Members

Dave Alner

Dave started bowling a few seasons ago and has been involved in the league and representative games in recent seasons. He was a club competition winner in 2004 winning the Longley Cup, and again in 2008 when he enjoyed success in the Lewis Trophy. Dave, 'the webmaster' is responsible for the construction and upkeep of the Southbourne Bowls Club website.

Frank Armstrong

With success at both county and club level, Frank has earned the respect of bowlers both here at Southbourne and at other clubs. His achievements include reaching the national finals with the Sussex Middleton Cup team, three County Double Fours wins, a number of county semi-final appearances and a record thirty six club competition wins, being Men's Singles Champion on four occasions.

Robin Armstrong

Robin has reached the Quarter Final stages of the County competitions on ten occasions going on to win the Champion of Champions in 2004 and was runner-up in the Singles in 2005. He has also represented Sussex in the Middleton Cup. Club competition wins now total twenty, being Club Champion in 2003. He has been captain of the men's competitive matches since 2004.

Brian Aston

Brian joined Southbourne Bowls Club in 2005 and is a popular and valued member of the club. He takes an active part in all club fixtures and has progressed to entry into the County competitions. Brian achieved his first club competition success in 2007 by winning the Longley Cup after producing one of the best comebacks ever seen on finals day. 2008 also brought another finals day appearance, this time finishing up as Men's Pairs runner-up.

Malcolm Ayres

Malcolm is another of our newer members who is still a member at Waterlooville B.C., so his time with us will be split with his other club. He is enjoying his time spent with us and we are hopeful he will be able to get involved at Southbourne more over future years. Trying to juggle work commitments and find time for his bowling can sometime prove difficult but he is showing great interest since joining Southbourne.

Fred Brimecombe

Joining Southbourne a few seasons ago 'Freddie' enjoys nothing more than a Sunday morning roll up with a couple of mates. Hopefully Fred and Co. will be available for more games at Southbourne during the coming seasons. All his practice must be paying of as Fred was runner-up in the Longley Cup in 2007.

Antony Bull

'Ant' is our most accomplished player of recent years. Five England U25 trials and national glory with the Sussex U25 Double Rink in 2001 show he has had plenty of experience at the highest level. Ant has reached six county finals, winning four of them, and represented Sussex in the Middleton Cup. Club competition wins now total twenty eight, including being the clubs Singles champion seven times.

Paul Butler

The 1989 National Triples title and runner-up in the British Isle Triples the following year, are Paul's and Southbourne's greatest achievements. Paul has won seven of his nine county final appearances including the Singles in 1986. After ten years away from the outdoor game, 2008 saw Paul return to Southbourne B.C. where he has won eighteen club competitions including a record eight Club Singles titles.

Bill Coates

Bill is a long time servant to Southbourne Bowls club and has held the post of Club Captain for several seasons in the past. He is a great supporter of all our fixtures including both the Reflex and Gazette leagues. He enjoyed club success in the Men's Pairs in 2004 and the Longley Cup in 2006. Our finals day Chinese supper wouldn't be quite the same without Bill wearing his Sunderland shirt!

Dave Fewell

'Fewelly' is another Southbourne player who started his involvement with the club as an Associate member in 2006. In his first full season Dave tasted victory in the club Consolation Singles and was part of the winning Open Day Fours team in 2007 and 2008. The 2008 season also saw Dave finish as runner-up in the Two Wood Singles. His performances have established him as a Gazette league regular.

Richard Galloway

One of the most consistent players for a while now. Richard has been a regular selection in both club representative and Gazette league teams and reached the quarter-finals in the County Unbadged Singles in 2007. Club competitions have seen him victorious in the Longley Cup in 2005 and the Lewis Trophy in 2003 and 2006. His performances have surely put him in line for richly deserved County recognition before too long.

John Game

John is our club Chairman, a role difficult to fill in any organisation, but one in which John performs with ease, diplomacy and fairness. He is also an excellent speaker when the need arises. John supports all endeavors within Southbourne Bowls Club and plays in many fixtures and club competitions. John was awarded his Vice-Presidents badge in 2007 and is also our Francis Drake delegate.

