Club History

President  F H Trower

On the 8th July 1909 seven men with a vision met at Mr Chilton’s Mill Room with the object of starting a private bowling club in Epsom. A pavilion and some equipment for it was acquired, but it seems doubtful whether the members, and perhaps others, who advanced loans for these ever got debentures worth the paper used - or their money back. It was proposed to call it “Ebbisham Bowling Club” The club was offered an acre of grassland in Depot Road, at the rear of Epsom Urban District Council’s building, at a lease of £10 a year.  This was considered too high!  The small committee, which had been formed, considered £7 was a better price and this was agreed. The cost of admission to the club was fixed at 10/6d with the yearly subscription a similar amount.

Each of the seven men advanced some of their own money, acquired some equipment, and got underway.

Click Here for Minutes 1909 - 1921   Record of minutes 1909 - 1921 typed

President  Rev E W Northey

Men's Captain  F H Trower

November the club was in debt and five members, who didn’t like the situation, paid 10/- each to pay it off.

President  Rev E W Northey

The club gradually raised sufficient funds from members to build a wooden rustic pavilion at Depot Road.

The opening ceremony was performed, on 29^th April, by Epsom’s vicar, Rev. Bainbridge-Bell of St Martin’s church.

A picture of this proud event hangs in the clubhouse.

President  F H Trower

Men's Captain  Chas Cropley

Realising they couldn’t go on with the green they were using, members decided to look for one they could buy and lay with Cumberland turf.  A new pavilion fund was also started at the club.  Also, the secretary wrote to the Council asking them to cut off the water supply at Depot Road from 30^th September 1917 as, although they were being charged £1 per annum, they didn’t even have the use of a tap!

Club History 1920 - 1924

President  F H Trower

(December) The 'main body' of members aspired to acquire the, or a, Green.  In only six weeks a sub-committee appointed for the purpose came up with a priced scheme and funding proposals; both ere adopted in their entirety.

President  F H Trower

Men's Captain  Chas Cropley

Members came up with a scheme for acquiring another green.  In June, ‘meadowland’ (the present site, minus the car park and entrance) and a small rectangular entrance patch in Worple Road, were leased in two parcels from the old family of Furniss, well known builders and undertakers, with an option to purchase both for £600.  A 12 foot wide passage across intervening Glebe land was purchased for £40 to connect the two parcels. Mr Charles Cropley (captain in 1919), with the aid of his brothers, at net cost, demolished the Depot Road pavilion and, stick by stick transported and re-erected it at the new Worple Road site. Brigadier-General Wrigley provided new mats, jacks, markers and other equipment.

President  Rt Hon The Earl of Rosebery KG KT

Men's Captain  Chas Cropley

The green opened on 2nd May 1922.  The new green having been laid was open for play but, unfortunately a phenomenally dry summer and inadequate watering facilities caused problems for some years.  But, as usual the members tackled the job and by 1925 it was considered ‘highly regarded’.

President  Rt Hon The Earl of Rosebery KG KT

Men's Captain  Brig Gen C C Wrigley

In the spring of this year the ('new') Club was already in financial straits. Many members were asked for loans to keep the club on an even keel.  Establishment costs of £1,300 and an overdraft of £250 came into existence.  It is not known if any of these loans were repaid. One Past President was the Rt. Hon. Earl Rosebery, a former Prime Minister. He donated the Rosebery Cup for the Men’s Handicap pairs in 1923.

President  Rt Hon The Earl of Rosebery KG KT

Men's Captain  C E Stredwick

William Payne, one of the founder members, demonstrated his continuing support for the club by donating the present pavilion, which was erected in 1926.  At much the same time, his wife advanced £600 to enable the club finally to buy the leased lands.

At that stage the Capital liabilities of the club totalled £1,840, made up of £600 mortgage, £250 overdraft and £990 of outstanding Loan Certificates.

President  Rt Hon The Earl of Rosebery KG KT

Men's Captain  J H Birch

The Pavilion was erected and a speech was made by Rev. Bainbridge-Bell and opened the door of the rustic-looking structure which had cost members a total of £60.

Club History 1934 - 1939

1934

President  G King

Men's Captain  W J Keeling

H C Pettett reaches Semi Final Herne Bay Singles.  F Cragg reaches Final of the Surrey Secretaries.

