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The Club continued to use the remaining area (4 rinks), taking part in both home and away fixtures (travel to away fixtures was undertaken by bicycle) with Members’ wives playing when there were not enough men available.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950’s,\u0026nbsp;Burnham Bowls Club was at the forefront of change, accepting women as equals in their membership, a time when other clubs still restricted women\u0027s participation.This decision was a result of Burnham women who sought to participate in the sport and were denied the opportunity, ultimately leading to a change in policy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1975, the Club moved to the present site in Stomp Road, after negotiating a lease with Burnham Parish Council. The old green was sold for £10,000, which provided the funds to lay the green at Stomp Road and build the Clubhouse.At one time the membership list was closed at 150 members. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough membership numbers are not at that level today, we have a vibrant club with a good number of playing and social members. 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