Horsham Park Bowls Club

08/06/2026

Horsham Park Bowls had similar results in two local derbies. In each match they won on two rinks and lost on two, but lost both matches overall.
In Park’s home game against Handcross, they lost overall by 27 shots, 51-78. It was an afternoon of starkly contrasting fortunes across the green, with dominant performances from both clubs splitting the rinks right down the middle, though the visitors ultimately secured the overall aggregate victory.
Park’s best team were Richard Goodchild, Alan Setchell, and Bryony Wood who were ahead by end 10, but faced a strong fightback in the second half. They managed to steady the ship in the closing ends, finding their clinical edge just when it mattered most to secure a well-played 20-11 victory.
Clive Wall, Marie Davies, and David Dunnington had a strong start and completely dominated the middle ends. They found their rhythm early on, keeping the pressure firmly on the opposition to build a comfortable cushion and finished with a great effort to win 18-12.
Beryl Noble, Josie Allen, and Kamran Nadim found the going difficult against a strong side, finishing 7-28. Despite facing a highly clinical away trio who ran away with the momentum in the second half, they kept battling hard until the final wood.
Steve Uwins, Julie Stone, and Farron Calver battled hard throughout, ending with a score of 6-30. While the final scoreline didn't quite reward their persistence, they put up a spirited fight against a very powerful Handcross combination that gave away very little all afternoon.
In Park’s away game against Horsham they lost 57-68. It was a highly competitive afternoon of bowls, with fortunes swinging back and forth across the greens before the hosts ultimately secured the narrow aggregate victory. Horsham had also won the first leg, so retained the ‘Town Challenge’ trophy.
Their top team of Clive Wall, Sheila Howard, and Kamran Nadim had a strong start and completely dominated the middle ends. They found their line and length early on, leaving their opponents struggling to respond, and finished with a great effort to win 21-11.
Farron Calver, Tony Russell and Graham Roots were behind by end 10, but put in a solid second half. They rallied brilliantly in the later stages, picking up crucial shots to turn the momentum in their favour and finish with a well-deserved 19-16 victory.
Stephen Uwins, David Dunnington, and Bryony Wood found the going difficult against a strong side, finishing 7-18. Despite the tough opposition and a tricky green, they kept fighting until the final end.
Harry Bailey, Brian Milner, and Angela Spurr battled hard throughout, ending with a score of 10-23. While the scoreline didn't quite reflect their persistence, they put up a spirited performance against a very clinical home trio.

16/05/2026

Bowls Open Day - Monday 25 May. Have a go for free. You might get hooked! Noon onwards. Or try our free taster sessions every Tuesday10am, Saturdays 11am, Mondays 6.30pm. Find our lovely setting in Horsham Park, near the tennis courts. For any information: 07305 078877

26/04/2026

Horsham Park Bowls Club started their 2026 season with a visit to Southwater. It was a delightful sunny day to start the year, but the opposition proved too strong.

Park won on 1 rink but went down on the other 3 to lose overall by 50 to 70.
Park’s top rink was Stephen Uwins, Lorena Daane, and David Clifton. They maintained a steady lead throughout the match, fending off a late Southwater push to win by 4 shots, 15-11.
Mel Watson, Alan Setchell, and Bryony Wood had a remarkably tight game. By the 12th end, they were deadlocked at 9-all, but Southwater managed to squeeze ahead in the final ends, resulting in a narrow 1-shot loss, 14-15.
Julie Stone, Graham Roots, and John Leadbeater struggled early on and were down 4-10 by the 11th end. Despite a spirited recovery in the final stages, they couldn't quite close the gap, finishing 12-21.
Josie Allen, Angela Spurr, and Farron Calver came up against Southwater’s strongest trio. Despite their best efforts to stay in the game, the opposition's consistency proved too much, leading to a 10-23 result.
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26/04/2026

Try bowls for free! Our free taster sessions are still every Tuesday 10-12, every Saturday 11 -1pm, every Monday 6.30pm. A fun, gentle introduction to this social game, in the delightful setting in Horsham Park – next to the tennis courts. No experience or equipment needed. ‘Try before you buy’. Contact 07305 078877.

13/06/2025

Try bowls for free! Our free taster sessions are every Tuesday 10-12, every Saturday 11 -1pm, every Monday 6.30pm. A fun, gentle introduction to this social game, in the delightful setting in Horsham Park – next to the tennis courts. No experience or equipment needed. ‘Try before you buy’. Contact 07305 078877. www.horshamparkbowlsclub.co.uk

We are a friendly competitive lawn bowls club located in the heart of the beautiful Horsham Park

19/05/2025

Park’s new members continue to help them to victories. Julie Stone in particular had a excellent game against Crawley Town to help her team win convincingly 23 to 8.

The home game last Thursday resulted in another good win, 51-38. Park won well on two rinks but went down on the third. The top rink went to skip Bryony Wood who with Alan Setchell and new bowler Julie Stone won by 15 shots. Wood’s team started slowly and after 6 ends it was 4 all but from then on they dominated the rest of the game winning all bar 3 of the remaining ends.
Captain David Clifton, Sheila Howard and Josie Allen had a much closer game and with 4 ends to play they were only 1 up, 10-9, but they were able to take 7 shots off the last 4 ends to finally win 17-9.
Kamran Nadim’s team of Mel Stone and Norma Covey came up against stiff opposition and although they won 8 of the 18 ends, their scores were mainly ones whereas the Crawley bowlers were winning their ends with twos and threes.

Earlier in the week Park’s Mid-Sussex away game at St Francis resulted in a good win, overturning last season’s loss. Park won well on 2 rinks but lost the third.
Park’s top rink went to skip Kamran Nadim who with Angela Spurr, David Spurr and David Dunnington dominated their game from the start and by end 9 they were ahead 17-4. Things continued in the same vein, and they finally won 30-8, the St Francis team only winning 6 ends.
Bryony Wood, Lorena Daane, Graham Roots and Farron Calver did almost as well, winning 20-9. They had a slow start and at end 7 they were only 1 up, 5-4 but they then got into their stride and by end 14 they led 17-5. They lost a couple of ends before the finish but still a very good win.
David Clifton with Sheila Howard, David Peters and Mel Watson came up against a tough team and by the halfway point they were down 2 shots, 6-8 but unfortunately they lost by 5 shots on a couple of the remaining ends and finally went down 9-25.

04/04/2025

Saturday 19th April 11.00 am & Sunday 20th April 2.30 pm

Try bowls for free in our lovely Horsham Park setting ( next to the tennis courts ) All are welcome to come along and give it a go . Experienced players on hand to help and guide you . It's fun!
To find out more about the club - 07305 078877

21/08/2024

HDC Challenge Cup 2024

Parkside v Hop Oast
Delighted to host this lively evening event which provided both a fun and social occasion and a staff contest/team building experience. Maybe we can help your business next season, which spans Mid April to Mid September.

20/07/2024

Free tea , coffee and a spot of bowls proved the perfect tonic for about 50 Horsham Parkrun participants after their earlier exertions.
See , it's a sport for all ages !

25/06/2024

Business staff enjoying a fun evening of Bowls Bash . Why not yours ? 07305 078 877