The AGM, Chaired by Ann Robinson, was well attended on 9th October ’24, with a number of successes highlighted by the committee.
The Club had been fortunate in hosting a number of social events through the season. The Open Day, Bowls Big Weekend, Club BBQ, Ploughman’s Drive and Fish and Chip Supper were all well attended, supporting the social benefits of the Club and helping to support club funds. The organisers and helpers were thanked for the huge amount of time and effort they had put in to make the Club so welcoming.The Club’s finances, like other Clubs, have seen an increase in costs through the season. Opportunities to boost income, such as the Wealden Lottery, have been a big success and the Club will continue to investigate additional opportunities to maintain its reserves. Mary’s success with the shop and Jean’s success with the bar were noted for all the hard work they had both put in to make them so successful. Investment in the fabric of the Club (decoration and carpets) has enabled the Club to maintain a welcoming environment for members and visitors.Membership had been another success, with the recruitment of 10 new members, who have been welcomed to the Club and have settled in well.The transition to a new Green maintenance contractor has gone smoothly. Charlie, George and John have again worked tirelessly to ensure the green played well through the season despite some patches. Maintenance of the timber sleepers and the leveling of the paving around the green have maintained the quality and safety of the outdoor spaces.The playing season also had its successes – missing out on 2nd place in the Horam League by just 2 points, winning the John McWhirter Cup at Uckfield, winning the Hailsham Open, Runner Up in the Eastbourne Ladies League and winning more friendlies than we lost. The demand by new players for games stimulated the introduction of an ‘extra triple’ for some friendly games. The team selectors, were thanked for their efforts in the face of the difficult job in picking teams from so many players.It was agreed to create an internal bowls league in 2025 and for the committee to investigate opportunities in respect to a new kit and the potential of an awards evening.The competitions for 2025 and the newly elected committee members were agreed and will be published in the relevant sections of the website.
