Player Profiles - Men

SURNAMES G - H

 

David Ganney

 

David joined Epsom Bowling Club in August 2013 as an experienced bowler.  He is currently Senior Vice President of Sutton & District Bowling Association ember of Auriol Bowling Club.

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Club Record:

 
Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances

 

East Surrey League

   

 

Yonwin Cup

   

 

Top 10

   

 

Top 11

   

 

Times Herald/Past Times

   

 

EBA Fours

   

 

Chrystie League

   

 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

   
 

Mike Gibbs

 

Mike joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2012 as a new bowler.  He played his very first competitive match for the Club on Saturday 26th April 2014 against Reigate Priory.

 

 

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Club Record:

 
Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances

 

East Surrey League

   

 

Yonwin Cup

   

 

Top 10

   

 

Top 11

   

 

Times Herald/Past Times

   

 

EBA Fours

   

 

Chrystie League

   

 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

   
 

Martin Harbottle

 

Martin was born in Ipswich1947.  Served in the Grenadier Guards from 1965 - 1972.  Moved to Epsom in 1970 then worked for an Import Confectionery Company for 15 years. Worked for Atkins for the last 20 years (which has been great). Has been involved with Atkins Staff playing Epsom BC over the last 16 years in friendly games.  Atkins having been victorious on two occasions.

Martin was a member of the Epsom team which won the Area Final of the Top Four Competition 2006 with Ted Ray, Peter Miller & Pat Buckley.  Martin qualified for his Surrey County Badge in 2007 playing in the pairs with Peter Miller & reached the Quarter Final.  Martin was a member of the team which won the Walter Cross Trophy in 2007.

Martin was a member of the team that won the Top 10 in 2008 against Warlingham Park

Martin was elected Vice Captain in 2010 and also took on the duties of Match Secretary (Sid Bailey unwell).  He continued with the position of Match Secretary for 2012.  Martin was a member of the Yonwin Cup team that lost in the Final against Cheam in 2012 & in the Top 10 team that lost to Wallington in the Final.  Martin was elected Vice Captain in 2014.

Significant Interests:

Epsom Bowling Club, Gardening, DIY, Computer & Most Sports.

Significant Others:

Wife Jill & Family, with 3 Grand Children.

Club Record:

Won Handicap 2004    Pairs 1990    Triples 2006/2009/2010

Fours 1990/1991    Junior 1992    Ward 2005    Mixed Pairs 2010

Runner Up Handicap 2007 Pairs 1998/2003/2010    Triples 2004/2008  Fours 2002/2003    Two Wood 2009  Windeler Cup 1991/1993

Martin was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 2003.  He was a member of the team which lost in the

Times Herald Final in 1997 and a member of the team which lost in the Top 10 Finals in 2003 & 2006.  Martin was a member of the team that won the Top 10 in 2008 against Warlingham Park.  Martin was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Past Times in 2010.  Martin was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2010 & 2011.

Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances

 

East Surrey League

1990 Godstone (2)

179

 

Yonwin Cup

1995 Worcester Park (2)

38

 

Top 10

2003 Shirley Park (Fours)

18

 

Top 11

2004 Old Coulsdon (Fours)

19

 

Times Herald/Past Times

1996 Chessington (2)

22

 

BE Two Fours

1996 Monotype (2)

8

 

Chrystie League

N/A

N/A

 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

1996 Wallington (2)

8

 

Ronald Harsum

 

Roy joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2013 as a new bowler

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Club Record:

 
Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances

 

East Surrey League

   

 

Yonwin Cup

   

 

Top 10

   

 

Top 11

   

 

Times Herald/Past Times

   

 

EBA Fours

   

 

Chrystie League

   

 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

   
 

Roy Harvey

 

Roy joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2016 as a new bowler.

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Club Record:

 
Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances

 

East Surrey League

   

 

Yonwin Cup

   

 

Top 10

   

 

Top 11

   

 

Times Herald/Past Times

   

 

EBA Fours

   

 

Chrystie League

   

 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

   
 

John Hart

John was born in South East London.  He did time in Insurance and Banking and was released in 1999.  John started bowling at Epsom Bowling Club in 2000.  John is currently the Bar Manager.

John reached the Area Finals of the Surrey Triples in 2008 with Brian Kenyon & Graham Pilbrow.  John reached the Area 3 Top 4 Final in 2009 with Brian Kenyon, Fred Read & Graham Pilbrow.  John was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2010.

