Thanks to Alec for the latest news from Bowls Isle of Wight. Ed
During the 2012 bowling season, both men and ladies of the association, have been paying spurious fines and giving donations to the President’s Charity, which this year was the John’s Club.
The John’s Club offers a Social and Recreational activities for people, with learning or physical disabilities. They encourage their independence, further develop life skills and give respite to their parents, guardians and carers.
The President of Bowls Isle of Wight, accompanied by various officers; Junior Vice-President’s Allan Timbrell and Barbara Sleap, with the men’s and ladies secretaries David Brown and Val Addison, presented a cheque for £1,060. to the John’s Club Chairman, John Phillips who was accompanied members Colin Beer, Della Daniels, Alicia Jeavons and Jade Hornbuckle.
Under 25 match
The Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club played a match against Dolphin IBC from Poole. The Island’s youngsters had a great result in this match winning by 61 shots to 23, Dolphin were so far behind that they conceded the match at eighteen ends.
Playing away were Tansey Wheeler, Peter Wheeler, Josh Berry and Jack Berry, they won fairly easily by 21 shots to 11.
The home team were Ryan Trigg, Lucas Trigg, Robbi Hayes and Travis Mellor who had a massive win, by 40 shots to 12.
In the quarter finals, the team have been drawn against Egham IBC to be this match will be played on December 8th or 9th.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Bowls Isle of Wight was held at Isle of Wight Community Club on Saturday 10th November.
Life membership was conferred on both Peter Furmidge and Pearl Sherwood for their many years of service to the association both as top class players and their work on various committees.
At the meeting members were advised that it was proposed to change the venue of the National Championships so that both the men’s and ladies finals would both be played at Leamington Spa. The Islands bowlers agreed to vote in favour of this change.
The association’s Benevolent Fund balance was reported to be £2500.00. This season the fund had no applications for grants.
The election of Officers and Committee members resulted in the following being elected:
Executive Officers & Bowling Committee:
Chairperson John Edwards of Totland Bay Bowling Club
Administrator Terry Thorner of Camp Hill Bowls Club
Hon. Treasurer Dennis Mulhern of Ryde Marina Bowling Club
Hon. Assistant Treasurer Maureen Harden of Shanklin Bowling Club
Men’s County President Dave Fredericks of Shanklin Bowling Club
Ladies County President June James of Shanklin Bowling Club
Men’s Senior Vice-President Allan Timbrell of Camp Hill Bowls Club
Ladies Senior Vice-President Barbara Sleap of Ventnor Bowling Club
Men’s Junior Vice-President Alan Bugby of Bembridge Bowling Club
Ladies Junior Vive-President Ann Sothcott of Bembridge Bowling Club
Men’s Hon. Secretary David Brown of Camp Hill Bowls Club
Ladies Hon. Secretary Val Addison of Newport Bowling Club
Men’s Match Secretary Barry Rodwell of Ryde Marina Bowling Club
Ladies Match Secretrary Pauline Proud of Ventnor Bowling Club
Men’s League Secretary Alan Bugby Bembridge Bowling Club
Ladies League Secretary Sandra Aldridge of Totland Bay Bowling Club
Men’s Competition Secretary Bob Pointer of Ryde Marina Bowling Club
Ladies Competition Secretary Auriol Ash of Ventnor Bowling Club
Voting representatives to Bowls England
David Brown & Val Addison
Ex Officio Members of the Management Committee;
Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection Officers Jack Young of Totland Bay Bowling Club
Margaret Wallace of Newport Bowling Club
Media & Publicity Officer Alec Soars (unaffiliated)
Margaret Carrett of Warners Bowling Club
Youth Development Officer Jack Young of Totland Bay Bowling Club
County Coach Jack Young of Totland Bay Bowling Club
Middleton Cup Manager Steve Crockett of Totland Bay Bowling Club
Under 25’s Manager Paul Dickinson of Cowes Medina Bowling Club
Benevolent Fund Secretary / Treasurer Allan Timbrell of Camp Hill Bowls Club
Benevolent Fund Trustees Barry Rodwell of Ryde Marina Bowling Club
Roger Hendey of Cowes Medina Bowling Club
Anne Jennings of Shanklin Bowling Club