President  H B Whitby

Men's Captain  J P Gow

The parcel of Glebe land (car park) was purchased for £95 completing the club lands as we know them today. The money for this was again obtained by loan, from Mrs Whitby, to whom this parcel of land was promptly mortgaged.

1937

President  D Menzies

Men's Captain  J T Prankerd

J T Frambard & H C Pettett reach Semi Finals of the Surrey Pairs.  H B Whitby, F Cowley, G King & H C Pettett reach the final of the Surrey Fours.

President  Rev Canon C R Pattison Muir

Men's Captain  W H H Graham

President  E J Hodsdon

Men's Captain  C C Barnes

An undated Agreement indicates that the pavilion and contents were to be leased to Ebbisham Sports Club Ltd. For a six month period October 1939 to April 1940, a t a rent of £13 – no winter socialising for bowlers then!

H Diamond & partner reach the Final of the Margate Pairs.

Club History 1943 - 1949

President G C Barnes

Men's Captain  G Mackintosh

The 1924 mortgage of the original three parcels of land was transferred from Mrs Payne to Mrs Whitby, with the £600 still owing.

President  F Ward

Men's Captain  F E Roll

The Club must have been in the money, as the 1936 loan of £100 was repaid to Mrs Whitby, clearing that lesser mortgage.

P J Annas, H C Pettett & W T Titherley reach the Semi Final of the Surrey Triples.

President  G Mackintosh

Men's Captain  B C Pettett

President  G Mackintosh

Men's Captain  R Law  Ladies' Captain  Mrs H D Hoare

The ladies’ section was started and one of the founder members, Mrs Win Russell, played at the club for 49 years.

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Ladies agree to change to Navy Blazers to match the men.  F Giles & C Russell win the Paddington Pairs.  J W Morton reaches the Semi Final of the Surrey Singles.

President  F E Roll

Men's Captain  C C Barnes  Ladies' Captain  Mrs H D Hoare

1949

President  R Law

Men's Captain  F Giles  Ladies' Captain  Mrs H D Hoare

No Ladies allowed to enter Men's Competitions. Ladies forbidden to play on weekends.  Playing time extended to 5.30pm from 4.30pm.  Ladies always had to have permission to enter & use the Clubhouse!!

Quote from minutes - Landlord - Tenant basis was discussed.  All agreed we could not afford £3/10/0 and £2/2/0 was suggested.

Mrs Moore wins her Surrey County Badge.  Ladies Championship Cup presented by Mrs Hoare.  C Russell wins the Brighton Open Singles.  W Oldham wins the Surrey County Trial.  C Russell, W T Titherley & F Giles reach the Final of the Surrey Triples.

Club History 1950 - 1959

President  H C Pettett

Men's Captain  E E Crooks  Ladies' Captain  Mrs W K Russell

First recorded match Men v Women was a Triples match.  The men winning 122 - 59. Men toured South Wales staying at Esplanade Hotel Porthcawl. (During this season there was a 'Complaints' Committee).

G C Barnes, C Russell & W Oldam win Surrey Triples.

President  E E Crooks

Men's Captain  J Knowles  Ladies' Captain  Mrs M M Butler

R Law, G C Barnes & W Oldam win Surrey Triples.

W Oldham & G C Barnes reach the Semi Final of the Surrey Pairs.

& Mrs Russell wins her County Badge.

President  H Skelton

Men's Captain  A W Gardner  Ladies' Captain  Mrs M M Butler

The club toured Devon.  They lost all games, but the following is recorded - 'despite the non winning of games, which was mainly due to the strength of the Devonshire teams, the tour was successful and enjoyable in every way.  We were favoured with fine weather in all of the games which were played in a fine sporty atmosphere and the entertainment meted out to us was excellent'.

President  J Knowles

Men's Captain  F Wilkinson  Ladies' Captain  Mrs M M Butler

President  A E Tuck

Men's Captain  F Giles  Ladies' Captain  Mrs W K Russell

Our solicitors were able to assure the Midland Bank, with supporting documentary evidence from sundry Authorities, that we had a 'good and marketable' freehold title. The whole property was then mortgaged to the Midland Bank Ltd. as security for overdraft facilities of unnamed extent, an associated paper mentioning £600, to be repaid at £100 a year. No doubt with overdraft money from the Bank, the £600 owed so long was cleared to H B Whitby.  Tour to South Wales this time winning all games.

