VALE GRAHAM BRITCLIFFE
It was with a great deal of sadness that we notify you of the passing of Graham Britcliffe on Friday last. Graham was a highly respected member of the Howrah Bowls Club and was a keen participant in not just bowls but many Club activities over the years. Of course, in addition, Graham was a long-standing selector and Chair of Selectors. His opinions on selection were regularly sought after and always highly valued. Our thoughts are with Judy and family at this time as we pass on our deepest sympathies.
AGM SATURDAY 16 MAY
The 40th Annual General Meeting of the Howrah Bowls Club Inc will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 10 am Voting commences at 9:15am and finishes at the commencement of meeting (10am) Counters are Sally Ridgeway, Mark Dilger, Lynne McDougall and Paula Hadley. Proxy votes are not allowed, as per the Constitution.
SATURDAY HANDICAP 4’s
Starts 9th May 2026 12.30pm for 1pm
TOWN HALL MEETING
Sunday 3rd May 10:00 am is our final Town Hall before the AGM
VALE GARY DAVIS
Some sad news - Garry Davis passed away earlier this week. Garry was a long-time member of our Club and well known to many. Gary won the Men's Club Champioship in 2011/12 Our condolences go out to Jill and the family.
FINALS EXCITEMENT
What a week! Congratulations to our Ladies Premier Division team who won the premiership making it 5 times in a row!!!!! See photo
And our Ladies Division 1 made the Grand Final for the second year which is a mighty effort! See Photo
And amazing: all four ladies divisions made the finals this year! This all goes well for the future for the ladies with such depth. See photo of Saturday finalists. Photos of other finalists coming soon.
AGM
Howrah Bowls Club 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026, 10am at the Club, followed by awards and presentations for the 2025-2026 season. All details and nomination form link
VISITORS FROM ROBINA
Howrah Bowls Club will be hosting a travelling group of 21 players from Club Robina (on the Gold Coast, Queensland), from 9 to 13 April. There will be 3 days of bowls; Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Sunday 12 April. At this stage we envisage playing 3 games of fours, and 3 games of triples, 12.30 for 1pm.
Catering plans are still to be finalized, but we hope to have a BBQ on one of the days. If you are interested in participating, please add your name to the notice board, under the TV, or respond to this email. Indicate your availability for days if you prefer as well
AUTUMN AND WINTER COMPETITIONS
WINTER HANDICAP FOURS ARE NOW OPEN
The very popular Winter Handicap Fours are now open <See details> Get in quick as spots go very quickly!!!!!! <See Flyer>
BOWLING ARM FUNCTION
Bowling Arm Tasmania are having a social bowling day for Arm Bowlers at Royal Hobart Bowling Club on 26th April as per the attached flyer. <see flyer>
BPL Cup season launched for 2026
The world’s biggest club-based bowls competition has officially launched for 2026, with bowls clubs across Australia set to host another year of the fast-paced BPL Cup.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Denise Tanner, runner-up in the DL Reid Singles / BTS A Grade Women’s Singles and to Andrew (AJ) Jenkins, runner-up in the BTS B Grade Men’s Singles
MEMBERS DOING WELL
Congratulations to Denise who is playing the final of the Bowls South DL Reid Singles, to be played sometime this week. Also, AJ Jenkins is in
the final of the B Grade Singles. Matthew Gregg did well to reach the Semi-Finals of the A Grade Men’s Singles.
We currently have 4 of our premier ladies representing the South in the Statewide Challenge playing in Longford on Tuesday – Rosie Geeves,
Denise Tanner, Bernie Carroll and Anne Mullavey.
Peter Jenkins is also playing in the Men’s Southern team
STATE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Over the last 4 days a number of Howrah Bowls Club members have participated in the State Senior Championships, played at Rosny and Buckingham Bowls Club.
A huge congratulations to Denise Tanner and Charon Foster who teamed up with Sue Mann and Lorraine Walker, from Kingborough to win the 2026 State Senior Women's Fours Championship.
Congratulations also to the following ;
Bill Butler and Peter Jenkins, along with Phil Irons (Cremorne) and Greg Fehlberg (Brighton) who were runners up in the 2026 State Senior Men's Fours Championship.
Danny Neal and Peter Jenkins, who advanced to the quarter- finals of the 2026 State Senior Men's Pairs Championship.
Well done everyone.
Footy Tipping For 2026
Milo has handed over to anew Footy Tipping Coordinator: Daniel Elliott. <Click for details>
FIRST AIDE OFFICERS
First Aid Officers for the Howrah Community Lawn Bowls Club