Pete Garrard

Pete supports all the clubs fixtures and regularly plays in the Reflex and Gazette league teams. He has previously held the post of club Vice Captain. Pete's first club competition success was the Consolation Singles in 1999. He was club Singles runner-up in 2003 and won the Lewis Trophy in 2004. He also won the Men's Pairs in 2001 and 2005, and the Veterans Singles in 2001 and 2007.

Tony Hamm

Over the years Tony has been with us he has enjoyed success in the club Consolation singles in 2000 and the Lewis Trophy in 2002. Tony is a keen supporter of our Friendly and Reflex League matches and has also played in club representative matches and the Gazette League. Tony is a quiet and well liked member of Southbourne B.C., who on his day, can be a very consistent front end bowler.

Frank Heil

Since joining Southbourne B.C. in 2007 from our neighbours at Fishbourne B.C., Frank has settled in very well and enjoyed playing for his new club. Frank has shown commitment since his arrival and has proved a valuable member participating in as many club fixtures and competitions as possible. We hope his association with us here at Southbourne will continue for many more seasons.

Dave House

Dave is long standing member of our club who has recently stood down from the committee on which he successfully served for a number of years. Dave was awarded his full County Badge just a few seasons ago and has regularly represented the club for many seasons. Club competitions won include Consolation Singles 1996, 2004 and 2005 and the Two Wood Singles in 2007.

Jim Jennings

Jim joined Southbourne Bowls Club for the 2008 season and enjoyed his involvement with our friendly fixtures. We hope Jim can continue to take an active part in all our bowling and social functions by becoming a regular member over future years. I'm sure Jim will make many new friends here at Southbourne and we hope his association with the game of bowls is a long and happy one.

Ted Johnson

Teddy is a very keen and enthusiastic member of Southbourne Bowls Club. He plays an active part in all club fixtures, regularly featuring in the Gazette and Reflex leagues. Generally a quiet person, however you would be mistaken if you thought Ted wasn't competitive. He is determined to do the very best he can for the club.

John Kingswell

'Ming' was part of our clubs 1987 Double Fours winning team. He also won the clubs Two Wood Singles title in 1988 and was part of the Open Fours winning team in 2000. After a number of years away from Southbourne Bowls Club, John returned in 2004 and has featured in the Gazette league as well as club representative games. His experience will be a great help to our new bowlers.

John Knowles

After watching our Gazette league team during 2006 John decided it was time to take up the game himself. Although finding time to play has proved difficult at times, John takes an interest in all the clubs endeavors. The highlight of John's 2007 season was being part of the Open Day Fours winning team an achievement he repeated in 2008. P.S. Don't try to keep up with him 'pint for pint'...... you wont.

John A. Lillywhite

John has been a member of Southbourne Bowls Club for over forty years and is still an excellent supporter of all the clubs endeavors. His first competition success came in 1972 winning the Two Wood Singles and he has followed on with wins in the Pairs 1993 and 2005, the Open Fours in 1998 and the Consolation Singles in 2001. John is always ready to share a joke or two with you at the bar!

John C. Lillywhite

Joining Southbourne B.C. from nearby Emsworth, John has enjoyed his bowling since his arrival. He has an instantly likeable character and has fitted in very easily at our club. He has played in Friendly, Reflex and Gazette league games and will be featuring in the clubs competitions during the coming season.

Ken Lockyer

Ken has been a very keen member of Southbourne Bowls Club for a number of years. He is naturally competitive and works very hard keeping up and improving his game. He plays regularly in both the Reflex and Gazette leagues. Ken enjoyed his first club competition win in 2008 with success in the Pairs League. If you can't see Ken out on the Green playing or rolling up, he is likely to be enjoying his pint at the bar!

Colin Lowe

Colin is an active member of Waterlooville B.C. so he is limited to how much he can participate at Southbourne. He does however try to support our fixtures when he can. You will nearly always find Colin rolling up on a Sunday morning - whatever the weather. Colin has had success in our Veterans Singles, when he came out winner in 2005 and runner-up in the same competition in 2008.

