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About Bernard

Bernard Annand 1898-1987
Bernard was one of the finest bowlers the County of Kent has produced. At Herne Bay he was Club Champion no fewer than 16 times over a span of 35 years. His first championship was in 1946 at the age of 48, and his last in 1980 when he was aged 82. Four years later he won his last club competition, the Singles Handicap, at the age of 84.
At County level he won three titles: the Fours in 1947, the Pairs in 1960 and the Singles in 1972. He was selected to play against the New Zealand tourists in 1951, South Africa in 1964 and Australia in 1969. As well as being Club Secretary from 1959 to 1973, he was a member of the Kent County Bowling Association Council for 25 years and was made a Life Member of the K.C.B.A in 1981. In 1985 Herne Bay Bowling Club amended its constitution to promote him from Life Member to Life President. He was President of the club from 1973 until his death in 1987. In his memory, the club bar at Herne Bay is named Bernard's Bar.
It was not only at Bowls that Bernard Annand excelled. He competed with distinction at Cricket, Golf and Snooker, but his early love was Roller Hockey. Between 1923 and 1931 he was captain of Herne Bay Roller Hockey Club, then one of the finest clubs in England. During his reign as Captain of England from 1925 to 1931, England never lost a match.
The Bernard Annand Double Fours Trophy
This competition was devised by Bernard Annand with the specific aim of encouraging up and coming bowlers into higher levels of competition. To this end, and in keeping with Bernard's concept, the competition is for such bowlers, with no players with County Badges or previous Winners of the competition entitled to compete. The healthy increase in the numbers of clubs competing is a most encouraging response demonstrating acceptance and support for Bernard's original intention. From 1978 until his death in 1987 the Trophy was competed for on a sectional basis, thereafter the entry was from individual clubs.
The Bernard Annand Double Fours Memorial Shield
The new Memorial Shield, provided in Bernard's memory, was introduced in 2001. It was generally accepted as a resounding success for the more experienced and qualified players. There is only one qualification for eligibility to enter: players must be members of the bowling club they represent.