I started playing bowls 30-odd years ago totally by accident. I was clearing out some of my mother’s rubbish and found a leather bowls bag, cracked leather shoes and a set of bowls. I took them to the tip but for some reason couldn’t make myself leave the bowls there. Bringing them home I knew I would have to use them…and the rest is history.
I am grateful to my club, Sidley Martlets, for having the faith to nominate me to join the Presidential line and I will do my best to be worthy of their trust.
We had an amazing year in 2022 at the National Finals at Leamington Spa with Hannah reaching the semi-final in the under 25 singles and Rachel, Nina and Denise winning the National Triples; it was all so exciting to watch.
A number of lady bowlers will get their first County Match and be awarded their County Badge this coming season. Earning a badge is a great achievement, and the high numbers doing so, really encouraging for the future of our sport.
I promise that I will make every effort to be a good, effective ambassador for Sussex County Women’s Bowling Association and look forward to playing with as many of you as possible in 2023.
Julie Hawkins
Sussex County Bowls welcomes everyone with an interest in this fascinating sport and opens its doors to prospective members of all ages, abilities and agilities - from juniors to great-grandparents, from absolute beginners to national level players.
