Here you will find a list of former members of Epsom Bowling Club (Surnames H - Z)

Derek Harvey

Derek joined Epsom Bowling Club as a Social member in 2022.  He decided to become a playing member in 2023.  Derek is a very experienced bowler who has held several positions of responsibility in Surrey over many years. Unfortunately Derek had to revert to a Social Member for 2024.

Ken Horgan

Ken joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2008.  He started bowling at Streatham Constitutional Bowling Club in 1982.

He then joined Merton Bowling Club in 1993 and played there until joining Epsom in 2008.

Ken did not renew his membership in 2012.

East Surrey League

2008 Shirley Park (2)

Peter Humphreys

Club Record:

Winner Windeler Cup 2007/2008/09

Runner Up Windeler Cup 2002    Junior 2005    Pairs 1998    Triples 1995/1997/1999    Fours 1995/1996/2009.

East Surrey League

1996 Wallington (3)

30

Yonwin Cup

Times Herald/Past Times

1999 Supreme (S)

6

EBA Fours

Chrystie League

2001 Bookham (S)

38

David Hutchison

David joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2010.  In 2012 David became an Auditor for Epsom Bowling Club.

Sadly David passed away on the 27th October 2017.

Club Record:

Times Herald/Past Times

Chrystie League

John Huxford

John joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2006.  He made his debut in the Yonwin Cup in 2011 & his debut in the Past Times in 2011. John won the Club Championship in 2013 for the first time.  In 2014 John won the Area 3 Top 4 Final against Wallington 24 - 21 (with Brian Kenyon, Andrew Turnbull & John Warren). They lost in the Semi Final to Knaphill 20 - 25.  John was finalist in the Paston Cup in 2014 (lost to Wallington 13 - 21).  He was a member of the squad that won the East Surrey League Title in 2015.  He was elected as representative of the Bowls Section to serve on the Executive Committee in 2015.  He was instrumental in the Club having the use of a Min Bus in 2015.  John was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Mole Valley Cup in 2016.  He won the St Raphael Mixed Pairs (with Sandra Huxford) in 2016.  John was a member of the squad that won the Vilamoura League in 2017.  He was Health & Safety Officer in 2018.

John transferred to Social membership after suffering the affects of Covid 19.

Club Record:

Won Championship 2013  Handicap Pairs 2019    Fours 2010/14  Two Wood 2013

Windeler Cup 2008/2012

Runner Up  Triples 2013/14  Pairs 2012   Ward Cup 2013   Mixed Pairs 2018/19

Representative Games

Competition

Debut

East Surrey League

2009 Cheam Fields (1)

77

Yonwin Cup

2011 Ewell (2)

7

ESL Top 10

ESL Top 11

2014 Ashtead (Triples - lead)

2019 Caterham (Fours - 2)

7

1

BE Top 11

2015 Cheam (Fours - 3)

4

Times Herald/Past Times

2011 Mitcham (2)

13

B E Two Fours

Tony Allcock

2010 Cheam Fields (1)

2015 Cheam Fields (3)

7

4

Chrystie League

2008 Esher (2)

24

L&SCBA Shield

2009 Cheam Fields (2)

2

Jubilee Cup

2011 West Wimbledon (2)

15

Vilamoura League

2017 Chipstead (S)

3

Ernie Iles

Ernie joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2010.  He transferred to Social Membership in 2011.

Tony Jackman

Tony was born Strood, Kent. Moved to London, evacuated WW11 to Exmouth (1940-42) and N.Wales (1944-45).  Left school in 1948, served 6 year apprenticeship as draughtsman, working in heavy engineering.  Called up for National Service in the Royal Air Force (1954-56).  Returned to work in London.  Joined B.P. in 1963 working in the Kent Oil Refinery, Isle of Grain, was Engineer i/c Drawing Office 'till closure in 1981.  Transferred to B.P. Research Centre Sunbury, engaged on oil exploration projects till retirement in 1992.

While working in the refinery, started bowling with B.P. Kent Club in 1967, served as Competitions Secretary 1968, Triples winner in 1969.  Played Medway Bowls Association matches serving as Competitions Secretary, General Secretary and Match Secretary at various times throughout the seventies and was Association President in 1977.

Having moved to Epsom Tony joined the Club in 1983 and reached the Triples Final with Vic Gowing and Bernard Jenner in 1984.

Tony was Secretary of Epsom Bowling Club from 1987 to 2007.  He was awarded The Leopard Award in 1999 for his services to bowls.  He is currently Club Senior Vice President and Club Trustee.  Tony became the President of the Club in January 2008 and remained in office for the Centenary Year.  Tony became the Men's Section Secretary in 2012 but stood down in 2013.

Tony did not rejoin in 2022.

Interests other than bowls, obviously the family, restoration of stationary engines, steam railways, supporting Chelsea football team and researching our family history back to 1565 in Kirdford (West Sussex) and our Canadian cousins who emigrated from Petworth in 1836.

