Horsham Bowling Club

Horsham Bowling Club Founded in 1906, we have facilities that are amongst the best in the county, including a lovely clubhouse and an excellent green.

The clubhouse was specifically designed to be used for year-round short mat bowls. Horsham Bowling Club has a long established history having been in the town for more than a hundred years. We are a friendly club with bowlers of all standard and are located close to the centre of Horsham, with our own private parking. We are affiliated to Bowls England and to Sussex County Bowls. Our playing seaso

n starts at the end of April and finishes at the end of September. We play approximately 70 friendly matches (mixed, ladies and men’s) against other clubs. Key fixtures include the home and away matches against Worthing Pavilion (men) for the Friendship Cup and Marine Gardens Worthing (mixed) for the Centenary Bowl. We also play Horsham Park for the Town Challenge Trophy. The ladies play in the Nellie Mercer League and the men play in the Surrey/Sussex Border League. Our busy bowling schedule includes Fun Days for all the family and coaching sessions run by our qualified coaches, as well as internal competitions. Both men and ladies participate individually in County Competitions and also represent the Club in County Club Competitions. Apart from our own matches we play host to a number of County Matches and we also entertain visiting Touring clubs. We are always happy to meet new bowlers and would encourage anyone thinking about taking up the game of bowls and considering joining our club to contact us at [email protected] and we will arrange for you to meet up with the men’s/ladies secretary who can talk to you, and arrange a visit to the club.

30/08/2026

Horsham Bowling Club hosted Dorking on Tuesday in a 3-rink Triples match. Horsham won on 2 rinks but lost heavily on the 3rd to lose overall 44-51. Top rink was shared between Trevor Sumptor, Steve Williams and Ray Ransom (+6) also Jackie Williams, Derek Thompson and David Haynes (+6). Losing rink was A.Pestell (-19) who struggled against a very good triple..

Thursday welcomed Worthing Pavilion for the 2nd leg of the Friendship Cup, a very long standing friendly fixture. Horsham went into the 5 rink game with a two shot lead after the first leg away at Worthing Pavilion. At home Horsham won by 27 shots with the final combined total being 168 shots for Horsham to 139 for Worthing Pavilion, so winning the Friendship Cup for the first time in four years.

Top Rink was Club Captain Gerard Donck with Lindsey Armstrong, Chris Holmes and Kay Baldock (+13). Other rinks were John Bentley (+11), Lesley Grogan (+6), Ric Davey (+5) & Dave Marden (-8).

5th & 6th September is the Club's Finals Weekend, with a full programme over both days.

24/08/2026

Tuesday saw Horsham travel to West Hoathly for a friendly. Horsham lost on two rinks, drew on one and won on the other with Dave Marden the winning skip helped by Chris Holmes, Gill Pestell and Judith Wright 15-9. Dave Packham drew 16-16, while Gerard Donck losing 13-23 and Alan Pestell 5-23. Overall 49-71.

Wednesday was a home friendly triples against Norfolk Littlehampton, going down 86-105. Top rink was skip Ray Ransom, Chris Somers and Doug Whetstone 25-9. Other winning rink was John Bentley with Christine Chappell and Derek Thompson 21-13. Losing rinks were Simon Felton 13-17, Lesley Grogan 8-20, Dave Marden 8-20 and David Haynes 11-26.

Saturday saw Horsham host the second part of the Sussex County Finals.
The event was a huge success and was well supported.
Eastbourne won the mixed fours against Burgess Hill.
Sidley Martlets defeated Lindfield in the Abergavenny (the double fours….two teams of 4. Winners being determined on the combined score.)
Mark Hoult from Chichester won the Unbadged Singles, defeating Geoff Bobby from Southwick.
In a very tense, close game , the Champion of Champions was won by John Boon from Polegrove, beating Anthony Bull from Southbourne by one shot.

17/08/2026

Many congratulations to Horsham’s Richard Bourne who played in the nationals at Leamington in the Men’s 2 Wood Singles. Unfortunately going out early it was a tremendous effort and amazing experience for him.
Well done Richard 👏👏👏

TuesdayMid Sussex League Home v SouthwaterLost on two rinks 11-18, 12-16 and won the other 16-12. Winning rink was Calvi...
15/08/2026

Tuesday
Mid Sussex League
Home v Southwater
Lost on two rinks 11-18, 12-16 and won the other 16-12. Winning rink was Calvin Evans, Ian McCulloch, Kay Baldock and Lesley Grogan.

JohnSpriggs League
Away to Hurstpierpoint
Lost on two rinks and won the other enough to take the points
Winning rink was Martin Jolliffe, Trevor Sumpter, Irene Gettins and Dave Marden.

Wednesday
Home friendly v Newdigate
Lost on 3 out of 4 rinks 13-20, 13-15, 12-22.
Only winning rink was David Lee, Irene Gettins and Chris Hilton-Childes 15-12
Overall score 53-69
Photo is from Wednesday evening during the eclipse

Tuesday 4th August lost against Buxted Park in the John Spriggs league picking up 2 points out of 10Also on Tuesday Hors...
10/08/2026

Tuesday 4th August lost against Buxted Park in the John Spriggs league picking up 2 points out of 10
Also on Tuesday Horsham lost in their match away in the Mid Sussex league taking 2 points out of 10.

Thursday we welcomed Newdigate for the final match in the Border League. Horsham winning on all rinks and taking 10 points.
Saturday Horsham welcomed Crawley Town, with the visitors winning 65-60. Horsham’s top ring was a Tim Hossack, Chris Holmes and David Haynes winning 22-14.

Final league table for the Ladies Nellie Mercer - well done ladies!

On 5th August, Horsham Bowls Club were hosts to a men's intercounty match between Sussex and Hampshire. Martin Jolliffe,...
07/08/2026

On 5th August, Horsham Bowls Club were hosts to a men's intercounty match between Sussex and Hampshire. Martin Jolliffe, a member at Horsham, was playing for Sussex. The weather was a lot cooler than of late which was ideal for bowling. Played over 18 ends in good spirit, after a very close game, Sussex won the match, winning 69-60.

3 wood Competition held last Sunday with 20 members taking part. Winners were Ray Ranson and Irene Gettins who beat John...
07/08/2026

3 wood Competition held last Sunday with 20 members taking part. Winners were Ray Ranson and Irene Gettins who beat John Bentley and Tim Hossack 16-2.

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