Romilly Bowling Club is located within one of the most prestigious green open spaces in the Vale of Glamorgan, namely Romilly Park. The park itself was presented to the town of Barry on May 9th 1898 having been acquired by conveyance from the Rt. Hon. J. Gaspard de Marchant, Baron Romilly and his family. The cost of the park was set at a very nominal fee, with a condition of the conveyance being that none of the trees be cut down. Visitors today can marvel at the array of large spreading deciduous trees that adorn the park. The bowling green is situated in the North East corner of the park within its area of approximately 25 acres.  

The bowling green was opened on Saturday 1 st August 1908 by Mr. W.J. Williams JP, Chairman of the Town Council. Mr.Williams delivered the first wood (see previous picture) and was presented with an inscribed pair of bowls by Mr. J.C. Pardoe, Town Surveyor.

The green itself was established as a 42 yard square with the shelter on the south side serving as a changing room. The paucity of the facilities existed until 1920, the year the National Eisteddfod of Wales was held in the Park. At the end of the festival, the wooden Eisteddfod pavilion was dismantled and some of the timber purchased to build a bowling pavilion.

The attire worn by members in 1913 (pictured) must have contributed to making the skilful game of bowls more difficult – current members will appreciate the change in style.

Precise records since the formation of the Club are not available but the first officials are noted in 1909 as being , President –  J.T. Hogg , Club Captain – E. Sawyer and Secretary – H.C.T. Ireland. Messrs. Sawyer and Ireland transferred their membership to Barry Athletic soon after, and in 1911 the very first final of the Barry Athletic Club Open singles was contested between these two gentlemen, with Sawyer winning 21-15 in the final. He also aspired to becoming the first Captain of the Barry Athletic Club, a role undertaken by Mr. Ireland in 1914.

The Club badge has provoked much discussion as to its origin. Most members were convinced that there was no connection between the badge and the Coat of Arms of Baron Romilly. However, recent research has proven otherwise. In  Fairbairn’s, “ Book of Crests ”  from  Heraldry Today, 1984, the crest of Baron Romilly 

Thus, the right half of the Club badge is undoubtedly linked to the Baron Romilly Coat of Arms. The Romilly family motto highlighted in the script extract above is shown as “ Persevere ” a quality certainly exhibited by numerous Club members over the years. 

The left half likely depicts our Welsh connection.

Official management and bowling details of the Club between the wars is limited. Those in managerial roles are listed within this brochure and Competition winners are fairly well documented. At this time four competitions were held, the Championship, Handicap, Novice and Doughty Cups. Information regarding the latter cup reveals that it was won outright in 1932 by S.C. Evans, an uncle of J. Russell Evans the hugely successful and greatly admired International bowler from Barry Athletic.

At a Club level, in 1928 and 1936 Barry Romilly won the Sir John Courtis Cup and Shield in the Cardiff Municipal League, a feat they were to repeat in 1943 under the captaincy of Harry Spear, who became a life member in 1975.

The outbreak of WWII in 1939 brought its own particular problems which had to be overcome. A recorded minute in a 1941 Management meeting revealed a letter from RAF officials indicating the potential requisition of club buildings. Fortunately events proceeded without this becoming a reality. During the war the roadway surrounding the park was used as a marshalling point for smoke screen machines which towards dusk would be moved into position to obscure the town from evening aircraft overhead. At the time of the Czechoslovakia crisis, two officers from the Czech Air Force joined the club and stayed until 1942, when Messrs. Fircle and Lunner were presented with gifts from Club members. Catering for visiting teams was an obvious difficulty in wartime because of rationing. The goodwill and ingenuity of members prevailed and Barry Romilly’s reputation as fine hosts remained intact.

Travel to away matches has obviously changed over the decades. During the early days players would meet at Barry Railway Station, continue to Cardiff Riverside by train, then a further train from St. Mary Street to the appropriate venue. War time travel was even more difficult but Barry Romilly retained its reputation for arriving on time for matches. A poignant reminder of the sadness of war occurred in 1942 when member Victor Gibbs presented a cup to the Club in memory of his son Melville, aged 4, who was killed by enemy action during an air raid on Barry, 30 th April 1941. This cup is awarded to the winner of the

Handicap competition. The first winner of the Gibbs Memorial Trophy was David J. Boon. David, later served the Club as Captain, Secretary and was elected a Life Member (1945). In his private life he became Mayor of Barry in 1937. David (right) is pictured below receiving his trophy from Mr.Gibbs.

