Here you
will find a list of former members of Epsom Bowling Club
(Surnames A -
H) (Surnames H - Z)
Trevor Allery
Competition
Debut
Simon Arnold
Simon joined Epsom Bowling Club as a novice bowler in 2018. He did rejoin in 2019.
Derek Barnes
Derek joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1987. Derek did much work in all areas of the Club, was a member of the Men’s Committee for several years, with special responsibilities for the maintenance of the property and remained involved
until very recently (2010). In 1993 he set up and edited the Club Newsletter which he produced for the next ten years.
A new venture, this proved a very special means of keeping the membership informed and improving relationships
between the sections.
In recognition of his services to the Club, he was made an Honorary Life
Member in February 2003,
an award rarely granted. Sadly Derek passed away on 2nd August 2010
Club Record:
Geoff Benfield
Geoff joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2012 as a novice bowler. He made his debut in the East Surrey League
on Saturday 13th August 2016. Geoff changed to Social in 2017.
Club Record:
Won Triples 2013 Lower Handicap 2013
Runner Up Handicap Pairs 2015/2016
East Surrey League
Chrystie League
Michael Bennett
Competition
Debut
Terry Berry
Terry joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2013 as an experienced bowler. He joined from Ashtead Bowling Club. & his first League game on 11th May 2013 against Warlingham Park (2). Terry won his first Epsom Trophy (Handicap Pairs) in 2014. Terry was a member of the squad that won the East Surrey League in 2015.
Terry was a member of the team that lost in the Mole Valley Cup Final and Yonwin Cup 2016. He was a member of the Yonwin Cup team that lost in the Semi Final in 2018.
Terry decided to resign from Epsom Bowling Club on the 31st July 2021.
Won Championship 2015/2016 Fours 2015 Handicap Pairs 2014 Handicap Triples 2016 Ward Cup 2016
Runner Up Fours 2016 Triples 2017 Ward Cup 2014/18 Handicap Pairs 2015
East Surrey League
99
Yonwin Cup
ESL Top 10
ESL Top 11
2013 Cheam Fields (2 in the Triples)
2018 Dorking (S in Triples)
8
5
Top Club (Top 11)
Past Times
B E Two Fours
Eric Brown
Eric was born in Harrow, Middlesex in 1936. He served in the Royal Artillery from 1954 - 1957, spending 2½ years in Hong Kong. He was a Substantive Bombadier, holding various positions including Battery Chief Clerk and a Drill Instructor.
Eric took part in all sports including Cricket, Football, Hockey and Athletics - winning the regimental three miles title on
more than one occasion. Eric is very proud of his two achievements in his sports history - and one in particular. In 1960/61 he won a Cup Winners Medal with the Cedars Football Club, who were members of the Balham & District Football League.
In the summer of 1961 Eric scored over 1000 runs in the season. This had never been achieved before in the long
History of the Hovis Sports Association Cricket Club (part of Rank, Hovis McDougal Group), nor will it ever be done
again as the ground was sold two months later for development. Work experience included the oil industry with
Brown & Root; and finally with Copygraphic - one of the largest suppliers of stationery and office equipment in
the country, in administrative and management positions. Eric took early retirement on medical grounds (Angina)
in January 1993.
Eric joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1995 (as one of what was and possibly still is the largest single intake in one year - 12), christened the Class of '95 - and that has stuck ever since. Eric is one of two remaining members of that intake
along with Fred Read.
Eric was Vice Captain in 1998. He is a keen & active member of the Club Working Party.
Eric joined the Zippers Bowling Association in 2001 & was Publicity Officer from 2006 to 2012.
He was also a Committee Member. He is a Life Member of the Surrey Patrons. & was the Publicity
Officer for Epsom Bowling Club in 2011. In 2017 Eric decided to join Social.
Sadly Eric passed away on 15th June 2017. He will be sadly missed by us all.
Significant Interests:
All Sports - walking, D.I.Y., listening to music, driving, ballroom
dancing, jigsaws & crosswords.
Eric has taken part in most Christmas Shows put on by the Club -
including 6 performances as a Pantomime Dame!
