2025 Photos needed

As part of the website renovation I would really like to showcase our Devon bowlers achievements with some photos from the 2025 season.

If you have any suitable photos of trophy presentations etc. and would be happy for them to go on the website please email a copy, with brief details of event/bowler to

bowlsdevon.website.cm9ox@simplelogin.com

Many thanks

Johns Trophy Winners 2025

Lady President, Rosemary Mayne, with the victorious Walker Cup squad

Honiton v. Kings in the Rinks qualifier for Leamington

Topsham v. United Services in the Rinks qualifier for Leamington

Jamie Walker, Bowls England 4-wood Singles Champion 2024

(9/2024).

BOWLS DEVON SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

(7/2024). Please note that this game will take place at Topsham BC on WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14TH commencing at 6.15p.m.
The two finalists are Jamie Chestney and Jamie Walker who are both from Culm Vale BC.

Ken Wood Trophy

(7/2024). The Ken Wood Trophy was keenly contested at Plymouth Sir Francis Drake BC yesterday. This match is played between Sir Francis Drake BC and the Bowls Devon mixed Presidential team. It is contested annually in memory of past President of Devon and Sir Francis Drake Ken Wood.Sir Francis Drake have won it in the last 3 years but this year Bowls Devon just sneaked a win by 1 shot. Elizabeth, Ken Wood's daughter presented the trophy to Bowls Devon Ladies President Sandra. The match was played in a warm and competitive spirit and everyone had an enjoyable afternoon.

Ilfracombe BC on Club of the Year shortlist

(2/2024). Press Release

"It clearly demonstrates that anything can be achieved when club and community come together!

What a start to the year after an amazing 2023 and our nomination for club of year, in recognition of our efforts to save this great club; our membership grew from 16 indoors and 18 outdoors in 2023 to 80 full playing members!

The start of 2024 has been a whirlwind with Chuckie joining indoors, Lily, Lexie, Ray, Sue and Lin becoming full members, Chris joining us in April, Mick, Allie and hubby coming up to give it a go, and two more ladies and Billy in contact with us, plus the amazing nurse in Bideford, who is looking after our club secretary so well, promising to come up in April!

14 prospective new members in the first 5 weeks of the 2024 🥳🥳🥳 and we are confidently forecasting over 100 full playing members by the start of the outdoor season. Our green and iconic Clubhouse are looking absolutely amazing in readiness for the outdoor season starting in April. What a year 2024 promises to be!"