Graham Allen (Honorary Life Vice President)
Roger Ayling (Honorary Life Vice President)
Captain
Year Joined: 1995
Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 23
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' in 2014 Roger became the 'tour bookie'. Roger has now toured some 23 times since joining the club in 1995. Elected Captain at the AGM in November 2015 (and as a result now sits at the front of the coach!).
Ken Baker
Year Joined: 2010
Outdoor Club: Middleton BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 0
Ken was elected a member of the club in February 2010. Quickly got involved with the clubs non tour matches and other events. Ken was looking forward to his first tour with us to Bournemouth in May 2017 but unfortunately ill health prevented him from travelling.
Gareth Beven
General Committee
Mike Bird
Year Joined: 2021
Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC
Indoor Club: Arun IBC
Number of Tours: 0
Mike joined the club on 30th September 2021. We look forward to welcoming him on tour in the near future.
Paul Blakemore
Year Joined: 2017
Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 3
Paul was elected a member on 3rd February 2017. Paul joined us on tour for the first time in May 2017 at Bournemouth.
Michael Booth
Derek Brockhurst (Honorary Life Vice President)
Immediate Past President
Year Joined: 1994
Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 12
Derek has been a member for 20+ years but did not tour with us until 2008. Elected to the clubs General Committee in 2009. In November 2011 proudly took on the role as Club Captain a position he held for two years. Elected President at the AGM in November 2015 he served two years in that role. He has now toured with the club on 12 occasions.
Bill Bryder (Honorary Life Vice President)
Year Joined: 1999
Outdoor Club: Petworth BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 21
Bill was co-opted to the General Committee in early 2005 and was in those days very much 'employed' as the Presidents Chauffeur. Bill served 12 years on the committee in various roles. Toured with the club 21 times. Elected Captain in November 2007 and in November 2011 he became President. Bill's first tour was in 1999 when he travelled as a 'non bowler'. Known as 'Jinksy' to his friends because of the amount of losing rinks he seems to play on! Elected an Honorary Life Vice President of the club at the AGM in November 2019.
Norman Burchfell
Year Joined: 2011
Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC
Indoor Club: Arun IBC
Number of Tours: 7
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 'Pink Purse' club (Bognor Mafia). Rose to the ranks of the General Committee at the clubs AGM in November 2013 and served for 6 years. Became tour champion (jointly) in May 2018. Always seems to be 'in a position' to accept a gin and tonic.
John Bussell
Year Joined: 2018
Outdoor Club: Goring Manor BC
Indoor Club: Worthing Indoor BC
Number of Tours: 2
John was elected a member at the committee meeting on 8th February 2018. 'Uncle John' made his first tour with us in May 2018 to Weymouth.
Alan Catterson (Honorary Life Vice President)
Ken Chapman
Year Joined: 2019
Outdoor Club: Worthing Pavilion BC
Indoor Club: Worthing Pavilion IBC
Number of Tours: 0
Ken was elected to join the club on 11th February 2019. Hopefully we will see him join us on tour soon.
Paul Chivers
Andy Clarke (Honorary Life Vice President)
Year Joined: 1991
Outdoor Club: Worthing Pavilion BC
Indoor Club: Worthing Pavilion IBC
Number of Tours: 12
A regular tourist for many years until 'marriage and kids' stopped his active participation from 2004. Clunky resumed touring in 2012 and made a challenge to reclaim the 'back seat' of the coach. Jointly runs the clubs 'horse racing fiddle' whilst away on tour.
Jon Clear
Hon. Treasurer
Year Joined: 2005
Outdoor Club: East Preston BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 13
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 the club will go on future tours - by reviewing all lap-dancing clubs in the area! We all hope that Jon can continue in the role for many years. Tour Champion in 2015.
Harrison Dray
Richard Dray
General Committee
Year Joined: 2014
Outdoor Club: Unattached
Indoor Club: Worthing IBC
Number of Tours: 3
Richard was elected to the club in May 2014. Richard managed to spend a day with us on tour in 2015 but became a fully fledged tourist at Scarborough in 2016. Richard is the father of 'sweetie monitor' Harrison. Elected to serve on the clubs General Committee at the November 2017 AGM.
George Dunham
Year Joined: 2019
Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC
Indoor Club: Arun IBC
Number of Tours: 1
George was elected to join the club on 11th February 2019. He travelled with us for the first time in May 2019.
Stan Enticknap
Year Joined: 2018
Outdoor Club: Petworth BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 2
Stan was elected a member at the committee meeting on 8th February 2018. Joined us on tour in Weymouth in May 2018.
Barrie Fitch
Derek Ford
Tom Gaskin
Trevor Gordine
Year Joined: 2021
Outdoor Club: Worthing BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 0
Trevor joined the club on 30th September 2021. We look forward to welcoming him on tour in the near future.
Rick Gosnell
Nick Hatfield
Year Joined: 2021
Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC
Indoor Club: Arun IBC
Number of Tours: 0
Nick re-joined the club on 30th September 2021. We look forward to welcoming him on tour in the near future.
Steve Hawkes (Honorary Life Vice President)
Year Joined: 1987
Outdoor Club: East Preston BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 32
Another who has been a member for 30+ years. Steve Captained the club on the 2006 tour before resigning from the position. Served on the clubs General Committee from 2001 until 2006.
Tour Champion: 1992, 1997, 2001 and 2019.
Elected an Honorary Life Vice President of the club in November 2007. Presented with his '25 tour' award whilst away on tour at Bournemouth in 2012.
