A Documentary in Production
Project Green
One hundred and twenty-five years of Harrow Bowls Club
1902
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2027
One hundred and twenty-five years of Harrow Bowls Club
In 1902, as the Metropolitan Railway was reshaping the fields of Harrow into a modern suburb, a small group of neighbours laid out a bowling green and converted a shed into their first pavilion. From that quiet beginning, a club grew — one that would survive two world wars, produce an England international, and remain a fixture of community life for more than twelve decades.
Project Green is a feature-length documentary celebrating the 125th anniversary of Harrow Bowls Club. It traces the Club's history from its founding by Thomas Dell, through the golden years of the 1920s, the disruptions of war, and the steady evolution of the modern Club we know today. It is, above all, a film about people: the members past and present whose loyalty, friendship and quiet dedication have kept the green rolling for a century and a quarter.
A 125-year milestone is rare. It marks not just longevity, but continuity — the unbroken passing of a place, a sport and a community from one generation to the next. This is the moment to capture the voices, the faces and the stories of the people who carry that legacy now, before time moves on.
The film is being made by the Club, for the Club — and for the wider Harrow community, future members, and anyone who cares about the small institutions that hold a town together. Its purpose is threefold: to honour the founders, to recognise the present membership, and to leave a lasting record for those who come next.
Filming is taking place across the 2026 and 2027 seasons and will include matches, social events, interviews with members and general activity around the green and clubhouse. Our aim is to capture the Club as it actually is — rolled up sleeves, banter at the bar, concentration on the rink — alongside the more formal interviews and archive material.
If you'd rather not appear on camera, simply let us know and we'll be careful to keep you out of frame. If you're happy to take part, please complete the consent form below before filming — paper copies are also available at the clubhouse.
Anyone appearing in the documentary is asked to sign a short consent form. The full text is reproduced below for transparency. Downloadable copies in Word and PDF format are provided at the bottom of this section — please return signed forms to a Club committee member or directly to the producer.
Project Green · Harrow Bowls Club · 2026–2027
Harrow Bowls Club is creating a documentary to celebrate the Club, its members and its history. Filming may include matches, events, interviews and general club activity.
By signing below, you confirm that:
I confirm I have parental responsibility and give consent on behalf of the participant.
If you have old photographs, programmes, trophies or memories that might enrich the film — or if you'd simply like to know more — please speak to a Club committee member or contact the producer directly through the Club.