Married Doreen in 1957, have three children, Richard, Susan and Jane, also two grandsons Jack and Oliver. 

Won Triples 1999    Pairs 2007     Fours 1987/2004/2009

Runner Up Pairs 1994/2008    Triples 1984/2003/2007    Fours 1999/2005/2007/2008/2011

Lower Handicap 2009

East Surrey League

Chrystie League

L&SCBA Shield

Mike James

Mike joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2012 as a new bowler.  Mike was a member of the squad that won the Vilamoura Mixed League in 2017.  Mike did not rejoin in 2022, but rejoined in 2023. He joined Social in 2024.

Won   Windeler Cup 2014  Handicap Fours 2015    Handicap Triples 2015    Nobby's Triples 2013

Chrystie League

Derek Jones

Derek won his first trophy at Epsom Bowling Club in the Triples in 2009.

Sadly Derek passed away on Saturday 7th May 2016.

Club Record:

Won Triples 2009/2014  Windeler Cup 2012

Runner Up Triples 2010  Windeler Cup 2014

East Surrey League

Times Herald/Past Times

Chrystie League

Ronnie joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in June 2021.  Ronnie played his first competitive game in the Chrystie League on Monday 6th June 2022 away at Leatherhead. He did not rejoin in 2024.

Chrystie League

Joe Kitson

Club Record:

Won Fours 2005    Junior 1995

Runner Up Championship 2004    Two Wood 2004    Fours 1991    Windeler Cup 1990

Joe made his debut in the East Surrey League in 1991 and has played in 14 matches so far.

He made his debut in the

Yonwin Cup in 1991 & has played in 2 games so far.

Anthony Knight

Anthony joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2012.  Anthony did not renew his membership in 2013.

Ken Lacey

Ken was born in Crouch End N8.  He was educated at Christ's College Finchley, and spent 2½ years in the

RASC, mostly in Egypt.  He spent 12 years estimating & Planning for Aircraft and Engineering Work, 10 years buying Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Supplies, and 19 years on Production Planning & for a Lighting Manufacturer.

Ken retired in 1992, and joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1994.  Ken helps to organise & run the Chrystie League.

Ken was a member of the squad that won the Chrystie League in 2017.

Sadly Ken passed away on Thursday 29th November 2018.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Significant Interests:

Badminton, Table Tennis, Bowls, Gardening, DIY & Sudoku.

Significant Others:

Wife, Joyce & Family

Club Record:

Won Pairs 1996/2008    Triples 1994    Fours 2006    Junior 2000    Windeler Cup 2005

Runner Up Championship 2006    Pairs 2001    Triples 1996/2001/2013/2016    Fours 2011/2013/2016    Junior 1997/1995/1999    Windeler Cup 1994/2017

Ken was a member of the team which won the Chrystie League in 2004 & Runners Up in 2006.  Member of

Epsom B.C. team which won the 2nd Division Sutton I.B.C. Sunday Evening Open 2003/4, runner up 1st Division 2004/5,

won 1st Division 2005/6

East Surrey League

1998 Godstone (1)

3

Top 10

1998 Wallington (Fours)

1

Times Herald/Past Times

2000 Purley (1)

5

Chrystie League

2001 Leatherhead (1)

97

Duncan Lamond

Duncan joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2006.  Previously he was at North Cheam Bowling Club having

started bowling in 2003.  He won the Club Triples whilst at North Cheam.

Club Record:

Won Fours 2000

East Surrey League

Chrystie League

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

2007 Malden (2)

1

Bill Lawrence

Bill joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1987.   He left in 1990, but rejoined in 2000. Bill is 'Mr Epsom'.  He always helps out in all quarters no matter how large the task.

He gives up a great deal of time for the club , most of these 'chores' un seen by fellow members.  Bill marked the singles in the Final of the Top 10 against Wallington in 2012.  Bill was a member of the squad that won the East Surrey League in 2015.

Bill became the Property Manager in 2016.  Bill played his 50th game in the Chrystie League on Monday 12th June 2017 against Brockham.  Bill was a member of the squad that won the Chrystie League in 2017.  Bill was a member of the squad that won the Vilamoura Mixed League in 2017.

Bill was hospitalised in 2019 and now is at home receiving full time care.

He was granted Life Membership of Epsom Bowling Club in 2019.

Sadly Bill passed away on Tuesday 21st April 2020

Hockey (when younger), Stamp Collecting, Crosswords, & Jigsaws.

Won Handicap Singles 2016  Won Triples 2013/2017    Pairs 2000/2012    Aussie Pairs 2017   Junior 2001

Windeler Cup 2001/2006/13    Miller's Triples 2006    Nobby's Triples 2003

Runner Up Fours 2005    Pairs 2010    Windeler Cup 2005/2016

Bill reached the Semi Final of The Arthur Hughes Triples with Bill Sandford and George Sperring in 2004.

