BOWLS SURREY NEWSLETTER Issue 1/2026

Hello Everyone.  Well this is the first newsletter of the year and I apologize for not getting one out sooner.  In my defence I have been a lot busier than I was expecting to be and we still haven't had anyone come forward volunteering to take over this job.  If you would like to help please let me know asap.  Charlotte BS General Secretary

BOWLS SURREY NAMED AS BOWLS ENGLANDS COUNTY OF THE YEAR 2025

Surrey were short listed for amazing 5 awards in 4 different categories at the recent Bowls England Awards Ceremony held in Leicester. The nominations were for Female Rising Star - Yasmina Hasan, Bowls Maker of the year (for volunteers at Leamington) - Penny Bruno & Michele Bruno, Junior Development Programme of the year and County of the Year.
To be named County of the Year is a fantastic honour and a good reflection that what we are doing in Surrey is being noticed around the Country.  Bowls England say 'Our Awards acknowledge the hard work and commitment that goes into making our sport great, we shine a spotlight on those who elevate the game of bowls.'

SURREY AWARDS

With the deadline for applications for our Loyal Service and Leopard Awards being 31st March fast approaching we have yet to receive many applications.  Is there someone in your club that deserves to be recognised for their exceptional service to the club or a previous club or the County and have earned the respect and gratitude of the members?  Please look on the website for more details of the Awards and send the applications to secretary@bowlssurrey.com

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Development is key to the success of your clubs and the County.  Does your club have a Development officer?  We are looking to create a team of Development Officers to work together across the County sharing tips and successes.  Are you willing to help?  Please contact the Secretary to register your willingness to be part of the team.

Amar Nachimuthu

Congratulations to Amar Nachimuthu who has been selected to represent the Portugal National Bowls Team at the upcoming European Bowls Championships in Wales this September 2026.  It is a significant honour for both Croydon Bowling Club and Bowls Surrey to have representation on the international stage. Please join us in wishing Amar the very best of luck as he prepares to head to Wales!

Surrey Bowls Coaching association is holding their next markers course on 25th & 26th April and 2nd & 3rd May 2025 at Donyngs IBC.  The cost is £40  and applications should be made to surreybowlscoaches@yahoo.com

EBUA Markers Course at Egham IBC 29th March 2026.  Please email SurreyUmpires@gmail.com for more details.  The cost is £15 for the day.  We can now accommodate more attendees as we have more EBUA Trainers attending. Two different markers course 2 different associations.  The Surrey course in an indepth course that will allow you to mark in your club and then in Surrey.  The EBUA course is a one day attendance event that will allow you to mark in your club.  Following the EBUA course you can join the association and this can lead to marking in Surrey and at National events (if you wish).

COUNTY MATCHES, PRESIDENT MATCHES & CELEBRATION MATCHES

Its time to apply for the County matches for the season.  The first selection meeting is at the end of March so please apply as soon as you can.  While you are online please also make sure that you update your Date of Birth as the BS Team Managers really need to know this information.