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Humphrey Park Bowling Green
The bowling green was laid out at the centre in 1949.
The following article appeared in the Stretford and Urmston News on Friday 22 April 1949:
Humphrey Park and District Residents Society
The opening of the public bowling green last Monday afternoon has added yet another amenity to the Humphrey Park district. The green was opened by Mr Clegg, the pioneer, and general satisfaction was felt throughout the community that he should have the privilege of bowling the first wood, for it was he who initiated the idea and for a considerable period worked strenuously to bring into being this much needed amenity.
Later the negotiations were passed to the society, and the committee wish to express their appreciation to Urmston Council for providing this attractive green.
Arrangements have been made by Urmston Council for the green to be run by the Humphrey Park Community Association and this should provide means for close cooperation of all organisations in the district.
The society wishes the community association the utmost success in this new venture.
Mr Clegg, President of Humphrey Park Community Association, was in poor health when he officially opened the bowling green. He died later the same evening, aged 79. His death came "as a great shock to all members of the association". A cup, known as Clegg's Cup, was competed for over many years in his memory.
The Humphrey Park & District Bowling Club was formed in 1950, and it is believed that the club took over the running of the bowling green at that time.
The Ladies Bowling Club was formed in 1951.
In 2026, Humphrey Park Bowling Club merged with Humphrey Park Community Association, and a sub-committee was established to run the bowling club and green.
The original route of Humphrey Lane can still be seen today as a straight line running diagonally across the bowling green. For more information, please see the next page, Humphrey Lane.
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