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Welcome to Clock House (Upminster)
Our green is situated in Clockhouse Gardens, St Marys Lane, Upminster, close to Waitrose, in delightful surroundings. We play in competitive leagues for both men and ladies. There are also friendly matches with other local Clubs and, if you so wish, just some social bowling. We are a friendly social Club and run several social events throughout the year. 
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Saturday 25th September - Fancy Dress Drive Not many in Fancy Dress this year and sadly the sun did not shine but a very sociable afternoon was enjoyed by 38 people, 28 of whom actually bowled, to round off the last weekend event of this year. The drive itself was won by Kim Fergusson and Tom Newton both with totals of +11. Fancy Dress winners were Margaret Clark as a Geisha Girl in a very fetching blue Kimono and Len Everitt in a complete James Bond OO7 outfit.
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Sunday 15th August - Hetty Foster
The re-scheduled Hetty Foster mixed triples competition attracted many of the newer members from this year. The winners were Trudy Hawes, Paul Vine and Pat Flood with runners-up Val Hayes, Chris Baker and Robin Lacey. 
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Sunday 12th September - Ron Errington
After a struggle to get enough members to enter this mixed triples competition, followed by an early injury during play, the organiser stepped in as substitute. However this resulted in a disqualification of the highest scoring team after a gender observation. So after an afternoon full of incident, the winners were Rob Shorey, Val Hayes and Glenys Saunders with runners-up Angela Ueckermann, Val Baker and Tony Hayes. 
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Monday 6th September -Hartswood League Spoon Drive and Presentation
Hartswood Ladies Evening League Committee - Barbara Williams, Debbie Walmsley, Pat Flood, Val Nice, Sandra Ringshaw and Stella Briton hosted a very enjoyable and well attended Spoon Drive followed by Presentations at Clockhouse. Kings Chase won the League with Upminster as Runners up. Upminster won both the Pairs and Triples knockout competitions. The Drive was won by Beverley Plank, Winnie Proctor and Mary Bryant of Upminster and a welcome cup of tea and homemade cakes rounded off a very pleasant afternoon. 
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Monday 30th August - Bank Holiday BBQ
The afternoon Bank Holiday Drive & BBQ, precision engineered by Eric and assisted by Tony's Bistro staff, was well attended with 35 members playing up to 18 ends or light up time, joined by around 12 non-playing members for the BBQ. The strong hat drawn side of Patricia Heather, Chris Baker, Peter Lowe and Tony Hayes were the drive winners with an +11 shot margin. Well done all! |
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Saturday 28th August - Alvera Plate A difficult week coaxing members to enter resulted in a small turnout of 16 members drawn in 8 pairs contesting the Alvera Plate mixed pairs competition. Each pair played 3 rounds of 10 ends, which resulted in a very close result with no pair winning on all 3 but many winning 2 rounds. The result was decided by a countback on shot difference, then a total shot count, followed by a gender identity disqualification for 1 pair after an injury substitution. Eventually the trophy went to Val Baker and Paul Vine. Well Done. |
Clock House Ladies Fours win National Title @ Leamington
On Thursday 19th August, the opening day, Hayley Kenny, Michelle Squires, Serena Madgewick and skip Rebecca Smith started their campaign in the Fours competition.
A 1st round win against Lancashire 17-9 followed by a 22-11 win against Derbyshire put them through to the next days quarter finals where they had a 14-6 win over Gloucestershire.
The closest match followed with a 13-12 semi-final win over Surrey, decided on the last end which put them through to the final against Cornwall. A slow start had them trailing by 7 shots to 13 after 9 ends, then the recovery started with Cornwall denied any further shots and the Essex girls taking the remaining 6 ends to win 20-13 and take the National Fours title.
The win which was greeted by tears and cheers, fantastic was the reaction of the team, backed by a vociferous travelling band of supporters,
Saturday saw the start of the triples competition, where Hayley Kenny, Michelle Carlin and Rebecca Smith had a comfortable preliminary round win over Northants by 26-8, however the run could not be maintained and they went out by a close run 12-15 loss to Hertfordshire.
Rebecca Smith will start her Singles campaign on Wednesday.
On Thursday 19th August, the opening day, Hayley Kenny, Michelle Squires, Serena Madgewick and skip Rebecca Smith started their campaign in the Fours competition.
