Category: General News

Fundraising For The JPK Sussex Project

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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”.

 

 

President “Fives” Day Competition

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On Sunday 8th March we held our President “Fives” Day competition, a popular annual
event organised by George Brown, who was especially proud to
conduct it this year as he also happens to be the Club President.
12 teams of 5 players competed, the schedule of play and match
results being displayed on the four large screens in the club.
The day consisted of Singles and Fours in the morning, Pairs
and Triples in the afternoon, each session lasting 1½ hours
Each team member had to compete in two disciplines, teams
being awarded 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, with an
added bonus of a team being able to nominate their “Joker” on
a specific game, this effectively doubled any points gained
For the purists, as time was of the essence, continuity was
ensured by ruling no trial ends, full scores to count on all
ends, no dead ends and re-spot rules to be applied, no visits
to the head or protracted discussions, which allowed the day
to run smoothly without any unnecessary delays
After some very competitive play, the victorious team were the
“Sneaky Blinders” comprising Paul Davies, Neil Pierce, Simon
Knight, Simon Perry and Bill Fuller who narrowly beat a team
of Louise Kenward, Barry Kenward, Linda Stanley, Sue Taylor
and Adrian Wainwright on just a two shot aggregate to win the
coveted title and splendid trophy
The Club President presented the winning team with the trophy,
thanking all the participants, bar and restaurant staff that
had combined to ensure a successful day, which can only
enhance the clubs enviable reputation of being a welcoming and
friendly club that continues to maintain a variety of bowling
and social events for all their members

New Members Welcome

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During the summer season anyone wishing to join our club please pop in on either a Tuesday or Friday morning when our membership secretary will be pleased to welcome you.

Winter Season 2024/25 Club Update

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The Mens and Ladies teams enjoyed continuing success during the season. The Men were runners up in the Sussex County Championship having been Champions in 2023/24, 2022/23 and 2021/22. The Ladies retained the Sussex County Women’s Championship having won this in 2023/24. They were also runners up in the prestigious National Vivienne Trophy reaching the final played at Nottingham with support from a coach full of Club Members. Some of our Bowlers performed well in various National and County competitions.

Our own Club Leagues and Competitions ran throughout the season for both Novice and experienced players. The Finals weekend in April producing some excellent bowling played in the true spirit of the game of bowls. The Junior section is doing well and producing some promising talent for the future. Our casual bowling sessions remain as popular as ever. More details can be found under the Honours Tab on this website and on our Facebook pages.

The active social events calendar included a busy Christmas Fayre, a Burns Night complete with Haggis and Piper, the New Years Eve and End of Season Partying as well as regular bingo, quiz and race nights. Our charity fund raising efforts raised around £1,500 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice this season.

We have a steady influx of new members, many of whom are new to the game of bowls and they are taking part in the courses run by our Club coaches. If you are thinking of becoming a Member, either to play Bowls or as a Social Member, please contact the Club by the enquiry form on this website or by phone 01323 506009 or call in when we are open. You will be made most welcome.

National Ladies Vivienne Trophy 2024/25

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Fantastic effort by our ladies narrowly losing to Malvern IBC in the final of the National Ladies Vivienne Trophy in Nottingham, many members of the club travelled with the team to support them, it was a wonderful experience for everyone.

Ladies County Competition Winners 2025

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Congratulations to Jo Morris on retaining the Badged Singles and to Sharon Forward and Barbara Graham who won the Badged Pairs.

Club Champions 2024/25

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Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April 2025 saw the climax of what has been another fantastic season for our club with the internal club competitions taking place, the club was buzzing with lots of family, friends and club members supporting the finalists.

Take a look at the winners . . .

S.C.W.I.B.A.League Champions 2024/25

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Congratulations to our Ladies team who won the Ladies Sussex County East Division and successfully beat the Ladies from Adur who had won the Ladies Sussex County West Division to become overall Sussex County Champions for the second year running.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice Donations Reach £32,000

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We are delighted to report that St Wilfrid’s Hospice has advised us that the amount raised to date by the puzzle table at Eastbourne and District Indoor Bowls Club has reached an incredible £32,000.

Originally a craft table started many years ago by a group of lady members who made greeting cards and sold them to club members to raise money for charity the table has become a well established feature in the Club where members can buy or hire jigsaw puzzles, books etc., Payment is by using an honesty box, the proceeds of which are donated to St Wilfrid’s. The table, pictured below, is organised these days by Marion and Malcolm Livesey who ensure there is a range of items donated by members for sale or hire.

The table remains very popular with Club members and continues to provide a steady stream of donations to support this vital local charity. As a result Eastbourne and District Indoor Bowls Club are now an official Bronze partner of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. The Partner scheme is open to businesses and organisations who pledge to raise money for St Wilfrid’s annually and the Club is proud to be joining this scheme.

A big, big thank you to all Club members, past and present, for your continued support of this wonderful charity.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice will also be our Captain’s Charity for the new season 2024/25