ECWBA NEWS
(14 Jul 2024)
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY
Coach pickup times for the friendly v Bedfordshire on 8th August 2024 as follows
Writtle 9.45 for 10.00am departure
Brentwood King George's Playing Fields 10.15 for 10.30am departure
(14 Jul 2024)
MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Top Club semi-finals
Played at Stock&Buttsbury
Clockhouse 3 (84 shots) - 1 (39 Shots) Great Baddow
Played at Lionmede
Dunmow 3 (72 shots) - 1 (61 Shots) Rayleigh
Benevolent Triples Finals
A Area Haley Kenny - Michelle Carlin - Rebecca Smith Clock House 7 v 10 Pat Powder - Susanna White - Dot Pope Romford 10
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY
Please find attached the Agenda for the upcoming Council meeting (24th July) pdf and the Patron's Day application form doc pdf
MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY RE Vera Bayliss' Funeral
Here are the details regarding Vera Bayliss’ funeral
Wednesday 24th July 2024 at 1pm - Southend Crematorium, 285 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PX. Family flowers only. If anyone would like to make a donation in memory of Vera, her chosen charity is The Royal British Legion c/o Co-op Funeralcare, 104 High Street, Rayleigh SS6 7BY.
The wake is at Saxon Hall, Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6UN. It would be appreciated if anyone intending to go to the wake could you let Shirley Beavis know by 19 July so the family can gauge numbers for the catering
Unfortunately Vera's funeral is on the same day at our next Council Meeting, so members of the Executive will be unable to attend. This is a shame because Vera was a tremendous supporter of the County and I personally have known her for over 50 years. I sincerely hope that many ladies who knew Vera will be able to attend.
AREA FINALS - SENIOR FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP
All to be held on 10th July
AREA A - Hough,Taylor,Woolward,Hough (Elm Park) v Preston,Walmsley,Squires, Fortune (Clock House) (6pm Gidea Park)
AREA B - Geach, Cole, Warwick, Rose (Rayleigh) v Holton, Day, McCloud, Miller (Rochford) (time/venue TBA)
AREA C - Lancaster, Kerridge, McKay, Moss (CWE) v Cherry, Richardson, Polley, Clack (Maldon) (10:30 Silver End)
AREA D - Heavin, Mooney, Twardowski, Company (Silverthorn) v Moore, Haste, Monk, Wood (Falcon) (time/venue TBA)
(1 Jul 2024)
AREA FINALS - 2WOOD SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
All held on 30th June
VENUE 1 (Romford draw NA) Sally Garlick (Harold Hill) 3 - 19 Pat Hough (Elm Park)
VENUE 2 (Springhouse draw) Jane Preston (Clockhouse) 16 - 9 Rebecca Smith (Clockhouse)
VENUE 3 (Witham draw) Judy Bohannon 14 - 11 Rita Fabbri
VENUE 4 (Buckhurst Hill draw) Theresa Clear (Elsenham) 6 - 16 Sue Charles (Larsen)
(29 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - JOHNS TROPHY
In the last round against Suffolk, heavy rain and thunder delayed the start of the game
When the game was played, Essex managed a nail biting win, 4 rinks to 2 and by one shot overall to gain the extra 10 points
This gave us enough points to stay top of the leader board, with all to play for in this final game - league table here
The team for the this final match against Cambridgeshire at Newmarket Ave BC, CB8 9AY on Saturday 6th July 2024 is here
AREA FINALS - FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP
All to be held on 24th June
AREA A - Preston,Ueckermann,Walmsley,Fortune (Clockhouse) 14 v 16 Kenny, Carlin, Squires, Smith (Clockhouse)
AREA B - Holton,Day,McCloud,Miller (Rochford) 13 v 23 Rose, Warwick, Decourt, Burridge (Rayleigh)
AREA C - Rayner, Camp, Barham-Holt, Norgate (Wan Cent) 4 v 26 Lee, Grey, Buck, Ryan (Wanstead Central)
AREA D - Mills, Hawkins, Smart, Madgewick (Braintree) 18 v 16 Holland, Sibley, Moss, Law (Silver End)
(17 Jun 2024)
MESSAGE FROM LADIES BADGE POINTS CO-ORDINATOR
Anyone requiring up to date information regarding the Ladies Badged points List please contact Linda Mills
email landrmills@blueyonder.co.uk
(11 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - WALKER CUP
With some brilliant bowling, our ladies beat Cambridgeshire 40 - 15 and are through to the Regional Finals of the Walker Cup
The team selection (and logistical arrangements) for the match against Northants at Brampton BC, Huntingdonshire, PE28 4TG
on Sun 23rd June may be found here - NOTE: 10:00 start
AREA FINALS - TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP
All to be held on 12th June
AREA A - Kenny, Carlin, Smith (Clockhouse) 20 v 6 Shaw, Patel, Bryant (Upminster) (TBA)
AREA B - Kemp, Score, Chapman (Essex County) 26 v 11 Freeman, Edwards, Knight (Corringham/Fobbing) (6pm at Castle Point)
AREA C - Williams, Horley, Linehan (Holland-on-Sea) 14 v 12 Heard, Woods, Bohannon (Tiptree) (TBA)
AREA D - Sales, Butcher, Howard (Dunmow) 19 v 12 Evans, Aston, Pearce (Connaught) (2:30pm at Harlow)
(9 Jun 2024)
MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
We saw some great bowling in the Singles and Pairs semi-finals today and it was wonderful to see some new bowlers coming through.
