We are very sad to announce that Steve Clamp, a key Partner in Bowls Buddies, has passed away at the too young age of 52 after a relatively short battle against cancer. Steve was one of the two founders of Bowls Buddies and a key driving force behind its success since its foundation in July 2022. His passion for developing bowls was unmatched and demonstrated by his coaching and development officer roles, as well as serving on the Board of the British Crown Green Bowling Association. Most of all he was just a lovely man who could not do enough to help people. All of us at Bowls Buddies are devastated by the loss of Steve.
Steve’s wife, Julie, and Ian & Sarah Gill will be continuing the business and there should be little change from a customer perspective, but please bear with us at this difficult time. We are determined to continue to grow and develop the business in Steve’s memory, as he would have wanted. It is hoped that we will also be bringing new partners on board to assist with the day to day running of Bowls Buddies.
Afternoon Julie, Ian, Sarah and families,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I only met Steve back in March on an online training session, and a couple of short verbal chats. When we were informed Steve would not be continuing the course, due to a hospitalisation.
My sincere condolences, the interactions I had with him, although short, showed him to be a genuine and sincere man.
Regards Peter Leaver
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Thank you for your kind words Peter. He will be a real loss to his family, Bowls Buddies, and the wider bowling community.
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sorry to hear thi sad news. Steve was a great advocate for cron green bowls. His commitment to Bowls Buddies was swan by the way it prospered. He helped our bowling academy to get of the ground and we will be ever thankfully for his assistance.
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Thank you for your kind words Rowland. He will be a real loss to his family, Bowls Buddies, and the wider bowling community.
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Hello Julie, Ian, Sarah and families,
I’m so sorry to hear the news about Steve, and send my condolences, Steve helped many of our schemes get back into bowling as a wellbeing activity, this gave our older customers many hours of enjoyment thanks to Steve for introducing to the buddle bowls equipment. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
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Thank you for your kind words Nicky. He will be a real loss to his family, Bowls Buddies, and the wider bowling community.
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Sorry to hear this sad news our condolences to the family and his associates from Holbrook CGBC, Belper, Derbyshire
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Thank you for your kind words. He will be a real loss to his family, Bowls Buddies, and the wider bowling community.
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Such sad news. Steve was the nicest guy you could ever wish to meet. Our condolences to his family from Steeton BC
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Thank you for your kind comments, they are much appreciated. x
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Steve was a wonderful man who had time for everyone. He helped me obtain my coaching badge and was at the end of the phone whenever I needed help. He will leave a massive hole in the bowling community which will be very hard to fill. Sending my sincere condolencies to all Steves family.
Andy Abbott
Stalybridge Rec.
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Thank you for your kind words Andy. Steve will be greatly missed.
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This very sad news is a total shock & such a young age
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Thank you for your kind words Peter, they are much appreciated.
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Rest In Peace Steve – we have known him since he was a junior with NL& F. A larger than life character but always had time for everyone. Our Burnley Bowls Partnership would not have been where it is today without Steve; he will be missed. Much love to Julie and the family. Mavis and Roger Hancock
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Thank you for your kind words Mavis, they are much appreciated. Steve had such a passion for the sport and he will be really missed.
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Dear all
I am really so sorry to hear this.. He was so enthusiastic.
it was great advertising and promoting bowls buddies to the Fenland Community , I started at Whittlesey Indoor Bowl Club and I worked at Alderman Jacob’s School Primary School Whittlesey after school club teaching 7year olds .
Please send my condolences to the family.
Take care
Angela Kenny
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Thank you Angela, your comments are much appreciated.
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Thank you for your kind words Angela, they are much appreciated.
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Such a sad loss. Steve helped me through my Bowls coaching and he improved my game immensely. Condolences to Julie and the rest of the family.
RIP Steve
Si
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Thank you for your kind words Si, Steve was an inspirational coach who saw many through their Level 1 and Level 2 courses.
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How sad that Steve Clamp death occurs at this time. Of -course death at any time is to be regretted, but to be at the birth of such a strong movement that will influence the lives of so many people who come in contact wth bowls buddies. Ben Cardwell (hon. sec Halesworth Angel Bowls Club.
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Thank you for your kind words Ben, they are much appreciated.
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So sad to hear of the passing of Steve. He was a charismatic person who would help anyone and will be missed by many. Condolences to Julie and his family, our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Ces & Maria Naylor, Rolls BC
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Thank you for your kind comments Ces & Maria. Steve is a major loss to the sport.
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Hi Ian
I was shocked to receive this message about Steve Clamp; very very sad. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. On a brighter note, the equipment I purchased from you a few months ago is being put to good use in a local school where I’m running an after school club in their large gym. I hope to get an endorsement for your bowls from the head of sports there which I’ll send to you when available.
Regards Mick O’Donnell ________________________________
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Hello Mick, thank you for your kind comments, it would give Steve a great deal of pleasure to know the equipment you purchased is being enjoyed by the schoolchildren .
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Please accept sincerest condolences from Cullingworth Bowling Club to family, friends and colleagues of Steve, Very sad news indeed. Kindest regards, Robin Jackson Chairperson Cullingworth Bowling Club
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Thank you Robin for your kind comments, they mean a lot to me and Steve’s family.
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Such sad news about Steve.
He leaves a great legacy in Bowls Buddies, many have benefited
from their use and learnt to love bowling, many more will in the future.
RIP Steve.
Rosemary Spencer. Cullingworth Bowling Club
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Thank you for your kind comments Rosemary, they mean a great deal.
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Thank you to Steve’s family and to Ian for sharing this sad news with me. I am very sorry to hear that he died so quickly and so young. I think I had the pleasure of speaking to him on the phone when I enquired about my first order of bowls buddies but it might have been with Ian. Never mind , I am sorry for all of your losses.
I bought the first set of Bowls Buddies after hearing about them while I was on a bowls coaching course in Surrey. Nobody I knew had ever heard of them and I was so excited to show them to my club.
Subsequently our Bowls club ( Epsom Park ) introduced Bowls Buddies 2 years ago for our Tuesday afternoon activity we hold with a Charity called Sunnybanks. Adults with disabilities and they really enjoy using these super light bowls. I can’t thank Steve and Ian enough for introducing me to their clever invention. We bought another set of BBs from club funds and have enjoyed them so much. I will be supporting the company in the future. Thank you very much for contacting me again.
What a great idea Steve and Ian had to create these “bouncy light and coloured bowls “ for all generations.
Thank you from
Joanna
Ladies Captain
Epsom Park Bowling Club
Bowls Buddies
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Thank you for your lovely comments Joanna. Steve was devoted to bowls development and he would have gained much satisfaction from your experience of our equipment.
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