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
Ash Ayre
Board Member
Describe yourself in three words. TDirect, Honest, Respectful
What’s your go-to way to relax? Reading and Walking
Coffee, Tea or something stronger? Coffee something stronger after 5pm
Early bird or night owl? A bit each way depending on activity
What’s on hobby or interest outside the Club? Playing cards & travel
What would people be surprised to learn about you? II received my private pilots licence at age 50.
What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club? Ability for bowls to grow. A much larger Club resulting in improved financial security and ability to expand at a sensible pace.
What does “a great club culture” look like to you? To me, we have a great culture now – concerned with members.
What’s one thing you’d love members to feel when they walk into the club? Wellbeing, all inclusive and preparing for continued growth.
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 on 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 on 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
Honarary 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 on 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? The opportunity to make the joint club bigger than the individual clubs
What does “a great club culture” look like to you? TPeople 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.
Steve Murphy
Board Member
Describe yourself in three words. Thoughtful, enthusiastic, considerate
What’s your go-to way to relax? Open a bottle of fine red
Coffee, Tea or something stronger? Tea, it’s a better thirst quencher
Early bird or night owl? About 50:50
What’s on hobby or interest outside the Club? Following multiple sports
What would people be surprised to learn about you? Went camping in Russia in 1978
What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club? The enthusiasm from everyone to make LBBC a great community club
What does “a great club culture” look like to you? A club where “what’s best for everyone” overrides “what’s best for me”
What’s one thing you’d love members to feel when they walk into the club? That it’s great to be here.
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 on 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? he 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 great club culture looks like:
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? When members walk into our club, I’d like them to feel proud and impressed.
Gary Foster
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 on 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? A 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