In the post war years, the Club continued to progress under the presidency of Willie Vaughan. Catering and transportation remained problematic but fixtures were completed due to the resolve of the members and committee.

A very unusual event took place at the green on July 18th 1953. An Elizabethan bowls match was arranged by Mr. Tom Yeoman, a fine and experienced local bowler. Coinciding with his year in office as Mayor of Barry he organised a match between “the Gentlemen of Barry” versus “The Merchant Venturers of Wales”. The dress code was truly in character and the match played in a cordial spirit. Not surprisingly, the result was not recorded – an honourable draw being the likely outcome.

Back row from left are R. Porter, I.G. Davies, D. Addicott,  J. Stevens, C.Milner.

Front row from left are G. Portingell, T. Yeoman, D.Boon and I.P. German

Elizabethan bowls at Barry Romilly – July 1953

During the 1950’s the “A” team flourished and brought success to the Club by winning the Cardiff Municipal “A” league and the Jones Memorial Trophy.

Into the 1960’s there was great stability within the Club under the stewardship of officers who were or later became Life members.  Willie Vaughan, Wally Edwards, David Boon, J.J. Jones, Lewis Hunter, Griff Lakin, Walter Butterworth, Harry Mottram, Jack Stevens, A.Q. James and I.P. ( “Chippy” ) German are names synonymous with Romilly Bowling Club. The management committee working under the officers deserve huge credit for their foresight in taking the club forward. The formation of the Barry Romilly Ladies Bowling Section occurred around 1960, an important milestone in the Club’s history. A separate section on the progress of the Ladies Section appears within this brochure. 

The social activities of the Club developed and a number of tours to West Country venues were arranged. One of the most successful tours took place in 1969 when about fifty members and wives based themselves in the Foxlands Hotel, Babbacombe for their Torbay trip. Matches were played against Dawlish, Brixham, Plympton, Torquay and Mid-Devon, Barry Romilly remaining undefeated.

Foxlands Hotel”, Babbacombe

Further tours were organised to Brighton in 1970 and to Bournemouth in 1972. Many members were accompanied by their wives and this certainly enhanced the “after bowling” social activities arranged by the hosts. Touring was a popular pastime with as many as 60 participants making some of the trips. Jack Stevens rarely missed an opportunity to capture the tourists on film, an example of which is shown above.

• 1969 was notable for the Investiture of Prince Charles, and Club members marked the event with a mixed match between sections. Some ladies wore traditional costume and provided the players with a hearty tea.

Prince of Wales Investiture match in 1969

In 1972, Griff Lakin made and presented the Club with a new flag (pictured below with Harry Mottram). He served as Secretary for 9 years from 1963, made a Life member in 1971 and aspired to the post of President of the Vale of Glamorgan Bowling Association in 1977.

The management and officers of the Club were mindful of the need to improve the clubhouse.  (see pictured below in the early 1970’s). The Club and membership were thriving yet the fabric of the Club was failing to meet the desired standard. 

Pictured above is the bowling green with the Ladies and Gents changing facilities

A unique archive which was completed in 1977 and is currently displayed within the clubhouse is a memorial cloth containing the names of more than 400 past members. The signatures were traced over using actual signatures from Club records and then worked over using single strand thread. This painstaking task was the work of the redoubtable Jack Stevens. It is probably unique in the bowls world, what other club would have such memorabilia? This typified the spirit that existed within the Club with many members giving lifelong service.

As the Club concluded the first 75 years it was able to field two strong League teams. Competition for inclusion in either side was keen which helped to improve the standard of bowling in both sides. The “A” side made good progress through the ranks of the Cardiff Municipal League and by the beginning of the 1982 season had reached Division 3. Under the captaincy of Des Jukes, by the end of the 1982 season the team had secured promotion, joining the Club side in Division 2. Thus, in the Club’s 75th year, for the first time ever, the Club and “A” side met in a competitive match. The match took place on August 20th and resulted in a win for the Club side. The “A” side had reached its dizzy heights but relegation followed over the next two seasons. 

The exact date of the formation of the ladies section is uncertain. Photographic evidence of opening day April 1960 is available (see photo below), the inference being that the actual formation took place probably some time in 1959. A formal constitution, dated 1961 is also available.

