A message from John Southern – Bowls Wiltshire Men’s County President 2017
It is a very great honour to be elected President of Bowls Wiltshire (Men) for 2017. I first started playing for the County seven years ago having been badgered into it by the late Colin Shepherd, who was also a member of Amesbury Bowls Club, and, looking back, I am very glad he did so as I have enjoyed playing in the County friendlies. I have Amesbury Bowls Club fully behind me and I know I can count on their support throughout my year, as they have supported Presidents in the past, both men and ladies. The club has been host to many events over the years and I know their hospitality is legendary.
Peter Sanders had very good support throughout his year and I am sure that all the players in the County will give me the same support. I would encourage more players to put their names forward for County friendly matches; you will find friendship and good bowling and have the chance to play at many varied venues.
Throughout my year I will be supporting the U25’s and Middleton Cup teams and I wish them every success, especially the Middleton Cup side who only lost out on shot average last year.
To all players representing the County in National Competitions, I wish you every success and look forward to seeing you at Royal Leamington Spa.
Being County President is not a one man band, I have a terrific team of administrators and Past Presidents behind me to guide me and I thank them all in advance for their help throughout the season.
I wish all players in Wiltshire a very enjoyable season for 2017, and look forward to meeting you all.
John Southern
President 2017
A message from Mo Woolley – Bowls Wiltshire Ladies County President 2017
It is a great honour and privilege to be Wiltshire Ladies’ President and I thank Alderbury for nominating me and offering to support me during my year in office. Without their help I would not be able to take on the position.
I would also like to thank the members of the Wiltshire Ladies’ committee who have helped and guided me during the last two years. I am sure I can rely on them for their continued support during my Presidential Year.
I joined the Alderbury Club in 1996. Like most of you, I’m sure, I wish I had started bowling sooner. It is a wonderful sport which provides so many opportunities. It can be competitive and social, and allows you to make many friends.
In my time at Alderbury I have held various positions of responsibility within the Club. I am sure the knowledge and experience I have gained with Alderbury will help me in the year ahead.
I wish all the ladies of Wiltshire good health, and good luck in any competitions you enter. I look forward to meeting many of you during the coming year and working with you for the benefit of our county.
| Bowls Wiltshire Policy & Executive Officers | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Mrs June Corbett (Swindon Town Gardens B.C) |
| Administrator | Vacant |
| Financial Controller | Mr Neil Gillespie (Downton B.C) |
| Development Officer | Mr Nigel Morgan (Haydon Wick B.C) |
| Match Secretary | Mr Adie Lloyd (North Wilts B.C) |
| Bowls England Councillors | Mr Graham Annetts (Salisbury B.C) Mrs Kath Lloyd (North Wilts B.C) |
| Competitions Co-ordinator | Mr Gerald Webb (Devizes B.C) |
| Press Officer | Vacant |
| Bowls England Director | Mr Howard Pryse (Swindon B.C) |
| Bowls England Independent Director | Mr Adam Tanner (Royal Wootton Bassett B.C) |
| Bowls Wiltshire Membership Registrar | Mr Richard Gardiner (Supermarine B.C) |
| Bowls Wiltshire County Coach | Mr Nigel Morgan (Haydon Wick B.C) |
| Bowls Wiltshire Umpiring Co-ordinator | Vacant |
| Sponsorship Co-ordinator | Vacant |
| Position | Mens | Ladies |
|---|---|---|
| President |
Mr John Southern (Amesbury B.C) |
Mrs Mo Woolley (Alderbury B.C) |
| Senior Vice President |
Vacant
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Mrs Dawn Edwards (Avon B.C) |
| Junior Vice President | Vacant |
Mrs Ruth Gerrish (Bradford on Avon BC) |
| Immediate Past President | Mr Peter Sanders (Spencer Melksham B.C) |
Mrs Pat Jonee (Supermarine B.C) |
| Hon. Treasurer | Mr Stewart Allison (Chippenham Park B.C) |
Mrs June Corbett (Town Gardens B.C) |
| Hon. Secretary | Mrs Babs Salter (Wroughton B.C) |
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| BW Men Administrator | Mr Philip Wells (Avon B.C) |
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| Hon. Match Secretary | Mr Adie Lloyd (North Wilts B.C) |
Mrs Mary L. Jones (Devizes B.C) |
| Hon. Competition Co-ordinators |
Vacant – contact Gerald Webb (Devizes BC) |
Mrs Janet Willis (Stratton Churchway B.C) Mrs Jean Collier (Box B.C) |
| Middleton Cup Team Manager |
|---|
| Mr Neil Smith (Royal Wootton Bassett B.C) |
| Under 25’s Team Manager |
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| Mr Adam Tanner (Royal Wootton Bassett B.C) |
| Middleton Cup Selection Committee | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adam Tanner (Wootton Bassett B.C) |
Mr Keith Bailey (Holt B.C) |
Mr Keith Hutchens (Chippenham Park B.C) |
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| Johns Trophy Selection Committee | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Marcia Cottle (Spencer Melksham B.C) |
Mrs Jill Webb (Wroughton B.C) |
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| Mrs Janet Seal (Avon B.C) |
Mrs Mary Jones (Devizes B.C) |
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| Honorary Life Members | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | G.F. Pike | 1993 | L. Oatey |
| 1995 | C.J. Horsley | 1996 | D.G.D. Tucker |
| 1997 | D. Farmer | 1998 | B.G. Crabb |
| 1999 | J.S. Northover | 2000 | G. Henderson |
| 2000 | R.G. Jacobs | 2001 | A. Bryant |
| 2001 | W.H. Pryse | 2002 | F. Hinchliffe |
| 2003 | J. Wilks | 2004 | A.J. Watchman |
| 2005 | I. Cameron | 2005 | D. Francis |
| 2006 | J. Clay | 2006 | A. Woodland |
| 2007 | A. Lloyd | 2008 | M. Williams |
| 2008 | R. Jackson | 2009 | B. Wheeler |
| 2010 | R. Green | 2011 | M. Hallam |
| 2012 | C. Sheppard | ||
| 2013 | BWL Past Presidents added | ||
| 1994 | O. Henery | 1995 | R. Adlam |
| 1996 | J. Woodrough | 1999 | M. Alexander |
| 2001 | P.Sharp | 2002 | J. Webb |
| 2003 | M. Cottle | 2004 | S.Burgess |
| 2005 | M.L. Jones | 2006 | J. Willis |
| 2007 | A. Hindley | 2008 | S. Raymond |
| 2009 | J. Collier | 2010 | J. Coyle |
| 2011 | M. Buckle | 2012 | J. Corbett |
| BWLadies | BW Men | ||
| 2013 | M. Annetts | 2013 | R. Jones |
| 2014 | No President | 2014 | D. Richards |
| 2015 | J.Little | 2015 | R. Gardiner |