It was an era marked by major milestones, bold decisions, and a growing sense of community. From transformative leadership changes to the birth of cherished traditions,...
Get to know Ben, our Bar Supervisor
Ben may have been born and bred in Rockhampton, Queensland but these days, Engadine is well and truly home. Having moved down to join his then-girlfriend, Ben found his happy place at Engadine Bowling Club and colleagues who have become lifelong friends. He’s recently...
Meet Matt, our Head Greenkeeper
It’s been 15 years since Matt joined our team as Head Greenkeeper – the top job he secured thanks to a very timely award. Since then, Matt has overseen an incredible number of projects and initiatives around the grounds, which have all helped us to become the...
The 1960s: Expansion, Leadership, and Community Spirit
As Engadine Bowling Club entered the 1960s, the momentum built in the previous years continued with a clear focus on expanding the club’s facilities and leadership. One of the first calls to action came in 1962, when donations were requested to provide seating around...
The Early Days – Bringing to Life a Vision in the Late 1950s
In the late 1950s, Engadine was a small, tight-knit community on the outskirts of Sydney, and there was a growing need for a space where locals could gather, socialise, and participate in sports. That vision came to life on January 10, 1958, with the birth of the...
A New Alfresco Beer Garden for Engadine Bowling Club
As we start the new financial year, we have some big and exciting news to share with you. Over the past twelve months, our Board of Directors have been working on a Strategic Plan that will ensure the financial security of the Club, along with providing our members...
Our Young Lawn Bowlers: Get to Know Josh
Many members would walk into Engadine Bowling Club and be welcomed by Josh, one of our frontline team members. Along with being a crucial part of our team, he’s also an incredibly talented young lawn bowler. An inspiration to many, he’s part of the crew of younger...
Roll Up: Get to Know Our Apprentice Greenkeeper
Another young bowler to have on your radar is our apprentice Greenkeeper, Jacob Aitken. Like many of the team, Jacob was introduced to the sport of lawn bowling by his dad at a young age. Not only is he meticulous in maintaining our greens, but he’s quickly honing his...
Meet Carolyn Nelson: Celebrating 25 Years
The Engadine Bowling Club team is truly an extended family, with many staff members having dedicated decades to our Club. Their deep connections with our members and commitment to community values shine through in their daily interactions. Among them, Carolyn Nelson,...