2024 Season's Gallery
Finals Weekend 7th and 8th September
A new member of the club once asked, "What happens if it rains?"
The answer. "We play, unless it's really heavy."
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And so it was this weekend. two days of showers, but our finalists still played, and the spectators turned out to watch from the shelter of two large gazebos. Thanks everyone!
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Trophies were presented by our club President, Geoff Bishop, with the exception of the Ladies Singles Trophy, which was presented by our Captain, Valerie Barton.
President's Shield
Well done to Paul Garland, who won for the third successive year.
Verdon King Trophy
Winner: Roy Howcutt
Runner-up: Jim McLaren
Club Singles
Winner: Jim McLaren
Runner-up: Phil Goodwin.
Club Pairs
Winners: Mark Llewellyn and John Mills
Runners-up: Andi Pearson and Steve Sayers
Men's Singles
Winner: Ray Chitty
Runner-up: Jim McLaren
Ladies' Singles
Winner: Jilly McAleese
Runner-up: Sheila Darling
Kangaroo Cup
New to the club this year, the Kangaroo cup is an Australian Pairs competition.
Unlike the other club competitions it is played as a league over the summer.
This year the forty members that entered were divided into four groups.
Winners of each group progressed to the semi-final and final stages.
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The winners were Richard Denne and Chris Davis
Runners up: Damian Girdler and Jilly McAleese
And thanks to everyone involved in organising our competitions this year.
31st August Football Competition
Eight teams entered the second Football Competition organised by the club.
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An exciting final between Hereford United and Leyton Orient was enjoyed by spectators, who endured inclement weather but stayed to the end.
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Both teams had attempts at goals, which were thwarted by successful defending until the last end when the reds scored for Orient.
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Club President Geoff Bishop presented the Cup and fizz to the winners.
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17th August Two-wood Competition
This year 24 entrants battled for 8 places in the quarter finals.​
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Alan, Steve, Phil, Paul, Jilly, John ,Damien and Terry got through
​​Semi-finalists were Phil, Damien, Alan and Terry.
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A close final between Damien and Phil was won by Damien and the Two Wood Cup was presented to Damien by club president Geoff Bishop
3rd August Captain's Day
Captain Val and Vice-Captain Paul organised a lovely afternoon.
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Lunch in the Pavilion followed by games on the green and all rounded off with tea and cakes.
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Thanks to them and to everyone that helped behind the scenes.
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6th July Club Triples
Playing for the Cyril Marchant Trophy
Cyril Marchant played at Saltdean Bowling Club in the 1970s and 80s.
The Trophy was provided by his family in 1988, in memory of Cyril. They asked that it should be awarded for a Triples competition as that was Cyril's favourite format.
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Thanks to Cyril's daughter Audrey who presented the cup this year.
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Finalists L-R were
Back row Terry, Michael, Paul
Front row Andi, Alan, Dani
Winning Team was Paul, Andi and Dani,
Captain Vs Vice-Captain 30th June
Held every year, unfortunately this year we clashed with the Euros.
So it was 18 ends, no tea, and a quick dash home (for some) to watch England!
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The teams were...
With Captain Val
And with Vice-Captain Paul
The winners were the Vice-Captain's team - well done.
Alec Grisbrook Trophy - 22nd June
32 members competed in this Australian Pairs Competition, which is held every year in memory of Alec Grisbrook.
Thanks to everyone involved in the organisation of the day.
Semi-finalists were:
Dave Riddell & Alan Fogden,
Vic Godfree & Graham Roberts
Helen Payne & John Jonas,
John White & Paul Garland
The rest of us enjoyed sitting under the trees in the shade, drinking Pimms provided by Mavis and Val and watching two very close matches.
The final was also a close match between
Dave & Alan and John & Paul.
The winners were Dave and Alan
Well done!
President Geoff Bishop presented the Cup
Jack Hudson Trophy - 8th June
Our Yardstick Competition, ended with very close semi finals and final matches. Well done to all.
Semi-finalists (L-R):
Damien, Paul, Steve and Jane
Finalists Steve and Paul with Club President Geoff.
Congratulations to Paul who retained the trophy.
May 4th Charity Day
A great day of bowling, the weather was good, not too much wind and lots of sunshine. Our chosen charity was Brighton RNLI.
RNLI Volunteers ran a stall outside the clubhouse, selling a wide range of goods.
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The event was well attended by playing and social members of the club. There was tea and delicious cakes, (many thanks to people who baked) and a raffle. All proceeds were donated to the charity.
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And at the end of the afternoon our president presented a cheque for £475.00 to the Manager of Brighton RNLI Station.
Mayor Opens the Rink
Everything looked great. Thanks to everyone that gave their time to spruce things up.
Our President and Captain welcomed the Mayor