A 1st round win against Lancashire 17-9 followed by a 22-11 win against Derbyshire put them through to the next days quarter finals where they had a 14-6 win over Gloucestershire.
The closest match followed with a 13-12 semi-final win over Surrey, decided on the last end which put them through to the final against Cornwall. A slow start had them trailing by 7 shots to 13 after 9 ends, then the recovery started with Cornwall denied any further shots and the Essex girls taking the remaining 6 ends to win 20-13 and take the National Fours title.
The win which was greeted by tears and cheers, fantastic was the reaction of the team, backed by a vociferous travelling band of supporters,
Saturday saw the start of the triples competition, where Hayley Kenny, Michelle Carlin and Rebecca Smith had a comfortable preliminary round win over Northants by 26-8, however the run could not be maintained and they went out by a close run 12-15 loss to Hertfordshire.
Rebecca Smith will start her Singles campaign on Wednesday.
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14th August - Ladies Albert Crabb Final
The Ladies got their revenge over Wanstead Central, for the 2019 defeat, with an at times nail biting Final of the County Albert Crabb Double Rink competition held at Braintree Bowling Club on Saturday. At around the half way stage there was very little in the combined rink points total but the Clock House Ladies got the final breaks and eased in front after about 15 ends to hold an unassailable lead of 43-29 after 20 ends, when Wanstead Central conceded.
The teams on the day were Hazel Pudney, Margaret Tinton, Michelle Squires, skipped by Rebecca Smith and Michelle Carlin, Debbie Walmsley, Hayley Kenny, skipped by Serena Madgewick. Reserves were Beverley Plank and Val Hayes.
All played their part in the competition which started on the 22nd July with a 1st Round win over Elm Park by 17 shots, 2nd Round win over Kings Chase by 5 shots, 3rd Round win over Brentwood by 32 shots, 4th Round win over Romford by 22 shots, Semi-Final win over Colchester by 33 shots, culminating in the Final win by 14 shots.
This year being the resumption of most County competitions since 2019 except the Top Club Competition, gives Clock House the double, being the Top Club holders from 2019 and this years Albert Crabb winners.
The Ladies got their revenge over Wanstead Central, for the 2019 defeat, with an at times nail biting Final of the County Albert Crabb Double Rink competition held at Braintree Bowling Club on Saturday. At around the half way stage there was very little in the combined rink points total but the Clock House Ladies got the final breaks and eased in front after about 15 ends to hold an unassailable lead of 43-29 after 20 ends, when Wanstead Central conceded.
The teams on the day were Hazel Pudney, Margaret Tinton, Michelle Squires, skipped by Rebecca Smith and Michelle Carlin, Debbie Walmsley, Hayley Kenny, skipped by Serena Madgewick. Reserves were Beverley Plank and Val Hayes.
All played their part in the competition which started on the 22nd July with a 1st Round win over Elm Park by 17 shots, 2nd Round win over Kings Chase by 5 shots, 3rd Round win over Brentwood by 32 shots, 4th Round win over Romford by 22 shots, Semi-Final win over Colchester by 33 shots, culminating in the Final win by 14 shots.
This year being the resumption of most County competitions since 2019 except the Top Club Competition, gives Clock House the double, being the Top Club holders from 2019 and this years Albert Crabb winners.
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Sunday 8th August - Ron Plews Memorial Trophy
The Club held their Memorial Trophy, Men verses Ladies, competition on Sunday afternoon, managing to fill all 6 rinks with 36 members playing triples games. With the threat of rain, the weather was kind to us until a shower forced a tea break. Play continued with a result declared after 15 ends. The Men managed a resounding 5-1 win, with a total points tally of 123-63. Our President, Sandra Ringshaw, presented the trophy to Mens Captain, Peter Lowe. |
Ladies Captain, Hazel Pudney, had arranged her teams to introduce many of this years newer members to what was their first experience of Club competition, hoping that it would encourage them to partake in others,
that was her excuse.
that was her excuse.
Saturday/Sunday 31st July/1st Aug - Ladies take 2 County Titles
Our Ladies made a strong bid in four events at the County Championships, held at White Hall Bowls Club on Saturday flowing over to Stock & Buttsbury Bowls Club on the Sunday.
