Anytime you were short a player, he was there.

He never complained or fussed, he just got things done.

That was Peter Green.

In recognition of his loyal, reliable, and hard-working demeanour, the Gloucester Bowling Club committee decided they wanted to either name a tournament or a green after him.

Club president, George Wisemantel said the two options were taken to Peter for him to decide.

“I’d be honoured to have a green named after me,” was Peter’s response.

So, a ‘The Peter Green Bowling Green’ sign was made and a\the date, June 23, 2018 was set for an official unveiling.

Unfortunately Peter passed away on June 18, and out of respect for the family, the club decided to postpone the event.

On Saturday September 29, family, friends and club members gathered at the Gloucester Bowling Club for the official naming of the synthetic green.

Peter was born Neville John Green, and according to George, it was revealed the funeral that he got the name Peter as a child due to his love of pumpkins.

He was a long time member of the Gloucester District Tennis Association, as a player and a president, becoming a life member in 1981. Peter joined the Gloucester Bowling Club in 1992, where he devoted his time and passion to the club, and was also named a life member.

“When there was a tournament on Peter would be at the club at 6am picking up the rubbish,” George said. “Then he’d go around the park picking up the papers.” 

That was just the type of club person Peter was. Whether it be the tennis club or the bowling club, he was always there putting in his contribution.

“He always turned up to play bowls on Thursday and Saturday, irrespective of the weather,” George said. “I’ve never heard him complain; not about the weather or the green.”

Peter’s contribution to both clubs was acknowledged at the Gloucester Sports Awards for the 2017 season, were he was nominated as a Local Legend by the tennis club, and also in the 75 year and over category by the bowling club.

For Peter, it was never about the sporting accolades, it was about his passion and devotion to the clubs. A characteristic what was acknowledged by the members of both clubs when they formed a guard of honour at his funeral.