Sessay Bowls Club was founded in 1972 by a handful of local enthusiasts who reclaimed the land and laid the green from scratch. The green is located at the centre of the village, together with the cricket field and the Village Hall complex, which forms the focal point of the village. Set in the heart of the Vale of York, we enjoy views over the Yorkshire Dales to the West and the North York Moors to the east.
Our membership, which includes Playing, Social and Junior grades, numbers about 30, but what we lack in numbers we more than make up for in enthusiasm. This is illustrated by the fact that we maintain fixtures in no less than three leagues and numerous cup competitions throughout the playing season.
Our facilities are first class with the refurbishment of our new pavilion, and our green is of such a high standard that we are regular hosts to the Yorkshire County Women’s Bowling Association, staging their County matches regularly – quite an honour for such a small village club. Apart from our green, the Ladies do appreciate the standard of our teas, which are served in the Village Hall, where there is a fully stocked bar!
As with most Bowls Clubs, we are always keen to recruit new members, and we have a very open and non-discriminatory policy. We welcome players of all standards and are happy to give tuition and guidance if required.
Fixtures 2026
APRIL
Sun 19th Marshall Cup + VIBE Spider Home Marshall Cup + VIBE Spider
Mon 20th Easingwold Home Galtres
Mon 27th Boroughbridge Home Galtres
Thurs 30th No Game BYE Hovingham
MAY
Mon 4th Thirsk Blue Away Galtres
Bank Hol
Thurs 7th Thirsk B Home Hovingham
Mon 11th Thirsk Gold Away Galtres
Thurs 14th Pickering Away Hovingham
Mon 18th Dishforth Home Galtres
Thurs 21st Kirkbymoorside Home Hovingham
Thurs 28th Swinton Home Hovingham
JUNE
Mon 1st Sowerby Flatts Away Topham Trophy
Thurs 4th Settrington Away Hovingham
Mon 8th Sowerby Flatts Home Galtres
Thurs 11th Thirsk A Home Hovingham
Mon 15th Stillington Away Galtres
Thurs 18th Thirsk A Home Waltham Cup (C)
Mon 22nd Easingwold Away Topham Trophy
Thurs 25th No Game BYE Hovingham
Mon 29th Gosforth Bowls Home Afternoon
Mon 29th TBA TBA Topham Trophy Semi-Final
JULY
Thurs 2nd Thirsk B Away Hovingham
Mon 6th Boroughbridge Away Galtres
Tue 7th Winner C vs D TBA Waltham Cup
Thurs 9th Pickering Home Hovingham
Mon 13th Thirsk Blue Home Galtres
Thurs 16th Kirkbymoorside Away Hovingham
Mon 20th Thirsk Gold Home Galtres
Thurs 23rd Swinton Away Hovingham
Mon 27th TBA TBA Topham Trophy Final
Tue 28th TBA TBA Waltham Cup
Final
Thurs 30th Settrington Home Hovingham
Fri 31st Thirsk Sessay Eden Endersby
AUGUST
Mon 3rd Dishforth Away Galtres
Thurs 6th Thirsk A Away Hovingham
Mon 10th Sowerby Flatts Away Galtres
Wed 12th Thirsk Away Eden Endersby
Thurs 13th Winners vs Rest TBA Hovingham
Mon17th Stillington Home Galtres
Sat 22nd Dishforth Away Marshall Salver
SEPTEMBER
Sun 6th Finals Day Home Sessay