Saturday started with the Championship 4 Wood Singles, with Rebecca Smith taking the title with a 21-16 win over June Linehan from Holland-on-Sea Club. Also in the morning session Michelle Squires was contesting the 2 Wood Singles Semi-Finals but was pipped at the post by Chris Buck of Wanstead Central Club.
In the afternoon the Clock House Fours team of Rebecca Smith, Serena Madgewick, Michelle Squires and Hayley Kenny made a good start in the Championship Fours Final against a strong Wanstead Central team, however they always held the upper hand and took the title 15-12 over 15 ends.
On Sunday at Stock & Buttsbury, Smith, Kenny and Michelle Carlin took part in the Championship Triples Final against a team from The Springhouse Club but did not have the rub of the green and went down 14-17.
So a reward of two County titles and a trip to Leamington in for the National Championships, for all five Ladies, where they will contest the 4 Wood Singles, Triples and Fours.
Our Ladies made a strong bid in four events at the County Championships, held at White Hall Bowls Club on Saturday flowing over to Stock & Buttsbury Bowls Club on the Sunday.
Saturday started with the Championship 4 Wood Singles, with Rebecca Smith taking the title with a 21-16 win over June Linehan from Holland-on-Sea Club. Also in the morning session Michelle Squires was contesting the 2 Wood Singles Semi-Finals but was pipped at the post by Chris Buck of Wanstead Central Club.
In the afternoon the Clock House Fours team of Rebecca Smith, Serena Madgewick, Michelle Squires and Hayley Kenny made a good start in the Championship Fours Final against a strong Wanstead Central team, however they always held the upper hand and took the title 15-12 over 15 ends.
On Sunday at Stock & Buttsbury, Smith, Kenny and Michelle Carlin took part in the Championship Triples Final against a team from The Springhouse Club but did not have the rub of the green and went down 14-17.
So a reward of two County titles and a trip to Leamington in for the National Championships, for all five Ladies, where they will contest the 4 Wood Singles, Triples and Fours.
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Sunday 25th July - Ladies Qualify for County and National Finals
Our Ladies were competing in the County Semi Finals at Tiptree Jobserve Bowling Club. Pleased to report it was a very successful day with the Triples team of Rebecca Smith, Michelle Carlin and Hayley Kenny beating a team from Great Baddow 21-5 in the morning. In the afternoon the Fours Team of Rebecca Smith, Serena Madgewick, Michelle Squires and Hayley Kenny overcome the local team from Tiptree Jobserve beating them 13-7. This now means that Clock House will have a strong presence at the County Finals, next Saturday, with Rebecca in the 4 Wood Singles, Michelle Squires in the 2 Wood Singles along with both Triples and Fours teams. |
These results means they will also be competing at the National Finals at Leamington in August. |
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Sunday 4th July - Brentwood Open Triples The Clock House trio of Doug Baxter, Mike Long and Roger Tallentire were among the 22 entries for Sunday's Brentwood open, finishing level with Elm Park at the top of the table. With both teams winning all 5 matches and 25 of the 35 ends in those matches, they had to settle for the runners-up place to Elm Park who had a superior shot difference. |
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Thursday 1st July - County Badge for Dennis Mills Congratulations go to Dennis Mills on being awarded his County Badge by the Essex President, Sandy Dron, following the County's match against the Romford and District Bowls Association at Liberty. |
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Friday 25th June - Ladies County Triples
On Friday evening Clock House players, Rebecca Smith, Hayley Kenny and Michelle Carlin faced Jean Hough, Carole Woolward and Pat Hough from Elm Park in the ‘A’ Area County Triples Final at the neutral venue of Gidea Park Bowling Club. After 16 ends with the score 22-14 in favour of Clock House, the heavens opened and the green was under several inches of water, there was no way that the match was going to get finished, so a return on Saturday morning was the only option to play the final 2 ends, from which Elm Park needed 9 shots to win, a tall order. However 3 shots to Elm Park on the penultimate end kept the match alive, but short lived, with the Clock House trio taking 5 shots on the final end to win the match 27-17. This win now takes them through to the Essex County Semi-Final at Tiptree Jobserve Bowling Club on Sunday 25th July. |
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Sunday 13th June - Ladies County Singles Rebecca Smith, having played her previous ‘A’ Area rounds on cold wet evenings, had a great Semi-Final win by 21 shots to 16 in the baking heat of Sunday morning, playing on the neutral green at Great Baddow against Elaine Score, the ‘B’ Area winner from The Springhouse Bowling Club, Stanford-le-Hope. The County Final will take place at the County President’s Club, White Hall BC, Westcliff-on-Sea on Saturday 31st July. |
