Information taken from HARGRAVE - A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE.
May 2004

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One of the most thriving activities in the village, the Hargrave Carpet Bowls Club was founded in 1988 and quickly became the focal point of village sporting life.  Those that attended enjoyed the camaraderie of learning a completely new game, in the knowledge that having a bit of fun was more important than winning.  The club welcomes new members and can be found in the Village Hall on any Tuesday evening.

Never a large club, and only with a maximum of twenty or so members, the club joined the Bury Carpet Bowls League (B.C.B.L.) in 1990.  After a couple of barren years, success followed in 1992 when the club won the Ousden Triples. In the two seasons that followed, the club was Runner Up in the same competition. Unfortunately, the club could not keep this run going and the next success was in 1996, when one member was Runner Up in the B.C.B.L.Pairs competition.  In the following season, the club were successful in the B.C.B.L.Fours competition.

The 1998/1999 season has been the most successful to date, the team managing not only to win the League but also finishing Runner Up in the Knockout Cup.  The elusive ‘double’ only being missed by one shot !

During the whole of the club’s existence, members have left but have been replaced by new players, some from other villages.  It is this mix of talents and ages that over the last season has proved that the club can compete to the highest level and still retain the jovial atmosphere, of what many regard as the friendliest club in the league.

It is with building excitement that the club looks forward to what future seasons may bring, and who knows, the club may soon be celebrating a Treble like Manchester United !!