Almoner

Peter Bambridge 31 Jan 24 I had a lovely conversation with Peter yesterday morning, following his recent heart surgery. He sounded cheerful and looking forward to returning to the Bowls Club – but only when the weather gets a bit warmer!! Good wishes to Peter from us all at BBC

I have just been informed that PHILIP DAVIES, a longstanding honorary member passed away on Fri 5th January 2024 aged 96. Philip joined the club in 1988 as a bowler, became a Titleholder in 1989 and transferred to social membership in 2017 when bowling became a struggle. Living and managing

11 Nov 23 I spoke with Jinty Chamberlain recently and she wanted members to know that Richard is making steady progress, and they hope to be back bowling in Spain in the new year. They send best wishes to everyone and thank them for their kind thoughts. …………….. 27 June

I have just received the very sad news that Ian Coleman passed away this morning 31 August 2023. He and his wife Audrey joined the club in 2021 and became Titleholders the following year. Ian had been ill for just over a year, and despite surgery and chemotherapy he died

John Hendrick I spoke with John’s son Paul Hendrick yesterday just to get an update on how his Dad is doing. John is settling in the UK and continues to look on the BBC website so as to keep himself up to date on all that’s going on in his

Geoff Dowson – Bonalba, Tony Caroll – El Cid. It is with sadness we report the passing of these two well known bowlers. Our thoughts and best wishes go from the club to their families and friends. Judith

27 June 23 Richard Chamberlain During his last game of bowls before returning to UK, Richard began to feel unwell; thinking it was just the intense heat he and Jinty left early and went back to their villa. They were due to drive back to UK the next day via

30 May 23 Philip Davies I visited Phil yesterday and found him bright, cheerful and content in the Residencia in Javea. As usual he had a twinkle in his eye and was very chatty, he would welcome visits from anyone who remembers him. His daughter and son-in-law get over from