T Melville wins Surrey County Trial.  A J Greenaway reaches final of the Surrey County Trial.

President  A E Tuck

Men's Captain  A W Gardner  Ladies' Captain  Mrs W K Russell

1957

President  I T Prankers

Men's Captain  C J Rhodes  Ladies' Captain  Mrs M M Butler

J Ellis, A Ottway-Cave, C Rhodes & C Russell reach the Final of the Surrey Fours.  C Russell reaches the Final of the Brighton Open Singles.

President  C J Rhodes

Men's Captain  S W Roberts  Ladies' Captain  Mrs D Otway-Cave

On 29th June Epsom played the Stage Eccentrics and a comment in the records notes- 'Kenneth Buckley, BBC Producer, his wife Sylvia Peters, were among the visitors'. It also went on to say - 'that whites be worn on future occasions'. A comment in the records also record - On 3rd September 'Game abandoned - JUPITER PLUVIUS INTERVENED'.

C Russel & partner win Brighton Open Pairs.

1959

President  F E Roll

Men's Captain  S W Roberts  Ladies' Captain  Mrs D Otway-Cave

C Russell reaches the Semi Final of the Surrey Singles.  Ron Perkins, A Ottway-Cave, C J Rhodes & C Russell reach the Final of the Surrey Fours.

1960

President  F E Roll

Men's Captain  S W Roberts  Ladies' Captain  Mrs N Mann

A Ottway-Cave & C Russell reach the Final of the Surrey Pairs.

President  F Giles

Men's Captain  A T Savage  Ladies' Captain  Mrs N Mann

1962

President  S W Roberts

Men's Captain  P E Worth  Ladies' Captain  Mrs N Mann

Ron Perkins reaches the Semi Final of the Surrey Singles.

President  A T Savage

Men's Captain  A R Emerson  Ladies' Captain  Mrs P Soulsby

The club obtained a valuation of their lands for development.  The total site area of 1.43 acres was worth £20.000.

A H Beck reaches the Final of the Surrey Singles. C Maynard Qualifies for his Surrey County Badge.  Mrs M Butler, Mrs A M Gardner & Miss E Ward reach the Final of the Surrey Triples.

President  E E Crooks

Men's Captain  A R Emerson  Ladies' Captain  Mrs P Soulsby

The mortgage on the club and grounds was eventually cleared and Epsom Bowling Club proudly owned itself. During the following years the club went from strength to strength with a number of members, male and female becoming Surrey County players.

President  S W Roberts

Men's Captain  A W Gardner  Ladies' Captain  Mrs W Russell

President  S W Roberts

Men's Captain  A W Gardner/Tommy A Melville  Ladies' Captain  Mrs D Trowbridge

(December) Here we reach such a recent date that most of the present Committee might be expected to have first hand acquaintance with events - but this is far from being the case, in fact only about two members were members then.  Land behind the pavilion was leased to Mr Maurice Giles for 14 years, with a 7 year break clause, in exchange for certain landscaping maintenance work.  No finance was or is involved. The area of leased land is only very crudely defined in the diminutive drawing attached to the lease document, and the Licensee is 'cultivating' a considerably larger area than was leased, but we should have no quarrel with that if only it were tidy and free of weed. First recorded match in The Times Herald Competition.  Epsom beat West Park 50 - 31.

President  A G O'Brien

Men's Captain  A R Emerson  Ladies' Captain  Mrs P Powesland

The Cropley Cup was returned to the Bowling Club by Chas Cropley’s son.  His father had been an outright winner. It was originally presented by Robert Tyler in 1915.  This cup is now played for in an annual competition between the ladies and men. Many items take one’s eye as being amusing and amazing, such as a new flagpole costing £10.

John Cornish reaches the Semi Final of the Surrey Un Badged Singles.

President  A G O'Brien

Men's Captain  Jim Davidson  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Vera Deane

The club received a new valuation of the grounds at £77,000.  Discussions took place as to whether to sell up and move elsewhere or to redevelop part of the site. The subs in 1972 were £8.50 for men and £6.00 for ladies.

1973

President  A G O'Brien

Men's Captain  Tom Woolmore  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Vera Deane

Jock Reive reaches the Final of the Surrey Un Badged Singles.

