Lynn Probert

Probert was a member of the Abergavenny Bowling Club.^[1] In 1960 the Abergavenny quartet of Probert, Albert Evans, Claude Stephens and Tom Griffiths won the national fours title at the Welsh National Bowls Championships.^[2] Subsequently, the four then won British Isles Bowls Championships in 1961.^[3]

Evans represented the 1962 Welsh team^[4] at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia^[5] in the pairs event and the fours/rinks event, with Tom Griffiths, Albert Evans and Claude Stephens,^[6] finishing fifth.^[7][8]

Probert won a second national title in 1963, after he won the singles championship of Wales and continued to represent his country at international level.^[9]

Probert died on 20 February 1981 and was living at 89 Park Cresecent, Abergavenny, at the time.^[10] He was credited with leading the extension and renovation of the pavilion for the Abergavenny BC and Nevill Ladies' Club, which opened on 4 July 4 1984 (after his death) and which was dedicated to his memory.^[1]