09/08/2026
A busy summer at Herstmonceux Bowls Club
July and August have been exceptionally busy months for Herstmonceux Bowls Club, with members sometimes playing three or four matches a week. Results have been mixed, but recent wins against Wadhurst, Gulliver’s of Bexhill, Westfield and Hollington have been particularly rewarding.
Monday club nights continue to be one of the highlights of the season, with new and experienced members competing together in the club’s popular American Tournament. Eight teams are taking part over seven weeks, with plenty of friendly rivalry and some excellent bowling. The triples contest was won by Julie Cottingham, ably supported by John Walter and Neil Holden, with Geoff Holt also a member of the winning American team, with several weeks still to play before the overall tournament winner is decided.
July also saw the club’s annual match against Herstmonceux Cricket Club for the Crouch Memorial Cup. The Bowls Club came out on top in a closely fought and thoroughly enjoyable evening, which was attended by members of the Crouch family. A barbecue and bumper raffle added to the occasion, with part of the proceeds being donated to charity.
Another highlight was the club’s Jackaroo Tournament, sponsored by Experium Financial Services, where new and experienced members were paired together for an afternoon of knockout games played in the Australian format. The winners were Lesley Hamill and David Morris. The unusual trophies, in the shape of a boomerang and kangaroo, were handmade and carved by club member Robin Thorogood.
Meanwhile, the club’s internal competitions are now reaching their exciting conclusion, with the playoffs taking place in preparation for Finals Weekend at the end of August.
It has been a full and enjoyable summer for Herstmonceux Bowls Club, with plenty more bowling still to come before the season officially draws to a close on 20 September.
08.08.2026