Although I have not been bowling as long as previous presidents I am honoured to have been chosen for 2026.

As we are probably the best club in the district with all the trophies we won last year, I do hope it continues this season.

We are well known and respected as a friendly club with a great rapport with visiting teams and clubs.

My chosen charity is YOUNG LIVES vs CANCER which is an extremely worthwhile charity as it has NO government support so I intend to raise as much (on as many occasions) as I can and thank you in advance for your continued support.

We at Woolston & district Bowling Club have a food collection box for anyone who wishes to donate tins, snacks, toilet rolls and anything else the house needs for day to day running

Our local “Home from Home” is “Jeans House” in Shirley which is a house where parents and young people can stay whist going through the ordeal and treatment of cancer

Please try this link to see more of what they do https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/what-we-do/a-free-place-to-stay/jeans-house-southampton/

My tour this year is abroad on the isle of wight (lol) and I am so please to be supported by so many members.

May I wish you the very best of luck with your bowling in competitions and matches and hope to win all the trophies we can and make this great club a force to be reckoned with.

Look forward to seeing you all on the green

Martin Rooney 2026 President