Full results of the matches may be found here
Please note the change of venue for the County Finals on 27th July 2024 - these will now be held at The Falcon B.C. at 9.00 for 9.30am
Kind regards,
Jill
Hon. Sec. ECWBA
(9 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - JOHN'S TROPHY
The team selection (and logistical arrangements) for the match against Suffolk at Colchester West End BC
on Sat 15th June at 13:30 may be found here
(6 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - WALKER CUP
The team selection (and logistical arrangements) for the match against Cambridgeshire at Newmarket Ave BC, CB8 9AY on Sun 9th June may be found here - NOTE: 11:00 start
(4 Jun 2024)
MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Attached here is the playing schedule for Saturday 8th June, the semi-finals of the Championship Singles and Pairs
Players should arrive at Falcon BC by 09:00, in preparation for a 09:30 start
Area Secretaries please confirm the arrangements with your ladies
There should be some excellent games. Fingers crossed for better weather than last Saturday.
I look forward to seeing you at Falcon
Kind regards,
Jill
Hon. Sec. ECWBA
(4 Jun 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - JOHN'S TROPHY (1 Jun 2024)
Congratulations to the Johns Trophy team for an excellent result in their first match versus Northants. The result was 20 points to Essex and 2 points to Northants, with a win of +38 shots. They battled through cold and windy weather to achieve this, so tremendous well done to everyone.
(29 May 2024)
AREA FINALS - PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
All to be held on 29th May
AREA A - Farrugia, Willis (Liberty) 19 v 14 Preston, Carlin (Clockhouse) (6pm at Rainham)
AREA B - Soar, Bowyer (Rochford) 19 v (aee) 20 Score, Chapman (Essex County) (6pm at Prittlewell)
AREA C - Mills, Madgewick (Braintree) 16 v 14 Holt, Bouch (Arclight) (6pm at Tiptree)
AREA D - Jones, Searle (Radwinter) 13 v 18 Stephens, Watkins (Buckhurst Hill) (5:30pm at Writtle)
(18 May 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - JOHN'S TROPHY
The team selection (and logistical arrangements) for the match against Northants at Newmarket Ave BC on Sat 1st June may be found here
(16 May 2024)
MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA PRESIDENT 2024
I would like to thank all the ladies who attended my President Day on Friday May 3rd at Great Baddow BC
Thank you very much for your generous donations for my Charity (FARLEIGHS) and for the lovely cards and good wishes
Despite the inclement weather putting paid to our planned bowling, the afternoon tea and much laughter made the afternoon a memorable one
Thank you one and all for making it a great day
Wendy Buckingham
(14 May 2024)
AREA FINALS - SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
All to be held on 15th May
AREA A - Rebecca Smith (Clockhouse) 21-8 Michelle Carlin (Clockhouse) (6pm at Haynes Park)
AREA B - Lee (Fairwood) 13-21 JodieWaumsley (Southminster) (6pm at Runwell Hospital)
AREA C - Carole Morgan (Clacton-on-Sea) 11 - 21 June Linehan (Holland-on-Sea) (venue TBA)
AREA D - Debbie Sales (Dunmow) 21-2 Karen Ryan (Wanstead Central) (4pm RHP Chelmsford)
(7 May 2024)
MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY
HANDBOOK CHANGES:
Essex County - Phone number for Elaine Score - 07847 742068
Lionmede - Phone number for Doreen Cox - 01245 612288
Upminster - Phone number for Christina Allen - 01376 785306, 07952 467888
Page 20 - Johns Trophy v Cambs - 6th July
Page 21 - Herts match - 13th August
SELECTIONS FOR COUNTY FRIENDLY MATCHES
Please add these notes to the following 2 matches:
SUFFOLK at THE ROOKERY on THURSDAY 9TH MAY 2024 - Please do not arrive before 12.30pm
HERTS at DUNMOW on THURSDAY 23RD MAY 2024 - Club cannot accommodate any food allergies.