He was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004.

East Surrey League

Yonwin Cup

Top 10

Top 11

B E Two Fours

B E Single Fours

2008 Sutton (1)

2009 Old Coulsdon (1)

6

1

Paul Linscott

Paul joined Epsom Bowling Club as a novice bowler in 2019.  He did not renew his membership in 2021

Stefan Lukatschat

Stefan joined the Club in 2016 from Bookham Bowling Club.  He is an experienced bowler. Stefan was a member of the squad that won the Chrystie League in 2017.  Stefan was a member of the squad that won the Vilamoura Mixed League in 2017.  He did not renew his membership in 2021.

Won Handicap Singles 2017/2018   Pairs 2018  Triples 2018

Runner Up Championship 2019

East Surrey League

B E Top Club

Past Times

John Lystor

John joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in June 2021. John won his first trophy at Epsom Bowling Club in 2022 Windeler Cup).

John was elected Health & Safety Officer in 2023.

John was a member of the squad that won the Chrystie League in 2023.

John decided not to re join for the 2024 season.

Won Handicap Triples 2022  Windeler Cup 2022

East Surrey League

ESL Top Club

Chrystie League

Ken Maile

Ken joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1995.  He transferred to Social Membership in 2012.

Sadly Ken died on 7th March 2013.

Club Record:

Won Fours 2005    Windeler Cup 2005

Runner Up Fours 1996/1997/2000/2002/2004    Junior 2001/2002    Windeler Cup 1998/2010

Ken was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004..

East Surrey League

Times Herald/Past Times

Chrystie League

Derek Martin

Derek joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2008.  This is his first experience of playing bowls.  He won his first Club Competition Trophy in the Fours 2009.

Derek became an Auditor for the Club in 2012/23.  Derek was a member of the squad that won the Chrystie League in 2017.

Derek played his very first East Surrey League match on Saturday 3rd August 2019.  He played lead away against Wallington & becomes the 159th member of Epsom Bowling Club to play in the ESL.

Derek did not renew his membership in 2024 - joined the Social membership.

Won Fours 2009/2011   Won Handicap Pairs 2019   Triples 2019 Lower Handicap 2016   Windeler Cup 2017  Australian Pairs 2019

Runner Up Lower Handicap 2010/2012    Triples 2011/2017/2018    Pairs 2011    Windeler Cup 2010/2011

East Surrey League

Past Times

Chrystie League

Trevor Marvell

Trevor joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2012 as a novice bowler. He made his debut in the Chrystie League

on Monday 29th July 2013.  Sadly Trevor passed away on 31st March 2017.

Chrystie League

Simon Meller

Simon joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2016 from Ashtead Bowling Club. He is an experienced bowler.  Simon was a member of the squad that won the Vilamoura Mixed League in 2017. Simon lost in the Semi Final of the Paston Cup (S&DBA) 6 - 21 to Peter Staples (Wallington).  Simon decided not to renew his membership for 2021.

Runner Up Championship 2017  Handicap Singles 2018

East Surrey League

Yonwin Cup

ESL Top 11

B E Two Fours

John Meningen

John joined Epsom Bowling Club from Ashtead Bowling Club in 2015 as an experienced bowler.  He played his first ESL match against Purley Bury on Sunday 8th May 2016.

John qualified for his Surrey County Badge on Wednesday 29th June 2016 by beating Tony Buckee (Leatherhead) 21 - 18.  He was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2016.

John was elected Men's Captain in 2017 - 18.  He was a member of the Yonwin Cup team that lost in the Semi Final in 2018.

John won his first trophy in 2018 winning the Two Wood Singles. He won the Men's Singles Championship also in 2018 & 2019.

John decided not to renew his membership for 2021.

Won Championship 2018/19   Two Wood 2018

Runner Up Windeler Cup 2019

East Surrey League

Yonwin Cup

ESL Top 11

B E Two Fours

Ivor Merrifield

Ivor joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2008.  This is his first experience of playing bowls.

He did not renew his membership in 2013.

Ron Mew

Ron joined Epsom Bowling Club in August 2008. Ron was a member of the team that lost in the Final of

the Past Times in 2010.  Ron was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2010.

Ron 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.

Ron left Epsom Bowling Club at the end of the 2013 Season.

Club Record:

East Surrey League

2009 Warlingham Park (S)

Yonwin Cup

2009 Ewell (S)

Top 10

Top 11

Times Herald/Past Times

2009 Sutton (S)

B E Two Fours

2010 Cheam Fields (3)

B E Mixed Two Fours

Chrystie League

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

2010 Wallington (S)

3

Peter Miller

Peter joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1992.  He qualified for his Surrey County Badge in 2002.  He reached the quarter Finals in the Pairs with Graham Pilbrow.

