Windlesham Bowls Club

03/06/2026

Hard luck to the teams playing tonight at Malden Manor, in the Tony Allcock, only losing by one shot, tough luck guys!

28/05/2026

ARE THERE BOWLERS AT YOUR CLUB WHO WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR GAME?

“Unlocking the Dark Arts - a guide to the art of lawn bowls” by Greg Sampson.

This book is aimed at club coaches who want to run courses for groups (Greg’s got over 25 on his current course at The Avenue, Coventry); and the 37 activities in it are also suitable for individual bowlers who want to practice and enhance their skills.

For people interested in buying a copy of the book the cost is as follows:

£5 for the book

£2.50 for UK postage

Please email Greg at [email protected] to place an order, with your address.

Why would Greg Sampson write a book on bowls? What are his credentials?

I have played with and against some of the best bowlers in the country.

ACHIEVEMENTS INDOOR:

1) 93 Coventry Indoor titles including 17 times singles winner.

2) Numerous Warwickshire indoor titles – won all four (singles, pairs, triples and fours at least twice).

3) Champion of Champions and Midland Counties titles at least 5 times.

4) Latter stages of EIBA competitions (Finals at Hartlepool, Melton and Nottingham 10+ times + semi-finalist three times).

5) Two England trialist nominations, although never trialled.

AND OUTDOOR:

1) Won all four Warwickshire titles (singles, pairs, triples and fours) - 10 titles in all.

2) Three Midland Counties titles.

3) Two All England semi-finals.

4) One All England title. (National two fours winner).

5) Played in 26 Middleton Cup games.

TEACHING/ COACHING EXPERIENCE

· I was a teacher/headteacher/teacher-trainer for 45 years
· I’ve been coaching at my outdoor club for the last three years, (with over 25 attendees on the current course, every Saturday morning!!).

P.S. If you're on Facebook please could you follow us on
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so we can build up the page.
Thank you very much.
Greg & Sue

MY TOP THREE AMBITIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF MY BOWLING CAREER:
1. To be the best bowler I can be.
2. To help other bowlers to be the best that they can be.
3. To enthuse others to join the game.

25/05/2026

Another fine win in the Tony Allcock against West End yesterday. A very tight game though!
Well done everyone

23/05/2026

What a hot day today playing but fun was had by all!

23/05/2026

Putting the suncream on ready for our friendly game against Ottershaw bowls club 🌞

17/05/2026

Good win in the Preliminary Round of the Pegasus Homes 2 x mixed 4’s over 60’s trophy (Tony Allcock) today v Knaphill.

Well done all!

17/05/2026

The Club was saddened to hear this week of the passing of Ray Swatridge who died on Wednesday.
Ray a keen sportsman all his life and a member of Windlesham Bowls Club for over 25 years served the Club as a distinguished player, captain and committee member, he was made a life member 2 years ago. Ray was latterly chairman of the Club and was well known in the local bowls community. Our thoughts are with Betty, herself a long standing member of the club, their daughters Jane and Jenny, and their grandchildren.

Anne Rapley
President, Windlesham Bowls Club

14/05/2026

Lovely friendly game against Yateley bowling club - and then the rain came!

07/05/2026

Well the boys have done it again, good win in the Surrey Triples tonight! 👏

07/05/2026

Windlesham Ladies playing their first Surrey Ad match of this season against Horsell. A very close game in the end!! 15 - 14