Welcome

to Lake Cathie Bowling and Recreation Club

"Home of the Big Bowl"

Three Well Appointed Greens

Great Club Facilities

Casual and Travelling Bowlers Welcome

CLICK HERE FOR WEEKLY BOWLING PROGRAMME 

Courtesy Bus Available Every Friday Night

From 5.00PM

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Call 6585 5701 To Book

 HISTORY OF THE BIG BOWL

The Big Bowl was unveiled in November 1975, 10 months after the Club was officially opened. It was the brainwave of Reg Ellery and Stan Kanaar and  constructed by Stan in his workshop under his house. 

The huge bowl, said to be the largest in the world, measures 1.907 mm(6'2") in diameter and weighs 2 tonnes. The outer surface is made of 100mm (4") thick cement ( about 32 bags) plastered on to a framework of 75mm (3") water pipe and 13mm (1/2") reinforced steel. The whole of the steel framework is wrapped in two layers of 13mm (1/2") wire mesh.