Club News
Finals Day produces two new Club Champions!
Truran and Honeysett claim first singles crowns
It was all change at Lindfield today, with new singles champions for both the men and the ladies. John Truran capped a highly successful weekend (in which he won the Men's Pairs and the Men's Handicap Singles) by beating six-times champion Adam Harding 21-7 in the singles final. John got off to a flying start and although Adam did fight back towards the end, the damage had been done and John's combination of consistent drawing with destructive firing got him the win.
For the ladies there were two new faces in the singles final - last year's captain Stella Sayers against her sister Kath Honeysett (this year's captain!). While Stella had some good 'saving' bowls, Kath's more consistent drawing eventually got her over the line.
In other comps Willy Bollschweiler was a double winner, claiming both the men's Veterans and the Mixed 100 Up. Steve Black is another new name on the honours boards after he bowled well to beat Tony Dunlop in the Men's Backbone final.
Inevitably there was a high-class match between Sue Willmott and Carol Watson, who have dominated so many club finals days; they both scrapped hard in the 100 Up final with Carol just scraping home to win by a handful of shots.
Paul Sandford lost his Handicap final to an on-form John Truran, but managed to narrowly beat Guy Thornely in the men's 100 Up, and there was a suprise in the Men's Pairs as hot favourites Phil "The Power" Taylor and Adam Harding lost convincingly to Ian Wilson, ably supported by John Truran.
Ladies' Captain's Day success
Over £2000 raised for charity
Lady bowlers from across Sussex flocked into the village to support Lindfield Ladies' Captain Kath Honeysett's charity day in support of "League of Friends of Princess Royal Hospital".
Teams from Crowborough Wolfe, West Hoathly, Horsham, Sidley Martlets, Felbridge, Gildredge Park, Haywards Heath, Shoreham, Rottingdean, Portslade and of course one
from Lindfield. The weather allowed a full programme of bowling and was well supported by spectators.
With opportunities for parting with cash from buying plants and garden produce and homemade jams, cakes, chutney, plus a grand raffle, a lucky dip and a silent bottle auction.
Plus, the chance to win some quality wines and chocolates for £1 a go, kept everyone occupied. The club bar was also busy and all playing and working participants were
generously fed after the match.
When all the dust has settled, the combined monies raised from both this and the earlier Men's Captain's match is collated, there will be a formal presentation to the League of
Friends. A most productive and enjoyable occasion.
Men's Captain's Day a success
£1,000 raised for charity
A brave decision by Captain Mark not to cancel the scheduled Captain’s Day on Saturday, despite the forbidding forecast, meant we had a brilliant afternoon of bowling. Lindfield faced opposition from Uckfield, West Hoathly, Shoreham, Southwick and Hampshire Presidents. We followed orders to be nice to them, with the result being Lindfield 97 Visitors 95.
Play commenced after bacon rolls and hot drinks and continued uninterrupted to everyone's relief.
This was followed by a BBQ by our very own Chefs: Steve Stein, Big Ron Oliver and Peter Ramsey. These were ably assisted by several ladies adding hot potatoes, salad, bread and all topped off by Willy B’s superb coleslaw. The sausages and burgers were bought from our sponsors Woodhouse Butchery.
Competitions update
Mixed progress so far
It's been a rather muted season so far for Lindfield's competitive bowlers. Ian Watson's men's four reached the area final but didn't progress any further. None of the men's triples made it to the area finals however Peter Page's team (with Graham Dale and Phil Taylor) made it to the 3rd round.
In the Top Club the men had to concede a walk-over to Rottingdean after failing to find a mutually convenient date. The ladies play their first Top Club game on Saturday 14th June.
The Tony Allcock trophy fixture at Crouch (Seaford) saw Lindfield's injury-affected team narrowly lose to the hosts.
With the leagues (MSL, Spriggs and Border) all starting this week the pressure on rinks has increased dramatically, and with the first round of club comps due to finish at the weekend the pressure is on to fit games in amongst the strong winds and downpours of rain!
Dress code for 2025
A year of transition
All players should note that the GMC has published new guidance on the dress code for 2025 - click here to read it.
The good news is that the dress code for 2026 will be much simpler!