The weather was perfect, not too hot, not too cold, and the bowlers made some very hot shots. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day, with friendly competition between each team. The kitchen staff, consisting of Donna Stewart, Mary Tarbotton, and Joyce Mulgrew provided never-ending coffee, tea and … [Read more...]
The Harnam Legacy Fund Project
May 11, 2026 by
The Harnam Legacy Project 2026 - Equipment Shed renewal to Harnam House The Harnam Legacy Project was initiated in the summer of 2025 when Harnam Grewal and his wife Sherree asked to meet with some members of the Executive Committee. Harnam said that he and Sherree wanted to do something special … [Read more...]
Backboards and rink marker renewal
May 10, 2026 by
The process of repainting the coloured rink indicators (yellow, red, blue, white) on our two greens began on our clean up day a month ago. Since then, the intrepid Brian Sandercock has been diligently continuing the painting of the backboards in green. He also sanded and painted all of … [Read more...]
2026-05-09 Opening Day OBLBC
May 10, 2026 by
The official opening of the 2026-27 season at our Club took place under sunny skies on a windless day. Eleven rinks of bowls were set up for 66 players along with a short course of croquet for 20 or so players. A number of new members joined the festivities and had a fine introduction to the sport … [Read more...]
2026-05-03 President’s Cup Tournament
May 3, 2026 by
Oak Bay hosted nine other Victoria area clubs for the President’s Cup. This annual tournament rotates between clubs and features members of each club’s executive competing for the honour of having the President’s Cup in their clubhouse for the year. It is the kick off to the BSI tournament … [Read more...]
2026-04-17/19 Interclub Croquet Tournament
April 25, 2026 by
Oak Bay along with the Victoria club co-hosted an interclub croquet tournament. Thirteen teams from Oak Bay, Victoria, and Vic West took part in some exciting action over two days. The top teams from Day One took part in the Championship Draw on Day Two at Oak Bay, while the Consolation … [Read more...]
Harnam House Dedication Ceremony: Celebrating a Lifetime of Legacy at Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club
April 15, 2026 by
On April 11, 2026, approximately 70 members and guests gathered at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club to dedicate the newly renovated equipment building as “Harnam House.” The rain held off and the afternoon became a joyful celebration of Harnam and Sherree Grewal’s extraordinary generosity and … [Read more...]
2026-02-17 – 2026-03-01 Lake Hill/Oak Bay Short Mat Tournament
March 15, 2026 by
Short Mat Lawn bowling is a favourite for the winter months when we cannot bowl outdoors. A few years ago, prior to Covid, there used to be 3 inter club short mat yearly tournaments held between various clubs. Sidney, Lake Hill and Oak Bay. These tournaments were always fully subscribed and a lot of … [Read more...]
2026-03-14 St. Patrick’s Day & Goodbye to Layla
March 14, 2026 by
Close to fifty members celebrated St Patrick’s Day (yes it was a bit early but our members like to start early) and took the time to say goodbye to one of our own - Layla G who will soon be living in Cranbrook and taking on the challenges of her new job. It was a sunny and warm day that started with … [Read more...]
2026-02-21 February Frolic
February 22, 2026 by
40 brave members came out to play 6 ends of lawn bowling and complete a few games of croquet. It was so cold that no one recognized Brent M given that he was wearing long pants. The games began with a “Spider” which was won by Ray D but only after a measurement with another bowl confirmed that Ray … [Read more...]