BOSHAM OLD ENGLISH BOWLING CLUB
Chairman: Graham Black Captain: Roy Tetallick
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* A sport that requires skill rather than great physical effort.
* Played out-of-doors, under the most pleasant conditions.
* Performed in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
* A less formal style of bowling.
* Inter Club competitions at Home and Away .
* Club competitions at Home.
* Open to Male & Female youngsters from 15 to 90.
* An inexpensive hobby.
* New Members and Visitors are always most welcome.
Formed in 1911
The original green was situated at the rear of the old Bakehouse [now called Loafers]. The club established its new green in Delling Lane prior to 1923, the date inscribed on the base of the original pavillion, on the ground graciously being given by Mr. Albert Eadie. He also donated a silver cup, which was known as "The Bosham & Selsey Interchallenge Cup", before Selsey withdrew from the OLD ENGLISH BOWLING ASSOCIATION to play E.B.A. bowls. It is now a 'Singles Trophy', one of the cups played for in the annual competitions for the Bosham Club members.
The green was not able to be maintained during the 1939-45 war and no games were played. Resuming in 1946, Bosham had to play their fixtures on their opponent's greens until in 1947 when the then Tennis Court was made into the home green. The green, as we know it, was relaid in 1959.
The new pavillion was built in 1962 by D. Phillips, plans by J. Webster. It was modified during the closed season 1992-93 by Graham Black, to incorporate the kitchen and to facilitate the social side after matches.
The club are active members of the OLD ENGLISH BOWLING ASSOCIATION; competing in the League, playing Home & Away matches with the other teams -Alverstoke, Bellair, Emsworth Sports, Hayling Island British Legion, Legionnaires, Oaklands and North End.
The aim of the club is to engage in a sport which requires a certain amount of skill (which can be acquired with small amount of effort) and it has a most pleasant, relaxed and friendly atmosphere enlivened by competition.