President  A G O'Brien

Men's Captain  Doug Soulsby  Ladies' Captain  Mrs V Deane

Running hot water was installed in the club to satisfy the local health inspector, although many members did not think it was necessary. Once installed, it was considered a boon in the kitchen and the men asked if they could have hot water.

Albert's Triples/Nobby's Triples

President  A G O'Brien

Men's Captain  Doug  Soulsby  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Vera Deane

President  A G O'Brien

Men's Captain  Bernard Helder  Ladies' Captain  Mrs J Hotchkiss

In March the club decided to sell the land behind the pavilion to the Epsom & Ewell Housing Association for £13,000. Some of the money from the sale was used to make improvements to the green and clubhouse, including installing Marley folding doors at a cost of £293.  Permission was given for ladies to be the Skip in the mixed pairs competition. The Annual Buffet Supper and

Prize Giving cost £1.60 each. It had been suggested earlier that, because of increasing costs, if you wanted your name on your winner’s plaque, then you had to pay for it yourself.  Subs were raised once again - £10 for men £7.50 for ladies. Epsom B.C. Affiliated with Sutton & District Bowling Association.  Epsom affiliated to Sutton & District Bowling Association.

Members - Men 88  Ladies 31  Social  57   Hon. Members 2

President  Jim Davidson

Men's Captain Bernard Helder  Ladies' Captain  Mrs J Hotchkiss

The club was so full that new members could join if they agreed to play only in the afternoons. President Brodie Helder used to call meetings to order with a spanner or beer mug.  The club was presented with its first gavel in April 1977.

Subs  Men £12  Ladies £9  Social £1.50

President  Frank Gardner

Men's Captain  Bernard Helder  Ladies' Captain  Mrs J Hotchkiss

President  Frank Gardner

Men's Captain  Bernard Helder  Ladies' Captain  Mrs L Rayner

The back wall of the old kitchen had to be straightened.  Graham Pilbrow wins his Surrey County Badge. & reaches the Semi Final of the Surrey Un Badged Singles.

President  Frank Gardner

Men's Captain  Harold De'ath  Ladies' Captain  Miss Eileen Ward

The ladies’ finals days were separate from the men’s and usually took place on the last Thursday in August.

Epsom win Yonwin Cup for first time beating Sutton Common 56 - 55.  The men reached the Final of the

Times Herald Competition.

Subs  Men £18  Ladies £14  Social  £2.  Jack Pilbrow wins the Surrey Secretaries Competition.

1981

President  Harold De'ath

Men's Captain  C M Palmer  Ladies' Captain  Mrs D Heppenstall

Subs Men £21  Ladies £16  Social £2

Percy Rayner's wife Lilian presented the clock that hangs above the main entrance

President  Harold De'ath

Men's Captain  Charlie Palmer  Ladies' Captain  Mrs M Slade

1983

President  Harold De'ath

Men's Captain  Bernard Helder  Ladies' Captain  Mrs M Slade

Jack Pilbrow, J Simmons & M Boxall reach the Semi Finals of the Surrey Triples.

President  Bill Brereton

Men's Captain  Wally Stevens  Ladies' Captain  Mrs P Hartfree

One of the dramatic improvements of the latter years is the kitchen and toilets.  At a meeting in May 1984, plans were discussed for a new kitchen, toilets and changing rooms.  Unfortunately owing to lack of finance the plans for the new changing rooms were dropped, but at least a fair sized kitchen and toilets were gained.

Subs  Men £28.50  Ladies £22  Social £3

Membership  Men 101  Ladies 41  Social 56

President  Bill Brereton

Men's Captain  Bernard Jenner  Ladies' Captain  Mrs P Hartfree

Epsom win Yonwin Cup beating Cheam by 9 shots.  Les Crowhurst, Wally Stevens & Bernard Jenner reach the Final of the Arthur Hughes Triples (Sutton & District B.A.).

Graham Pilbrow wins The Ronald Paston Cup (Sutton & District Bowling Association).

President  Bill Brerton

Men's Captain  Bernard Jenner  Ladies' Captain  Mrs P Hartfree

Membership  Men 110  Ladies 44.Wet summer, but green in excellent condition.  Some concern expressed over speed of green .

Considerable applications for membership. Two major projects completed - Pavilion extension provided new kitchen and toilet amenities, central heating system in pavilion. Increase in subs  Men £37  Ladies £32.

Epsom win Yonwin Cup  beating Auriol 66 - 44.

