We hope you have had an enjoyable and successful 2024
and are looking forward to 2025.
ARE YOU THINKING OF TAKING UP LAWN BOWLS?
If your answer is "Yes", then look no further, please click on this link for more information
WOMEN'S PRESIDENTIAL TOUR 2025
Hello Everyone
Well it has taken me some time to make a decision and I have literally changed my mind about a dozen times as to what I am going to do for my Presidential tour but finally I have made a decision!
Obviously I am not going to do a typical bowls tour! There will be no bowling so more a Bowlers on Tour rather than a bowls tour. And even more typical I now need a reply fairly quickly because the Tour I have chosen has just gone on sale for Black Friday and is currently 'cheaper'. In order to definitely get the reduced price the tour needs to be booked and the deposit (£250.00) paid for by the 9th December 2024. However I need to work out if enough people want to come before we start placing bookings. So please let me know if you would like to book and once we have enough then I shall let you all know how to actually book and where to pay the deposit to. I have also been told that the more of us that book may mean a further discount but we will need numbers for that.
So ..... my tour for 2025 will be 'Little Trains of the Pyrenees' leaving on 24th September for 7 nights (8 days) and the current reduced price is £1206.00 which includes 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners and a whole lot more
The basic details are below and a link to the website for more in-depth details
https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/europe/spain/little-trains-of-the-pyrenees-7-nights
If you would like to come or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me ... but make it soon as time is of the essence.
Thank you Charlotte EMAIL: charlotte_emanuel@sky.com
PS I do not know how many single rooms (if any) will be available or the cost. But lets find out who is interested and then I can ask the questions for you.
PPS please forward this to anyone who you think might like to come along. They do not need to be bowlers.
Flight EZY8055 Depart: Wednesday 24 September 2025 at: 07:25 From: GATWICK (LGW)
Arrive: Wednesday 24 September 2025 at: 10:35 At: BARCELONA (BCN)
Class: Economy Baggage: 23kgs
GREAT NEWS !!! Surrey's bowling membership has now got back to Pre Covid numbers.
Well done to all the clubs who have recruited members during 2024, we now have 6,300 members a net increase of 320 on 2023 figures. Lets keep it going for 2025.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! SURREY WOMEN WIN WALKER CUP 2024
Congratulations to all of the players that played at Leamington here are the Highlights …
The Ladies Walker Cup Squad WON the National Final.
Rob Dodds, Joseph Tindall, Jamie Tindall, Charlie Souter from Southey reached the National Final of the Mens Fours.
Jemma Tuohy & Yasmina Hasan reached the National Final of the Ladies Junior Pairs.
Southey reached the National Final of the Ladies Top Club.
Jemma & Steve Tuohy got to the Semi Finals of the Family Pairs.
Di Double made it to the Semi Finals of the Ladies Champion of Champions.
Gary Clarke of Camberley reached the National Semi Final of Senior Singles
Click Here to view the Men's Finals Day photos
Click Here to view the Men's Presidents Tour 2025
Surrey win Home Counties Final 2024
Congratulation go to Manager Barrie Emanuel & his Bowls Surrey team on winning the Home Counties Final, played at Egham BC on 13th July. Sussex were the opposition. Surrey got off to a good start, then Sussex pulled back in the middle of the game, but Surrey dug in and pulled away to win comfortably.
John Tucker Home Counties Chairman had the honor of presenting the cup to his own County President Robin Fudge.
Eight Counties participate in this competition, there are two groups & the winners of each group play each other in the final to determine the overall winner.
Yet another first for Bowls Surrey & Bowls England
Thanks to Bowls Surrey's Charlotte Emanuel & Bowls England. President David King-Taylor a match that had never been done before took place at Cranleigh Bowling Club on 11th July 2024
Bowls England President provided a team which included five Bowls England past presidents, seven Bowls Surrey past presidents plus other officers, they played against clubs in Surrey celebrating a special anniversary. The clubs were: Cheam Fields, Oatlands Park, Malden Lime Grove, Wimbledon Park, Albury, Imber Court, Sutton & District, in addition to this there was a rink from Cranleigh. A great time was had by all. Bowls Surrey would like to thank those from Bowls England who travelled many miles to play this game.
Camberley Men reach final of British Isles Championships & get Silver medal
Well done to Gary Clark, Martin Sampson, Simon Greenwood & David McCallum who played a very strong Irish four in the Senior Fours final at Leamington, although the boys came second, they can be very proud of their achievement. There were a large number of supporters from surrey in attendance. 27.06.24
Congratulations to Yasmina Hasan & Jemma Tuohy selected for England Juniors.
Congratulations to Surrey women
who have qualified for the semi-finals of the Walker Cup 2024.
.............................................................The semi-final will take place at Leamington on 24th August against Somerset...............................................
Merton Schools Event 2024
A fabulous day was had by Year 5 and Year 6 students of some Merton schools on Tuesday 18th June. Many thanks go to West Wimbledon BC for hosting the event, who, along with Wimbledon Park BC, trained the children. Thanks also to Merton Park BC for their support at the event. Those also in attandance were the Local Deputy Mayor, Bowls Surrey Men's and Ladies' Presidents & Men's Vice President.
Area four retain the Walter Cross Trophy after defeating Area one & Area 3 at Croydon BC on 5th May 2024. Trophy presented by Robin Fudge Men's President.
The Middleton Cup Manager & his advisors were there to watch the players in action.
Another first for Bowls Surrey
Surrey Area Two had their inaugural Mixed Match today Sunday 19th May at Egham. We were invited to play an early season friendly of five rinks on what was a lovely sunny day and were given a very warm welcome by everyone at Egham BC.
This was a special occasion for Area Two when we were able to play a mixed match with clubs throughout the area allowing players from Addlestone Victory Park, Byfleet, West Byfleet, Ottershaw, MidSurrey, Malden Manor, Ember and Southey to participate together as one team rather than against each other as in district competitions.