Opening Day 1960

Founder members have indicated that the idea of forming a ladies bowling section at Romilly Park emanated from the wife of a local bowler, the Rev. Morley Jones. Mrs. Jones persuaded fellow churchgoers that bowls was a game for the discerning lady. None of the ladies had any experience of the game but were given coaching from Mrs. Elsie Spear, her daughter Winnie McIntosh, Betty Burgess and Flo Morgan. Betty’s mother Mrs. Wooley also assisted with the coaching. Most of the voluntary coaches were themselves members of the Barry Central Club.

The transition from a men’s to a mixed club was not entirely smooth. Playing times and the availability of rinks were limited and many male members felt “the ladies would ruin the green”. Facilities for the ladies were frugal with changing restricted to the shelter.

Initially the ladies matches were friendlies and limited to the use of end rinks only. In their first competitive season, the team had the dubious honour of scoring no points. By 1964 however, significant progress had been made and it is “alleged” that the ladies beat the men, and weren’t invited to a return fixture for many years 

Representations were made by a former President Megan Gill to the Council to grant some building space for ladies changing rooms but funding issues prevented early progress. For many years ladies teas were provided under the shelter before a decision was made to move to St. Nicholas Hall.

Probably because of limited facilities, the ladies constitution only permitted a complement of 30. Membership of the section was considered very desirable and a waiting list was set up. Prospective members had to fulfil various criteria, especially making themselves available for team matches.

Socially the section was quite active with the Annual Dinner being the highlight. Several local venues were tried during the early years with seemingly the Old Pixie restaurant being the favourite.

Records regarding Life membership are sparse with the honour being awarded to Mrs. Lal Lakeman in 1984 being the earliest recorded. A limitation on Life membership was that ladies be at least 80 years of age. Other recorded recipients of the honour were Nan Edwards, Mary Lambert, Kathy Wolfe, Grace Hamnett, Val Williams, Irene Selway, Helen Pickford and Lilian Davies.

The ladies managed their funds very carefully, the purchase of bowls pushers being an amusing example. First discussed in minutes of 1984, the pushers were eventually purchased some five years later following suitable trials and cost debates. Some minor improvements to the ladies pavilion were made in 1986 which enabled the section to increase their complement to 36. This number remained until the new/existing pavilion was completed in 1991 when it was further increased to 46. This vast improvement to clubhouse facilities markedly changed the nature of the Club.

Success in improving the fabric of the Club was accompanied by a strengthening of the bowling prowess of the Section. The ladies competed in Afternoon and Evening league matches of their County zones together with the Cadoxton Shield. Some of the ladies began to compete individually in County and Welsh competitions. A summary of their results over the past decade or so could best be described as “so near but not quite”. On numerous occasions the team look has been the winner or runner-up of their zone in the Afternoon and

Evening leagues but has just failed in the overall final to “achieve gold”. One major notable exception occurred in 2000 when the team beat the favourites Port Talbot to win the Welsh Double Rink competition. The team is pictured below. This feat was almost repeated in 1998 and 2007 when the team narrowly lost at the semi-final stage.

( left to right ) M. Newman, M. Heard, K. Bryan, D. Bumford ( President of G.C.W.B.A ) D. Liscombe, R. Jones (Capt.), A. Jones, A. Batten, B. Holmes

Individually the pattern is similar, with Beryl Holmes twice being a runner-up in the County Two Wood final, Marilyn Werner being a losing finalist in 2006. Anne Hopkins was the losing finalist of the Welsh Two Wood competition in 2001 and Beryl a beaten semi-finalist in 2004. Myra Newman finally “broke the mold” by winning the County Two Wood competition in 2001. She also reached the County Singles final in 2004.

In the same year, Myra skipped a rink comprising Norma Goodrich, Kathy Bryan and Marilyn Werner to the County semi-final. In 2006 the triple of Myra, Norma and Marilyn reached the Welsh semi-final.

That the Ladies section has achieved many more runners-up positions than winners should not detract from a recognition of its prowess. Barry Romilly Ladies are held in high esteem in Welsh bowls, a position of which the Club can be hugely proud.

In 1987, former member Sylvia Bayliss aspired to the post of County President. This achievement was repeated in 2007 when Beryl Holmes was elected to the same prestigious position. During her year of office, Beryl received tremendous support form Club members culminating with a Presidents Dinner at Fonmon Castle. Those who attended were in awe of the surroundings and the attention to detail made by Beryl to make the occasion so special.

