![]() | Graham Allen |
| Year Joined: 1987 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 14 | |
| A regular tourist Graham can be found on tour taking a Brandy with some regularity. | |
![]() | Geof Armstrong |
| Year Joined: 1985 | |
| Outdoor Club: Worthing Pavilion BC | |
| Number of Tours: 22 | |
| Ken's 'little brother' Geof is another who has served the club admirably over the years. Elected to the clubs General Committee as Captain in 1990 and served in this role for 2 years. Is remembered for his 'Randy Eagle of Bodmin Moor' joke whilst on the Falmouth tour. Became President 1996 - 1997. Elected Honorary Life Vice President in 2005. Tour Champion: 1996. | |
![]() | Ken Armstrong |
| Year Joined: 1980 | |
| Outdoor Club: Maltravers BC | |
| Number of Tours: 28 | |
| Ken really is a fantastic stalwart of the club. 28 tours to his name already (a club record) he is still touring today aged 83. He was elected to the clubs General Committee as Hon. Secretary (1982 - 1987) and became President (1989 - 1990). The honour of Honorary Life Vice President of the club was bestowed upon him in 1994. | |
![]() | Roger Ayling |
| Year Joined: 1995 | |
| Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC | |
| Number of Tours: 11 | |
| A tour regular and during 2005 joined the clubs General Committee taking on the role of 'Benevolent Officer'. A rare picture of Roger smiling! | |
![]() | Ron Bell |
| Year Joined: 2008 | |
| Outdoor Club: Hotham BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| Ron was elected to the club in March 2008 and has been added to this May's tour party to Tenby. | |
![]() | Gareth Beven |
| Year Joined: 2005 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 2 | |
| Sheep Head, the baby of the club toured for the first time in 2006. When in the dining room never speaks, just eats! | |
![]() | Mike Boland |
| Year Joined: 1995 | |
| Outdoor Club: Arundel BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| Mike is a regular at non tour and social events but circumstances have meant he has been unable to come on tour with us. | |
![]() | Alan Bowler |
| Year Joined: 2003 | |
| Outdoor Club: Chichester BC | |
| Number of Tours: 5 | |
| Alan has quickly got into the way of the tourists. Firmly established as a tour regular. | |
![]() | Derek Brockhurst |
| Year Joined: 1994 | |
| Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| Derek has been a member for many years and always supports the club friendlies and social events. When joining all that time ago he has always maintained when he 'retires' he would join the tour party. Not long to go now Derek, we look forward to you joining us soon. | |
![]() | Bill Bryder |
| Year Joined: 1999 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 9 | |
| Bill first came on tour as a 'non bowler' in 1999. A regular since then and was invited to join the clubs General Committee during 2005. Known as 'Jinksy' to his friends although after two 'top rinks' on the 2007 tour this name may have to be dropped!! | |
![]() | Alan Catterson |
| Year Joined: 1993 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 13 | |
| A tour regular since joining the club in 1993. Served the clubs General Committee for 3 years from 2000. Now living in Thassos, Greece Alan travelled back to England for the 2007 tour. | |
![]() | Peter Chiffins |
| Year Joined: 1997 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 10 | |
| Peter quickly got on the touring scene after joining in 1997. Joined the clubs General Committee during 2005. Tour Champion: 1998 | |
![]() | Clunky Clarke |
| Year Joined: 1991 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 9 | |
| A regular tourist for many years until 'marriage and kids' stopped his active participation a couple of years ago. | |
![]() | Jon Clear |
| Year Joined: 2005 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 2 | |
| Jon joined us in 2005 and enjoyed his first tour in 2006. Took over as Hon. Treasurer in November 2006. | |
![]() | Peter Clement |
| Year Joined: 1990 | |
| Outdoor Club: Lancing BC | |
| Number of Tours: 14 | |
| Another who works hard for the club. Peter took over as 'Acting Captain' in June 2006 and was formally elected to the job in November. Along with our Hon. Secretary (Chris) Peter was responsible for the production of the clubs 50th Anniversary brochure. | |
![]() | Len Corne |
| Year Joined: 2003 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| 'Oddjob' is still waiting to experience his first West Sussex Tour. | |
![]() | Bill Elford |
| Year Joined: 1988 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 10 | |
| Bill no longer tours with the club but remains a member from afar (Chelmsford, Essex). Poor health saw him move away from Sussex a few years ago to be nearer family. Has a great love for the club and came down by Taxi to Worthing to celebrate at the clubs 50th Anniversary Dinner and the 'Anniversary Fun Day' in 2005. | |
![]() | Derek Ford |
| Year Joined: 2003 | |