Peter was Vice Captain in 1994 & 1995  a member of the Club Executive Committee, and has been Joint Premises Manager.  He was a member of the Epsom team which won the Area Final of the Top Four Competition 2006 with Martin Harbottle, Ted Ray & Pat Buckley.  Peter reached the Quarter Final of the Surrey Pairs in 2007 with Martin Harbottle. He was the representative for the Club on the Surrey Executive in 2015/2016.

Peter was responsible for introducing 'Miller's Triples' into the Club.  Peter was a member of the team which won the Walter Cross Trophy in 2007 & was the first player to win the 100 Up Cup in 2009.  He was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup in 2010.  He won the September Open played at Epsom Bowling Club in 2010 with Geoff Purrott, Cyril Newman & Pat Buckley.

Peter helped with Social Events such as Barbeques.  In 2012 Peter organised the very successful Queen's Jubilee Day.

In 2012 Peter became Green Ranger for Epsom Bowling Club.  On the 24th June 2012 Peter played his 200th match in the East Surrey League against Purley Bury. (Peter played 3, won his rink & the match 86 - 71, 4 - 2)  Peter was a member of the Yonwin Cup team that lost in the Final against Cheam in 2010, 2011 & 2012 & in the Top 10 team that lost to Wallington in the Final IN 2012.

Peter was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 2003.  He was a member of the team which won the

Peter is a qualified coach.

Jubilee Cup in 1995 & 1999, a member of the team which lost in the Final of the Times Herald 1997 & a member of the team which lost in the Finals of the Top 10 in 2000, 2003 & 2006.  Peter was a member of the team that won the Top 10 in 2008 against Warlingham Park.

In 2013 Peter took over the running & maintenance of the Green. He resigned in September 2014. He was a member of the rink that lost in the Final of the Mole Valley Cup in 2013.  Peter was a member of the squad that won the East Surrey League in 2015.  He was a member of the Yonwin Cup team that lost in the Semi Final in 2018.

Peter was presented with hs SCIBA Badge on 17th October 2019.

Peter played his 300th ESL match on Sunday 11th July 2021.

Indoor - Winner Men's Triples (with partners) at Mole Valley IBC.

Peter decided not to re join in 2024.

Won Triples 1993/1998    Fours 2000/2009    100 Up Cup 2009

Runner Up Championship 2003/2013    Fours 2005/2006/2016    Junior 1993    Ward 2001

East Surrey League

Yonwin Cup

ESL Top 10

ESL Top 11

1997 Old Coulsdon (Pairs)

2018 Dorking (3 in Fours)

37

8

B E Two Fours

Tony Allcock

1994 Cheam Fields (1)

2011 Cheam (S)

27

3

Laurie Mills

Club Record:

Won Windeler Cup 1990

Winner Championship 1994    Runner Up Triples 1991/2009    Fours 1992    Windeler Cup 2005

Laurie was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 1995. 

East Surrey League

1987 Caterham (3)

58

Yonwin Cup

1989 Sutton Common (3)

33

Top 10

1997 Old Coulsdon Singles

18

Top 11

2004 Old Coulsdon Pairs

7

Times Herald/Past Times

1992 Morden (3)

13

EBA Fours

1990 Old Coulsdon (S)

17

Chrystie League

2008 Brockham (3)

1

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

1996 Weybridge (2)

9

Gordon Mitchell

Graham Naish

Graham joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1998. Graham left the Club in 2006, but rejoined in August 2008.

Sadly Graham passed away on Monday 5th August 2019.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew him & who had the pleasure of playing with him.

Club Record:

Won Two Wood 2011    Pairs 2012    Fours 2011/2012    Triples 2011    Miller's Triples 2011/2013

Runner Up Championship 2011   Pairs 2013    Triples 2012

Graham has qualified for his Surrey County Badge.  Graham was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup

Winners in 2003.  He was a member of the team which lost in the Finals of the Top 10 in 2003 & 2006.

Graham made his debut in the East Surrey League in 1998 and has played in 158 matches.  He made his

debut in the Yonwin Cup in 1998 & has played in 39 games.  Graham was a member of the team that lost in the

Final of the Past Times in 2010.  Graham was a member of the team that lost in the Final of the Yonwin Cup

in 2010 & 2011.

In 2011 Graham reached the Area Final of the Surrey Fours with John Hart, George Sperring & Les Owen.

Graham 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.  Graham 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.

East Surrey League

Yonwin Cup

ESL Top 10

ESL Top 11

1998 Wallington (Fours)

2018 Dorking (S in Pairs)

34

1

B E Top Club (Top 11)

Times Herald/Past Times

BE Two Fours

Jubilee Cup

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

Eddie Needham

Eddie joined Epsom Bowling Club as a novice bowler.  He played his very first Men's Friendly match

Sadly Eddie passed away on Tuesday 19th June 2018.