Significant Others:
Wife Diane, Son Mark and Daughter in law Lisa, together with Grandchildren Jamie & Jessica - his five gifts from heaven!!
Club Record:
Won Pairs 2003 Fours 2002 Junior 2006 Windeler Cup 2007
Runner Up Pairs 2009 Runner Up Triples 1997/2000 Fours 1998/10 Windeler Cup 2001.
East Surrey League
Chrystie League
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
2007 Malden (2)
2
Pat Buckley
Pat joined Epsom Bowling Club from Wallington B.C. in 2004. He was a member of the Epsom team which won the Area Final of the Top Four Competition 2006 with Ted Ray, Peter Miller & Martin Harbottle. He won the September Open played at Epsom Bowling Club in 2010 with Geoff Purrott, Cyril Newman & Peter Miller.
Pat qualified for his Surrey County Badge in June 2010. He was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2010. He was presented with his County Badge on 17th May 2011 playing against Warwickshire at Welford Upon Avon B.C. He was a member of the Yonwin Cup team that lost in the Semi Final in 2018 & was a member of the team which lost in the Final of the Top 10 in 2006 & a member of the team that won the Top 10 in 2008 against Warlingham Park. Pat was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2010 & 2011.
Pat was a member of the Yonwin Cup team that lost in the Final against Cheam in 2012 & in the Top 10 team that lost to Wallington in the Final. He played his 100th match in the East Surrey League against Wallington on 27th July 2013.
Pat was a member of the squad that won the East Surrey League in 2015. He was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2016.
Sadly Pat passed away on Saturday 10th October 2020.
Won Handicap Singles 2008 Triples 2005 Fours 2005/2008 Mixed Pairs 2009 Miller's Triples 2011/2013 Nobby's Triples 2005
Runner Up Handicap Singles 2005/2014 Fours 2010/2011/2013 Triples 2011 Pairs 2007 Two Wood 2010
East Surrey League
Yonwin Cup
Top 10
Top 11
B E Two Fours
Tony Allcock
2010 Purley Bury (3)
2011 Cheam (S)
8
7
2019 Warlingham Park (S)
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
Barry Burge
Tony Brydges
Tony joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2010 Tony won his first Club Trophy in 2010 - The Windeler Cup.
Tony suffered a stroke in 2015 and unfortunately the Club lost touch with him.
Club Record:
Won Windeler Cup 2010/2011
Runner Up Fours 2011
Peter Burn
Peter was born in North West London & moved to Epsom in 1960. He
retired in 1989 & joined Epsom Bowling
Club as a Novice in 1984, training
under the late Tom Mockford. In 1992 assisted instructing new
members with
Alan Haddrill & Len Phillpot. Peter qualified as an
instructor in 1994, but had to give up in 1994 because of ill health.
In 1995 Peter passed the Markers Course and for many years had the
honour of marking the
Surrey Unbadged
Singles Quarter Finals and Semi
Finals.
Peter served on the Committee and been Bar Manager.
Sadly Peter passed away on Tuesday 20th May 2008.
Club Record:
Won Handicap 1991 Two Wood 1992 Junior 1986
Runner Up Mixed Pairs 1991
Peter was a member of the team which won the Jubilee Cup in 1995 & 1999.
Peter was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004.
East Surrey League
1987 Shirley Park (1)
52
Yonwin Cup
1992 Purley (2)
11
Top 10
1997 Old Coulsdon (Triples)
2
Times Herald/Past Times
11991 Cheam (2)
12
EBA Fours
1992 Old Coulsdon (1)
8
Chrystie League
2003 Bookham (3)
2
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
1996 Wallington (1)
4
Tom Cheesman
Tom was Men’s Secretary 1999 - 2006. Ceased being a member in 2009.
Club Record:
Won Championship 1981 Fours 1977 Mixed Pairs 1979/1980/1981/1990
Lost Championship 1997 Pairs 2001/2002 Triples 1978 Windeler Cup 1976
Tom was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 1980/1985/1987/1995/2003.
