MORE ABOUT G.I.B.C.

Our Story

Gedling Phoenix Indoor Bowls Club (formerly Gedling & District Indoor Bowls Club) has been at the heart of the local bowling community since 1987.

 

Following the closure of our long-standing home at the Richard Herrod Centre in 2026, our members chose not to let nearly four decades of history come to an end. Instead, we embraced a new chapter, rebranding as Gedling Phoenix Indoor Bowls Club—a name that reflects our determination, resilience and commitment to ensuring that indoor bowls continues to thrive for the people of Gedling and the surrounding communities.

 

Today, we continue to offer members a vibrant and welcoming club, operating from two excellent venues:

 

• South Forest Leisure Complex, Edwinstowe (Our Headquarters)

• Nottingham Indoor Bowls Club, Beechdale Road, Nottingham

 

This dual-venue arrangement enables us to continue providing league bowling, competitions, friendly matches, social bowling, free taster sessions and open days, and support the community, while we work towards securing a permanent future for indoor bowls within the Gedling area.

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A Club for Everyone

We believe bowls is a sport that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy.

 

Whether you are eight or eighty-eight, a complete beginner or an experienced international player, you will receive a warm welcome at Gedling Phoenix. Our members come from all walks of life and enjoy the game at whatever level suits them best.

 

Some members simply enjoy a relaxed social roll-up with friends, while others take part in club leagues, county competitions and national events. Whatever your ambitions, there is a place for you within our club.

 

Our Community

Community has always been at the heart of everything we do.

 

For almost forty years we have provided opportunities for people to remain active, make new friendships, improve their physical and mental wellbeing and become part of a supportive sporting community.

 

We are particularly proud of our long-standing commitment to inclusive and disability bowls. Our club has a proud history of supporting disabled bowlers and creating opportunities for everyone to participate, regardless of age, ability or experience. We continue to work with organisations and community groups to promote accessible participation and ensure that indoor bowls remains a sport for all.

 

Looking Forward

Although our home has changed, our values have not.

 

Gedling Phoenix Indoor Bowls Club remains committed to:

 

• Providing high-quality indoor bowls for all abilities.

• Promoting health, wellbeing and social inclusion through sport.

• Supporting disability and inclusive bowling.

• Introducing new people to the sport through free taster sessions and open days.

• Building a strong, friendly and welcoming community.

• Working towards the long-term return of a permanent indoor bowls facility serving the people of Gedling.

 

Join Us

If you've never tried bowls before, now is the perfect time to discover one of the most enjoyable, inclusive and sociable sports around.

 

Whether you're looking for gentle exercise, friendly competition, new friendships or simply something different, we'd love to welcome you.

 

We regularly hold Free Taster Sessions and Open Days, giving prospective members the opportunity to experience indoor bowls in a relaxed and friendly environment with all equipment provided.

 

For more information about membership, our Free Taster Sessions and Open Days, or our bowling programme, please contact us by telephone, email or via our online contact form and begin your journey with Gedling Phoenix Indoor Bowls Club.