Text of e-mail sent today to all members: Dear Member (via bcc) Roger and Marion Gatland propose to commence Short Mat sessions in the Clubhouse on Tuesday, 20th October. These will then run most Tuesday and Saturday afternoons until early April 2027. Participants must be either Playing or Social Members of the Club. The session …

Despite worsening weather conditions yesterday afternoon our gaudily attired members enjoyed 12 ends of novelty bowls to decide the Frank Hall Trophy for 2026. The worthy winners were Ben Ellis, Speedy Gonsalves and Ros Penton. Well done to Captains Paul Eales and Ros Penton for organising all the aspects of the day. A big thank …

Our final event of the 2026 season is Captains’ Day on Sunday 13th September organised by the Club Captains – Paul Eales & Ros Penton. Members are asked to be at RBC by 2pm for a 2.30pm start.

After a spider and some not too serious competitive bowls for the Frank Hall Trophy there will be a free BBQ for members.

All proceeds from the event are in aid of our 2026 charity.

Well done to all who competed through the season in our Club Competitions. Many thanks to Lyn Davison & Darren Rosser, Joint Competition Secretaries, for the  smooth organisation. Also, it was great to see so many spectators enjoying some fine bowling over all 4 sessions, culminating with over 40 members, family & friends viewing from the terrace on Sunday afternoon. Results below:

Message from John Davison:-

With today’s cancellation (first this season) here is the final table. Many thanks to all who have played this season and to the Team Leaders for organising their schedules. I hope you all enjoyed taking part.

Please note that the match scheduled for Saturday, 12th September has been cancelled.

A barbeque is being planned for Captains Day on Sunday 13th September, with food being provided (no cost) by the club from around 4.30ish.

This is open to all members and extended family, we would encourage a charitable donation from non-members.
A WhatsApp Poll has been set up so we can gauge numbers.

Anyone who has voted on WhatsApp to come to the Captains’ Day BBQ and wishes to play in the Frank Hall Trophy bowls should add their name to Rink Dairy/Teams if not there already. This will help the Captains to organise line ups beforehand.

Further to our our post of 19th August, Bert Stevens has advised that Pauline’s funeral will be held at the Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, Balcombe Road, Crawley at 11.45 a.m.on Tuesday, 29th September.

The wake after the funeral is for close family only.

The Green Team intend to cut the Green on Sunday morning and has requested a half hour delay to the start of play due to current conditions. This has been agreed by the Competition Secretaries. The morning session will now start at 10.30am.
The afternoon schedule will now start at 2.30pm to give those playing in both sessions the same scheduled break.