Category: General News

St Wilfrid’s Hospice Donations Reach £32,000

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We are delighted to report that St Wilfrid’s Hospice has advised us that the amount raised to date by the puzzle table at Eastbourne and District Indoor Bowls Club has reached an incredible £32,000.

Originally a craft table started many years ago by a group of lady members who made greeting cards and sold them to club members to raise money for charity the table has become a well established feature in the Club where members can buy or hire jigsaw puzzles, books etc., Payment is by using an honesty box, the proceeds of which are donated to St Wilfrid’s. The table, pictured below, is organised these days by Marion and Malcolm Livesey who ensure there is a range of items donated by members for sale or hire.

The table remains very popular with Club members and continues to provide a steady stream of donations to support this vital local charity. As a result Eastbourne and District Indoor Bowls Club are now an official Bronze partner of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. The Partner scheme is open to businesses and organisations who pledge to raise money for St Wilfrid’s annually and the Club is proud to be joining this scheme.

A big, big thank you to all Club members, past and present, for your continued support of this wonderful charity.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice will also be our Captain’s Charity for the new season 2024/25

London to Brighton Bike Ride

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We have a member John Mason who is doing the London to Brighton Bike Ride which is 55 miles, On Sunday 15th September 2024.
John will be doing the bike ride to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice which not only is a charity close to many of us, it is also at present our captains charity.
It would be great if as many of us as possible could support John by sponsoring him for this worthy cause and there is a sponsor form at the front office if you wish to do so.
Alternatively click on the link below to go to John’s “Just Giving” page
Good luck John

Captains Charity Raises £1,055

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We are pleased to confirm that this seasons Captains Charity Night, held on Saturday 24th February, raised an amazing total of £1,055 for St Wilfred’s Hospice. Pictured below are Bill Fuller and Anita Feltham, Men and Ladies Captains, with Kayleigh Tippett from St.Wilfreds.

As previously reported about 90 members and guests danced the night away with music provided by the local Beatles tribute band “Nothing is Real” who performed for free. The food was provided by the Social Team and the bar run by volunteers. A raffle was held with prizes donated by members and guests. The final dance number –  Hey Jude – had everyone on the dance floor asking for an encore. A great night for a worthy cause.

 

Club Champions 2023-24

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Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April 2024 saw the climax of what has been a fantastic season for our club with the internal club competitions taking place. There was a great atmosphere in the club on both days with lots of spectators, family and friends supporting all the finalists.

Take a look at the winners . . .

Ladies County Competition Winners 2024

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Congratulations to Jo Morris on retaining the Badged Singles beating our very own Nicki Dale in the final and also retaining the Badged Pairs with Lorraine Kuhler.

Mandy Carrie, Barbara Graham, Jo Brand and Nicki Dale were runner’s up in the Fours and Mandy was also runner up in the Open Triples with Pauline Phillips and Jen Poulter

S.C.W.I.B.A. League Champions 2023/24

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Congratulations to our Ladies team who won the Ladies County Division East and successfully beat the Ladies from Adur who had won the Ladies County Division West, to become overall Sussex County Champions for the very first time.

 

International Umpire – Dave Buttle

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Congratulations to Dave Buttle who has received his INTERNATIONAL UMPIRES CERTIFICATE from Steve Boughton, EIBA President at the British Isles International Women’s Series at Chelmsford on 8th March 2024.
Well done Dave from all your bowling colleagues at EDIBA, we are very proud of you.
 

Men’s County Competition Winners 2024

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Congratulations to Rob Morphett, Bill Fuller, Steve Boswell and Tristan Fordham on retaining the Men’s County Fours Trophy and to Tristan on achieving his County Badge.

Captains/Presidents “Fives”

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Great turn out for Captains/Presidents “Fives” Day, 8 teams competing in ‘Singles’ ‘Pairs’ ‘Triples’ & ‘Fours’ games across the day.

It was very close with 3 teams on 8 points but this years winners were “The Pretenders” with a better aggregate score overall.

Our thanks go to George for organising the event and to everyone in the restaurant and bar for keeping us fed and watered