PRESIDENTS MESSAGE - 2026
As I remember Peter Copper saying at the last AGM, my year as
Vice President has raced by and the time to take over has arrived.
It has been a pleasure to support Peter throughout the year.
I am also a staunch supporter of the Vice Patrons who provide a
vital seed bed for County players and get the County message out
to clubs - something that we need to promote as it is surprising
how many club players have little knowledge of County matters.
I am pleased to see Peter taking over as Area One controller as we
welcome Geoff Fitch to the role of Vice President. Geoff is also
the County Coach and I am an advocate of thorough coaching - we
need more of it to improve Sussex results in all competitions. I am
sure I can rely on Geoff for his support through the coming year.
I must take the oportunity to thank my club for agreeing to
nominate me even though this meant I could not continue as
Captain for 2025. The Crouch is a friendly and thriving club and I
feel fortunate to be a member.
I look forward to representing you all and encouraging others to
take part in the sport we love.
Keep well and enjoy your bowling.
Martin Graham-Hyde
My charity for 2026 will be the KSS Air Ambulance which is an
essential emergency service for all in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
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.
