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We enjoyed a spectacular victory over the Sussex area VPs (Photo: Jennie Evans)

Pride trumps disappointment as we bow out of the Edward Rowland

Our Edward Rowland Cup side went oh so close in an enthralling second-round tie at Southwick Park, losing on the extra end after staging a comeback to tie 10-10 after18.

Neville, Mark Gooch, Bill and Mark Howell all bowled extremely well to stay in contention throughout a low-scoring but high-quality match, just hours before hosting Sussex Vice Patrons in our annual friendly.

And despite playing against some of the cream of Sussex's male bowlers, we achieved one of our biggest wins of the season - winning four of the five rinks matches to hand the VPs a rare defeat at Beech Hurst. Score details under the Fixtures and Results tab.

There is still no word from the organisers of the Tom Francis competition, after we agreed a rescheduled date to play Newick in the home-and-away knockout contest.

Newick, who beat Hurstpierpoint in the first round, instantly agreed a new date for our second-round fixture, which clashes with the Carrow Cup.

But the competition organiser has referred our request to Mid Sussex League officers, and nearly a week on, we are still awaiting the outcome.

It is provisionally set for the evening of July 2 (precise time to be confirmed).

Check back here for news once we hear back from the league.

For news of our external cup competitions, click on the Fixtures and Results dropdown menu and select External Competitions.

Find out more about our coaches - click on photo

Bowls backers taken for a ride at Beech Hurst

It’s been a busy weekend for the club, hosting two special visiting teams in successive days.

The Sussex Vice Patrons visited on June 19, and the following day, the Friends of English Bowling – a major supporter of the sport in England – played six triples against us.

The friends help fund the cost of major bowls events, including national championships and youth tournaments.

Members often tour parts of the country to play friendlies against host clubs.

They presented captain of the day Basil Larkins and his playing partners, Ted and Jennie, with miniature cacti and in return were treated to free trips on the miniature railway that circles our green.

In an intriguing friendly, played in warm, sunny and humid conditions, the visitors won only two of the six games but won the overall match by 10 points.

Congratulations to the 2026 David Johns Trophy winners. Click on photo for report and results

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This area will keep you updated on news and developments at the club, all of which can be found by clicking the News link at the top of each page or any of the articles on the right-hand side.