Dear Fellow bowlers,
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Mark Broadway and I am honoured to be the 2025 Home Counties Chairman.
I am a member of Lindfield Bowling Club, where I will be Men's Captain for 2025. I am also currently the Chairman of Sussex County Bowls.
Like all the Home Counties Chairman before me, I would like to the thank the HCBA member Counties and in turn their members for their on going partcipation and support which enables the HCBA to exist.
My own County, use the HCBA, their Senior and Junior Leagues, as a stepping stone towards playing in the Middleton Cup and Balcomb Trophy. Our aim is to ensure our bowlers have the opportunity to play at the Highest County standard with the next step being International recognition.
Hopefully, during the season, I will meet as many of you as possible either at our finals day on May 11th at Old Couldson BC, Surrey or at one of our representative matches throughout the season.
I must take this opportunity to thank my fellow Officers and delegates without whom the Assocation could not function.
Personally I started my bowling journey 20 years ago when a friend encouraged me to come along and try Lawn Bowls at Lindfield. I have now been a County Badged player for 8 years and was privledged to be Sussex County President in 2022.
I enjoy playing in Friendlies against other Counties and have acted as Captain of the day for 8 Bowls England celebration games.
I hope that all the experience I have gained from my various roles will enable me to be a good Chairperson. I certainly intend to do everything I can to ensure it is a good and enjoyable year.
I wish you a successful 2025 Season, may it bring you good health and good times on and off the green.
Best Wishes
Mark
