On Sunday 8th March 2026 the Eastbourne and District Indoor Bowls Club, at Hampden Park held their annual ‘President’s Five Tournament’, one of a series of events in support of The JPK Sussex Project, a local charity which provides support and services to adults with learning disabilities, which includes amongst other services, Supported Living ‘Gow Lodge’ and a Training and Work Experience Centre, managed by SASBAH, a well established East Sussex based Charity.
The JPK Charity was chosen by Mike Taylor, Men’s Captain and Marilyn Doust, Ladies Captain, as the Captains Charity for the 2025/2026 Season and supported by the Club President, George Brown and the Club’s Management Committee, to benefit from their charity events during the current season.
Jill Parker, Chairman to the JPK Sussex Project was invited to attend this Tournament where she was warmly welcomed, invited to draw the £100 Mystery Prize Raffle and give a short presentation on the aims and objectives and history of The JPK Project.
She was presented with a Charity Cheque to the value of £2,075. Being the amount raised during the season thanks to the generosity of the Club Members. Jill thanked everyone for their wonderful support and hard work over the months and stated “ you will be making a difference to the lives of so many people who, through no fault of their own, cannot help themselves”.
