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Established 1952 it was originally a works team for Aluminium Bronze in Walsall. The ground at Chapel Lane, Great Barr was opened on on 15th June 1987. It was renamed the Anson Ground in honour of Harry Anson and his son Dennis Anson who were the behind the creation of the club.
Bronze Cricket Club, Chapel Lane, Great Barr, Walsall, Staffordshire, B43 7BD
Chapel Lane Great Barr
Golf came to Great Barr in 1935 when land was leased from a local farmer and Calthorpe Golf Club was created.
In 1961 the Club became Great Barr Golf Club Ltd.
The course took on a more familiar Golf Club appearance and in 1965, of an automatic greens sprinkler system was installed..
In 1972 the Club purchased the land from the local farmer, Mr.J.B.York.
In 1975 most of the old timber clubhouse was demolished to make way for the present Beacon Lounge and Dining Room.
In 1988 the last vestiges of the old clubhouse were removed and the Calthorpe Lounge and Snooker Room were rebuilt. This development included a new Ladies’ Locker Room for our active and supported Ladies’ Section.
Finally in 1992 the clubhouse was further extended by the construction of the Gent’s Locker Room and Professional’s Shop .
Information from www.greatbarrgolfclub.co.uk
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