Members will be saddened to hear that Andy Beman passed away on 27th July.
Andy joined us in 2023 and, finding he had an aptitude for the game, quickly became a regular bowler at the Club. He was a fast learner and, being keen to progress, he entered the Club's Novices Cup the same year, getting all the way to the Final. Unfortunately, he had to make do with being runner up.
He was always willing to help, be it on the green or elsewhere within the Club, and was rarely to be seen without his cheerful smile.
After he was diagnosed with cancer he still came to the Club to play bowls, never letting his illness get him down. In 2024, whilst still receiving treatment, he entered the Club's Chilmington Cup and was delighted to win the trophy.
During the 2025 season Andy was regrettably unable to develop his competitive playing as his condition worsened, but that did not deter him from coming up to the Club to see other members play. By the time the 2026 season started he was unable to rejoin.
A popular and hugely likeable man, he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Our condolences go out to Kim and the family at this very sad time.
Andy's funeral will take place on Wednesday 19th August at 11am at Vinters Park Crematorium and Kim has kindly extended an invitation to any Club members wishing to attend.
Andy joined us in 2023 and, finding he had an aptitude for the game, quickly became a regular bowler at the Club. He was a fast learner and, being keen to progress, he entered the Club's Novices Cup the same year, getting all the way to the Final. Unfortunately, he had to make do with being runner up.
He was always willing to help, be it on the green or elsewhere within the Club, and was rarely to be seen without his cheerful smile.
After he was diagnosed with cancer he still came to the Club to play bowls, never letting his illness get him down. In 2024, whilst still receiving treatment, he entered the Club's Chilmington Cup and was delighted to win the trophy.
During the 2025 season Andy was regrettably unable to develop his competitive playing as his condition worsened, but that did not deter him from coming up to the Club to see other members play. By the time the 2026 season started he was unable to rejoin.
A popular and hugely likeable man, he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Our condolences go out to Kim and the family at this very sad time.
Andy's funeral will take place on Wednesday 19th August at 11am at Vinters Park Crematorium and Kim has kindly extended an invitation to any Club members wishing to attend.
Club Obituary - Andy Beman
National Mixed Pairs Competition
Members will wish to know that Alan Morton and former Club member Erika White have reached the Last 16 of the Bowls England National Mixed Pairs Competition. We wish them good fortune in their next match(es).
Posted: 29 Jul 26
National Champion Of Champions Competition
Well done to Alan Morton, our Club Champion of 2025. In the 2026 Bowls England national competition to find England's Champion of Champions, Alan reached the Last 32 in the country before losing to Max Fisher from Empire BC.
Posted: 29 Jul 26
Geoff Brown Secures His County Badge
Members will, I'm sure, be delighted to hear that Geoff Brown has gained his Kent County Badge in this year's Men's Unbadged Singles Competition.
Following his success at the Divisional Finals (Part 1) at Birchington on 25th June where he won a very tight match (21-20) against Ashley Relf (Sandwich), he subsequently beat Alan Smith (Folkestone Town) (21-9) at Part 2 of the Divisional Finals on 2nd July, also at Birchington.
He thus progressed to the County Finals (being awarded his badge in the process) and is the first Lenham man to have done so since 2008. Well done Geoff - fully deserved!
The County Finals took place on Saturday 18th July at Maidstone BC, along with the Men's Singles and the Men's Two Wood Singles matches. Unfortunately, Geoff lost his match against Alan Niblock (Orpington) in the last eight.
Posted: 5 Jul 26, Revised: 20 Jul 26
Chilmington Cup
The competition for the smallest trophy in the cabinet took place on 28th June and was won by Sharon Sefer with an impressive 39 points. Second was Lyn Fuller with 32 points and third place was shared between Dave Wright and Mark Vincent who each scored 30 points. Despite some determined competition, the wooden spoon was 'won' by Jenny Wright with 11 points, purely down to her drawing the 'wrong' team to be on for each of the four sections of play.
Posted: 5 Jul 26
Club Competitions
Members should be aware that this year's Yardstick competitions will no longer take place on a set date. Individual matches should be arranged on days to suit participants.
Members should also be aware that the Drawn Pairs Day has been moved to 9th August (from 28th June) and should amend their fixtures booklet accordingly.
Posted: 20 Apr 26
Club Vice Captain
Jim Reynolds has stepped down from the post of Club Vice Captain for personal reasons. Lyn Fuller has kindly agreed to take on the role for 2026.
Posted: 16 Mar 26
Members will wish to know that Alan Morton and former Club member Erika White have reached the Last 16 of the Bowls England National Mixed Pairs Competition. We wish them good fortune in their next match(es).
Posted: 29 Jul 26
National Champion Of Champions Competition
Well done to Alan Morton, our Club Champion of 2025. In the 2026 Bowls England national competition to find England's Champion of Champions, Alan reached the Last 32 in the country before losing to Max Fisher from Empire BC.
Posted: 29 Jul 26
Geoff Brown Secures His County Badge
Members will, I'm sure, be delighted to hear that Geoff Brown has gained his Kent County Badge in this year's Men's Unbadged Singles Competition.
Following his success at the Divisional Finals (Part 1) at Birchington on 25th June where he won a very tight match (21-20) against Ashley Relf (Sandwich), he subsequently beat Alan Smith (Folkestone Town) (21-9) at Part 2 of the Divisional Finals on 2nd July, also at Birchington.
He thus progressed to the County Finals (being awarded his badge in the process) and is the first Lenham man to have done so since 2008. Well done Geoff - fully deserved!
The County Finals took place on Saturday 18th July at Maidstone BC, along with the Men's Singles and the Men's Two Wood Singles matches. Unfortunately, Geoff lost his match against Alan Niblock (Orpington) in the last eight.
Posted: 5 Jul 26, Revised: 20 Jul 26
Chilmington Cup
The competition for the smallest trophy in the cabinet took place on 28th June and was won by Sharon Sefer with an impressive 39 points. Second was Lyn Fuller with 32 points and third place was shared between Dave Wright and Mark Vincent who each scored 30 points. Despite some determined competition, the wooden spoon was 'won' by Jenny Wright with 11 points, purely down to her drawing the 'wrong' team to be on for each of the four sections of play.
Posted: 5 Jul 26
Club Competitions
Members should be aware that this year's Yardstick competitions will no longer take place on a set date. Individual matches should be arranged on days to suit participants.
Members should also be aware that the Drawn Pairs Day has been moved to 9th August (from 28th June) and should amend their fixtures booklet accordingly.
Posted: 20 Apr 26
Club Vice Captain
Jim Reynolds has stepped down from the post of Club Vice Captain for personal reasons. Lyn Fuller has kindly agreed to take on the role for 2026.
Posted: 16 Mar 26
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