| Outdoor Club: Hotham BC | |
| Number of Tours: 3 | |
| Well into the touring scene after attending for the last three years. | |
![]() | Ron Friday |
| Year Joined: 2007 | |
| Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC | |
| Number of Tours: 1 | |
| Ron joined the club in February 2007 touring for the first time to Torquay this year. | |
![]() | Phil Gander |
| Year Joined: 2000 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 5 | |
| Misses the odd tour since moving away from West Sussex to Bexhill. Gets back to play for the club whenever he can. Tour Champion: 2000, 2003. | |
![]() | Joe Gilpin |
| Year Joined: 1997 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 9 | |
| Quickly established himself as a tour regular. Never seen without a Light & Bitter whilst away on tour. On the recent trip to Torquay ordered his last L&B at 02:45 at night and his next at 08:20 (before breakfast) in the morning! | |
![]() | Harry Gosnell - See profile |
| Year Joined: 1982 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 23 | |
| Harry has now retired from playing due to poor health however His love for the West Sussex Tourists does not subside and he has toured for the last two years as a 'non bowler'. For many years his Outdoor club was Petworth BC. Elected to the clubs General Committee in November 1987 and served until 2000. Became an Honorary Life Vice President of the club in 2002. Tour Champion: 2005. | |
![]() | Rick Gosnell |
| Year Joined: 2006 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 2 | |
| Son of 'Harry'. Enjoyed his first tour with us May 2006. | |
![]() | Mike Gray |
| Year Joined: 2000 | |
| Outdoor Club: Lancing BC | |
| Number of Tours: 4 | |
| Tends to tour every other year. | |
![]() | Pat Graysmark |
| Year Joined: 2003 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 5 | |
| Got a shock on his first match on tour when realising that 'winning at all costs' was not part of this clubs make up. (Although we do try). Now firmly part of the annual trip and is the clubs 'Bookmaker' whilst away on tour. Tour Champion in 2006. Elected to the clubs General Committee in November 2006. Tour Champion: 2006. | |
![]() | Steve Hawkes |
| Year Joined: 1987 | |
| Outdoor Club: East Preston BC | |
| Number of Tours: 20 | |
| Steve Captained the club on the 2006 tour before announcing his resignation from the position as he is moving to Spain. As at May 2007 Steve is still in the UK !! Served on the clubs General Committee from 2001 until 2006. Tour Champion: 1992, 1997, 2001. | |
![]() | David Hill |
| Year Joined: 1995 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| A member for some twelve years but as yet we have not seen him on one of the tours. Dabvid has agreed to act as our member to audit the accounts in 2008 so maybe we will soon persuade him to tour with us? | |
![]() | Barry Horsley |
| Year Joined: 2006 | |
| Outdoor Club: Witterings BC | |
| Number of Tours: 2 | |
| Barry travelled with the club for the first time in May 2006. | |
![]() | Ron Hyam |
| Year Joined: 1993 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 13 | |
| Another great servant since joining the club in 1993. Can be relied upon to pass on the odd 'sure thing' to members during the week of the tour. | |
![]() | Gary Jacobs |
| Year Joined: 2003 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| We are still waiting for Gary to join us on a tour. | |
![]() | Ted Lane |
| Year Joined: 1980 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 19 | |
| 19 tours behind him and still touring. For many years Ted played for Petworth BC but is now living in Ilminster (Somerset). Retains a great interest in the club and meets up every year on tour with his 'old mates'. In 2000 was elected an Honorary Life Vice President of the club. | |
![]() | Ray Leggett |
| Year Joined: 1998 | |
| Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| Wiggy supports the club in many ways but as yet has not made it to one of our tours. | |
![]() | Roger Lucking |
| Year Joined: 1999 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 4 | |
| It took Roger a number of years to get into the touring scene after joining the club in 1999. Now a regular. Affectionately known on tour as 'the very nice man'! | |
![]() | Mike Meadows |
| Year Joined: 2007 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 1 | |
| Mike joined the club in February 2007. | |
![]() | Kevin Mitchell |
| Year Joined: 1999 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 9 | |
| A tour regular since first coming as a non bowler in 1999. Tour Champion: 2002. | |
![]() | Colin Mockford |
| Year Joined: 2007 | |
| Outdoor Club: Southwick Park BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| Colin joined the club in February 2007. | |
![]() | Pat O'Leary |
| Year Joined: 2004 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 2 | |
| Joined us for the first time on tour in May 2006. | |
![]() | Hammy Pannu |