He was a member of the team which lost in the Final of the Top 10 in 2003.
East Surrey League
1987 Godstone (3)
68
Yonwin Cup
1978 Auriol (2)
33
Top 10
2003 Shirley Park (Fours)
2
Top 11
2004 Ashtead (Singles)
2
Times Herald/Past Times
1980 Banstead (2)
23
EBA Fours
1979 Ashtead (2)
13
Chrystie League
N/A
N/A
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
1975 Heathfield Sports (2)
17
Richard (Dickie) Day
Dickie joined Epsom Bowling Club as an experienced bowler from Chipstead Bowling Club in 2019.
He has qualified for his Surrey County Badge. Dickie decided not to renew his membership in 2021 due to ill health.
Club Record:
Won Australia Pairs 2019
Representative Games
Competition
Debut
East Surrey League
2019 Purley Bury (S)
12
Yonwin Cup
2019 Wallington (3)
2
Past Times
2019 Carshalton (3)
4
B E Two Fours
2019 Old Coulsdon (S)
4
Roy Doughty
Roy made his debut in the East Surrey League on 8th June 2008. Roy did not renew his membership in 2013.
Roy rejoined Epsom Bowling Club in September 2014. However, he decided to revert to Social Membership
as he was not well enough to bowl.
Club Record:
Won Triples 2008 Fours 2012 Windeler Cup 2011
Runner Up Lower Handicap 2008 Triples 2006/2011
East Surrey League
Yonwin Cup
Times Herald/Past Times
EBA Fours
2007 Wallington (1)
2
Chrystie League
2007 Pippbrook (3)
30
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
2007 Malden (2)
5
Tony Dunn
Tony joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2010. He was a member of the rink that lost in the Final of the Mole Valley
Cup in 2013.
Tony reached the Semi Final of the Sutton & District BLESMA Pairs (with Martin Harbottle) in 2014.
He won the coveted Men's Singles Championship in 2014. Tony was a member of the squad that won the
East Surrey League in 2015.
Sadly Tony passed away on Friday 8th April 2016. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Club Record:
Won Championship 2014 Windeler Cup 2011 Miller's Triples 2011/2013
Runner Up Lower Handicap Singles 2014 Pairs 2013
East Surrey League
Times Herald/Past Times
Chrystie League
Bill Ellis
Bill was born West Croydon Surrey and spent 51 years in the Building Industry, starting as an apprentice -
finishing as a Technical Development Manager (Building Products). He spent much of the last 10 years in
Europe for his Company, but also representing B.S.I. on European Committees developing "Harmonised"
Building Standards. Working life also includes 3 years in the RAF.
Bill was President in 2002 & 2003. He was Captain in 1998 & 1999. East Surrey League Delegate
1999/2000 and Bill is currently Chairman of the East Surrey Bowls League. & he is a Qualified Marker.
He was Social Manager for 3 years.
With others organised Club West Country Tours September 2000 & September 2002. Bar Manager 2003/4/5.
Sadly Bill passed away on 1st September 2018.
Significant Interests:
Played Football & Cricket until body started to scream! Played Badminton from school boy to late 1980's.
Qualified Badminton Association of England Coach, coaching at Ebbisham Sports Club, widely in Surrey &
Leatherhead Sports Centre. After replacement hip operation in 1998 took up Bowls joining Cane Hill BC
(found it restful after being half back & fast bowling). When Cane Hill closed Bill joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1991/2.
Significant Others:
Club Record:
Won Triples 2004 Fours 1995 Windeler Cup 2003
Lost Windeler Cup 1993.
Bill was a member of the team which won the Jubilee Cup in 1999. (Indoors)
East Surrey League
1992 Old Coulsdon (2)
72
Yonwin Cup
2002 Chipstead (2)
2
Top 10
1999 Shirley Park (Fours)
1
Times Herald/Past Times
1998 Supreme (3)
6
EBA Fours
1998 Gonville
2
Chrystie League
2002 Pippbrook (S)
4
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
2007 Malden (3)
1
Howard Ellis
Howard joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2010. He started bowling at Sunbury Bowling Club.
