WARWICK BOAT CLUB - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Bowls Committee
- Member of WBC Bowls Section
- Section Vice Captain
Barbara has been a member of WBC Bowls Section since 1993. In that time she has served for a number of years on the Bowls Committee as Secretary, and held the positions of Vice Captain and Ladies' Captain. She brings a wealth of experience to the Committee as a result. She was the WBCB representative at the inception of the Stratford Herald Ladies' Triples League. Although no longer an active bowler, Barbara supports both the club and Bowls Section in the organisation of numerous Social events and is an active supporter on matchdays.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Bowls Committee
- Ladies Captain
Originally from Scotland, Celia has lived in Warwick for 43 years. In 1983, she and her husband started their own successful Engineering Company. Although still a director, Celia took a step back from the business 16 years ago to focus on her various hobbies of Sugar-craft, Cold Porcelain and flower arranging, the latter for weddings and other events at Warwick School Chapel. In 1996, Celia went along to WBC to try her hand at bowls and was immediately totally hooked! She has not looked back since and this season takes up the position of Ladies' Captain having also been invited to play for Warwickshire Ladies.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Bowls Committee
- Bowls Welfare Officer
- Fixtures Secretary / KDL Manager / Internet Publicity / Bowls Welfare Officer
Job Titles:
- Member of the Bowls Committee
- Men 's Captain
Job Titles:
- Member of the Bowls Committee
- Bowls Captain
Originally from Cardiff, Di spent most of her working life in Lancaster. After retiring as a headteacher in 2010 she took up Crown Green bowls so, on moving to Warwick in 2014, she joined Warwick Boat Club in order to try her hand at the Flat Green discipline through the academy.
She soon began taking part in friendly matches, galas and club competitions, eventually playing in League fixtures in her second season. As vice-captain and subsequently Ladies' Captain she has involved herself fully in all aspects of the section, as a player, socially and in Club Tours.
A mother of four and grandmother to five small grandchildren, much of her spare time is spent in London with family. However, she also volunteers at Hill Close Gardens and in addition to bowls enjoys gardening, walking, family history and the Arts.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Bowls Committee
- Bowls Secretary
- Member of WBC
Diane has been a member of WBC for 11 years and has served on the committee for 8 of them, as competitions manager, Stratford Herald League manager, and as Ladies Captain in 2017/18.
She has been married to Alan, who is also a bowls member, for 55 years and they live in the beautiful town of Warwick. They have a son and two grandsons, fifteen and nineteen. Other than bowls, Diane confesses to not having many other interests as she says looking after Alan is a full time job.
Diane has won the club singles championship twice and is the current holder for 2021/22. She has been awarded her South Warwickshire badge.
She involves herself in all aspects of the section, both as a player and socially. She also plays indoor bowls at Avon Valley Bowls Club through the Winter months.
Diane has organised tours to Potters Resort in Norfolk for the last four years and is planning a fifth tour in November 2022.
Widower, father and grandad. I love spending time with my 3 yr old granddaughter who thinks I'm funny, clearly that will end soon. I enjoy tennis, football, badmington and golf, sadly not very good at any of them. Self employed, looking to work less. Been member for 6 yrs, hope I can be of good service to an excellent club
Gavin Henderson Tennis Manager CCA performance coach. Heads up 3 school programmes at Warwick, Kings High and Coten End Primary, and a club programme ranging from pre school through to junior county players. Currently ranked no. 5 in the UK. Over 35 Warwickshire county captain. Qualified first aider.
I have been a member of the tennis section of Warwick Boat Club since 1997. I played league tennis, mainly for the second team, for many years and have been an active social player throughout my time at the club.
I have been a member of the Boat Club for nearly 40 years and throughout that time have much enjoyed both the excellent facilities and the friendly environment.
In the early years I played in the squash team but throughout I have continued to represent the Club at various age groups in Tennis. I captained the team that won medals at the European Inter Club Championships at 0ver 50/55/60/ 65 age groups, including Gold in 2012 and 2013 in the 060. I have also been fortunate enough to represent GB at the Seniors World Team Championships on several occasions.
I have also been heavily involved in the administration of British Sport, first shortly after leaving University, as Assistant Secretary of the British Universities Sports Federation before joining the Sports Council. Chairman of the Womens Squash Rackets Association, which led in time to Chairing the amalgamated body re named England Squash and subsequently elected President. I have also served as a Vice President on the European Squash Federation and currently Chair the World Squash Federation Junior Commission. I am an elected Councillor of the Seniors Tennis GB Council .