Indeed, one lady told me “it was the best ever, it’ll never be beaten.” Well done Beryl!

The Ladies section will soon be celebrating its 50 th anniversary and as a Club we look forward to giving the Ladies the support we know we will be given by them during this Centenary year.

That many Romilly bowlers remained loyal members over their lifetimes has previously been recorded. A striking example of this occurred in 1985 when Harry Spear, who was Club Captain in 1943 and won the Gibbs Trophy in 1944 reached his 100 th birthday. He is pictured below with the trophy and being congratulated by local school children from Ysgol St. Francis.

Harry was made a life member in 1975, the same year in which he won his last trophy, the Barry Veteran’s  D.C. Jones Cup. To win a competition at age 90 is truly amazing; however, Harry kept on bowling for a further few years!

Another remarkable achievement is highlighted in the picture below which depicts Barry Romilly bowlers with a combined age of 550 years many of which were spent as Club members.  

550 years… that’s what the ages of these bowling stalwarts from Barry Romilly added up to in 1981. The Club is proud that at that time, it was able to form a complete rink of octogenarians. These are the four men in white (from left) Mr. Jack Stevens (80), Mr. Charlie Davies (84), Mr. Frank Booker (91), Mr. David Roberts (80). Also pictured are Mr. Jack Thomas (seated, 76), Alec Webb ( far left, 66 and a current Club member) and Mr. Tudor Thomas (73).

Loyalty to the Club is an attribute that diminished in the 1990’s and beyond, with many good bowlers leaving to join other clubs. Despite such difficulties the club has maintained its ability to continue to field two teams in the Cardiff Municipal League.

Within the Vale, a significant event occurred in 1987 with the opening of the new bowlinggreen at Gladstone Gardens, the new home of Barry Central. This gave Barry Romilly hope that any future funding may be made available to improve clubhouse facilities at Romilly Park. After the disappointments of the 1970s many members wondered if their dream would ever come true. They were rewarded for their hard work and patience in 1990 when approval was given to award a contract to build a new clubhouse. Demolition of existing facilities began late in 1990.

The new build commenced within a few months, with the official foundation stone laying ceremony being performed by Councillor Jeff James in February 1991.

Foundation stone laying – February 1991

Although all building works were not completed by opening day 1991, members were delighted to see a clubhouse which would take them into the new Millennium.

Members 2007

( left to right ) : R. White, I. Michael, P. Denley, S. Pycroft, A. Bryan, M. Doyle,  P. Hoad, C. Geen, A. Bumford, L. Jones, G. Page, A. Jones, G. Worral, D. Price, L. Richards.

Middle ( left to right ) : R. Smallcombe, D. Cameron, G. Rees, K. Clements, B. Gough, W. Hewitt, R. Harkus, M. Phillips, A. Woolcock, C. Davies, D. Ford, B. Jones, G. Whittaker, H. Jones

Front    (left to right )  : G. Wilson, V. McFarland, B. Foscolo, G. Cogbill, J. Twomey, D. Bannister, A. Freeman, J. Jones, A. Webb, J. Dobbs, M. Newman, B. Cheal, P. Herbert

Absent : D. Baker, T. Bloomfield, R. Hewitson, W. James, D. Knight, W. Pugh, R. Wyatt 

The official opening was made on August 5th 1991 by the Mayor, Mr. Haydn Holmes in the presence of other distinguished guests. The Commemorative plaque marking the Opening Day ceremony is shown inset in the photograph. 

The vast improvement in clubhouse amenities was most welcome especially the changing rooms and well equipped kitchen. The well-earned reputation of the Ladies Section for providing quality catering was enhanced by the improvements. Barry Romilly at last had a clubhouse which was at least the equal of many and better than most. How rewarding it would have been for founder and long serving members to appreciate that their diligence and hard work had finally come to fruition. One notable difference between ours and some club’s facilities was our inability to provide a “tipple” after the game. This situation was finally addressed in 2006 with the acquisition of the appropriate licence and the building of a new bar. The brainchild of Tony Freeman and Des Bannister and with the support of several other members,the bar has certainly enhanced after match socialising. It has also increased our ability to promote social events within the Club. The first “self appointed steward” was Alf Woolcock who is infamous for announcing “bar’s open lads” the minute he steps into the premises.

