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Welcome to Herstmonceux Bowls Club, East Sussex. Come and try bowls and join in our growing club.

15/09/2026

Herstmonceux Bowls Club Celebrates Successful Season

Herstmonceux Bowls Club is celebrating the end of another highly successful season, with 14 new members joining the club and more than 55 matches played across the summer.

Results were pleasing, with the club winning around half of its matches and finishing a very respectable top third in the Horam League. With such a busy programme, there has certainly been plenty of bowls enjoyed by members throughout the season!

Despite some truly appalling weather conditions, the Club’s Finals Weekend proved a great success, with eight trophies up for grabs. Congratulations go to all the finalists, with the two main trophies being won by Michael Watson and Hilary Milton.

Around 40 members turned up on the Sunday to support the players and enjoy a delicious lunch, making it a fitting and very enjoyable finale to the competitive season.

The Club would also like to express its sincere thanks to Christopher Bean Solicitors for their extremely generous sponsorship this year and for the next two years, and to Angela Marden Estate Agents, who once again kindly sponsored the Finals Weekend.

Although the bowls season may now be over, there is still plenty happening at the Club. Everyone is warmly invited to our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 9th October, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, at the Bowls Club Pavilion in the Recreation Ground.

Come along, enjoy a coffee and cake, and support a very worthwhile cause. For further information, please contact 07803 591874.

10/09/2026

As we come to the end of a busy season, it was time for Finals Day. The titles were keenly sought and we saw some excellent play throughout. All topped off by the delicious buffet lunch that was put together by the members.
Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way.

07/09/2026

Please support our quiz gathering friends and family for a fun and entertaining evening.

06/09/2026

Please come along to our coffee morning, all funds to Macmillian. See poster for the details.

29/08/2026

The first two finals were completed today despite some very inclement weather. After some superb bowling, victory went to Mike Watson and Russell Calderwood in the ‘70 Up’; and Derek Southouse and Richard Thomas in the ‘Aussie Pairs. Commiserations to the gallant runners up: Michael Cottingham & Ges O’Connor and John Hobden & Colin Southouse.

28/08/2026

*FINALS WEEKEND 28/29th AUGUST.* This weekend is always one of the highlights of our Club calendar and it is hoped that as many members and their partners will come along and support again this year. To make things easier for Jo and her team we have decided that only tea and biscuits will be available during the games on Saturday morning and a ploughman's lunch will be served on Sunday between 12noon and 3pm. Therefore for catering purposes please indicate whether you wish to be included.

On Saturday the first game commences at 9am and a second at 10am.

On Sunday games commence at 11am.

Please come along and support our finalists. Tea, coffee or drinks from the bar are available during the event.

Trophies for winners of these competitions will be presented at our Presentation Lunch on 3rd October.

Congratulations to all those members who will be participating this weekend, just enjoy the challenge of the final games.

09/08/2026

A busy summer at Herstmonceux Bowls Club

July and August have been exceptionally busy months for Herstmonceux Bowls Club, with members sometimes playing three or four matches a week. Results have been mixed, but recent wins against Wadhurst, Gulliver’s of Bexhill, Westfield and Hollington have been particularly rewarding.

Monday club nights continue to be one of the highlights of the season, with new and experienced members competing together in the club’s popular American Tournament. Eight teams are taking part over seven weeks, with plenty of friendly rivalry and some excellent bowling. The triples contest was won by Julie Cottingham, ably supported by John Walter and Neil Holden, with Geoff Holt also a member of the winning American team, with several weeks still to play before the overall tournament winner is decided.

July also saw the club’s annual match against Herstmonceux Cricket Club for the Crouch Memorial Cup. The Bowls Club came out on top in a closely fought and thoroughly enjoyable evening, which was attended by members of the Crouch family. A barbecue and bumper raffle added to the occasion, with part of the proceeds being donated to charity.

Another highlight was the club’s Jackaroo Tournament, sponsored by Experium Financial Services, where new and experienced members were paired together for an afternoon of knockout games played in the Australian format. The winners were Lesley Hamill and David Morris. The unusual trophies, in the shape of a boomerang and kangaroo, were handmade and carved by club member Robin Thorogood.

Meanwhile, the club’s internal competitions are now reaching their exciting conclusion, with the playoffs taking place in preparation for Finals Weekend at the end of August.

It has been a full and enjoyable summer for Herstmonceux Bowls Club, with plenty more bowling still to come before the season officially draws to a close on 20 September.

08.08.2026

26/07/2026

What a fabulous Jackaroo Tournament held this afternoon. Great bowls, great food and great company. Congratulations to runners up Russell and David F and to our tournament winners David M and Lesley.

Thank you to our tournament sponsor Experium Financial Services.

Thank you all for coming and making it such a fun afternoon.

24/07/2026

JACKAROO TOURNAMENT- This Sunday, commencing at 1pm, we are holding an Aussie Pairs Tournament. One experienced player will play with one of our newest members in the Aussie format; within two groups. The winner from each group will compete in a final 3 ends for a trophy and cash prizes, thanks to Experium Financial Services.

There will be snags on the barbie, scones and Tinny’s in the fridge. Non participants £3.

Please come along and cheer the teams on , corks on your hat’s optional!

11/05/2026

Members of Herstmonceux Bowls Club are delighted that the 2026 season is now well under way, with a busy programme of friendly fixtures, league matches and games in the Sussex County League already being enjoyed by players throughout the club.

The Club’s Open Day, held at the end of April, proved a tremendous success and resulted in eight new members joining, bringing total membership to nearly 50. The club continues to attract players of all ages and abilities, helped by its warm and friendly atmosphere both on and off the green.

Club evenings, normally held on Monday nights, have also been met with great enthusiasm. As a build-up to the forthcoming American Tournament season, members have been taking part in enjoyable skills development sessions, followed by informal discussions on green etiquette, teamwork and communication.

A photograph accompanying this article shows Club Chairman Richard seated on a brand-new garden bench alongside Jackie Peek. The bench was kindly donated to the club this year by Jackie and her father, Terry Everingham, in memory of Jean Everingham, Terry’s late wife and Jackie’s mother, who sadly passed away last year. Jean was a much-loved and stalwart member of the club for many years, and the bench will serve as a lasting tribute to her memory.

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Recreation Playing Field, Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux
Hailsham
BN274LJ

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