Job Titles:
- Member of the Warwick Boat Club Committee
- Tennis Captain
Job Titles:
- Member of the Warwick Boat Club Committee
Job Titles:
- Member of the Warwick Boat Club Committee
- Club Captain
Libby has been a Tennis member at WBC for 20 years. She is a team member playing all year round. She looks after everything that happens in the Club Pavillion (including the Staff) and organises all Catering at the club. Outside the club she has her own business teaching The Lotte Berk Method of Exercise and her specialist areas are strengthening, stretching and Backs.
For the past two years I have been Tennis Captain, a role I have much enjoyed , that saw us through Covid to where we are today full membership a return to tennis with a full program of mix ins/annual Competition and successful team tennis.
As Captain of tennis I have sat on the General Committee and during the past year have been instrumental in introducing a new software system for membership and court bookings that will become operational in 2023. I have also had the opportunity to assist the Treasurer and would now like to take over the role as he has decided to stand down.
I am a qualified Accountant and currently chair the audit committee of a large UK Compan
Job Titles:
- Member of the Warwick Boat Club Committee
- Squash Captain
"I have been a member of Warwick Boat Club and a keen (if fairly average) squash player for almost a decade.
I took on the role of Squash Captain in early 2023 and my hope is that I can help grow the number of people who actively play (and enjoy!) the amazing game of squash at Warwick Boat Club (in all forms including Squash 57 or Racketball as it is more colloquially known).
I've spent most of my career (over the last 3 decades) launching and scaling multiple technology and consulting businesses (most of which have been quite successful) and I hope that I can leverage this experience for the benefit of the club in terms of running a tight ship and keeping us focused on delivering what our members want - ever better squash, ever better facilities and a friendly, welcoming and social/fun club that people want to use.
I have been a member of Warwick Boat Club tennis section for almost 20 years. Throughout this time I have had regular, weekly coaching sessions with Gavin butregrettably without making much progress! That's more a reflection on me than him - as he says "he can only work with what's on the other side of the court" I originally hail from Sussex, (and for the moment I am proud to say I am a Brighton & Hove Albion fan) but have lived mostly in the Midlands after graduating from the University of Birmingham back in the early 80s. I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC after leaving University but have spent most of my professional career working in private equity, investing in businesses in and around the Midlands. I have sat on numerous company boards helping companies, both large and small, to develop and execute their strategies and to grow both organically and through acquisition. My wife, Kate Parr, is also a tennis member and served for 8 years as a Governor on the Warwick Schools Foundation where she was Chair of Governors of Warwick Prep School. She has also been a trustee of the King Henry VIII Charitable Foundation for the last 12 years.
I was asked by Gavin Henderson to consider serving on the committee and whilst I haven't sat on the committee of any sports clubs in the past, having spoken with both Jon Browning and Mike Parton, I believe that their vision for the club is something that I can support, and believe that my experience of helping small and medium sized businesses to develop and grow is something that I can bring to the club and support the committee in achieving their objectives of being a financially stable and family orientated sports club
Job Titles:
- Member of the Bowls Committee
- Bowls Section Treasurer
Peter is a quiet man of many talents involved with a number of Warwick organizations; he lived in London for quite some time forging a distinguished career in radio and television whilst working for the BBC; he retired some years ago moving with his wife, Jenny, to live in Warwick. They both joined Warwick Boat Club as Bowls members in 2011, where they have found and enjoy a new interest.
Peter has held the position of Section Treasurer since November 2013; he keeps a firm eye on the Section finances with diligence and skill;
Peter is a keen Allotment Gardener, enjoys good food, music and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Warwick Boat Club Committee
- Captain of Boats
I have been a member of WBC for 17 years. I play league tennis and recently have been captain of the Ladies 5th & D team. I also organise the Monday Ladies League. I was a founding committee member of my local village Tennis Club and held an administrative and representative role on that committee for 13 years.
I left my professional life as a Pharmacist/manager in 2020 after which I was able to become more involved with WBC.
In my committee role I now Represent the interests of players who regularly participate in organised social mix-ins, and regular private play. I provide feedback to the Tennis Committee about the interests and requirements of this group of members.
Job Titles:
- Lead
- Member of Warwick Boat Club for 29yrs
- WBC Welfare Officer
- Welfare and Membership
- Welfare Officer
WBC Welfare Officer Vicki Ward worked for the NHS for over 30yrs. as a Registered General Nurse. Vicki's many jobs included Intensive Care Sister, American Red Cross Nurse, and over 25yrs in Primary Care as a Practice Nurse/Specialist Practitioner and Prescriber. During her time in General Practice she gained extensive experience in caring for the psychological, physical and mental health of adults and children.
Vicki has been a member of Warwick Boat Club for 29yrs and is a keen tennis player. Over the years she has participated in the coaching and played in the league and various teams. She lives locally in Warwick with her partner, she has twin boys and five grandchildren of various ages.