A Glimpse of Yesteryear
(originally quoted in the Members Handbook of 1983 - our 75th Anniversary Year)

Mr. Rolt wrote to Mr. C. McAndrew asking him if it would be possible to buy or rent a piece of ground at the rear of Elm House for a new Bowling Green.
20th March 1925

It was agreed that the Club should have a new mowing machine and it should not be lent to anyone without the sanction of whole Committee.
21st April 1927

The accounts for 1927 include an item for "Lengthening and returfing green" £31.17s.9p
October 1927

The Accounts for the supper on 27th October 1928 indicate a total expenditure of £24.10s.0d. including an item of "Service (2 boys) for refreshments - 15/-d." Income from the sale of 36 tickets at 3/6d each totalled £6.6s.0d. leaving a deficit of £18.4s.0d which was met by an anonymous "Special donation".
October 1928

The Secretary was requested to ask the Trustees for permission to cut 200 turves from the back of the Girls Tennis Court in order to complete the new green.
9th April 1929

The Hon. Secretary having reported the resignation of Mr. W. Bennet, groundsman, it was it was resolved to appoint Mr. T. Smith, Council Cottages, as groundsman at £1 per week for 20 hours labour.
23rd April 1936

The Secretary was instructed to write and express the thanks of the Club to F. W. Chamberlain and W. Baker for allowing members to use their grounds for practise games while the green was unfit for play.
14th June 1934

The work of relaying the old green has now been completed except for the sowing of grass seed…. Towards the cost of £216 members have promised loans amounting to £213.10s.
Annual Meeting, February 1934

The Hon. Secretary reported that a contract amounting to £250 had been placed with Messrs. Nottle & Son to erect a new brick built pavilion in front of the old pavilion which was then over 25 years old.
It was agreed that the opening of the Pavilion should be performed by Mrs Chamberlain on 2nd May 1936.
4th February 1936

Mr. J. W. Jones proposed that the annual subscriptions for playing members shall be 2 guineas for the season
2nd October 1937

Mr. J. W. Jones proposed that the West Wickham Bowling Club be registered with the appropriate authority for the purpose of retailing alcoholic liquor. (Carried by 30 votes for and 9 against)
2nd June 1939

It was resolved that we place on record that our bowlers were successful in winning the first Borough of Beckenham Triples Championship.
27th February 1943

The Secretary reported how the 1944 Season had been interrupted by the advent of Doodlebugs which necessitated cancelling fixtures and other activities.
10th February 1945

Mr Johnson stated that the question of Sunday play had been referred to the Trustees who had duly given their permission.
9th November 1945

The Secretary informed members of our successful application to the Southern Counties Bowling Association
3rd January 1947

Club subscriptions were raised to 3 guineas.
22nd November 1947