On December 20, 1876 the first bowl was put down at the brand new sporting club in the town hub. Kyneton Bowling Club has functioned as a great community sporting and social resource since that day. This makes us the oldest bowls club in Victoria to have operated continually on the same site under the same name.
On November 11, 1995 the Club opened its door to 25 gaming machines which were greatly to assist flagging finances. So much so, that 5 years later plans were drawn up for a grand double story clubhouse extension. However a small, but vocal opposition were able to stymie the development for several years during which time the cost of the project sky rocketed. On a very close vote the committee decided to proceed, but this now meant borrowing a substantial amount. However on May 4, 2008 the new facility was officially opened. However several factors including a down turn in gaming revenue very nearly brought the proud club to its knees. But with the same hard work and grit members had shown over 130 years, survival was achieved.
The club has always had great success and
produced a well above average share of champion
players, most recently the Under 25 World Singles
Champion Chloe Stewart.
Leeanne has been in the hospitality industry for 25+ years. Leeanne completed her associate diploma in Hospitality Business Management, then went on to experience hospitality in the UK whilst traveling around for a couple of years. Returning to her home country town where generations of her family are from. Leeanne started working at the Kyneton Bowling Club in 2007 as a front of house supervisor, Leeanne became Club Manager in 2016 and is dedicated and very passionate about the Club.