Centenary Committee

B. Cheap (Treasurer) D. Bannister (Secretary J. Twomey, R. Harkus, G. Cogbill (Chairman) A. Freeman E.J. Jones

The club boasts a strong membership with more than seventy male members and about thirty members in the ladies’ section. The men play in the Private Greens League in which it fields two teams. The Club side currently plays in Division Two and the A side in Division Five. In addition the club fields two sides in the midweek Munro Cup. 

The Ladies section plays in three competitions: The Double Rinks, the Afternoon League and the Evening League.

Barry Romilly also competes in the South Wales Mixed League.

There is an active social bowling scene at the club, with weekly roll ups every Monday and a very popular ‘Spoons’ competition which is run every Friday evening throughout the season.

The club has a very active social side and puts on regular social evenings which involve quizzes, bingo and live music.

In an effort to support the 2008 Centenary Year activities, an Invitation Triples Tournament was added to the Club calendar in 2006. The format of the competition necessitated a limitation on the number of participants and it was decided to restrict entries to all the Municipal teams within the Vale.

The inaugural winners were a Ladies triple from Millwood skipped by Jan Taylor. The prowess of the lady bowlers was maintained in 2007 when after an initial postponement due to atrocious weather, the rearranged tournament was won by a triple from Romilly Ladies skipped by Myra Newman.

The Tournament has become so popular that organiser Graham Cogbill hopes that the event will be an annual feature of future fixture lists.

The Club wishes to thank our friends from the Vale Bowling Clubs for their excellent support of this Competition.

Unfortunately, detailed information on the roles and endeavour of most Life Members is not available. However, following extensive research of archive material some limited information has been found and pen pictures and profiles are featured below together with the date of their award. 

1951 W.H. Edwards 

1952 W. Vaughan      

         

1963 J.J. Jones     

         

1967 L. Hunter             

1972 J. Stevens           

1978 I.R. German    

 

W.H. (Wally) Edwards was another notable character within the Club. He was Vice President 1953 – 61 and President 1962 – 67. A founder member of the Club he gained notoriety for his saying “I’ve a dun it ” each time he bowled a bad bowl. 

William Vaughan was Club President from 1921- 63, a truly remarkable achievement. He was often described as “Dr. Vaughan” and was the licensee of an off-license in St. Nicholas Road.  

J.J. Jones performed the Club Secretary role for sixteen years from 1947. Very aptly the pupils from Barry County School where he taught nicknamed him “Cubie”. 

Another stalwart over many years was Lewis Hunter who served on the management committee from 1928 for ten years, became Club captain in 1947, then Treasurer from 1949 – 67 and President 1968 – 76.

Jack Stevens was another devoted member of the Club and it is information provided by his records that is responsible for much of the historical data include within this brochure. His contribution to Club life extended over 50 years. His roles varied from Secretary in 1947, Club Captain in 1956, Vice President 1977 – 86 and President 1987 – 1992. However, not only as an officer or management member was his contribution immense. As a member he participated in all aspects of Club life taking part in many club tours and usually providing photographic evidence of the highlights. 

Ivor, ( Chippy ) German was a loyal servant for over 40 years. The current club scoreboards, two benches and Triples competition trophies were all donated to the Club in his estate. 

Alec Webb is the Club’s oldest current member and also a Life member. Up until very recently, he together with fellow Life member Jim Dobbs organised the Tuesday evening “Spoons” nights. Born in 1915, Alec has a talent for creating rhymes and poems in his head and memorising them without committing them to paper. One such ode is reproduced here with Alec’s permission.

 

80th Birthday by Alec Webb

I’ll never see 80 again I won’t, I’ll never see 80 again

I might fly to the moon, write a hit tune

I might even afford a trip on Concorde

To New York or LA and fly back the same day

But I’ll never see 80 again I won’t, I’ll never see 80 again

 

I might rob a bank, keep fish in a tank

I might take a trip to places remote

I might take a swim in a bath full of gin

Or go to a strip show and see lots of skin

But I’ll never see 80 again I won’t, I’ll never see 80 again

 

But when truth be told, perhaps I’m too old to do these outrageous things

Perhaps it is best, if I take a long rest, go to bed early and wear a thick vest

But if I do that, I’ll grow old and fat

So I’ll make you a vow, then ten years from now, I’ll still be here saying

I’ll never see 90 again I won’t, I’ll never see 90 again

Alec’s words certainly came true and as the Club celebrates its Centenary we all wish him well as he edges forward to his. 

