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Bowling Club Faces Eviction After 125 Years
29 Jul
Summary
- Bowls club must vacate its home by February 1, 2027.
- The Diocese of Norwich owns the property and plans changes.
- Club members express devastation over the impending move.
The Mitre Bowling Club, a fixture in Norwich for 125 years, has been informed it must vacate its clubhouse premises by February 1, 2027. This directive comes from the Diocese of Norwich, which owns the Earlham Road property.
The diocese plans to repurpose the clubhouse into a more inclusive community asset. These plans include establishing a flexible co-working space and an outdoor cafe area, aiming to serve a broader segment of the city's population throughout the year.
Members of the historic bowling club have voiced significant disappointment and distress. Club president Neville Warnes conveyed that many long-standing members, some with 30 to 40 years of association, are feeling "gutted and devastated" by the notice served by STN Trading Ltd.
