The parish bowling clubs meet at the Crown Bowling Green at Hadley. It is adjacent to the lovely half-timbered 16th century inn of the same name and is surrounded by beautiful Worcestershire countryside. Two clubs bowl at ‘The Hadley’:

• The ‘Thursday club’, which meets every Thursday afternoon is the oldest club. It has its own clubhouse, and players enjoy a meal together after bowling. Membership is by invitation.
• The ‘Hadley Monday Bowling club’ previously called ‘The Beefeaters Bowling club’ meets every Monday and Friday evening at 5.30pm from April to October.

New members are welcome. There is a traditional 10pence stake on a match. The whole ethos of the club is one of friendly rivalry, all settled over a pint or two in the inn afterwards with lively banter. Contact: Club secretary, David Brownridge, Tel. 01299 250409 Club president, Mike Lovatt, Tel. 01905 451597