Author Archives: Chris Rolph

Steve Hawkes RIP (updated on 13th June 2026)

Posted on Thursday 04th June 2026 by Chris Rolph

I have been advised that Steve’s funeral will be held at Findon Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd June (10:00). Afterwards his wake will be held at East Preston Bowls Club, all welcome. Please feel free to wear your West Sussex Tourist … Continue reading →

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Robert Anderson

Posted on Monday 31st August 2015 by Chris Rolph

Robert joined the club on 11th October 1993 and passed away during 2001. He toured with us on 4 occasions.

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Roger Ayling (Honorary Life Vice President)

Posted on Sunday 01st February 2015 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 1995 Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC Indoor Club: None Number of Tours: 28 Now celebrating 31 years as a member of the club. A tour regular and incumbent of the famous ‘back seat of the coach’ Roger was co-opted … Continue reading →

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Geof Armstrong

Posted on Friday 21st August 2015 by Chris Rolph

Geof was born on 1st January 1923 and passed away on 5th November 2009 aged 86 years. He joined the club on 29th October 1985 and toured with us on 23 occasions. Was club President in 1996 & 1997, Captain … Continue reading →

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Match v East Preston BC on Tuesday 30th June 2026 (posted on 16th June updated on 18th June)

Posted on Friday 21st November 2025 by Chris Rolph

Due to 5 dropouts Captain Roger has amended his selections for this fixture. The match will be played over 4 x triples, 14:00 start, Burgundy & Greys, Tea & Cakes. Norman BURCHFELL, Ken CHAPMAN, Ken CLARK, Clunky CLARKE, Keith DAVIES, … Continue reading →

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Match v Pulborough BC on Saturday 18th July 2026

Posted on Friday 21st November 2025 by Chris Rolph

This match will be played over 4 x triples, 14:00 start, Burgundy & Greys, Tea & Cakes.

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Match v Worthing BC on Sunday 26th July 2026

Posted on Friday 21st November 2025 by Chris Rolph

This match will be played over 4 x triples, 14:00 start, Burgundy & Greys, Tea & Cakes.

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Match v Norfolk BC on Tuesday 4th August 2026

Posted on Friday 21st November 2025 by Chris Rolph

This match will be played over 4 x triples, 14:00 start, Burgundy & Greys, Tea & Cakes.

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Match v Storrington BC on Sunday 23rd August 2026

Posted on Friday 21st November 2025 by Chris Rolph

This match will be played over 4 x triples, 14:00 start, Burgundy & Greys, Tea & Cakes.

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Match v Tarring Priory BC on Sunday 13th September 2026

Posted on Friday 21st November 2025 by Chris Rolph

This match will be played over 4 x triples, 14:00 start, Burgundy & Greys, Tea & Cakes.

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Player of the tour spreadsheet 2026

Posted on Wednesday 20th May 2026 by Chris Rolph

Player of the week spreadsheet 2026 Click the above to view.

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ANNUAL DINNER 2026

Posted on Saturday 30th May 2026 by Chris Rolph

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Gareth Beven (Honorary Life Vice President)

Posted on Sunday 01st February 2015 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2005 Outdoor Club: Unattached Indoor Club: None Number of Tours: 14 Now in his 20th year as a club member ‘Sheep Head’ toured for the first time in 2006. Seems to only drink, sleep and eat when on … Continue reading →

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Gavin Beven

Posted on Friday 28th February 2025 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2025 Outdoor Club: Worthing Pavilion BC Indoor Club: Worthing IBC Number of Tours: 1 Gavin was elected to the club on 13th February 2025 and travelled on his first tour to Paignton this year.

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Ken Armstrong

Posted on Thursday 20th August 2015 by Chris Rolph

Ken was born on 1st January 1923 and passed away on 27th May 2014 aged 91 years. A stalwart of the club having joined us in the spring of 1980. He travelled on tour every year from 1980 until 2014 a … Continue reading →

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Michael Booth

Posted on Sunday 05th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2015 Outdoor Club: Petworth BC Indoor Club: None Number of Tours: 8 Michael joined the club in February 2015 and travelled with us for the first time to Exmouth in May of that year. Unfortunately ill health … Continue reading →

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Barry Brown

Posted on Monday 06th March 2023 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2023 Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC Indoor Club: Arun Indoor BC Number of Tours:4 Barry joined the club in February 2023 and toured with us the same year when travelling to Paignton. Took on the role as club … Continue reading →

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Derek Brockhurst (Honorary Life Vice President)

Posted on Sunday 01st February 2015 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 1994 Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC Indoor Club: None Number of Tours: 16 Derek has been a member for over 30 years joining the club in 1994. Amazingly it took him 14 years to start touring but has been … Continue reading →

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Norman Burchfell

Posted on Sunday 01st February 2015 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2011 Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC Indoor Club: Arun IBC Number of Tours: 11 Norman was accepted as a member at the Committee’s Spring 2011 meeting. Toured to Weston-Super-Mare with us in 2013 and was elected straight into the … Continue reading →

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David Bain

Posted on Friday 08th May 2020 by Chris Rolph

David joined the club in February 2017 and quickly became a popular tourist travelling with us in both 2018 and 19. He passed away after a short illness on 8th May 2020 just one day short of his 68th birthday. … Continue reading →

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