Welcome to the Website for Clockhouse (Upminster) Bowling Club

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The Club welcomes  new members, either existing bowlers or beginners. Our green is situated in Clock House 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.

​Saturday 30th September - Fancy Dress Drive

​The final event of the season and the weather was acceptable with only a very light shower but no interruption to play. There was a turn out of 33 members including non players, with 14 making an effort to dress for the occasion.
​The winner of the drive was Ray Walker as Captain Hookless. Ada Goodall judged the best Fancy Dress costumes and chose Barbara Williams as 'Queen Bee' and Bob Pudney as 'Mickey Mouse'.
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Full report of event in "Results" tab.
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​More photos in the "Gallery".
Clockhouse Hot Shots at Corringham friendly

​On Saturday 23rd September, 4 rinks visited Corringham Bowls Club for the final friendly of the season. Not being the easiest of venues to find, there were a few logistical tales to be told. Although the green looked like a battleground, we were lucky to get away with a narrow defeat of 2.5 to 1.5. However on the Captains rink, after 19 ends Clockhouse were losing 18-12. With only 2 ends left, what could turn the tables? A 'HOT SHOT' on end 20, exactly what they achieved, that is a the team scored maximum points on one end, putting them in the lead 20-18, however they got too excited and only managed a draw. The rink was Charles Rolph (Lead), Pam Bowden, Michelle Carlin and Hazel Pudney.
​Do hope that everyone found there way home!
Clockhouse Members make their mark at Leamington
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Hazel gets the card signed by Sam Tolchard
​Sandra and Hazel, along with their chauffeurs, spent the weekend 16/17th September at the National Top Club Championships at Leamington where their services were put to good use. On Saturday they both marked 4 wood Singles Quarter Final matches and on Sunday morning they marked the Semi-Final matches. Luckily with the best weather of the weekend saving itself for Sunday afternoon, they were given the task of marking for the finals. Sandra marked the Women's Singles between Carol Baxter - Wigton BC (Cumbria) and Sarah Newson - Parkway BC (Huntingdonshire) with a result of 21-16. Hazel had control of the Men's Singles Final between Sam Tolchard - Kings BC (Devon) and Lloyd Sabatini - Reading BC (Berkshire) with a result of 21-3. Both the Women's and Men's Top Club titles were retained by Wigton BC and Kings BC from 2016.
Club Championships 2017
Finally - and not surprising, considering their success this year. The Warley Woods 1st team have won the Warley Woods League Division 'A' title, even though they still have one game to play against their closest rivals.

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Sandra Ringshaw ​receives her County Badge from Essex President Jean Cobbin.​
Table Top Sale

Do you still have Christmas gifts that have NOT found a home yet?
Are their unused, unwrapped items sitting in your cupboards?
Maybe dvd’s or cd’s you have not watched or listened to for longer than you can remember
If so please bring them to the club so they can find a home for someone who may like them and raise some funds.
Please note this is NOT a request for used unwanted items.
The last thing the club needs is more jumble hanging round the club. 

Coming up

2017 Club AGM
Saturday 14th October
10.00am start
​In the Clubhouse

​List for election of Officers is in the Clubhouse.
​Deadline for nominations is
​30th September.
​Any proposed motions or rule changes should be with Secretary by
​30th September.
Winter Indoor Mixed Friendlies

​Sign up sheets are on the Club notice board for the following matches, even if you don't play indoors, give it a try.

Saturday 25th November
Essex County, Southend
(6 mixed rinks)
Sunday 10th December
Ilford Indoor, Newbury Park
(4 mixed rinks)
Thursday8th February
Southend Bowling Club
(3 mixed rinks)
Selections will be made nearer each date and lifts can be arranged.
Monday 2nd October
​Men's Winter Club starts

​All hands requested for setting up tables please.
Tuesday 3rd October 1.00pm
Ladies Winter Club starts

Love to see some new faces at our winter club, board games, cards, tea or coffee and of course cake.
2017 Annual Presentation

​Annual Presentation Lunch
Orsett Hall Hotel
Sunday 29th October

​The menu list is on the notice board and balance is due to be paid to Brian by 30th September.