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.