Australia Day


This Australia day The West Toowong Bowls Club will be home to live music from The Basementalists, performing loads of Aussie Classics, with an array of guest performers starting at 2pm.

Book a game of Barefoot Bowls, Enjoy some cold drinks, live music, and good food with the Bistro On Bywong open and serving up burgers and snacks
between 1pm – 4pm.

Hope to see you there!

Club Closing for Bar Refurbishment


She’s been holding not just our drinks but ourselves up as well for nearly 20 years now, she’s always done right by us, so we’d better do right by her.

As such we’ll be starting off 2025 by giving our beloved bar a much needed facelift!
Sadly, this means that we will have to close for 3 days while work is undertaken.

The Club will therefore be Closed from Monday 13th January
until
Thursday 16th
January
While the refurbishments take place.

But don’t fret, come Thursday the 16th we’ll be back in action, and so will our bar!

There’s even a friendly competition between a few of the locals, about who will be first to savour a beer at the freshly refurbished bar.

Whoever it is, they’d better be sure to settle in for some thorough testing…you know…for quality assurance purposes. 😉


Christmas Opening Hours



Everyone deserves a break over Christmas, wouldn’t you agree?
As such we’ll be closing briefly over Christmas, so our beloved staff may have time to relax, recharge and celebrate Christmas too!

The West Toowong Bowls Club will be Closed from 7pm Christmas Eve.
We will be Reopening for the New Year on Friday 3rd January 2025.

The Bistro on Bywong will be Closed from Saturday 21 December
And reopening for the new year on Friday 17 January 2025.
(BYO food welcome during this period)

From all of us at the West Toowong Bowls Club,
We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas
and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!


Our New Herb Garden


Our new herb garden is shaping up quite well, transforming into a vibrant oasis of greenery right in our backyard.
We’re excited to see how quickly Luke from Bistro On Bywong will be able to cultivate his own selection of fresh herbs and vegetables, adding even more flavor and variety to his culinary creations.

This project has truly been a community effort, and we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to Michael Berkman, the Greens MP for Maiwar, whose generous grant made it possible for us to purchase high-quality garden soil and mulch.
These essential materials are crucial for establishing a healthy and thriving garden.

Additionally, we owe a big shoutout to our dedicated volunteer, Ian Plowman, whose ingenuity and hard work led to the creation of a possum-proof cover for the garden.
This thoughtful design will help protect our plants from any pesky intruders, ensuring that they have the best chance to flourish.

Together, we are building something special that will not only enhance our local environment but also support sustainable practices in our community.
We can’t wait to see how the garden grows and to share its bounty with everyone!


Footy Tipping Comp Winners


And that’s a wrap for another year! The highly anticipated footy tipping season has officially drawn to a close, marking the end of an exciting journey filled with friendly competition and spirited camaraderie.

We’d like to extend a huge congratulations to Jayden Burrows, the standout champion and winner of this year’s Footy Tipping competition!
Your skill and strategy truly set you apart, and we can’t wait to see how you defend your title next season.

A massive shoutout goes to Val, whose hard work and dedication made this entire event possible.
Your efforts in organizing the competition and keeping everyone engaged have been invaluable, and we appreciate everything you’ve done to bring our community together.

We also want to express our gratitude to Tim from Toowong Village Meat for providing the delicious sausages that made our End-of-season ceremony even more enjoyable.
Your support added a wonderful touch to our celebrations and kept everyone fueled and ready to cheer for their teams.

Here’s to all the legends who participated this season! Your enthusiasm and sportsmanship have truly made this experience memorable, and we look forward to doing it all again next year.

Let the countdown to the next season begin!


Community Open Day


We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to making our Community Open Day such a resounding success.
Whether you donated, volunteered your time, or simply attended, your support was invaluable.

The day exceeded all expectations, and we are truly grateful to have had the opportunity to engage with so many incredible community groups.
Together, we not only strengthened existing relationships but also forged new connections that will undoubtedly benefit our shared future.

In addition to fostering a sense of unity, the event helped raise vital funds for the club, enabling us to continue our mission and grow stronger as a community hub.

It was also a fantastic platform to showcase what makes our club so special—the people who make up this community.
Your enthusiasm, passion, and generosity highlight just how much we can achieve when we come together.

Thank you once again to all who made the day so memorable.
We look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate and collaborate with you.


New Garden bed


We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers and to our generous sponsor, Hutchinson Builders, for their incredible work in creating our new garden bed and establishing the exclusion zone around our magnificent forest red gum tree.

Your hard work, skill, and dedication have truly transformed this space, enhancing the beauty and safety of our grounds for everyone to enjoy.

The sense of community here at West Toowong Bowls Club is something truly special.

It’s moments like these that remind us how fortunate we are to have such passionate individuals and businesses who care deeply about the club and its future.

 

Your contributions, whether through time, effort, or resources, mean the world to us.
We value each and every one of you and are so grateful for your unwavering support.
This project stands as a testament to what can be achieved when we come together as a community.

Thank you once again for your exceptional efforts.
We look forward to continuing to grow, thrive, and share this wonderful space with you all!


Bowling for Millie – Epilepsy QLD


 

On Sunday, the 24th of March, the West Toowong Bowls Club had the honor of hosting the 2nd Annual Bowling for Millie fundraiser, organized by Tim from Toowong Village Meats.
This special event was in support of Epilepsy Queensland, a cause close to our hearts, and we were thrilled to see such incredible community spirit on display.

The afternoon was filled with fun and laughter, as attendees enjoyed barefoot bowls, live music, dancing, and a classic BBQ.
Highlights of the day included the mega meat tray raffle, and the exciting top-prize auctions, where some extraordinary sporting memorabilia were up for grabs.
The energy and enthusiasm were contagious, creating an atmosphere of generosity and camaraderie that will be remembered dearly.

We are thrilled to announce that, as of today, we have raised an astounding $13,285.43 for Epilepsy Queensland—and that figure is still climbing as more donations continue to come in!
We’ve also just received a call from Epilepsy Queensland, who were deeply touched by the outpouring of support.
They wanted to pass along their heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making this day such a huge success.

Events like Bowling for Millie remind us of the incredible impact we can have when we come together for a worthy cause.
A huge thank you to all the participants, donors, volunteers, and local businesses for your generosity and for helping make this day truly special.

Together, we’ve made a real difference, and we look forward to supporting Epilepsy Queensland again in the future.