He was the Property Manager for 2014/2015. Howard was a member of the squad that won
the East Surrey League in 2015 & he was a member of the team that lost in the Mole Valley Cup Final 2016.
He was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2016, was a member of the squad that won the Chrystie League in 2017 & was a member of the squad that won the Vilamoura Mixed League in 2017.
Sadly Howard passed away on Wednesday 8th March 2023. He will be sadly missed by us all.
Club Record:
Won Mixed Pairs 2016 Queen's Jubilee 2012 Miller's Triples 2012 Pairs 2018
Runner Up Triples 2012/19 Mixed Pairs 2015 Australian Pairs 2019
Representative Games
Competition
Debut
East Surrey League
2012 Godstone (2)
92
Yonwin Cup
2015 Epsom Court (1)
9
ESL Top 10
ESL Top 11
2014 Ashtead (Fours - lead)
2018 Dorking (Triples - lead)
5
4
B E Top 11
Tony Allcock
2014 Cheam Fields (1)
2019 Purley Bry (3)
9
1
Past Times
2014 Purley (2)
7
B E Two Fours
2013 Egham (1)
7
Chrystie League
2013 Esher (3)
18
Jubilee Cup
2013 Raynes Park (1)
3
Vilamoura Mixed League
2017 Sutton (1)
6
Ted Emmett
Ted was born in 1915 in Wandsworth, South London. He spent 50 years in the Beddding Industry and retired in 1975.
Ted joined the highly rated Wimbledon Durnsford B.C. in 1970 and was a finalist in the Club Championship
and Finalist in the London Park Fours. He moved to Walton on the Hill in 1975 and joined Epsom B.C. in 1976.
Ted served on several Committees and founded 'Dad's Army'. He retired from competitive bowls after
reaching the young age of 90.
Sadly Ted passed away on Saturday 10th October 2009.
Significant Interests:
Bowls, Gardening & Football
Significant Others:
Wife Lily - who sadly passed away in 2000 & Daughter Carole
Club Record:
Won Championship 1978 Handicap 1980 Pairs 1982/1985/1988 Fours 1987/1993/2001
Runner Up Championship 1994 Pairs 1982 Two Wood 1979/1987/1989 Triples 1978
Ted was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 1980/1985.
Ted made his debut in the very first match in the East Surrey League in 1987.
East Surrey League
1987 Old Coulsdon (3)
53
Yonwin Cup
1978 Auriol (3)
14
Times Herald/Past Times
1977 Wallington (2)
8
EBA Fours
1978 (no records)
8
Chrystie League
2001 Pippbrook (1)
8
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
1990 Paddington (1)
5
Barry File
Barry joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2012. He did not rene his membership in 2016.
Archie Flashman
Archie re joined the Club in May 2015. He was a member in the late 90's/early 2000's and joined Cuddingtom BC.
Archie was a finalist in the Times Herald competition (lead v Supreme) & Finalist in the ESL Top 10 in 2000 (Fours).
He reached the Area Final of the EBA Over 50's Pairs with David Sowdon in 2002. Archie was a member of
the squad that won the East Surrey League in 2015. Archie decided to become a Social Member in 2016.
Club Record:
Lower Handicap Singles 1997 Won Triples 1997/2001/2004 Fours 2000/2001/2004
Runner Up Pairs 1997
East Surrey League
Yonwin Cup
Top 10
Top 11
Times Herald/Past Times
Chrystie League
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
David Ganney
David joined Epsom Bowling Club from Auriel B C as an experienced bowler in August 2013.
He was President of Sutton & District Bowling Association in 2014. He is a qualified coach.
David is the Club Bowling Secretary, 2015 - 20. In 2019/20 David was the representative for the East Surrey League & S&DBA. David resigned from the Club in 2020.
Club Record:
Won Handicap Triples 2015
Runner Up Lower Handicap 2015/2018
Representative Games
Competition
Debut
East Surrey League
2014 Purley (2)
2
Yonwin Cup
Past Times
2015 Caterham (2)
2
Chrystie League
2015 Bookham (1)
14
Laurie Garrett
Laurie was Vice Captain in 2000 and was a Club Vice President.