Doug Moseley

Doug is enjoying his second spell with the club after a few years playing with local rivals Chichester B.C. He is a real Gentleman and a terrific supporter of all aspects of Southbourne Bowls Club. Doug has had some club competition success, winning the Consolation Singles in 1988 the Lewis Trophy in 1995 and the Men's Pairs in 1987, 1989 and 1993. Doug has also won the Open Fours day twice.

Tony Odell

Tony is a qualified International Umpire who officiated at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester. As a player he reached the county Champion of Champions semi-finals in both 1996 and 2003. Tony is one of our most consistent players and this reflects in his eleven club competition wins which include being club Champion on three occasions, 1992, 1995 and 2002.

Colin Petchey

'Petch' joined the Associate member scheme in 2005, going on to full membership the following year. Colin has been very keen to establish himself at the club and is starting to feature in the Gazette league team. 2007 brought a very creditable runner-up in the Club Singles to add to victory in our very own Open Day Fours competition in both 2007 and 2008. Colin's game continues to improve with experience.

Terry Roden

Terry started bowling a few years ago and takes an active role in most of what Southbourne B.C. provides. He is another of our Winter bowling enthusiasts and has taken on the position of Treasurer for the past couple of seasons. So if any of you see Terry buying a new car, then please report this to our club Chairman ASAP! Terry reached his first club final in 2008 finishing as runner-up in the Longley Cup.

Andy Smith

Andy is another of our newer bowlers and has enjoyed his bowling since joining in 2007. He is naturally competitive and has quickly established himself at Southbourne B.C. Andy has played in a wide range of the clubs fixtures and 2008 brought three club competition finals, with wins in the Longley Cup and the Men's Pairs along with a Lewis Trophy runner-up.

Charlie Soper

Charlie is Southbourne Bowls Club's longest serving member, having supported the club for over fifty years. He was part of our County Double Fours winning teams in both 1976 and 1984. He is still an active and valuable player who regularly features in a wide selection of club fixtures. Although he doesn't play in club competitions anymore, he has been a previous winner of the Men's Pairs, the Consolation Singles and the Open Fours.

Mark Soper

Joining the Bowls section in 2006 after a year as an Associate member, Mark went on to reach his first club final and was victorious in the Consolation Singles. Encouraging performances in both club competitions and in the Gazette league team, give Mark the opportunity to make a name for himself at the club over future seasons.

John Staker

John has been a member of Southbourne Bowls Club for over 30 years. He is currently serving as Vice Captain, having previously occupied the position of Captain for four seasons. John really is an example to us all when it comes to supporting your club. He is always amongst the volunteers when things need doing and can turn his hand to most tasks. A club competition winner in the Lewis Trophy in 2001 and the Open Fours in 1989.

Dave Walter

Dave is following his fathers footsteps into the game of bowls; his father Chris plays for Storrington B.C. Dave is continuing to progress and gain valuable experience the more he plays, and will go on to establish himself over future seasons. He will be trying to break into the clubs league and representative teams during the coming season.

Geoff Whitaker

Geoff is a very keen and committed member of this club. His name is regularly seen on the team lists whether it's a Friendly game or a League fixture. Our club is very fortunate to have Geoff as our P.R.O. If you have any relevant information about Southbourne Bowls Club for the newspapers, please get in touch with Geoff. He will be only too pleased to help.

Alan Williams

Alan is one of our newer members and now enjoys bowling nearly as much as a round of golf or supporting Watford F.C. During recent seasons he has become more involved with the clubs fixtures and has been playing both Friendly and League games. Alan continues to improve as he gains experience and will be competing in the clubs competitions during the coming season.

Colin Young

Colin is a very enthusiastic member of Southbourne Bowls Club for a number of years. The competitive nature of the Gazette league has seen Colin's game improve immensely. 2008 saw Colin enter the county competitions for the first time. Club competition success with a win in the Men's Pairs in 2006. Colin was awarded his Vice Presidents badge in 2007.

Dave Young

Dave is our club Secretary and without doubt has the hardest job of any club officer. Many hours are spent ensuring that Southbourne Bowls Club runs as smoothly as possible. Dave started playing bowls a few years ago and enjoys a wide range of bowling. He is a keen Winter bowler who braves all weathers during the close season. Dave will also be taking part in our club competitions during the coming season.

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