Significant Others:

Club Record:

Won Handicap Fours 2014  Windeler Cup 2006/2015

Joe Nixon

Bill Norman

Significant Interests:

Formula 1 Motor Racing.  Politics & Social History.  Indoor Bowling

Significant Others:

Daughter Zoe & Four Grand Sons

Club Record:

Won Triples 2003   Fours 2000    Windeler Cup 1993/2000/2003/2006

Runner Up Pairs 1990        Triples 1988/1996    Fours 2004    Windeler Cup 1996  Mixed Pairs 1993

East Surrey League

Chrystie League

Bob Page

Bob joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2015. He did not renew his membership in 2016.

Ken Parfitt

Club Record:

Runner Up Windeler Cup 1990.  He made his debut in the Yonwin Cup in 1995 & has played in 2 games so far.

Yonwin Cup

Joe Payne

Club Record:

Won Junior 1999   Mixed Pairs 1992

Dave Pearce

Dave joined Epsom Bowling Club as an experienced bowler in November 2016.

He joined from Chipstead Bowling Club.  He was a member of the Yonwin Cup team that lost in the Semi Final in 2018.

He won the Arthur Hughes Triples with David Bragg & Fred Read in 2021 becoming the first Triple to win this Trophy at Epsom Bowling Club. Dave did not renew his membership for 2022.

Won Championship 2017    Handicap Triples 2017

Runner Up Aussie Pairs 2017    Triples 2018   Windeler Cup 2017

East Surrey League

Yonwin Cup

ESL Top 11

BE Top Club (Top 11)

Times Herald/Past Times

BE Two Fours

Peter Pelluet

Peter joined Epsom Bowling Club as a novice bowler in September 2020. Peter did not rejoin in 2022.

Won Handicap Pairs 2021

Roger Phillips

Roger joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2010.  He did not renew his membership in 2012.

Len Philpott

Len was born in London & joined Power-Samas Bowling Club, Thornton Heath in 1959.  He then joined Epsom Park B.C. before moving to Epsom Bowling Club in 1972/73.  Len was Vice Captain in 1985, 1992 & 1993.

Sadly Len passed away on 27th June 2014.

Significant Interests:

Epsom Bowling Club, Crosswords Etc.

Significant Others:

Club Record:

Won Handicap 1979/1981/1988   Pairs 2010    Two Wood 1981    Triples 1999/2007      Fours 2011/2012/2013   

Mixed Pairs 1994/1998

Runner Up Championship 1982/1993      Handicap 1994/1995      Lower Handicap 2007   

Triples 1976/1991        Fours 1991/2010    Windeler Cup 2011

Len was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 1980/1985/1990 & Times Herald in 1975.

Len was a member of the team which won the Jubilee Cup in 1995,a member of the team which lost in

the Times Herald Final 1990 & member of the team which lost in the Top 10 Final in 2000.

East Surrey League

1988 Wallington (3)

143

Yonwin Cup

1976 Berrylands (2)

34

Top 10

1998 Wallington (Triples)

5

Times Herald/Past Times

1975 ?

20

EBA Fours

1979 Ashtead (3)

12

Chrystie League

2008 Esher (2)

2

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

1975 Heathfield Sports (3)

18

Ernie Phipps

Ernie joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2010.  Ernie moved to South Surrey & did not re join in 2011.

Ray Povey

Ray joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2018.

Sadly Ray passed away on 7th January 2019.

Geoff Reynolds

Geoff was born in South London – left school March 1939 and volunteered for the RAF in 1942 when

he moved to Epsom and joined Epsom B.C.

Geoff was President in 1998 & 1999.  He was a Club Vice President.

Sadly Geoff passed away on the 1st January 2008

Significant Interests:

Geoff enjoyed all sports including Epsom BC, Horse Racing and Carpentry.

Club Record:

Won Handicap 2006    Two Wood 1991    Triples 1989/1996/2007(Roy Ward sub as Geoff broke ribs)

Runner Up Championship 1991/1999    Handicap 2004    Two Wood 1992/1996

Pairs 1999    Triples 1993/1997    Fours 1996/1998/2001/2006    Mixed Pairs 2004

Geoff was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 1990/1995.  He was a member of

the team which won the Jubilee Cup in 1995 & 1999 and a member of the team which lost in the

Final of the Times Herald in 1990 & the Final of the Top 10 in 2003.  Geoff reached the semi

finals of the BLESMA Pairs with Ron Palmer in 2000.

East Surrey League

1990 Horley (S)

79

Yonwin Cup

1990 Wallington (3)

25

Top 10

2000 Ashtead (Fours)

4

Top 11

2004 Ashtead (Fours)

1

Times Herald/Past Times

1991 Sutton (S)

20

EBA Fours

1990 Old Coulsdon (3)

9

Chrystie League

N/A

N/A

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

1996 Wallington (1)

8

Jim Robson

James (Jim) retired from Nestle’ in 1989 after an interesting commercial career with the Swiss

multi-national spanning some 37 years.

