14/10/24-No work on the green this morning.
JOAN CAMPBELL
Many of you at the Club this evening heard from Chairman Rosie Walker that with great sadness she had to announce the passing of Joan Campbell today the 13th August 2024. The funeral has been arranged at 1pm on Monday 23rd September at the Tunbridge Wells Crematorium followed by a gathering at the Angel Indoor Bowls Club.
Joan had been a member since 1983, and joined the Ladies Committee in 1985, was Ladies Captain in 1985/6, 1988, 2006, 2009 and yet again this year. Also Ladies Match Secretary in 1987, Ladies Chairman in 1989, 90,91and 96/7. Many years as Ladies Treasurer from 1997/8 then 2000 to 2005. She joined the Management Committee in 2006 and 2009 and of course served three years as Club President. All this together with 20 years as Club Coach and many successes in the County-1989-Pairs & Fours Champion, 1991-Pairs, 1993-Singles, 1994 Triples, 1996-Fours and 1997-Pairs. English National Pairs in 1991 and British Isles Pairs in 1992!
Joan gave some forty one years of unstinting service to the club, and was currently Honorary Member and Vice-President. She played Sunday in our Millennium League team against Bearsted & Thurnham. Her enthusiasm and encouragement for new bowlers together with her contribution to the Club and Committees, has always been very much appreciated by all.
2024 SUNDAY FINALS
See photos from a bright and sunny day. Thanks to Wendy and Jon who provided all the snaps for me. RD
2024 SATURDAY FINALS
See photos from a dull, windy Finals weekend-
2024- PRESIDENT v CAPTAIN
This year we had some six teams of triples and six teams of rinks supporting our annual President versus Captain match. In a cloudy but dry day there was much fun and a close encounter resulting in a win for the Captains team. Our lovely Catering ladies provided some super grub and our Sponsor Kevin Yim from SeventySeven Wealth Management presented their Shield and prizes for the top rink from each team and finally a Bottle of scotch to Malcolm Jarvis winner of the Spyder.
See loads of snaps- Click link below-Click first photo-Click i for Editors comments- Enjoy.
Photos of the event- President v Captain
New Water Tank Arrived-Gang who lifted it over the handrails
Water Tank expires after 30 years
Grounds team hard at work as usual removing the old tank.
Newsletter from Ian Corke- (from our Facebook page)
Well it’s June already. How did that happen. Bowls activity is picking up.
We recently hosted the County 2 wood for our area and our very own Steve Cooper qualified for the Divisional Semi Finals. Well done Steve!
We had two teams in EBA mens double 4s. The B team lost away at Marden but the A team beat Appleyard B at home. They now face Appleyard A in the next round. Good luck lads!
Brian Chalklin & Co are still going in the County over 55s fours. This competition starting earlier than the other county comps, some of which start next week.
Steve Medhurst & John Carter are still in the national Over 55 pairs. Brian Chalklin and Ian Corke are awaiting their next opponents for the O55 singles.
The Sevenoaks League has been running for a few weeks now. Latest league tables see Bowling Page- Leagues. We have 3 teams in Division One, Tonbridge, Angel and Longmead. Vale are in Division Two and Priory in Division Three.
Lots of club friendly matches have been played already. The club captains and vice captains are doing a sterling job putting teams together.
Our amazing green team have been working hard as usual, the playing surface is very good.
Our volunteer bar staff and catering team are keeping everyone well watered and fed where needed 
It should be flaming June now. Let’s hope the recent sun continues.
We had some good interest from our open day with some new members joining. Potential new members are welcome every Thursday evening from 6pm to come and have a taster session.
All are free to come and watch when games are on and use our facilities. Members present will sign you in as necessary.
Watch, have a drink (or 3 
), soak up the sun, read a book, whatever takes your fancy. We are dog friendly so why not pop in before or after your walk. We’d love to see you!!.
If anyone reading this is interested to know more. Please contact Ian Corke
Bare Foot Bowls
Very popular in Australia to attract new and younger bowlers to take up our wonderful sport. Ideas for our Marketing and Recruitment team.
SHORT MAT CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL-2023/4
Close final between Shirley Jones and Mike Pound was held last evening 3rd April. Mike Pound came out on top this year and was presented with the Trophy by Secretary- Roger Davies. Prizes were also presented for both the Autumn triples League and Spring Triples League.
Shirley is standing down this year from running the short mat section as Chairman and Roger expressed the appreciation of the Management and members for her many years of service.