Graham Pilbrow wins Paston Cup (Sutton & District Bowling Association).

President  Bernard Helder

Men's Captain  Roy Ward  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Margaret Lomas

Green in excellent condition. Applications for club membership continued in steady flow.  Numbers up to limit. Scheme to enlarge pavilion considered.

Subs recommended Men £42  Ladies £34.

Financial landmark was settled of the last payment to building contract - approximately £30,000.

Epsom win Yonwin Cup beating Ewell 55 - 54 (after extra ends).  Harry Partington, John Skilton, Steve Boxall & Graham Pilbrow reach the Final of the Surrey Area 3 Top 4 Competition.  Mrs Margaret Lomas wins the Surrey Singles.

President  Bernard Helder

Men's Captain  Roy Ward  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Margaret Lomas

Membership  Men 117  Ladies 44. Main development - extension of the heating into the kitchen and toilets.

Neighbours complained of rowdy behaviour, like a football crowd.  Just imagine how they were enjoying themselves!

Subs  Men £45  Ladies £36.

Graham Pilbrow wins Paston Cup (Sutton & District Bowling Association).

Graham Pilbrow, John McDonald & Morris Lomas reach the Semi Finals of the Surrey Triples.  Mrs Janet Cheesman, Mrs Margaret Lomas & Mrs Lois Braun reach the Final of the Surrey Triples.  Mrs Margaret Lomas & Mrs M Smerdon reach the Final of the Sutton & District B.A. Pairs.

President  Bernard Helder

Men's Captain  Roy Ward  Ladies' Captain  Mrs M Smerdon

Membership continues to grow.  Men 110  Ladies 45.

Club celebrates its’ 80^th Anniversary with many events.  Green in excellent condition, but sustained considerable wear due to a very dry summer. Pavilion re decorated with help of bequest from J C Clark (Nobby). Two new honours boards purchased.  Car Park tidied with shingle and lighting improved.  A more efficient vacuum cleaner bought!  Ted Emmett introduces 'Dad's Army'.

Roy Ward elected to SCBA Council.  Mrs Margaret Lomas & Mrs Smeardon win the Sutton & District Pairs.

President  Dennis Tyrrell

Men's Captain  Clive Banderet  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Ivy Hingston

Membership Men 109  Ladies 42.External underground cable feeding dressing rooms renewed as well as new circuit to the cooker. 

Financial position suffered. Treasurer indicated the need to increase club subs.

Final payment made to Surrey Playing Field Association of £1080.00. 

Epsom win Yonwin Cup beating Wallington 59 - 48.  Mrs Margaret Lomas & Mrs Smerdon win the Sutton & District Pairs.

Brian Salway, John Skilton & Les Owen win Coronation Cup (Ember Open Triples).  Graham Pilbrow reaches the Final of the Hove Open Singles.

The men reach the Final of the Times Herald Competition.  Mrs Jean Wheatley reaches the Final of the Surrey Two Wood & was Semi Finalist in the Surrey Secretaries.

President  Dennis Tyrrell

Men's Captain  Roy Ward  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Eileen Mills

Membership Men 110  Ladies 38.

Gift of removable fencing from a specialist contractor – hopefully to put off the foxes.  In return the club agreed for photographs of the green to be taken for publicity purposes.  Precautions taken against ‘break ins’.  Fridge & cooker replaced. Veranda painted with THREE coats!  External floodlights with infra red sensors installed.  A contractor was advised of members dissatisfaction over the fact that the specification for the green was not being strictly adhered to, and this was put to him, in a firm but friendly manner. Recommendation for subs to be increased  Men £52 - £55  Ladies £41 - £43.

Graham Pilbrow wins Paston Cup (Sutton & District Bowling Association) & reaches the Quarter Final of the Surrey Singles.  John Exton wins the Eastbourne Open Singles.

President  Roy Ward

Men's Captain  Joe Felloni  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Eileen Mills

Membership  Men 107  Ladies 40. Green not in best condition, but got better as the season progressed. Graham Pilbrow became the first man to reach the Surrey Singles Final for 30 years. Reported that the banks deteriorating.

Subs recommended to be raised for  Men £55 - £58  Ladies £43 - £45.

Graham Pilbrow wins Worthing Open Singles.

President  Roy Ward

Men's Captain  Joe Felloni  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Eileen Mills

Membership  Men 109  Ladies 46.