He joined Ashtead BC in 1987 and soon got involved in management affairs -Bar Manager 3 years,

Club Secretary 3 years, Men’s Secretary 3 years & Club Chairman 3 years.

Finalist in a Club Singles and in a Men’s pairs competition, Finalist in Surrey Area 3 Top 4 and

semi-finalist in West Surrey pairs, whilst at Ashtead.

Jim joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2003 and was appointed Honorary Secretary for the

Men's Bowling Section in 2006.  He is the Secretary/Treasurer for the East Surrey Bowls League

and has been involved with the East Surrey League for 10 years as delegate, Treasurer and

Secretary at various times.

Jim left Epsom Bowling Club in 2008.

Club Record:

Won Triples 2003

Runner up Triples 2005/2007    Windeler Cup 2007

Jim  was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004. 

East Surrey League

2005 Godstone (2)

19

Yonwin Cup

2004 Carshalton (2)

1

EBA Fours

2007 Wallington (3)

2

Chrystie League

2003 Bookham (S)

16

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

2007 Malden (3)

5

Ken Rogers

Club Record:

Won Triples 2007/2010/2011    Windeler Cup 2008

Runner Up Triples 2005  Fours 2001

Chrystie League

Michael Roshier

Michael joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2008. He resigned in 2009.

David Rundle

David joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2014. He did not rejoin in 2016.

David decided to rejoin Epsom Bowling Club in 2020 but moved out of the area in 2021.

Representative Games

Competition

Debut

David Ruston

David was born in South Africa, but has lived for over 50 years in Epsom.  He retired in 2000,

but works at the weekend for a local Estate Agent.  He joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2004 and

plays Indoor Bowls at Leatherhead during the Winter months.

Dave won his very first singles title in 2008.

David is the Surrey Patrons representative for Epsom Bowling Club. He did not renew his membership in 2016.

Significant Interests:

Golf, Bowls & Travel

Significant Others:

Wife, Rita, Two Children and Three Grand Daughters

Club Record:

Won Lower Handicap 2008    Fours 2005/2007/2010

Runner Up Fours 2012    Triples 2015    Windeler Cup 2011

David made his debut in the Chrystie League in 2005 & has played in 5 games so far.

East Surrey League

Chrystie League

Thomas Sams

Tommy joined Epsom Bowling Club at the end of the 2009 Season.  He bowled previously at

Chipstead Bowling Club.  He did not re new his membership in 2011.

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

Emmanuel Sebastian

Emmanuel (Seb) joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2018 as a novice bowler. He did not rejoin for 2021.

Dave Sheldon

David transferred to Social Membership in 2011.

Chrystie League

Vic Shrosbree

Vic joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1987 from West Barnes Bowling Club.  He was a Club Vice President

and he was responsible for compiling the club records of matches played for over 10 years.

He also took on the responsibility of organising the '100' Club Draw.  Vic helped with the organisation

of the September Open for many years.

This Web Site could not have been done without the excellent records he kept.  Grateful thanks go to

Vic for his outstanding contribution to the history of the club.

Sadly Vic passed away on Monday 5th May 2008.

Club Record:

Won Triples 1990    Fours 1992    Windeler Cup 1993/1994/1997

Runner Up Pairs 1992/1996/2005    Fours 1987/1996

Vic was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 1995.  He was a member of the team which won the Jubilee Cup in 1995 & member of the team which lost in the Times Herald Final in 1997.

Vic made his debut in the very first match in the East Surrey League in 1987.

East Surrey League

1987Old Coulsdon (3)

83

Yonwin Cup

1988 Purley (2)

9

Top 10

1997 Old Coulsdon (Fours)

1

Times Herald/Past Times

1987 West Park (2)

19

EBA Fours

1993 Sutton (3)

5

Chrystie League

2001 Bookham (2)

10

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

1996 Weybridge (2)

5

James Smart

James joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2013.  James changed to Social Membership in 2022. Sadly James passed away on 13th February 2023.

Won Handicap Triples 2016

Vic Smith

Club Record:

Won Triples 2006    Fours 1986/2006

Runner Up Pairs 1992/1996/2005

East Surrey League

1987 Wallington (2)

8

EBA Fours

1986 East Preston & Kingston (3)

2

Tom Snow

Club Record:

Won Fours 1999    Windeler Cup 1998

Runner Up Triples 1991

East Surrey League

John Southam

John was born in Manchester, studied Medicine at University and Surgery at the local hospitals.

After 4 years in Birmingham John was appointed Consultant Surgeon at Epsom District Hospital.

The NHS was very good and John had an excellent 25 years.  He retired in 1993 and joined Epsom Bowling Club.

This has been an enjoyable experience because of the pleasant members.  John also bowls at

Mole Valley Indoor Bowling Club.

John did not renew his membership in 2012.

Significant Interests:

Bowling, Bridge, Walking & Sudoku.

Significant Others:

Wife Audrey and Family with 5 Grand children.

