Author Archives: Chris Rolph

Charles Walkden

Posted on Monday 31st August 2015 by Chris Rolph

Charles was born on 12th February 1901 and passed away on 12th January 2000 just a month short of his 99th birthday. He joined the club on 5th March 1975 and remained a member until he passed away. He toured … Continue reading →

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Brian Wellsted

Posted on Saturday 22nd August 2015 by Chris Rolph

Brian was born on 9th June 1940 and passed away on 15th November 2007 aged 67 years. He joined the club on 6th October 1987 and travelled on 18 tours. He was club President in 2000 & 01, Captain in … Continue reading →

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W H White (Bill / Wally)

Posted on Friday 23rd August 2019 by Chris Rolph

Bill joined the club in 1956 and was a member until 1973. Bill joined the management committee in 1962 as club treasurer. a position he held until 1971. He was President in 1972 and 73. Bill made 17 tours with … Continue reading →

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Tommy Whittington

Posted on Thursday 15th November 2018 by Chris Rolph

Tommy was born on 16th December 1928 and passed away on 14th November 2018 just a month short of his 90th birthday. He joined the tourists in February 2007 touring with us on 7 occasions before resigning from the club … Continue reading →

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Ron Wootten

Posted on Wednesday 26th January 2022 by Chris Rolph

Ron was born on 16th November 1939 and passed away on 23rd January 2022 aged 82. He joined the club on 18th February 2010 and remained a member until ill health curtailed his bowling in 2017. He toured with us … Continue reading →

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PRESIDENT – Jon Clear

Posted on Monday 06th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

Jon joined us in 2005 and enjoyed his first tour with us a year later. In November 2006 Jon was elected Hon. Treasurer and has became a hardworking member of the club.  Jon plays a prominent part in deciding where … Continue reading →

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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT – Derek Brockhurst

Posted on Tuesday 07th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

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 ever present since. Elected to the clubs General Committee in 2009. In November 2011 … Continue reading →

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CAPTAIN – Roger Ayling

Posted on Tuesday 07th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

A tour regular and incumbent of the famous ‘back seat of the coach’ Roger was co-opted to the clubs General Committee when taking on the role of ‘Committee Benevolent Representative’ in 2005.  After a number of years assisting ‘Big Pat’ … Continue reading →

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HONORARY SECRETARY – Chris Rolph

Posted on Tuesday 07th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

Elected a member in early 1984 and toured every year since except of course for Covid). Now a ‘veteran’ of a club record 40 tours. Took over from Ken Armstrong as Hon. Sec in November 1987 and still holds the … Continue reading →

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HONORARY TREASURER – Jon Clear

Posted on Tuesday 07th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

Jon joined the club in 2005 and has travelled on 16 tours. Quickly rose to the ranks of Hon. Treasurer being elected in November 2006. Jon plays a prominent part in deciding where the club will go on future tours … Continue reading →

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GENERAL COMMITTEE – Richard Dray

Posted on Tuesday 07th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

Richard was elected a member of the club in 2017 and served for 5 years before resigning when he was working abroad. Rejoined the committee in November 2024. Richard has toured with us on 5 occasions.

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GENERAL COMMITTEE – Geoff Kendall

Posted on Tuesday 07th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

Geoff joined the club in 2014 and has now travelled on 10 occasions. Elected to the management committee in November 2017 and holds the position of Committee Benevolent Representative.

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GENERAL COMMITTEE – David Luxford

Posted on Tuesday 07th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

David joined the club in 2018 and has travelled with us on 5 occasions. Was elected to the management committee in November 2024.

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GENERAL COMMITTEE – Simon Tooley

Posted on Tuesday 07th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

Simon joined the club in 2018 and the management commitee in November 2023. He has toured with the club on 2 occasions.

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GENERAL COMMITTEE – Barrie Tottman

Posted on Tuesday 07th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

Barrie joined the club in February 2019 and was co-opted to the management committee in September 2020. He has toured with us on 5 occasions.

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Harrison Dray

Posted on Sunday 05th April 2015 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2015 Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC Indoor Club: None Number of Tours: 9 Harrison joined the club in February 2015 and travelled with us in May to Exmouth. He holds one of the clubs most important positions – … Continue reading →

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Richard Dray

Posted on Sunday 01st February 2015 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2014 Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC Indoor Club: Worthing IBC Number of Tours: 5 Richard was elected to the club in May 2014. He did manage to spend a day with us on tour in 2015 but became … Continue reading →

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George Dunham

Posted on Tuesday 12th February 2019 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2019 Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC Indoor Club: Arun IBC Number of Tours: 4 George was elected to join the club on 11th February 2019. He travelled with us for the first time in May 2019.

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Barrie Fitch

Posted on Monday 02nd February 2015 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2010 Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC Indoor Club: Arun IBC Number of Tours: 9 Barrie was elected a member at the committee meeting held in February 2010. Made his first tour in 2010.  

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Derek Ford (Honorary Life Vice President)

Posted on Monday 02nd February 2015 by Chris Rolph

Year Joined: 2003 Outdoor Club: Unattached Indoor Club: None Number of Tours: 19 A member of the infamous ‘Bognor mafia’ and custodian of the ‘Pink Purse’. Derek has become a tour regular (19 trips) after starting his adventure with the … Continue reading →

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