Meet some of the club's Members
Peter Brackfield |
Starting my bowling career in 1980 after my father gave me his set
of bowls, I joined Malden and Coombe BC for 2 years then moved to
Guildford when I married Pauline and we both joined Astolat BC in 1982.
Again moving to Haslemere joining HBC in 1985. I became Secretary
about 4 years later and carried on in that capacity for 19 years
and then Captain for the obligatory 2 years. |
Richard is a respected bowler and also a keen golfer. As well as making a significant contribution to the club's success in external competitions, Richard has been the club's Treasurer and also active in ensuring the club's green is kept in good order liaising with the green maintenance contractor. He is joined by his wife Anne, who is also an active member since they joined in 2013. |
Richard Carn |
Christine Ewing |
I have been proud to be a member of the Haslemere Bowling Club for about 25 years. I never thought that bowls would have become such a large and happy part of my life. At my first attempt to play under a friend's instruction, I hit the jack and thought this is easy but soon discovered that there was much more to playing a full game! I quickly became intrigued by the many tactics and skills involved. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I was hooked! And then there were the legendary bowls match teas! Come and try the game, you won't regret it! |
Like my husband Peter I have also been actively involved in playing bowls
since the 80's. After joining the HBC I introduced a ladies section and was
involved in numerous Surrey Ladies fixtures and competitions with many
outside clubs and also serving as the club President and Captain. |
![]() Pauline Brackfield |
John Greenfield |
Hi everyone I hope you are all keeping safe during this
Coronavirus pandemic I myself am fine. I do hope the club can
survive this crisis and soon get back to the full enjoyment of
playing lawn bowls, I am sure this will happen if we all pull
together. I joined the club in 1976 have had many successes and
have been honoured by becoming a club Life Member. During my
years at the club I have met nice people and made many friends.
I have seen a lot of changes in the club like the new pavilion,
planting of hedges, paved paths and the introduction of a full
green watering irrigation system, this was all done by
members pulling together. I may not now be active bowling but
will continue to support the club in any way I can. |
Andy Chalmers |
I grew up in Haslemere and my grandfather was an avid lawn bowls
player for Haslemere. After he passed away, I thought I would follow
in his footsteps and venture up to Haslemere Bowls Club on their open
day with my good friend and right hand man on the bowls rink, Joe Dempsey.
It was not long before we truly fell in love with the game. |
Joe Dempsey |
Having joined the Club in 2018 following a house move from Cornwall
I was made most welcome at this friendly club. I joined the committee
in 2018 and took on the task of Membership Secretary. For 2022 I have
also accepted the additional role club Captain having,learnt the ropes
as Vice-Captain. |
![]() Peter Wallace |
Gary Clark |
Gary has been the club captain for three years and remains as the club's 3 counties representative. He is joined by his wife Sandra who as well as a keen bowls player has been the club secretary and taken a significant role in the social side of the club. They both have had success in winning club competitions and among Gary's achievements was being a member of the Holbrook Cup winning team in 2017. |
Errol joined the club in 2018 and with his Australian roots, added to the colonial influence at the club which now makes up about 15% of the club membership. Errol is a keen golfer and from a beginner has quickly become proficient at lawn bowls and enjoys this additional outdoor sport with the club's friendly relaxed atmosphere. He is an active member of the club committee and this year continues as the club's Match Secretary and club Treasurer. |
![]() Errol Poultney |
![]() Judy Rix |
My first introduction to bowling was at the invitation of my homestay host in
New Zealand where there were 12 artificial rinks and a professional manager
living on site. After a couple of years playing Short Mat Bowls with the
Haslemere U3A, I yearned to have a greater challenge by playing outside,
having a great love of the outdoors no matter what the weather. |
Most members will be making a cautious return to the green, attempting to rid
themselves from the shackles of "Covid", hoping for a full and enjoyable season
of bowling. Having missed the 2020 season, it certainly is a treat to be back.
Mixing with and taking up old rivalries with our "friendly foes" is an exciting
prospect and I am now looking forward to being the club's Vice-Captain. |
![]() Koos Engelbrecht |
![]() Brian Archbold |
Time flies when I realised that I have been a member of the club for 15 years
and it's now my 6th year as the club Competition Secretary. This has not taken
up as much of my time as usual for 2020 due to the Covid problem when normal club
competitions were not possible. We did however run a Round Robin competition and
it was good to see one of our youngest members reach this competition's semi-final. |
Shirley has been playing bowls at the club over many years and won
the Club Ladies Singles a number of times and was the Club Champion in 2006. |
Shirley Bicknell |