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Sunday 23rd May - The Earls
The winners for 2021, achieving a better score than the UK in the Eurovision contest, are Gary Robinson/Barry Churchyard, Jenny Bullock and Bob Pudney, with 6 points, 3 wins 1 loss. Well done to all those players who cheerfully pushed through today's Autumn/Winters' adverse conditions, which involved for some people, wearing at least 10 items of clothing and clutching umbrellas. Overall, there were 24 matches played and while the scores were modest, credit should be given to Hazel Pudney's team of Kim Ferguson and Derek Churchill who were the only ones to achieve double figures in a game. Thanks must go to Hazel Churchyard and Trudie Hawes for organising and providing the day's refreshments. I've never seen so many people thankful for a hot drink and biscuit - you deserved your 'Clap for for Caterers'. |
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Welcome back for the 2021 Bowling Season
Now that the 2021 Bowling Season has started, what changes will members expect to find at the Club since they last visited. Well things certainly haven’t stopped happening during the several lock downs. The Committee have been embracing technology with regular “Zoom” meetings and have been proactive in ensuring a safe environment for the Club to return to the green. |
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As you should all be aware by now, an on-line booking system has been sourced to move the Club technologically onward. Nothing much has changed in the pavilion due to restricted lock down access, however it will have received a deep clean.
During preparation of the green, our Green Ranger has been making regular visits, clearing up after the birds and foxes, then following the lifting of restrictions, the gardening party reformed to tidy up the grounds and prepare for opening.
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Throughout the winter work has been possible on the external equipment, which has resulted in refurbishment of most of the benches, rebuilt coat stands, painted facia and some replaced guttering. 
Even with the restrictions of the pandemic, this work has been achieved by the few dedicated members who have the Club at heart. There won’t be any medals but your efforts are greatly appreciated.
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Members, please take a look at this quick video, just to see what the website has to offer.
It may unlock a few surprises for those who have not gone beyond the “Home” page.
Spend a little time navigating the site yourself, send feedback via "Contact Us" page.
It may unlock a few surprises for those who have not gone beyond the “Home” page.
Spend a little time navigating the site yourself, send feedback via "Contact Us" page.
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Saturday 30th May 2020 - Resumption of Bowling On Saturday morning the first bowls of the season were delivered. With restrictions and Government guidelines adhered to 3 rinks have been allocated for roll ups. Full details available on the "Bookings" page. Despite the unusual circumstances of social distancing etc. it was most enjoyable to be back on the green, helped by the beautiful weather. Many thanks to so many Club members who have worked hard so that we can all enjoy our bowls in the forthcoming months. |
Social distancing demonstration
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BBC Gardeners World
On Sunday morning 8th March, 20 members of the Club very kindly came along for the first of this years Best Bowls Club gardening sessions. A great turnout.
Ditch clearing, green spiking, planting about 60 plants, yes 60, bench sanding, clubhouse roof and gutter cleaning and a general clean up of grounds. Something for everyone.
Sausages and bread pud plus tea and coffee was supplied and eagerly consumed. All done in a great atmosphere of team work. Thanks to everyone who came along.
Due to popular demand and to allow those who were disappointed at not being able to attend, we will be holding a second session on Sunday 29th March at 10am.
On Sunday morning 8th March, 20 members of the Club very kindly came along for the first of this years Best Bowls Club gardening sessions. A great turnout.
Ditch clearing, green spiking, planting about 60 plants, yes 60, bench sanding, clubhouse roof and gutter cleaning and a general clean up of grounds. Something for everyone.
Sausages and bread pud plus tea and coffee was supplied and eagerly consumed. All done in a great atmosphere of team work. Thanks to everyone who came along.
Due to popular demand and to allow those who were disappointed at not being able to attend, we will be holding a second session on Sunday 29th March at 10am.
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