Take Your Greenkeeping to the Next Level with Our Bowls Seminars in 2026

At SISIS, we’ve been helping clubs maintain better, healthier greens for decades. Our Bowls Greenkeeping Seminars are designed to give you practical, hands-on knowledge that makes a real difference to your green - whether you’re a volunteer, a seasoned greenkeeper or a club official.

These sessions bring together bowls greenkeepers from across the country to share ideas, solve challenges and learn the science behind high-quality bowling surfaces.

Seminar Venues

1️⃣ Chew Stoke Bowling Club – Bristol
Walley Court Road, Chew Stoke, Bristol BS40 8XN

2️⃣ Northampton Whyte Melville Bowling Club – Northampton
Talavera Way, Moulton, Northampton NN3 6FR

3️⃣ Wantage Bowling Club – Oxfordshire
Manor Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8DW

Places are limited, so make sure you book the venue closest to you.

A Full Day of Expert Learning

9.00am – Registration & Refreshments

9.30am

Introduction & Welcome

Greens Maintenance During the Bowling Season

On-Green Demonstration

12.30pm – Complimentary Lunch

1.00pm

Mower Maintenance

Grass Seed Selection

Grant Funding

2.30pm – Turf Clinic

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From practical demonstrations on the green to detailed sessions on machinery, seed selection and funding, our seminars are packed with insights you can put into action immediately.

Why SISIS Seminars Make a Difference

Our approach is practical, proven and club-focused:

• Aeration & Spiking: How regular aeration helps air, water, and fertiliser penetrate the soil for stronger, healthier turf
• Topdressing & Grass Care: Correct techniques for long-term improvement
• Mower Maintenance: Optimising your machinery for the best results
• Grass Seed Selection: Choosing the right mix for your green
• Grant Funding: Guidance to secure support for improvements
• Prevention Over Cure: Small, regular actions keep your greens healthy and playable

With SISIS, you’re learning from experts who understand the challenges clubs face, whether it’s a flat green or a crown green with dips, swerves and basins.

What Clubs Say About SISIS Seminars

“The whole seminar was really engaging and enthusiastic – the way the session is run gets everyone involved and makes things happen in the room. We’re a bit different because we’re a crown green club, so our challenges aren’t about keeping a perfectly flat surface like flat greens; it’s about managing the dips, swerves and basins that make the game tricky.
What I took away from today is practical advice I can actually use. Things like the importance of regular spiking to get air, water and fertiliser down into the soil – something that often surprises people during the season. Even if it looks messy at first, it really helps the green in the long run.
We’ve been to seminars before, but this one stood out. It’s packed with useful ideas and demonstrates how small, consistent improvements can make a big difference. It’s  worth attending for anyone who wants to take their greenkeeping to the next level.”
Neil Cheadle, Stretton Bowls Club

“A very informative day – I’ve never been to anything like it before. I started out helping on the green with almost no knowledge about how it worked, but the seminar was incredibly clear and easy to follow. I’ve come away with a solid plan to help improve our green and keep it in top condition going forward. A great experience for anyone looking to learn practical, hands-on greenkeeping skills.”
Alan Harrison, Henhurst & District Bowls Club

“A fantastic day for networking with other like-minded people who face the same challenges we do. The seminar was packed with practical advice and insights and it’s great to share experiences and solutions with others in the same boat. I’d highly recommend it to anyone involved in greenkeeping – it’s not just about learning, it’s about connecting and taking away ideas you can actually use. We can’t wait for next year!”
David Linney, Market Bosworth

“The day was full of really useful information throughout. I came to learn more about machinery and the proper way to use it, but I also picked up a lot about topdressing – I realised I’d been doing it wrong and now understand the better practices to follow with the machinery. A very worthwhile seminar.”
James Anderson-Ray, Hanbury & Draycott

“The main theme for me was ‘out with the old and in with the new.’ We’ll definitely be putting into practice what we’ve learned going forward. Stuart and Jason have been excellent – knowledgeable, witty and funny with it. They really know their turf and put it across in a way that makes it easy to understand and enjoyable to learn.”
Dave Cave, Thringstone

“I’ve been on one of these seminars before, which was good, but this one has really taken things to another level. I’ve learned so much about the importance of aeration and how it’s all about prevention rather than cure going forward. The message of ‘little and often is the key’ really stood out to me. Sessions like this are invaluable for helping clubs like ours to understand what’s needed to keep our greens healthy and playable.”
Chris Sparks, Thringstone

“Absolutely brilliant – a superb seminar and a real eye-opener. We usually do everything ourselves at Wanstead Bowls Club in Essex, so it was really important for us to learn more about the science behind it all. Lots of useful information to take away. There are a lot of clubs out there that need this kind of help, and it can be hard work getting them to wake up to the importance of greenkeeping. I’d be more than happy to host one of these seminars at our club.”
Chris Dennis, Wanstead BC (Essex)

Join the SISIS Greenkeeping Network

These seminars are not just about learning – they’re about sharing experiences and connecting with other clubs facing the same challenges. From crown greens to flat greens, you’ll leave with practical tips, actionable insights, and a network of like-minded people who understand your needs.

Book Your Place

Spaces are limited and popular – choose the venue closest to you:

Bristol – Chew Stoke Bowling Club CLICK HERE

Northampton – Northampton Whyte Melville Bowling Club
CLICK HERE

Oxfordshire – Wantage Bowling Club
CLICK HERE

Keep an eye on other events here

Note: There will also be a range of Dennis mowers at our seminars