Meet your new Board
Behind the scenes of Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club is a group of volunteers who care deeply about the club, the community and keeping things moving in the right direction.
Some come from the greens, some from the card tables — all now part of the same team.
While a few of us can deliver a perfect bowl and others try to finesse like a pros, we’re united by a love of good company, a desire to preserve this wonderful facility for the Lindfield Community, friendly competition and making this club a great place to belong.
These short bios are a chance to get to know the people helping steer the club forward. Say hello when you see them — they’re always happy to chat… whether it’s about bowls, bridge, or where the coffee’s best
Roger Parks
Chairman
Describe yourself in three words.
Tolerant, Versatile, Logical
What’s your go-to way to relax?
Read, watch TV sports
Coffee, Tea or something stronger?
Coffee in the morning Whisky in the evening
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
What’s one hobby or interest outside the Club?
Politics
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I yell at the TV when my team or the umpire do the wrong thing
What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club?
The improved facilities that will bring many new members
What does “a great club culture” look like to you?
Members introducing their friends to the club and no shortage of volunteers
What’s one thing you’d love members to feel when they walk into the club?
So lucky having this facility and all these friends here.
Shaz Thompson
Deputy Chair
Describe yourself in three words.
Energetic, giving, lucky.
What’s your go-to way to relax?
Spa day with friends.
Coffee, Tea or something stronger?
Definitely coffee.
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird.
What’s one hobby or interest outside the Club?
Golf.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
That I am a pretty good golfer for an old chook!
What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club?
The opportunity to create a place so no member ever feels lonely.
What does “a great club culture” look like to you?
Respect, encouragement and it becomes our member’s “happy place”.
What’s one thing you’d love members to feel when they walk into the club?
I’m home.
Jo Ampherlaw
Treasurer
Describe yourself in three words.
Energetic, chatty and professional.
What’s your go-to way to relax?
Relax what’s that?!
Coffee, Tea or something stronger?
A good red wine is the way to go but during the day only EG tea.
Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl! I’m retired so no reason for early starts!
What’s one hobby or interest outside the Club?
I love gardening and am currently working on my small garden.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
Being in the ocean is my happy place, ideally scuba diving or body surfing.
What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club?
The idea of working as one to create a great place for older people to do what they love. To be secure in the knowledge that we can invest in that future to a standard that is now more achievable through our merger.
What does “a great club culture” look like to you?
The sense of belonging, being proud of our facility, members happy to be playing and socialising, volunteering, cross pollination of codes working well. Members and guests smiling as they are happy to be on premises.
What’s one thing you’d love members to feel when they walk into the club?
That our club is a great place to be.
Terry Dunne
Honorary Secretary
Describe yourself in three words.
Open, supportive, decisive
What’s your go-to way to relax?
Hanging out with friends
Coffee, Tea or something stronger?
Coffee!
Early bird or night owl?
100% night owl
What’s one hobby or interest outside the Club?
Playing Fantasy NRL with mates
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I once played chess for Australia
What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club?
he opportunity to make the joint club bigger than the individual clubs
What does “a great club culture” look like to you?
People socialising with old and new friends at the Club.
What’s one thing you’d love members to feel when they walk into the club?
Like they’re at their home away from home.
Ian Kimmorley
Chairman
Describe yourself in three words.
Trustworthy, Reliable & Dependable
What’s your go-to way to relax?
Beach walk and swim in the surf
Coffee, Tea or something stronger?
Black coffee
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird always!
What’s one hobby or interest outside the Club?
Love to travel
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
In my younger years danced a lot of Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue
What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club?
Bringing the two clubs together to create a sustainable and strong future for the newly amalgamated organisation and its members
What does “a great club culture” look like to you?
When we can be seen as ‘one club’ offering the great games of Bridge and Lawn Bowls to our local and surrounding communities
What’s one thing you’d love members to feel when they walk into the club?
A sense of belonging to ‘one organisation’ that is equally shared amongst Bridge players and Bowlers
Peter Marshall
Board Member
Describe yourself in three words.
Visionary, positive, energetic.
What’s your go-to way to relax?
Spending time in nature
Coffee, Tea or something stronger?
Coffee
Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl
What’s one hobby or interest outside the Club?
Main hobby, gardening
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
It might surprise people to know that I did talk back radio for 20years.
What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club?
The thing that excites me about the new Club is, the opportunity for growth and excellence.
What does “a great club culture” look like to you?
A. Strong shared vision
B. Sense of ownership by all members.
C. A place to have fun.
D. A place where we honour our past and plan for the future.
E. A place where we are up to the cutting edge in our pursuit.
What’s one thing you’d love members to feel when they walk into the club?
I’d like them to feel proud and impressed.
Gary Forster
Board Member
Describe yourself in three words.
Confident, relaxed and somewhat impatient.
What’s your go-to way to relax?
Lunch and glass of wine with good friends.
Coffee, Tea or something stronger?
Tea mainly or glass of wine
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird
What’s one hobby or interest outside the Club?
Socialising with Probus friends.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
Open book no hidden quirks.
What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club?
Potential to build a club we can all be proud of.
What does “a great club culture” look like to you?
culture where all members feel comfortable at all times.
What’s one thing you’d love members to feel when they walk into the club?
Pride