PRESIDENT'S OUTING ON 9TH JULY 2024
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF PICK-UP TIMES:-
Brentwood King George's Playing Fields main gates at 7.45 for 8.00am departure.
Falcon B.C. Please park in the first parking area on the left as you turn in at 8.15 for 8.30am departure.
Forms for this years Patron's Day are available here .doc .pdf or via the 'Forms' page
(7 May 2024)
A NOTICE FROM TONY ELLIS
This is just to confirm the details of this year’s EBA AGM,
which will be held on Saturday, 7th December 2024 at 10.30am at the Falcon Indoor Bowling Club for
Tony Ellis
EBA County Administrator
(27 Apr 2024)
MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY
The list of match selections can be found here or via the Forms page
Minutes of the latest Council meeting may be found here
(7 Apr 2024)
MESSAGE FROM JENNY HYLAND - 2024 200 CLUB
You may find the entries by forename / club info here
(8 Mar 2024)
MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY
Please find attached the following
Agenda for the April Council meeting .pdf
President's Day Invitation .pdf
Match Availability Form .pdf
Benevolent Triples Entry Form .pdf
Certificate of Merit application form .pdf
The forms are also available via the 'Forms' tab
I wish you all well and look forward to a successful 2024 season.
Kind regards, Jill - Hon. Sec. ECWBA
(8 Mar 2024)
A MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER
Many thanks to all who have purchased 200 club entries for 2024 already. 2024 is marching on and I can report that I have so far received 53 applications to join our 200 Club draw. Last year the total was 97 applications. So please be kind enough to contact your members again to remind them that the closing date for applications is 31st March 2024. The usual draw at the Council Meetings is always fun so I'll look forward to receiving more applications soon. the entry form may be found here or via the 'Forms' tab
Many thanks, Jenny Hyland
(10 Jan 2024)
VOTE FOR CAROLE
This year Bowls England are holding an Awards Night on the Saturday 24th of February.
Essex are well-represented amongst the final nominees with the Balcomb Squad in the TEAM of the YEAR category
and Daniel Adams (Griffin BC) in the COACH of the YEAR category
Maldon BC are well represented with final nominations as CLUB of the YEAR and GREEN KEEPER of the YEAR categories (Mark Piper)
Whilst these awards will be decided by a panel - Maldon’s final nominee in the DIVERSITY and INCLUSION category, CAROLE ASH will be chosen by online voting. You can read about Carole’s achievements on the Bowls England website and then vote for her here
It would be great if we, as ECBA and ECWBA members, could support Carole before the close of voting at 17:00 on Thursday 18th January
(7 Jan 2024)
A MESSAGE FROM JENNY HYLAND
Happy New Year to all members and clubs. Please note that entry forms for our ECWBA 200 Club are now available
and can be found here (.doc .pdf) or via the 'Forms' tab. I'm really hopeful that we can break the 100 mark this year.
Once again, many thanks for your continued support.
Jenny Hyland - Treasurer
(5 Jan 2024)
ESSEX BOWLING ASSOCIATION AGM
The minutes from the recent AGM may be found here
(15 Dec 2023)
A SEASONAL MESSAGE FROM THE ECBA PRESIDENT
2024 President Dave Starkey would like to wish a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all bowlers in Essex. He says 'I hope you are looking forward to supporting the Essex County Programme in 2024 where my charity will be Guide Dogs'.
(10 Dec 2023)
NOTICE FROM JOAN BARRETT - PRESIDENT 2023
As your outgoing President, I would like to thank everyone who made donations to my charity Children in Need (image here)
The fantastic sum of £2,250 was raised and I am eternally grateful to you all. A great big thank you and I look forward to seeing you all as your Immediate Past President next season.