Life membership is awarded to those who have given long and meritorious service to the Club over a number of years. Such members will have played an important role in the development of the Club and their stalwart efforts and diligence in promoting the well being of Barry Romilly serves as a constant reminder to all members.

The following is a complete list of all members, past and present who have aspired to the honoured role of life Membership.

1921 W. James

1945 D.J. Boon T. Davies W. Price

A.H.Lawrence

1951 W.H. Edwards H.E. Harris

1952 W. Vaughan

1953 Howell Williams

1956 D. Addicott J. Dunn C.E. Milner E.R. Porter W.A. McIntosh

1959 Walter Jones J. Truman A.J. Medcroft

1963 J.J. Jones

1967 L. Hunter G. Hardwick

1968 T.J. Thomas A. Taylor

1971 I.G. Davis G.H. Lakin

1972 J.A. Stevens

1975 R.P. Dougall W.H. Spear

1978 I.R. German F.C. Davis A.Q. James

1985 F.L. Booker J. Wiltshire R. Dakin E. Johnson

1990 R. Thomas

1992 H. Dalton L. Gerry D.W. Roberts

Post 1992 the following have been elected Life members

I. Protheroe

J. Toozer

E.J. Jones

A. Webb

A.J. Dobbs

Year President Chairman Captain Secretary Treasurer

1908 J.T. Hogg E.B. Sawyer H.C.T. Ireland

1909 J.T. Hogg E.B. Sawyer H.C.T. Ireland

1910 J.T. Hogg R.T. Evans H.C.T. Ireland

1911 H. Kirby J.H. Owen

1912 J.H. Owen

1913 W.G. Thomas

1914 W.G. Thomas

1915 C.J. Clarke

1916 C.J. Clarke

1917 C.J. Clarke

1918 S. Llewellyn

1919 H.G. Lewis S. Llewellyn

1920 H.G. Lewis S. Llewellyn

1921 W. Vaughan S.J. Vernon H.S. Rendell F.C. Sargent

1922 W. Vaughan S.J. Vernon F. Beck F.C. Sargent

1923 W. Vaughan T. Davies J.A. Manaton F.C. Sargent

1924 W. Vaughan T. Davies J.A. Manaton H. Thomas

1925 W. Vaughan T. Davies J.A. Manaton H. Thomas

1926 W. Vaughan T. Davies D.J. Boon S.R. Lathey

1927 W. Vaughan T. Davies H. Thomas A. Morgan

1928 W. Vaughan H. Thomas T. Davies A. Morgan

1929 W. Vaughan D.J. Boon W. Price A.H. Lawrence

1930 W. Vaughan M. Nicholas A.E. Amor W. Price

1931 W. Vaughan M. Nicholas S.R. Lathey D.J. Boon

1932 W. Vaughan T. Davies J.T. Evans D.J. Boon

1933 W. Vaughan T. Davies H. Roberts D.J. Boon

1934 W. Vaughan T. Davies W.R. Jenkins D.J. Boon

1935 W. Vaughan A.E. Amor A.H. Lawrence D.J. Boon T.L. Morris

1936 W. Vaughan A.E. Amor W. James D.J. Boon T.L. Morris

1937 W. Vaughan W.H. Edwards A. Purnell A.H. Lawrence T.L. Morris

1938 W. Vaughan W.H. Edwards D.Hay A.H. Lawrence W.R. Jenkins

1939 W. Vaughan H. Williams J. Dunn A.H. Lawrence W.R. Jenkins

1940 W. Vaughan H. Williams J.R. Hopkin A.H. Lawrence W.R. Jenkins

1941 W. Vaughan H. Williams J. Welton A.H. Lawrence W.R. Jenkins

1942 W. Vaughan H. Williams H.E. Harris J.H. White W.R. Jenkins

1943 W. Vaughan W.R. Jenkins W.H. Spear J.H. White W.R. Jenkins

1944 W. Vaughan W.R. Jenkins D. & Si. Jenkins J.H. White W.J. Hopkins

1945 W. Vaughan H.E. Harris J.C. Radcliffe D.J. Boon W.J. Hopkins

1946 W. Vaughan H.E. Harris T.J. Thomas D.J. Boon F. Stephenson

1947 W. Vaughan H.E. Harris L. Hunter J.A. Stephens F. Stephenson

1948 W. Vaughan J.C. Truman W.H. Edwards J.J. Jones F. Stephenson

1949 W. Vaughan J.C. Truman T. Harris J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1950 W. Vaughan L.T. Jones W.J. Humphries J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1951 W. Vaughan L.T. Jones G.E. Hardwick J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1952 W. Vaughan D.J. Boon C.E. Milner J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1953 W. Vaughan D.J. Boon G. Davies J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1954 W. Vaughan W. East G. Portingell J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1955 W. Vaughan W. East E.R. Porter J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1956 W. Vaughan G. Davies J.A. Stephens J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1957 W. Vaughan G. Davies B. Charles J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1958 W. Vaughan A.A. Foren I.R. German J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1959 W. Vaughan A.A. Foren H.T. Dally J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1960 W. Vaughan G.F. Marr S.Williams J.J. Jones L.Hunter

1961 W. Vaughan G.F. Marr F.L. Booker J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1962 W.H. Edwards S. Williams G. Loader J.J. Jones L. Hunter

