BOWLS SURREY NEWSLETTER

Issue 5/2026

Whoop Whoop … have you bowled yet?  The greens are good and the sun is shining.  We have a Bank Holiday this weekend so I hope I haven't jinxed the weather … sorry if I have, Charlotte.

RECRUIT OR CLOSE … its in your hands. Have you signed up for
Bowls Englands 'Bowls' Big Summer'? (BBS)  This years recruitment event is running all through the summer utilising the bowls at the Commonwealth Game as a huge marketing tool.  Bowls England are certain that people are going to walk into clubs having seen Bowls on their televisions. BE READY!

We would like to thank Carey Care Homes who have sponsored our competitions again this year.  Carey Care are award winning, family run, care homes. 
https://careycare.co.uk

Have you got a County shirt that you no longer need?  Maybe you no long play for the county or maybe its no longer your size.  We have over 70 juniors and we need a 'growing wardrobe' as they rapidly move through sizes. Please consider donating. Do you need any County uniform?  Our new Chandlers are Barrie & Charlotte Emanuel. 

If you need a Shirt £25, Baseball Cap £8, Lightweight £30 or Waterproof Jacket £35 or Tie £6 please contact us.  We even have a few Gillets (limited sizes) for £30!  email us at to arrange collection and payment at secretary@bowlssurrey.com
If you want to try on sizes before you buy we will be taking a lot of attire to the Walter Cross at Croydon BC on 3rd May (all day).  And to the Johns Trial at Purley BC on the morning of 9th May.  Please remember if you are playing in any event for the County you must wear only County Attire. 

Hoodies can be  ordered

We would like to wish Mens President David Tucker good luck in his Presidential year.  If you see him please consider donating to his charity which is the Princess Alice Hospice.

The Ladies Past Presidents will be taking the matches this year and they will be collecting donations for the Bowls Surrey Ladies Benevolent Fund Do you know how to update a website?  Can you help the County with their Website?  You can be any age!  Please contact secretary@bowlssurrey.com 

Umpires Corner: Basics. I am making it easy this month ...
1) Who tosses the coin? 2) Where should the mat be placed on a trial end?
3) When does a game start 4) Can you play a game using more than 1 set of bowls?