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History of Tarring Priory Bowls Club
Tarring Priory Bowls Club was founded on the 19 October 1937 at a meeting in the Old Palace, Tarring. During the Seventy-three years since that inaugural meeting Tarring Priory has continued to grow in stature and is now without doubt one of the strongest clubs in the local area. The reasons behind this success are the excellent membership spirit that exists, a diversity of players participating in Social, Club, Inter-club, County and National competitions, together with a stable and forward looking management team.
It is because of this mix of experience in our membership, backed up by qualified coaches that we are able to extend a warm welcome to bowlers of all abilities.
Tarring Priory Bowls Club operates during the outdoor season, from 21st April until the 30th September 2012, from a six rink green situated in Church House Grounds, Tarring, which is maintained by the Local Authority to a good standard and is available seven days a week.
The Club has the advantage of its own pavilion, comprising a social room with a bar, adjacent kitchen facilities with a separate changing room.
  

Our club

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The Pavilion at Church House Grounds (behind St Andrews Church), Tarring is the home of Tarring Priory Bowls Club throughout the outdoor season, where there is always a warm welcome for new or experienced bowlers. Qualified Instructors are on hand and Members of the Committee will be pleased to answer any queries and provide an application form for membership on request. Membership applications are usually considered at the next monthly Governing Committee meeting following receipt.
We have abolished the 'joining fee' for newly elected members who will just now pay their Annual Fee of just £20.00 p.a. Junior Members £1.00 p.a. (a member joining halfway through the season will pay a pro rata subscription, members joining towards the end of a season will pay nothing until the start of the following year. A match fee of £1.50 is usually payable for play in club matches or competitions to help cover equipment, administation and refreshment costs.
Green fees must also be paid of either £4.30 (up to two hours play) or £6.10 (up to 3.5 hours) or alternatively by season ticket costing Adult £106.50, Junior £6.45 (£58.60 for a new Adult bowler for the first year). All green fees are payable to Continental Landscapes Ltd., as agent for the local authority.
In all representative matches Club Members wear a specially designed bowls shirt based on the Club Colours with matching showerproof jacket both bearing the Club Badge. Trousers in either White or Grey (approved tailored shorts are also permitted on most occasions) are worn depending on the type of play or time of day. Flat soled bowling shoes in White, Brown or Grey are always worn. White or Club Blue wetsuits may also be worn in inclement weather. Other Club approved attire may also be worn for Internal Competitions.
Members are permitted to wear any type of clothing they choose when having a casual roll-up? but flat soled bowling shoes are a must.

  
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Prospective Member?
New to the area, considering changing your club or simply thinking of taking up the sport, then Tarring Priory Bowls Club in the place for you. As a club we offer a warm welcome and have a lot to offer male members who seek competitive or social bowling in a very friendly atmosphere. An introduction to the game as well as all necessary bowls instruction is available from our Qualified Club Instructors.

An application form may be downloaded HERE or alternatively contact may be made with any Club Officer or Committee Member direct from this website. You are always welcome to visit our green during the season to meet with our Members who will be pleased to answer any questions you might have.
  

YOUTH MEMBERSHIP

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Tarring Priory Bowls Club is pleased with the continued success of this category of Membership giving the opportunity for young boys from the age of eight years upwards to become Junior Club members. The Club is committed to promoting a safe environment in which they can enjoy taking part in games of bowls. Every child, who must have the written permission of a parent or guardian, will be given tuition under the guidance of the Club's Youth Development Officer who is also a Qualified Instructor. Further information and an application form may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary.
  
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The President -
Wally Burrows was elected President at the AGM on the 20th January 2010
  

The Club Captain -

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John Fairs was elected for a third term of office at the AGM on the 18th January 2012.
  
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Club Champion 2011 - Michael Fairs
Pictured is our 2011 Singles Champion Michael Fairs.
Michael is no stanger to winning Competitions having secured his first Handicap SinglesTrophy in 2002. He was part of the winning Knock Out Fours Team in 1999, winner of the Set Singles and 2 Wood Singles in 2006. Club Singles Champion 2011 and a member of the winning 2 Wood Triples Team 2011.
  

TARRING PRIORY MEMBERS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR COUNTY BADGE

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Keith Brinsmead, Wally Burrows, Andy Clarke, Jon Clear, Ron Cocozza, Emilio Dipietro, David Fairs, John Fairs, Michael Fairs, Brian Ford, Eric French, Pat Graysmark, Paul Hodges, Ted Hood, Chris Ide, Derek Ridley, Matthew Smith, & Peter Tandy.
Pictured is (proudly showing off his new badge) is our newest County Badge holder: John Fairs.
  
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Steve - Our Greenkeeper
Introducing Steve our greenkeeper. Steve works for Continental Landscapes and is responsible for the day to day maintainance of the Priory Green.
  

 

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