Banks finished on time at a cost of £9143.  Bar takings showed increase for third year running.

Alberts Triples renamed Des’s Triples in memory of Des O’Connor.

Subs recommended to be raised  Men £58 – 60  Ladies £45 - £47.

President  Roy Ward

Men's Captain  George Sperring  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Peggy Shuttleworth

Membership  Men 104  Ladies 47.

85th Anniversary with several prestigious games. Three months of fine weather.  Green Played well. Ladies dressing rooms improved.  Introduction of Newsletter, published and printed by Derek Barnes.

At an extra ordinary AGM it was agreed to alter the date of the AGM from December to January.

Mrs Lois Braun, Mrs Eileen Mills & Mrs Fran Exton reach the Semi Final of the Surrey Triples.

President  Roy Ward

Men's Captain  George Sperring  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Maureen Trumble

Membership  Men 107  Ladies 48.

Fine hot summer.  Green edges raised. Change of contractors for the green. The revision of the club rule book, after 20 years, was a time consuming project - all data being transferred to computer.

Epsom win Yonwin Cup beating Cheam 70 - 48.  A mixed team won the Jubilee Cup (Indoor at King George).

President  Clive Banderet

Men's Captain  George Sperring  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Maureen Trumble

Membership  Men 104  Ladies 46.

Weather not so good. Improved Bar takings for third year running. Major projects included Lean-to annexe for beer kegs, new carpeting throughout the pavilion, new water tanks for the green, an automatic watering system & new aluminium sliding doors for the pavilion.

Subs recommended to be raised for Men from £62 - £70 and Ladies from £48 - £55.  Roy Ward elected SCBA Junior Vice President for 1997 meaning that the club will have its' first County President in 1999 our 90th Anniversary.

Decision made by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council not to grant Discretionary Rate Relief on grounds that they consider there is inequality in respect of playing opportunities & Ladies representation on the Club Committee.

George Sperring wins his Surrey County Badge & reaches the Quarter Finals of the Surrey Un Badged Singles.  Mrs Fran Exton wins the Surrey Un Badged Singles.  Mrs Gill Sperring reaches the Semi Final of the Surrey Singles.

President  Clive Banderet

Men's Captain  Eamonn Mulligan  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Gill Sperring

Membership  Men 102  Ladies 42.

Ladies 50th Anniversary.  Green looking & playing well.  Bar area improved.  New lockers for Ladies.

Subs unchanged with view to equalise Men/Women rate in 1998. The new Mixed Club Constitution effective from forthcoming AGM.

Les Owen qualifies for his Surrey County Badge & reaches the Quarter Final of the Surrey Singles.   The men were Finalists in the Times Herald Competition.  Semi Finalists in the Jubilee Cup (Indoor at King George).

President  Geoff Reynolds

Men's Captain  Bill Ellis  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Lois Braun

Membership  Men 94  Ladies 43.Wet season, but green played particularly well. Paving laid alongside the green.

New Constitution progressed as well as could be expected.  Club Rule Book rewritten.

Graham Pilbrow reaches Area Final of EBA Champion of Champions.  Ladies win The Times Herald Trophy. Mrs Freda Starkey & Mrs Gill Sperring win the Sutton & District Pairs.  Ladies winners of the Halifax Trophy. 

Peter Miller, Ron Crayden, Graham Pilbrow & A N Other reach the Semi Finals of the Worthing Open Fours.

President  Geoff Reynolds

Men's Captain  Bill Ellis  Ladies' Captain  Mrs Ann Pearce

Membership  Men 87  Ladies 43.

90th Anniversary.

Green played well.  Bridgewater PLC involved with sponsoring the club. Huge amount of work done to improve facilities and smarten up the club for 90th Anniversary Celebrations. Concern re decline in number of men bowling members. Three objectives - to get new Rule Book approved - application to extend Club's Registration - Discretionary Rate Relief Application.  First two achieved.  Registration extended for 5 years.

Roy Ward elected Surrey County Bowling Association President.  Tony Jackman (Secretary) awarded Leopard Award.

Les Owen wins The Paston Cup (Sutton & District Bowling Association) & reaches the Quarter Final of the Surrey Singles.

Mrs Freda Starkey & Mrs Gill Sperring win The Surrey Pairs.  Ladies finalists in the East Surrey League.

A mixed team won the Jubilee Cup (Indoor at King George).

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