The Queen has sent her congratulations to a Worthing-based sporting organisation celebrating its centenary.
The English Bowling Association (EBA), based at Beach House Park, off Lyndhurst Road, was founded in 1903 by the famous cricketer WG Grace.
The Queen, who has been patron of the EBA for more than 50 years, said: "I send congratulations on this auspicious anniversary, and my very best wishes for the success and enjoyment of the celebrations which have been planned."
To mark the anniversary, the EBA has organised a series of Test matches featuring the teams of Australia, Canada, the Channel Islands, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, USA and Wales.
Matches will be played at Torquay, Plymouth, Leamington Spa and Gateshead, with the semi finals and finals at Worthing on Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10.
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