Ron Hyam (Honorary Life Vice President)
Year Joined: 1993
Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 23
Another great servant since joining the club in 1993. First toured in 1995 and never missed a year until 2018. Awarded Honorary Life Vice Presidency in November 2014. Can be relied upon to pass on the odd 'sure thing' to members during the week of the tour.
Doug Johnson
Year Joined: 2017
Outdoor Club: Goring Manor BC
Indoor Club: Worthing IBC
Number of Tours: 3
Doug joined the club in April 2017 and was lucky enough to take up a spare place on the Bournemouth tour in May. Nicknamed 'Grandad' on tour - he is the grandfather of Harrison and stepfather of Richard (Dray).
Geoff Kendall
General Committee
Paul Leatherbarrow
Year Joined: 2016
Outdoor Club: Pulborough BC
Indoor Club: Grattons IBC
Number of Tours: 2
Paul joined the club in February 2016. First toured with us to Bournemouth in 2017.
Ray Lister
Year Joined: 2018
Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 1
Ray was elected a member at the committee meeting on 8th February 2018. Travelled with us for the first time to Tenby in May 2019.
David Luxford
Year Joined: 2018
Outdoor Club: Petworth BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 1
David was elected a member at the committee meeting on 8th February 2018. He travelled with us for the first time to Tenby in May 2019.
Mike Meadows
Alan Messer
General Committee
Kevin Mitchell (Honorary Life Vice President)
Year Joined: 1999
Outdoor Club: Petworth BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 21
First toured in 1999 as a 'non bowler'. Some would say that he still does come as a non bowler! One of the real characters of the club and enjoys the odd drink and large cigar whilst away from home. Tour Champion: 2002. Elected an Honorary Life Vice President of the club at the AGM in November 2019.
Amrik Pannu (Honorary Life Vice President)
Year Joined: 1990
Outdoor Club: Worthing Pavilion BC
Indoor Club: Worthing Pavilion IBC
Number of Tours: 18
Hammy joined the club in 1990 and in November 2011 was elected an Honorary Life Vice President. Hammy has toured 18 times with the club. Has been known to hunt out a good curryhouse when away on tour. Was awarded Honorary Life Vice Presidency of the club in November 2014.
David Parker
Roger Parsons (Honorary Life Vice President)
Year Joined: 2000
Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 11
Famously remembered for his first day exploits on tour in 1995 at Exmouth. Supports the club in all events and made his 11th tour with us in 2019. Tour champion in 2016. In September 2020 Roger was bestowed with the honour of becoming a Honorary Life Vice President of the club.
Graham Ray
Year Joined: 2021
Outdoor Club: Marine Gardens BC
Indoor Club: Worthing Indoor BC
Number of Tours: 0
Graham joined the club on 19th July 2021. We look forward to him touring with us in the near future.
Chris Rolph (Honorary Life Vice President)
Hon.Secretary
Year Joined: 1984
Outdoor Club: Unattached
Indoor Club: Adur IBC
Number of Tours: 36
Elected a member in early 1984 and toured every year since. In May 2019 he created a new club record of travelling on 36 consecutive tours. Took over from Ken Armstrong as Hon. Secretary in November 1987 and still holds the position today having just completed his 32nd tour as Secretary. Captained the club in 2004 and 2005 for the 50th Tour and the 50th Anniversary Tour. President of the club in 2014 and 2015 for the 60th Tour and the 60th Anniversary Year. Responsible for the setting up and administration of the clubs website.
Franco Sacco
Year Joined: 2006
Outdoor Club: Unattached
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 11
Franco took bowling up in 2005 and quickly heard about the West Sussex Tourists. Applied, joined and toured in May 2006. Has now been on 11 tours. Jointly runs the clubs 'horse racing fiddle' on tour and official 'bag man'.
Trevor Sandalls
Nigel Short
Barry Stanton
Year Joined: 2021
Outdoor Club: Petworth BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 0
Barry joined the club on 12th August 2021. We look forward to him touring with us in the near future.
Tony Tack
Year Joined: 2020
Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC
Indoor Club: Arun IBC
Number of Tours: 0
Tony joined the club on 13th February 2020. We look forward to him touring with us in the near future.
Simon Tooley
Year Joined: 2018
Outdoor Club: Chichester BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 0
Simon was elected a member at the committee meeting on 8th February 2018. We look forward to him joining us on tour shortly.
Barrie Tottman
General Committee
Year Joined: 2019
Outdoor Club: East Preston BC
Indoor Club: Worthing IBC
Number of Tours: 1
Barrie was elected to join the club on 11th February 2019. Travelled with us to Tenby in May 2019 earning the nickname of 'the voice'. In September 2020 Barrie was co-opted on to the club management committee.
Ned Waddock
President
Year Joined: 2008
Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC
Indoor Club: Arun IBC
Number of Tours: 11
Elected to the clubs General Committee in November 2010. Ned joined the club in 2008 and has now toured with us on 11 occasions. Elected Captain of the club at the AGM in November 2013 a position he held for two years. Ned is the clubs 'Delegate' to the Sussex County Bowls (Men's section). One of the famous 'Bognor Mafia'. Elected club President at the November 2017 AGM.
Stan Watt (Honorary Life Vice President)
John Whitfield
Year Joined: 2019
Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC
Indoor Club: Arun IBC
Number of Tours: 1
John was elected to join the club on 11th February 2019. Travelled with us to Tenby for the first time in 2019.
Ian Younger
Year Joined: 2017
Outdoor Club: Pulborough BC
Indoor Club: None
Number of Tours: 2
Ian was elected a member on 3rd February 2017. Bournemouth in May 2017 was his first tour with us. Ill health meant he could not travel in 2018 to Weymouth.