Club Record:

Won Triples 2001    Fours 1994    Windeler Cup 1998/2007

Runner Up Fours 2003    Windeler Cup 2001/2009

East Surrey League

Ron Snow

Ron joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1999.  He was the Vice Captain for the Men's Bowling Section during 2007/8.

In 2012 Ron was elected as an Honorary Vice President at Epsom Bowling Club. 

Ron was a member of the squad that won the Vilamoura Mixed League in 2017.

Ron did not renew his membership in 2018.

Significant Interests:

Badminton - County Secretary for 11 years.  Represented Surrey Veterans 55's, 60's & currently 65's.

Member of Veterans Policy Group at Badminton England.  Secretary Sutton & District League since 1988.

 Ron was elected President of the Surrey County Badminton Association in 2011. He first joined the

County committee in 1978 then after a short break in the late 80's became Secretary in 1993 until 2007

when he was elected as a Vice-President.  He was the representive for the East Surrey League from 2005 - 2011.

Ron became the Bowling Section Secretary in 2013/14.  Ron was a member of the squad that won

the Chrystie League in 2017.

Significant Others:

Family, Dog Walking (60 miles per month) Computer

Club Record:

Won Pairs 2002/2006    Triples 2008  Fours 2003/2008    Junior 2003

Runner Up Two Wood 2006    Pairs 1999    Triples 2002/2006/2012    Fours 2007    Windeler Cup 2011

Queen's Jubilee 2012

Ron was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004. 

East Surrey League

2002 Chipstead (1)

77

Yonwin Cup

2003 Ashtead (1)

3

Top 11

Times Herald/Past Times

2005 Imber Court (1)

11

EBA Over 60's Two Fours

2013 (Croydon) 2

Chrystie League

2001 Bookham (2)

77

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

2009 Cheam Fields (1)

4

David Sowdon

Dave qualified for his Surrey County Badge, reaching the Semi Final of the Surrey Fours with

Peter Pearce, Clive Allum & Stefan Tomm.  David was elected Club President for 2015/16.

David 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.

David resigned as President in August 2017 & also left the Club.

Club Record:

Won Pairs 1996/2017   Fours 2013    Handicap 2013    Two Wood 2010/2012    Ward Cup 2009/2011

100 Up 2011/2012/2015

Runner Up Championship 2010/2012/2014/2016    Handicap Singles 2003  Handicap Pairs 2011/2014    Handicap Fours 2014   Triples 2010     Two Wood 2000/2013/2015/2016  Mixed Pairs 2008

Dave 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.  He reached the Area Final of the E.B.A.

Over 55 Pairs in 2002 with Archie Flashman.  David was a member of the team that lost in the Final

of the Yonwin Cup in 2010.  David won the St Raphael Pairs (Sutton & District Bowling Association)

with Sandra Huxford in 2011.  David 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.  David was elected

Vice Captain in 2013. He resigned this position in Mid May.  In 2014 John won the Area 3 Top 4

Final against Wallington 24 - 21 (with Brian Kenyon, Andrew Turnbull & John Warren).

David substituted for Andrew Turnbull in the Semi Final of the Surrey Area Competition losing to Knaphill 20 - 25.

David was runner up in the Mixed Pairs at Sutton Indoor Bowling Club in 2016.

David played his 100th match in the ESL on Saturday 25th June 2016.  He left Epsom Bowling Club

at the end of 2017 to join Sutton Bowling Club.

East Surrey League

2000 Purley (2)

110

Yonwin Cup

2002 Epsom Court (1)

31

Top 10

2002 Purley (Fours)

30

B E Top Club

2004 Old Coulsdon (Pairs)

27

Times Herald/Past Times

2002 Leatherhead (3)

22

BE Two Fours

Bowls England Single Fours

2006 Cheam (3)

2009 Old Coulsdon (S)

15

1

Chrystie League

N/A

N/A

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

2009 Cheam Fields (S)

4

Guy Sowdon

Guy joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2014 as a new bowler.  He played his very first match (Triples - Lead)

Guy transferred to Social Membership in 2016 because of his work commitments.

Fred Spink

Club Record:

Winner Fours 2008

Runner Up Fours 1994 Windeler Cup 2009

Paul Stokes

Paul joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2017. He did not re join in 2018.

Lawrence Suttonwood

Lawrence joined Epsom Bowling Club as a new bowler in 2013.  He did not renew his membership in 2014.

John Truelove

John was Vice Captain in 1990 & 1997. 

Club Record:

Won Junior 1989

Runner Up Two Wood 1995    Triples 1989/1990    Fours 1989

East Surrey League

1988 Shirley Park (2)

40

Yonwin Cup

1992 Epsom Park (3)

4

Times Herald/Past Times

1990 Chipstead (3)

7

EBA Fours

1995 Cheam (2)

2

Chrystie League

N/A

N/A

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

1996 Croydon (1)

2

Bill Truckle

Percy Trumble

Percy was born in London in 1918.  He spent 6 years in The Royal Signals, 4½ in Western Desert.

