Stanwick Bowls Club
Members Remembered
We remember friends and past members of Stanwick Bowls Club
Please contact the Club if you would like to add any comments or particular memories to the entries below
Graham Meadows
d. 5 September 2025
It is with tremendous sadness that we report the passing on 5 September 2025 of former Club President Graham Meadows.
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A longtime member of SBC, Graham was considered by members to be the very heart of the club. He took particular pride in introducing new bowlers to the sport at which he was highly skilled. 40 entries on our club’s honours board bear witness to his mastery of both the outdoor and indoor, short mat forms of our sport.
Graham was always on hand to tackle any odd jobs which arose around the clubhouse and bowling green, and was the natural first point of call if anyone needed information about our own club or opposition teams.
The fact that Graham’s home overlooks our bowling green meant that he was always aware of any activity which might be to the detriment of the club.
A regular club captain, Graham was adept at arranging fixtures, liaising with opposition team captains and generally ensuring that everyone knew that their contribution to the club and bowls matches in general was worthwhile and appreciated.
There are numerous current club members who owe their enjoyment of our sport to Graham John Meadows and we will all miss him greatly.
Ken Dear
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d. 6 July 2025
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Longstanding members of our Club remember Ken as a true gentleman. In the latter years of his bowling career, health and general mobility issues restricted his bowling to Wednesday morning indoor short mat sessions only. He was often heard to say that these were the most enjoyable 2 hours of his week. Our honours boards indicate that Ken reached his peak in 2014/15 when he was the winner of both indoor and outdoor Club championships.
Eadie Day
d. 23 December 2024
Eadie was a long-time member of SBC who enjoyed both the outdoor and indoor forms of our sport. She served on our Club management committee for a number of years and our honours board records her success in twice being our Walker Cup winner - Ladies Champion Outdoor Bowler.
Bob O'Dell
d. 9 April 2023
Known by many in the local area, Bob was by profession an electrical contractor who did much for SBC by way of maintaining and replacing equipment in and around our clubhouse. When his health permitted, Bob was an enthusiastic outdoor player who, when presented with virtually any situation, always seemed to have an appropriate joke ready.
Ray Marshall
d. 21 March 2023
A true stalwart of Stanwick Bowls Club, Ray was our former hard working greenkeeper who retired from that position in 2015. Ray also proudly served as Club President.
Mick Such
d. 6 March 2023
A former President and latterly committee member of our club.
Mick was a skilled player of both the outdoor and indoor forms of the sport as his numerous entries on our honours boards will testify.
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Michael "Mick" Rowe
b. 31 January 1938. d. 22 December 2022
An extremely popular and sociable Club member. Mick will be remembered as a true gentleman who enjoyed both lawn bowls and the indoor game. Even when he wasn't playing, we all enjoyed his visits when he would often turn up with his little dog for a chat with friends.
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Stuart Colin Desborough
b. 30 April 1948. d. 20 December 2022
Alex Smith
b. 22 February 1944. d. 8 February 2022
A highly skilled outdoor player and winner of numerous summer competitions. Everyone enjoyed playing with Alex, but not necessarily against him. Whenever you did so, the chances were that you'd be on the losing side.
George Hurley
b. 1 May 1929. d. 15 October 2021