In 2011 John reached the Area Final of the Surrey Fours with George Sperring, Les Owen & Graham Naish. John was runner up in Nobby's Triples in 2010 & 2011.  John was a member of the Yonwin Cup team that lost in the Final against Cheam in 2012.

Significant Interests:

All sports except Basketball, Motor Racing & Fishing.  Plays Badminton, Bridge and is also a keen Cruciverbalist (Fan of Crosswords Puzzles) & British Waterways Enthusiast.

Significant Others:

Married with two daughters.

Club Record:

Won Handicap 2011    Pairs 2005    Fours 2004/2007  Mixed Pairs 2008    Miller's Triples 2005/2007/08/09/10

Runner Up Championship 2005    Handicap 2006/09    Pairs 2004/2006/2007    Triples 2001/2004    Junior 2004

Mixed Pairs 2010/2012  Two Wood 2011    100 Up 2010/2011/2013   Ward Cup 2012

John was a member of the team which lost in the Final of the Top 10 in 2006 & a member of the team that won the Top 10 in 2008 against Warlingham Park.  He was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004.

John was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Past Times in 2010.  John was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2010 & 2011.

Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances

 

East Surrey League

2003 Bletchingley (1)

110

 

Yonwin Cup

2006 Chipstead (2)

18

 

Top 10

2006 Bletchingley (Fours)

16

 

Top 11

2006 Purley Bury (Fours)

11

 

Times Herald/Past Times

2004 Carshalton (1)

29

 

EBA Fours

2006 Cheam (2)

1

 

Chrystie League

2001 Bookham (1)

29

 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

2009 Egham (1)

3

 

Roy Harvey

 

 

Roy joined in 2016.

Significant Interests:

 

Significant Others:

 

Club Record:

 
Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances

 

East Surrey League

   

 

Yonwin Cup

   

 

Top 10

   

 

Top 11

   

 

Times Herald/Past Times

   

 

BE Two Fours

   

 

Chrystie League

   

 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

   
 

Derek Hoffmann

 

Derek was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and worked as an Electronics Design Engineer in Scotland and the United States.  He then joined WS Atkins as a Consulting Engineer.  Derek joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2000 as a novice bowler. He was the Captain of the Men's Bowling Section in 2007/2008. He was the Secretary & Vice Captain of the Men’s Bowling Committee in 2005 & 2006.  Derek became the Secretary for the Men's Bowling Committee in 2010 and also Club senior Vice President.

Derek became President of Epsom Bowling Club in 2012.

Significant Interests:

Bowling, Reading & Music

Significant Others:

Anne & Family

Club Record:

Won Triples 2004    Fours 2006

Runner Up Fours 2001/2004/2010/2012    Mixed Pairs 2006.

Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances

 

East Surrey League

2004 Cheam Fields (1)

40

 

Yonwin Cup

2006 RBL Surbiton (2)

2

 

Top 10

   

 

Top 11

   

 

Times Herald/Past Times

2010 Old Coulsdon (2)

2

 

BE Two Fours

2010 Cheam Fields (2)

2

 

Chrystie League

2005 Esher (3)

14

 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

2009 Cheam Fields (2)

3

 

David Hutchison

David joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2010.  In 2012 David became an Auditor for Epsom Bowling Club.

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Club Record:

Runner Up Pairs 2012  Lower Handicap 2011/2013   Queen's Jubilee 2012
Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances
 

East Surrey League

   
 

Yonwin Cup

   
 

Top 10

   
 

Top 11

   
 

Times Herald/Past Times

2013 Dorking (1) 1
 

BE Two Fours

   
 

Chrystie League

2012 Leatherhead (1) 2
 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

   
 

John Huxford

John joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2006.  He made his debut in the Yonwin Cup in 2011 and his debut in the Past Times in 2011.  In 2013 John became the Men's Singles Championship winner for the first time.

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Club Record:

Winner Championship 2013    Fours 2010    Two Wood 2013    Windeler Cup 2008/2012

Runner Up Triples 2013    Pairs 2012    Ward 2013

Representative Games Competition Debut Appearances
 

East Surrey League

2009 Cheam Fields (1)

16
 

Yonwin Cup

2011 Ewell (2) 1
 

Top 10

   
 

Top 11

   
 

Times Herald/Past Times

2011 Mitcham (2) 5
 

BE Two Fours

2010 Cheam Fields(1) 2
 

Chrystie League

2008 Esher (2) 24
 

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

2009 Cheam Fields (2) 2