Bernie's Roost

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Bernard "Bernie" Yates used to be a member of Saltdean Bowls Club. After he died in Peacehaven, aged 97, his family in Canada contacted us to ask if they could have a bench on the green in his name. The Committee suggested that, rather than a bench, we needed a new shed for our kit. The family agreed and so Bernie's Roost was installed. Pictures of the shed were sent to the family in Canada and we've received a reply from his nephew, Brent King. 

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"Thanks so much for the photos and update on Bernie's Roost.

Somewhere in heaven Bernie is smiling - the Saltdean Bowls was his favorite spot right through to his 98th year. Please pass my thanks to the club and members for a job well done on the shed, which turned out to be a sizeable undertaking."

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And we'd all like to say "Thank you" to Bernie's family for funding our Kit shed.

A very useful and much used addition to our green.