Tony  passed away on Saturday 21st October 2017. He  joined Tarring Priory in May of 1995 and was a regular member of friendly sides and roll ups. Tony was an out and out lead bowler and used his Classic 2's to good effect. He enjoyed his social bowling and competed regularly in the Friday 'spoons'. Tony was indeed successful in this competition and the photo shows him receiving the Atkins 'Spoons' Cup from President Derek in 2015. Sadly soon after this Tony became debilitated with a form of Alzheimers and gradually due to the nature of this cruel illness he became less able to join in the sport he so enjoyed. In happier times though Tony was a member of winning Monday Night Triples teams in 2003, 2011 and 2013. He also introduced his son Mark to the game, and Mark remains a member at Tarring Priory.  

 Tony Broad

1938-2017

Tony sadly lost his battles against a number of diseases which had weakened him in recent years. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday 12th April 2017. He first joined our club in July 2003 and will be fondly remembered by many at Tarring Priory. His nickname of 'marbles' was earned through his use of size 1 woods, which could appear small next to the size 4 and 5s favoured by many players. Tony was an out and out lead bowler and was until 2015 a regular player in our friendly fixtures both at home and away. He also involved himself in the life of the club as one of our most recent 'Spooons' co-ordinators. indeed he won the Atkins 'Spoons' league in 2009 and again in 2012. Away from bowls, Tony had a great interest in Greyhounds and his dogs provided him with many a winner over the years.