2 x BOULES PISTE
2 x CROWN GREEN BOWLING GREENS
Longton VM
Facilities
Longton VM was established in 1922 on
land off School Lane, and purchased
through local voluntary contributions in
memory of Longton people who died in
World War 1 (and later in World War 2).
Originally built as Longton VM Bowling Club,
it forms part of the larger Longton Victory
Memorial Recreation Ground.
VM stands for Victory Memorial.
In 1989, the original
wooden clubhouse
was destroyed by
fire and a new
brick clubhouse
was built on the
burnt-out site.
Shortly afterwards,
the new facility
became known as
Longton VM Sports & Social Club.
A second bowling green was then built
under the Government`s Manpower
Services Commission Community
Programme, and the two bowling greens
now host 16 men and ladies teams in the
local Preston, Leyland, Burscough and
Southport leagues. In addition, 2 Winter
Bowling Leagues are sponsored each
Autumn, as well as 2 NW Open Doubles
Competitions in July and September.
As a means of encouraging young people to
get involved in sport, the annual Spar
Trophy is held each June between the two
local junior schools This is an example of
how the Club works with local businesses
and the local community.
In 2007, the Club launched a 10 year
modernisation programme, as well as a new
Business Plan aimed at attracting new
groups of users, including more private
booking and local community groups. In
2011 it was voted South Ribble Community
Club of the Year in recognition of the wide
range of events and activities that now take
place here each week, some of which are
organised by the Club itself, and others by
other local community groups.
It has extensive free parking and is fully
licensed. The "free house" bar is well
stocked with most mainstream products
including Becks, San Miguel, Guinness,
Carling, and traditional "Hand Pulled" bitters
which change each week. These are sourced
from many suppliers including Moorhouses,
Bowland Brewery, Bank Top Brewery and
many more. The Annual Longton Beer
Festival is held here each September.
In 2017, the Club shortened its name to
“Longton VM” alongside a new logo of three
interlocking blocks to reflect its increasing
position as a modern local community
venue, but without detriment to the
longstanding role as a local facility in
memory of Longton people who gave their
lives in WW1. The logo seeks to reflect this,
with the three design blocks representing
the three main groups of people who now
use the facilities, namely members,
community groups/local organisations and
private party bookings. The three blocks
also reflect the physical assets of the
Clubhouse overlooking two bowling greens.
The facility is open to both Members and
non-Members, the only difference being
that Members benefit from discounted
prices for drinks and certain events and
activities. We pride ourselves as having a
friendly, welcoming and active spirit, so why
not see for yourself by coming along either
for a drink or to one of the many events or
activities which are held here
regularly.………and remember “We`re having
a good time”, so why not join in too.
CLUB INFO
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Everything You Need To Know About Longton VM
CONTACT
e:info@longtonvm.co.uk
t: 01772 616974
ADDRESS
Longton VM
Victory Lane
Longton
Preston PR4 5DL
Lancashire
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