1963 W.H. Edwards S. Williams W.A. Jenkins J.J. Jones /

1963 G.H. Lakin

1964 W.H. Edwards G. Davies A.Q. James G.H. Lakin L. Hunter

1965 W.H. Edwards G. Davies C. Thomas G.H. Lakin L. Hunter

1966 W.H. Edwards S. Williams J. Wiltshire G.H. Lakin L. Hunter

1967 W.H. Edwards / S. Williams W. Butterworth G.H. Lakin L. Hunter

1967 L. Hunter

1968 L. Hunter H. Mottram C. Davies G.H. Lakin A.Q. James

1969 L. Hunter H. Mottram R. East G.H. Lakin A.Q. James

1970 L. Hunter W. Butterworth W.A. Jenkins G.H. Lakin A.Q. James

1971 L. Hunter W. Butterworth A. Edwards G.H. Lakin A.Q. James

1972 L. Hunter H. Mottram T. Aldred J. Boalch A.Q. James

1973 L. Hunter G.H. Lakin W.T. James L. Gerry A.Q. James

1974 L. Hunter G.H. Lakin H. Dalton L. Gerry A.Q. James

1975 L. Hunter A. Edwards C.E. Bowden L. Gerry A.Q. James

1976 L. Hunter A. Edwards G. Hindmarsh L. Gerry A.Q. James

1977 I.R. German D.W. Roberts V. Williams L. Gerry A.Q. James

1978 I.R. German D.W. Roberts E.J. Taylor N.E. Malpas A.Q. James

1979 I.R. German E.J. Taylor M. James N.E. Malpas T.W. Aldred

1980 I.R. German E.J. Taylor L. Gerry N.E. Malpas T.W. Aldred /

1980 W. Crossman

1981 Chas Davies M. James J. Toozer N.E. Malpas W. Crossman

1982 Chas Davies M. James D.W. Roberts N.E. Malpas W. Crossman

1983 Chas Davies G. Hindmarsh W. Butterworth N.E. Malpas W. Crossman

1984 Chas Davies G. Hindmarsh W.A. Jenkins N.E. Malpas W. Crossman

1985 Chas Davies L. Gerry B. Oliver E.J. Jones W. Crossman

1986 Chas Davies / L. Gerry T. Thomas E.J. Jones W. Crossman

1986 J. Stephens

1987 J. Stephens L. Gerry P. Williams E.J. Jones N. Boyt

1988 J. Stephens J. Hewett R. Roberts E.J. Jones F.C. Heard

1989 J. Stephens J. Hewett N. Boyt E.J. Jones F.C. Heard

1990 J. Stephens B. Oliver D. Evans E.J. Jones F.C. Heard

1991 J. Stephens B. Oliver D. Evans E.J. Jones F.C. Heard

1992 J. Stephens E. Shreeve P. Woodfield E.J. Jones F.C. Heard

1993 J. Stephens E. Shreeve P. Woodfield E.J. Jones F.C. Heard

1994 J. Stephens N. Boyt R. Roberts E.J. Jones A.J. Dobbs

1995 J. Stephens R. Roberts E.J. Jones E.J. Jones A.J. Dobbs

1996 J. Stephens R. Roberts G. Wilson E.J. Jones A.J. Dobbs

1997 L. Gerry R. Roberts P. Laing E.J. Jones A.J. Dobbs

1998 L. Gerry R. Roberts B. Foscolo R. Roberts A.J. Dobbs

1999 A. Webb R. Roberts A. Bryan R. Roberts A.J. Dobbs

2000 A. Webb R. Roberts M. Newman R. Roberts A.J. Dobbs

2001 E.J. Jones E.J. Jones H.D. Jones D. Bannister A.J. Dobbs

2002 E.J. Jones E.J. Jones J. Twomey D. Bannister A.J. Dobbs

2003 E.J. Jones E.J. Jones A. Freeman D. Bannister A.J. Dobbs

2004 J. Toozer E.J. Jones R. Hewitson D. Bannister A.J. Dobbs

2005 J. Toozer E.J. Jones E.J. Jones D. Bannister A.J. Dobbs

2006 E.J. Jones A. Freeman A. M. Jones D. Bannister B. Cheal

2007 E.J. Jones A. Freeman D. Bannister D. Bannister B. Cheal

