Up and Coming Events:
08/11/25: Presentation evening.
09/11/25: Wales v Argentina 3pm
15/11/25: Wales v Japan 5:30pm
21/11/25: Quiz Night & play your cards right 7pm
22/11/25: Wales v New Zealand 3pm
29/11/25: Wales v South Africa 3pm
13/12/25: xmas jumper night
27/12/25: Christmas quiz, pool & darts 2pm
31/12/25: New Years eve party 80's theme.
09/11/25: Wales v Argentina 3pm
15/11/25: Wales v Japan 5:30pm
21/11/25: Quiz Night & play your cards right 7pm
22/11/25: Wales v New Zealand 3pm
29/11/25: Wales v South Africa 3pm
13/12/25: xmas jumper night
27/12/25: Christmas quiz, pool & darts 2pm
31/12/25: New Years eve party 80's theme.
LATEST NEWS
David Witchell is club champion 2025
Dave has won the club championship for a staggering 9th time with a close fought win against his son Oliver Witchell.
Other winners were:
Handicap: Clive Jenkins
Two wood singles: Clive Jenkins
Novice: Gerald Ferguson.
3 set singles: Dale Hutcherson
Pairs: Gerald Ferguson / Geoff Ford
Jack Morris: Lewys Thomas, Richard Bryan, Hillary Meek
Ladies champion; Jo Witchell.
Our thanks to Geoff Ford for another well run year of tournaments and a successful finals day.
Other winners were:
Handicap: Clive Jenkins
Two wood singles: Clive Jenkins
Novice: Gerald Ferguson.
3 set singles: Dale Hutcherson
Pairs: Gerald Ferguson / Geoff Ford
Jack Morris: Lewys Thomas, Richard Bryan, Hillary Meek
Ladies champion; Jo Witchell.
Our thanks to Geoff Ford for another well run year of tournaments and a successful finals day.
Blackwood are the Islwyn cup champions
03/9/25 ISLWYN CUP FINAL - CROSSKEYS
Played at the neutral venue at Abercarn, Blackwood took on the two times league champions. Blackwood have got the better of crosskeys on two occasions this season and so confidence was high going in to this cup final.
After 5 ends Blackwood were 12 shots up and looking strong. By 10 ends things were looking good with a 23 shot lead. In the end Blackwood won on all rinks lifting the trophy with a 85 / 54 win.
A massive effort by all but top rink was once again J. Meek, J. Davies, D. Hutcherson and W. Ford with a 25/11 win.
Pictured left; Proud captain Oliver Witchell
Played at the neutral venue at Abercarn, Blackwood took on the two times league champions. Blackwood have got the better of crosskeys on two occasions this season and so confidence was high going in to this cup final.
After 5 ends Blackwood were 12 shots up and looking strong. By 10 ends things were looking good with a 23 shot lead. In the end Blackwood won on all rinks lifting the trophy with a 85 / 54 win.
A massive effort by all but top rink was once again J. Meek, J. Davies, D. Hutcherson and W. Ford with a 25/11 win.
Pictured left; Proud captain Oliver Witchell
RSVBA Finals Day
Blackwood were well represented in the RSVBA finals played at Bedwellty Park.
The over 60's final was competed for by Paul Johns of Bedwas and Trethomas and our very own Geoff Ford. In the end Paul ran out a worthy winner.
The Under 25 final was also an all Blackwood affair with Oliver Witchell taking on Jensen Davies. In a rain affected match on a tricky rink, Oliver prevailed taking another U25 title.
In the open singles it was another all Blackwood match up with both players playing their 2nd game of the day. This game between Oliver and Geoff turned in to a classic final with both bowlers battling each other as well as the rink.
The game reached 20 shots all then it was Oliver who picked up the one shot required and secure his first RSVBA open singles title.
Oliver is pictured with RSVBA president Darren Bruton.
The over 60's final was competed for by Paul Johns of Bedwas and Trethomas and our very own Geoff Ford. In the end Paul ran out a worthy winner.
The Under 25 final was also an all Blackwood affair with Oliver Witchell taking on Jensen Davies. In a rain affected match on a tricky rink, Oliver prevailed taking another U25 title.
In the open singles it was another all Blackwood match up with both players playing their 2nd game of the day. This game between Oliver and Geoff turned in to a classic final with both bowlers battling each other as well as the rink.
The game reached 20 shots all then it was Oliver who picked up the one shot required and secure his first RSVBA open singles title.
Oliver is pictured with RSVBA president Darren Bruton.
Rhymney Valley Pairs Champions
Following on from their success in getting to both the county and national pairs finals Oliver and Lewys have now added the Rhymney Valley pairs to their long list of achievements.
Played on the unfamiliar green at Gelligaer they beat a strong pairing from Merthyr west End.
This caps off a very successful season for them collectively, as individuals and also in the county and national set ups.
Played on the unfamiliar green at Gelligaer they beat a strong pairing from Merthyr west End.
This caps off a very successful season for them collectively, as individuals and also in the county and national set ups.
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Lewys Thomas becomes the under 25's county champion.
Another honour for Blackwood as Lewys takes the under 25 title at the county finals up at Beaufort. Lewys now goes on to Llandrindod wells to compete in the national championships on friday 8th August. Blackwood are proud of his achievements and wish him well. |
Blackwood are promoted to division 1 of the Rhymney Valley league
Blackwood rejoined the RVBA league this year and successfully achieved their objective of gaining promotion with a record of played 12 won 9 and finishing with 121 points.
Blackwood are inviting bowlers of all standards to apply to come and join us. We have a club coach and some senior members who are happy to run coaching sessions for beginners free of charge and we welcome both men and ladies to attend.
We also hold function nights, BBQ's and charity events as well as the annual club tour so...
Come and be part of this forward thinking, progressive club.
We also hold function nights, BBQ's and charity events as well as the annual club tour so...
Come and be part of this forward thinking, progressive club.
CLUB NIGHT
Coaching
Thinking of joining us or just having a go?
Green opens mid April to mid September......
Monday evenings have been designated as club nights with members up at the green from 2:30pm until 7:30pm. David Witchell is the official club coach and will be available on request to iron out any problems or help out a new bowler,
There is a member at the green from 2:30pm - 7:30pm Monday - Friday & 2pm - 6pm on weekends.
Blackwood welcomes all new members of all abilities as we have a busy fixture list.
Come along and have a go!
Green opens mid April to mid September......
Monday evenings have been designated as club nights with members up at the green from 2:30pm until 7:30pm. David Witchell is the official club coach and will be available on request to iron out any problems or help out a new bowler,
There is a member at the green from 2:30pm - 7:30pm Monday - Friday & 2pm - 6pm on weekends.
Blackwood welcomes all new members of all abilities as we have a busy fixture list.
Come along and have a go!
About us.
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Recent Acheivements:
M.B.A 2024: MBA cup runners up 2024: Division 1 runners up. 2021: MBA cup club champions 2018: Division 2 Champions 2024: Division 1 runners up 2024: MBA cup runners up 2025: Division 1 runners up 2025: MBA cup runners up R.S.V.B.A. League winners: 2021: inter association champions 2024: inter association champions League winners. 2009 2010 2012 2014 2015 2016 2021 2022 2024 super 10 winners. Rhymney Valley League: 2017 - promotion to division 1 2019: withdrew from league 2025: Re-joined 2025: Promotion to division 1. Islwyn Cup Winners 1999 2007 2013 2015 2022 2025 Caerphilly Crystal Bowl Winners: 1999 2007 GBL 3 Rink league winners: 2010 2011 2012 2024 (Promotion to div1) Come and share in our success. 
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