Percy joined the Evening News aged 14 & retired 45 years later as Deputy Managing Editor.  Widowed in 1981.

Club Record:

Won Fours 1997  Triples 1993

Windeler Cup 1989/2000

Arthur Upward

Arthur was Club Treasurer for 14 years  & stood down in 2012. He is a Club Vice President. Arthur volunteered to look after the Membership Details in 2016. He transferred to Social Membership in 2020.

Sadly Arthur passed away on Tuesday 21st June 2022.

Won Pairs 2001    Triples 1990/2016    Windeler Cup 2010

Runner Up Triples 1994/2008    Fours 1999/2006/2012/2013    Mixed Pairs 1999/2005    Windeler Cup 1999/2006/13

Arthur was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004..

East Surrey League

Bill Walmsley

Roy Ward

Roy was born in Lewisham, South London.  After National Service Roy became a self employed Newsagent

in Peckham (before Del Boy) and Battersea.  He retired in 1982.  Roy started playing bowls in 1979 at

Worcester Park, and had one year at Southey before joining Epsom Bowling Club.  He became Match Secretary in 1986 following the sudden death of George Nicholls.  Roy was President in 1992, 1993, 1994 & 1995.

He was Captain in 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1991, Vice Captain in 1986.  Roy was elected to

Surrey County B.A. Executive in 1990 and served as Area 3 Competition Secretary from 1993 to 2006.

He was a County Middleton Cup selector 1998 - 2004, County Indoor Competition Secretary 2000 - 2006.

Roy was awarded Life Membership of King George Indoor Bowling Club in 2001 and

Surrey County Certificate of Merit in 2006. He was Competition Secretary  1993 - 2006.

Roy was elected as Surrey President in 1999.  He is a Club Vice President.

He was a member of the Executive Committee.  Roy was the representative for

Sutton & District Bowling Association up until 2010.  Roy was given the honour of

Life Membership of Surrey County Bowling Association on Saturday 14th November 2015.

Roy changed to Social Membership in 2018.

Sadly Roy passed away on Friday 7th May 2021.

Won Pairs 1987   Triples 2007(played in final as sub for Geoff Reynolds)

Runner Up Pairs 1985    Fours 1995/2015    Windeler Cup 1991/2009/2017.   Roy was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 1985/1986/1995.

Roy won the Ted Pierce Trophy (Sutton & District B.A.) in 1994 beating Clive Banderet also from Epsom B.C.

Roy made his debut in the very first match in the East Surrey League in 1987.

East Surrey League

Yonwin Cup

B E Top 11

Times Herald/Past Times

B E Two Fours

Jubilee Cup

L&SCBA Shield

80

Michael Wood

Richard Wheeler

Alan Wybrow

Alan started bowling at Sutton Unison in 1975.  He then moved to Cheam Village and spent two years there

 He joined Epsom Bowling Club in 2008.  Alan won his first trophy at Epsom Bowling Club -

The Windeler Cup in 2009.

Alan became the 139th member to represent Epsom in the League in 2009.  Alan left the

Club at the end of the 2011 season.

Club Record:

Won Junior Handicap 2009   Pairs 2011    Triples 2010    Windeler Cup 2009

Runner Up Fours 2009  Pairs 2009   Windeler Cup 2010

East Surrey League

Times Herald/Past Times

BE Two Fours

Chrystie League

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

Harold Yates

Harold was born 1920 in Fulham, London and within a few months of leaving school was on 3rd September

1939 in the RAF for war service, spending almost 7 years in uniform before, in 1946 resuming training

in the Quantity Surveying profession to attain the professional qualification of MRICS (Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors).  During his career he lived for 4 years in Germany attached to the

Works Department supporting the British Forces.  He and his wife were keen Tennis and

Badminton players until in 1979, prior to his retirement in 1982, he joined the Epsom Bowling Club.

Sadly Harold passed away on Saturday 8th March 2008.

Significant Interests:

Most sports, Epsom Bowling Club & Mole Valley Indoor Bowling Club, Codewords, Travel, Classical & Light Music.

Significant Others:

Club Record:

Won Two Wood 1989    Pairs 1988/2006 Triples 1988   Fours 1988    Windeler Cup 1981/2000

Runner Up Handicap 1985/1990    Pairs 1980/1981/1985/1989    Triples 1980/1986/2004    Windeler Cup 1984/1989/1994.  Harold was a member of the successful Yonwin Cup Winners in 1986/1987/1990.

East Surrey League

1987 Godsone (1)

41

Yonwin Cup

1985 Cheam Village (?)

18

Times Herald/Past Times

1986 West Park (1)

10

EBA Fours

1986 East Preston & Kingston (S)

7

Chrystie League

N/A

N/A

L. & S. C. B. A. Shield

1986 Southey (S)

4