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BOSHAM OLD ENGLISH BOWLING CLUB
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Chairman: Peter Lyons Captain:
Helen Jelley
01243 572866
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* A sport that requires skill rather
than great physical effort.
* Played out-of-doors, under the most
pleasant conditions.
* Performed in a relaxed, friendly
atmosphere.
* A less formal style of bowling.
* Inter Club competitions at Home and
Away .
* Club competitions at Home.
* Open to Male & Female youngsters from
15 to 90.
* An inexpensive hobby.
* New Members and Visitors are always
most welcome.
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Formed in 1911
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The original green was situated at the
rear of the old Bake house [now called Loafers]. The club established its
new green in Delling Lane prior to 1923, the date inscribed on the base of
the original pavilion, on the ground graciously being given by Mr. Albert
Eadie. He also donated a silver cup, which was known as "The Bosham & Selsey
Interchallenge Cup", before Selsey withdrew from the OLD ENGLISH BOWLING
ASSOCIATION to play E.B.A. bowls. It is now a 'Singles Trophy', one of the
cups played for in the annual competitions for the Bosham Club members.
The green was not able to be maintained
during the 1939-45 war and no games were played. Resuming in 1946, Bosham
had to play their fixtures on their opponent's greens until in 1947 when the
then Tennis Court was made into the home green. The green, as we know it,
was re-laid in 1959.
The new pavilion was built in 1962 by D.
Phillips, plans by J. Webster. It was modified during the closed season
1992-93 by Graham Black, to incorporate the kitchen and to facilitate the
social side after matches.
The club are active members of the OLD
ENGLISH BOWLING ASSOCIATION; competing in the League, playing Home & Away
matches with the other teams -Alverstoke, Bellair, Emsworth Sports, Hayling
Island
British Legion and Legionnaires.
The aim of the club is to engage in a
sport which requires a certain amount of skill (which can be acquired with
small amount of effort) and it has a most pleasant, relaxed and friendly
atmosphere enlivened by competition. Cup games are played on Monday
Evenings, League games on Wednesday Evenings and Club games are played on
Saturday Evenings (weather permitting). If you are interested in joining us
please come along on a Saturday Evening from 6 p.m.
and speak to one of our members.
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Secretary: Brenda
Wilkins, 01243 574038
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