On Sunday 19th April President Helen Pollard took a party of 46 Bowls Cornwall tourists to Weston-Super-Mare for a week of bowling and fun.
Fine weather accompanied us throughout the week.
Games were arranged at St Andrews BC, Banwell BC, Ashcombe Park BC, Clevedon BC, Clevedon Promende BC and finishing with a 10 rink game against a mixed Somerset County team at Clarence Park. It was a successful tour resulting in 4 wins and 2 defeats.
A gala dinner was held on the Friday evening which was attended by Somerset County Ladies President and the Somerset Ladies administrator. Top bowler prizes were awarded to Pat Brunskill for the Ladies and Michael Jennings for the Men, and after dinner entertainment was provided by Helen Pollard, Cynthia May and Peter Prynne
Congratulations to Roy Lane (Kensey Vale BC) on winning the Unsung Hero of the Year award.
A long standing fixture of Kensey Vale Bowls Club, Roy has been the Fixture Secretary for 49 years, set to complete his 50th year in the role in 2026. Roy has been a key part of the club for over half of its 99-year lifetime and has seen it grow from a club of three rinks to a club boasting six rinks and excellent facilities.
As well as his primary role, Roy has made sure to lend a hand in various other areas, helping to grow and develop the club he loves over the years. He has played a prominent role in helping youngsters discover and fall in love with the sport, he has assisted in organising many of the club competitions and has been a key member of the club’s management committees, overseeing the continued growth of Kensey Vale within the community.
2026 will be Roy’s 50th and final season as Fixtures Secretary. The legacy of excellence he has left will be a tough act to follow, and the job he has done over his many years in the position speaks to his love of the club, his proactive attitude and his dedication to growing the game of bowls.
Congratulations to Leah Read, Katie Sturtridge and Michelle Moore of Stenalees Bowling Club on reaching the Quarter finals of the Ladies National Triples Championship at Leamington in 2025
Congratulations to Ann Hibbert, Josie Gillingham, Nickie Brazier and Jenny Maunder of Newquay Trenance Bowling Club on reaching the quarter finals of the Ladies National Senior Fours Championship at Leamington in 2025
Congratulations to Mark Foster of Carnon Downs Bowling Club on reaching the quarter finals of the Men’s National Champion of Champions at Leamington in 2025
Congratulations to Louise Williams of Porthleven Bowling Club on reaching the quarter finals of the Ladies National Champion of Champions at Leamington in 2025.