Sadly Laurie passed away on 5th November 2010.
Club Record:
Won Handicap 1983 Two Wood 1976 Pairs 1984/1997/2004 Triples 1992 Fours 1975 Windeler Cup 1983/1986
Runner Up Championship 1979/1980 Handicap 1976 Fours 1995/2005 Triples 1982/1983
Laurie was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 1980/1985/1986/1987 & Times Herald Winners in 1975.
Laurie made his debut in the very first match in the East Surrey League in 1987.
He was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004.
Laurie transferred to Social membership in 2010.
East Surrey League
1987 Old Coulsdon (S)
123
Yonwin Cup
1977 West Park (S)
37
Top 10
1998 Wallington (Fours)
1
Times Herald/Past Times
1975 (no records)
22
EBA Fours
1978 (no records)
10
Chrystie League
2001 Pippbrook (S)
45
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
1975 Heathfield Sports (2)
23
William Gates
William (Bill) joined Epsom Bowling Club in August 2010 as a new bowler. Bill transferred to Social Membership in 2012.
Jack Gee
Jack joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2008 at the age of 99. He insisted on joining as a full member.
He celebrated his 100th birthday at the Club with family, friends & members in September 2010.
Jack stumbled upon the Club after moving into accommodation across the road from the Club.
He said 'I just wanted to see what was going on'.
Jack enjoys 'strolling' over to the Club to watch matches, chat to members & enjoy a pint.
Sadly Jack passed away in December 2010. He will be greatly missed by everyone who were lucky to have met him.
Mike Gibbs
Mike joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2012 as a new bowler. He decided to resign from the Club in 2015.
Cyril Godwin
Club Record:
Runner Up Triples 2006 Fours 2000.
He was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004..
East Surrey League
1998 Ashtead (3)
18
Times Herald/Past Times
1996 Old Coulsdon (1)
5
Chrystie League
2001 Bookham (S)
29
L. & S. C. B. A. Shield
1996 Weybridge (3)
3
Reg Grady
Reg was the Treasurer of the Men’s Bowling Committee for several years up to 2002.
Reg did not renew his membership in 2011.
Sadly Reg passed away on 12th August 2014.
Club Record:
Won Two Wood 1982/1996/2002 Triples 2002 Fours 2001
Runner Up Pairs 1995 Junior 1998 Mixed Pairs 1988. Reg made his debut in the East Surrey League in 1988 and has played in 12 matches to date.
He was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004..
East Surrey League
1988 Chipstead (2)
12
Times Herald/Past Times
1987 West Park (1)
1
Chrystie League
2001 Bookham (2)
14
Mick Gray
Mick joined Epsom Bowling Club in December 2013. He joined the Club from Cheam Bowling Club.
He is an experienced bowler who has qualified for his Surrey County Badge. He won the Sutton &
District Bowling Association Ted Pierce Trophy in 2013 and was runner up in the Paston Cup. He won his
first Epsom Trophy (Handicap Singles) in 2014. Mick was elected Senior Vice President of Surrey Indoor
Bowling Association in 2014. He will be the President of Surrey County Indoor Bowling Association in 2015/16.
Mick reached the Area Final of the Surrey Triples with Geoff Purrott & Les Owen in 2015. Mick was a
member of the squad that won the East Surrey League in 2015. Mick decided not to renew his membership in 2016.
Club Record:
East Surrey League
Yonwin Cup
Top 10
Top 11
Times Herald/Past Times
BE Two Fours
Anthony Green
Tony joined Epsom Bowling Club as a novice bowler in July 2022.
Club Record:
Representative Games
Competition
Debut
Patrick Guest
Patrick joined Epsom Bowling Club in August 2011 as a new bowler, but decided not to play in 2012. He is 92 (2012)
John Guy
Ron Harsum
Ron joined Epsom Bowling Club
in 2013 as a new bowler. He played his very first match for the
Club in the Chrystie League on 21st July 2014. He did not renew his
membership in 2016.
Club Record:
Chrystie League