2008 E.J. Jones A. Freeman G. Cogbill D. Bannister B. Cheal

Administrative

1972 Griff Lakin Vice President South Glamorgan B.A.

1976 Griff Lakin Vice President Vale of Glamorgan B.A.

1977 Griff Lakin President Vale of Glamorgan B.A.

1990 Norman Malpas President S. Vale of Glamorgan B.A.

1999 E. John Jones President Vale of Glamorgan B.A.

Team

1928 Cardiff Municipal League, Winners

1936 Cardiff Municipal League, Winners

1943 Cardiff Municipal League, Winners

1954 “A” Team , Division Winners – Cardiff Municipal League

1958 “A” Team , Division Winners – Jones Memorial Cup

1960 “A” Team , Division Winners – Cardiff Municipal League

1970 Eisteddfod Shield

1978 Wason Cup

1984 Eisteddfod Shield

1985 Wason Cup

1986 Eisteddfod Shield

1990 Cardiff Municipal League, Division 2 Winners

1992 “A” Team , Division 6 Winners – Cardiff Municipal League

1997 Cardiff Municipal League, Division 2 Runners-up

1999 Cardiff Municipal League, Division 6 Winners

2001 Munro Cup & Cardiff Municipal League, Division 2 Winners

2002 Eisteddfod Shield & Cardiff Municipal League, Division 5 Winners

2007 Cardiff Municipal League, Division 2 Runners-up

Individual – playing

1911 E. Sawyer Barry Athletic Open Winner

1911 H.C.T. Ireland Barry Athletic Open Runner up.

1928 Harry Thomas Welsh International cap

1928 Harry Thomas Barry Athletic Open Winner

1929 Walter Jones Hancocks Brewery Tournament Winner

1931 Harry Thomas Barry Athletic Open Winner

1933 L. Hunter, A.Lawrence, News Chronicle Rinks D.J. Boon, S. Lathey

1975 George Hindmarsh Penylan Open Winner

1978 George Hindmarsh Welsh Indoor Championship Winner

1979 George Hindmarsh Represented Wales v Home Countries / Commonwealth

1984 Paul Williams S. Vale of Glamorgan Open Winner

1985 Paul Williams Cardiff Municipal League Singles Winner

1986 Paul Williams S.Vale of Glamorgan Under 35’s Winner

1998 E. John Jones Vale of Glamorgan Seniors Winner

2000 J.Twomey / B. Foscolo Vale of Glamorgan Pairs Winners

2007 G. Cogbill / R. Hewitson Vale of Glamorgan Seniors Pairs Runners up

Barry Brotherhood Social Club Shield (Rinks)

1962 G. Lovering, W. Edwards, R.P. Dougall, E.M. Jones

1963 R.A. East, C. Thomas, S. Williams, I.R. German

1964 R.A. East, C. Thomas, S. Williams, I.R. German

1965 V. Charles, D. Waters, H. Mottram, C. Davies

1966 R.A. East, D. Murdoch, S. Williams, I.R. German

1967 T. Aldred, W. Butterworth, C.M. James, A.Q. James

1968 no competition

1969 no competition

1970 B. John, H. Dally, W.A. Jenkins, G. Lakin

1971 S. Porter, R.A. East, G. Hindmarsh, G. Lakin

1972 R. Thomas, D. Rowlands, J. Stevens, G.Lakin

1973 E.J. Taylor, I. Davies, H.A. Shephard, H. Dalton

1974 no competition

1975 N. Phillips, D.W. Roberts, R.A. East, V.B. Jones

1976 no competitions held from 1975 until 2007

2007 R. Harkus, D. Ford, D. Bannister, M. Newman