Bowling News
ALL OUR YESTERDAYS - going back to 1878
Ever wondered which is the oldest green in the Huddersfield area? Ever thought about the opening date of your club? The answers to both these questions are below in the comprehensive collection of opening dates pulled together last year with the help of many local clubmen.
Building on the list that Yorkshire CCGBA include in their Yearbook to get the help of a number of local clubs and individuals, duly noted below in red, in adding the opening dates of these clubs to create the most complete record there is around.
Take a look at the impressive list below. The three oldest greens in the area are Dalton (1878), Primrose Hill Liberal (1882) and Elland C&BC No.1 green (1883).

All Our Yesterdays. The Rastrick Bowling Green Company Ltd. was formed in 1902 with shares being sold at £1 each. The total cost of the land, labour, bricks and mortar was less than £400.
On 27th June 1902 the opening ceremony took place with Mr Carter hoisting the club flag,- red, white and blue with a Union Jack In one corner and bearing the initials RBC. The National Anthem was then sung with great gusto by the assembled crowd
In 1903 the No. 2 green was opened and the club purchased 12 ducks to keep the grass down and a donkey (£3) whose function might only be guessed at.