Woodingdean Bowls Club

Opening of the green, 2008.
by Alan Chambers on Saturday 26th April 2008 (Comment on this news item.)

Woodingdean Bowls club's green was officially opened of Friday the 25th of April during a visit by the Mayor of Brighton and Hove, councillor Carol Theobald. Our club was the last to be visited by the oficial party on what was a very busy day for them, their first engaement was a 9:45am and ended with the visit to Woodingdean at 4pm.
Councillor Theobald displayed some fine bowling skills during her visit, she is either a natural or had a lot of practice during her tour!
Following the opening ceremony al involved then partook of the fine hospitality laid on and special mention must go to Elaine Vickers and Joan Tomkins for their wonderful efforts on the day, they really helped show what Woodingdean Bowls club is all about, thank you ladies.
There was a drive before the mayor visited and I urge all of you now that the green is open to get out there and bowl, we've got some of the best facilities for miles around, get out there and make the most of them.

Trophy Presentation Evening
by Alan Chambers on Sunday 11th November 2007 (Comment on this news item.)

Saturday 27 October saw a great turn-out for the Clubs' Annual Presenation evening.
The trophies were presented by Alan Clemits - President Sussex County Bowls Association and the evening presented by our Club Chairman - Robert Hinton.
Many of the Clubs new bowlers were receiving trophies for the first time.
Thanks for the organisation of the evening go to our Social Committee and Competition Committee.
Photographs of the evening were taken by Social Member Helen Fearne. Thanks

2007 Tour
by Alan Chambers on Monday 8th October 2007 (Comment on this news item.)

Our 2007 Tour to Stratford-upon-Avon, 9 - 15 September, went extremely well.
Our thanks go to the tour organisers Ice Productions, our coach company Crawley Luxury Coaches and their drivers, our hotel Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Charlecote and to our club organisers John and Elaine Vickers with Doris Smith and Bob Gooding.
We were well received by the Clubs we visited and pleased to have made new friends.

Ladies & Mens Section Committees
by Alan Chambers on Sunday 30th September 2007 (Comment on this news item.)

Following our Mens and Ladies Section Annual General Meetings, we are pleased to welcome the following members to the respective Committees.
Jean Nutley is the new Ladies Captain with Rita Race (Vice Captain) and Jean Richardson (Junior Vice Captain).
Elaine Vickers is the new Ladies Section and Fixtures Secretary.
Kathy Mercer has joined Joan Tomkins on the Committee as a Lay member.
The Mens Meeting has seen Dave Weedon, Captain for a 2nd year with Dave Race (Vice Captain) and Tony Fearne (Junior Vice Captain)
Mick Dawes, Ted Weddell and Bob Gooding are Lay members on the Mens Committee.
All other positions remained unchanged.

Finals Day
by Alan Chambers on Saturday 18th August 2007 (Comment on this news item.)

A fantastic finals day was held at the Club. Some great bowling by the competitors, well supported by the Club members and guests, extremely well organised with many thanks to the organisers, markers, bar staff and caterers.
A roll of the winners:
Mens Championship Len Hubbard, runner up Steffi Michael;
Ladies Championship Gloria Michael, runner up Doreen Rolf;
Senior Citizen Winner John Laker, runner up Gordon Nutley;
Ladies Two Wood Winner Pat Barnes, runner up Elaine Vickers;
Pairs Trophy Winners Dave Silsby & Diane Smith, runners up John Laker & Rita Race;
Yardstick Competition Winner Steffi Michael, runner up Len Hubbard;
Triple Competition Winners Dave Swainston, John Vickers & Kevin Prior, runners up Trevor Smith, Cecil Tomkins & Neil Seamer;
Non Winners Cup Winner Alan Chambers, runner up Ian Prior
Thanks must go also to the many members who competed in early stages but failed to reach the finals, without them the Competitions would not have been possible and may they have success next year.

3 Sets of 7 Competition
by Alan Chambers on Thursday 16th August 2007 (Comment on this news item.)

Congratulations to John Laker on his win in this Club Competition this evening, Thursday 16 August. The final resulted in a 2 sets to 1 win against Trevor Smith. Thanks also to the Club members for their support of the finalists and to the Competition organisers, marker and umpire.

Two Wood Trophy
by Alan Chambers on Tuesday 14th August 2007 (Comment on this news item.)

Congratulations to Gordon Nutley on winning our Two Wood Trophy Competition on 9 August 2007. Some fine bowling from our other finalists Len Hubbard, Bob Gooding, John Vickers, Trevor Smith, Neil Seamer, Dave Race and Lionel Bennett