| Year Joined: 1990 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 12 | |
| A regular 'tourer' Hammy has been involved with the club for many years. | |
![]() | Roger Parsons |
| Year Joined: 2000 | |
| Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC | |
| Number of Tours: 2 | |
| Supports the club in all events and has toured just a couple of times. | |
![]() | Brian Pryce |
| Year Joined: 2004 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 4 | |
| 'Baggie' no longer plays bowls actively in the summer but has established himself as a tourist very quickly. | |
![]() | Colin Redman |
| Year Joined: 2003 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 2 | |
| Toured twice but now living in Australia. | |
![]() | Frank Reed |
| Year Joined: 1991 | |
| Outdoor Club: Bognor Regis BC | |
| Number of Tours: 12 | |
| Ill health has caused Frank miss the odd tour but despite this is a great servant of the club and tour. Tour Champion: 1993. | |
![]() | Ken Ridgway |
| Year Joined: 1979 | |
| Outdoor Club: Lancing BC | |
| Number of Tours: 18 | |
| Ken gave great service to the club being a regular tourist for many years He was elected Captain (1997 - 1999) and President (1991 - 1992). The honour of Honorary Life Vice President of the club was bestowed on him in 1997. Tour Champion: 1994. | |
![]() | Chris Rolph |
| Year Joined: 1984 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 24 | |
| Hon. Secretary of the club for an amazing 20 years and still doing the job. Was 'rewarded' if that's the correct term by being elected Captain for the clubs 50th tour and 50th Anniversary Year (2004 & 2005). Another Honorary Life Vice President of the club being elected in 2004. Tour Champion: 2007. | |
![]() | Franco Sacco |
| Year Joined: 2006 | |
| Outdoor Club: Worthing Pavilion BC | |
| Number of Tours: 2 | |
| Franco only took bowling up in 2005 and quickly heard about the West Sussex Tourists. Applied, joined and toured in May 2006. | |
![]() | Trevor Sandalls |
| Year Joined: 2004 | |
| Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| As yet Trevor has not experienced the club tour. | |
![]() | Bert Stapley |
| Year Joined: 1995 | |
| Outdoor Club: Norfolk BC | |
| Number of Tours: 12 | |
| A regular 'tourist' since joining the club twelve years ago. | |
![]() | Alan Stewart |
| Year Joined: 1994 | |
| Outdoor Club: Chichester BC | |
| Number of Tours: 7 | |
| Alan took a few years to get started with the touring side of the club after joining in 1994. Now a regular. Also acts now as the tour photographer. | |
![]() | Mark Strong |
| Year Joined: 2007 | |
| Outdoor Club: Southwick Park BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| Mark joined the club in February 2007. | |
![]() | Brian Talmage |
| Year Joined: 2003 | |
| Outdoor Club: Chichester BC | |
| Number of Tours: 1 | |
| One of the rare members who after touring the first time has not applied to tour again. Tour Champion: 2004. | |
![]() | George Thurgood |
| Year Joined: 2007 | |
| Outdoor Club: Unattached | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| George joined the club in February 2007. | |
![]() | Ken Timms |
| Year Joined: 1990 | |
| Outdoor Club: Tarring Priory BC | |
| Number of Tours: 17 | |
| Ken has been through the ranks being Captain (1997 - 1998) and President (2002 - 2004). First joined the clubs General Committee in November 1992. Tour Champion: 1995. | |
![]() | Ned Waddock |
| Year Joined: 2008 | |
| Outdoor Club: Bognor BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| Ned was elected to our membership in March 2008. | |
![]() | Cecil Wadey |
| Year Joined: 1984 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 23 | |
| A great hardworking member of the club. Currently in his 3rd year as President of the club following a stint as Captain in 2001 and 2002. First joined the clubs General Committee in November 1988. Another Honorary Life Vice President being elected in 2004. | |
![]() | Stan Watt |
| Year Joined: 1995 | |
| Outdoor Club: Arundel BC | |
| Number of Tours: 11 | |
| A tour regular since joing the club. Usually manages to 'hear a whisper' from Dunlop's yard during the week. | |
![]() | Eric West |
| Year Joined: 2006 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 2 | |
| First toured with us in May 2006. | |
![]() | Ken Wheeler |
| Year Joined: 2007 | |
| Outdoor Club: West Tarring BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| Ken joined the club in February 2007 | |
![]() | Barry Whitmore |
| Year Joined: 2005 | |
| Outdoor Club: Worthing Pavilion BC | |
| Number of Tours: 0 | |
| Barry joined the club in 2005 and was looking forward to touring for the first time in 2007. Family reasons has meant that he has had to withdraw from the party. hope to see you in 2008 Barry. | |
![]() | Tom Whittington |
| Year Joined: 2007 | |
| Outdoor Club: Petworth BC | |
| Number of Tours: 1 | |
| Tom joined the club in February 2007 and enjoyed his first tour with us just a couple of months later. | |