History of the Club

Lawn Bowls is thought to have been played in Flaxton on a private property, The Palms, prior to 1946. However, the current club was formerly established in April 1946 and the land on which it now resides was purchased for 30 pounds (about $60). The women’s club was formed the following year. In 1946, the English, Scottish and Australia Bank loaned the club 200 pounds to finance building of the original club house. The present club house was officially opened in 1985. The club incorporated in May 2000. It was not until 1995 that the women’s and men’s clubs merged.

The green has been extended regularly over the years. In the mid 1970’s the green itself was removed and sold, and a new green comprising 8 rinks, was installed with drainage and new tifdwarf grass. The green was once again removed and a new championship quality green was installed.

In 2021 for the our 75th Anniversary, the club’s history was updated in a booklet entitled Mapleton Bowls Club – 75 Years of Bowls. Copies of these are available at the club.