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.

Sunday 28th October
- Presentation Lunch

​Once again the Presentation Lunch was held at Orsett Hall. Although the numbers were down from previous years this years event was another social success, arranged and hosted once again by Brian Samuels.
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The photos taken on the day can be seen on the "Presentation" page.
Saturday 29th September - Fancy Dress Drive

What a fine day it was for the final event of the summer bowling calendar. A good turn out in fancy dress terms with a very jovial session of bowls followed by wine with biscuits, cheese and sausage rolls. The drive was won by Veronica Wells (Gnome/Smurf/Nod) with +20 points. The best Ladies fancy dress was awarded to Sally Emes (Cleopatra) and the Mens fancy dress to Peter Galloway (Superman).

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Link to all of the photos on the 'Fancy Dress' page.
​Sunday 16th September - ECBA Group 4 Finals at Kings Chase

​Unbadged Two Wood Pairs Final
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Played at Kings Chase, Clockhouse pair Doug Baxter and Charles Rolph overcame the Romford pairing of M Quinton and R Hutchinson 21 -15, to win the Group 4 Unbadged Two Wood Pairs title.
A great result for 91 year old Charles and for Doug who has now won this trophy for the 2nd time in the last 3 years.​
​Unbadged Triples Final - Colin Morton Trophy
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Clockhouse entered 2 teams this year in the Colin Morton Trophy. The ‘B’ squad reached the final, sadly losing both rinks 25 - 17 & 18 -15 to Haynes Park. This was a superb result considering our two teams of triples consisting of Tom Newton, Brian White, John Acreman & Syd Stubbs, John Carter, Terry Robson had never bowled as a team before. Several changes had to be made to the original teams owing to all sorts of unforeseen circumstances.

Club Finals Weekend
​8th & 9th September
 
Thanks to the Captains and assistants, the Club Finals weekend went smoothly and provided some good matches without to many surprises.
Thanks to the refreshment providers and catering team the weekend was a gastronomic success which  was most appreciated.

Click here to see a summary on the 'Finals' page.

Click for all of the Finals Day photos in 'Gallery'​


​Friday 31st August -
​Warley Woods Finals

The Warley woods Finals took place at Haynes Park on Friday afternoon with Clockhouse represented by Rebecca Smith, Michelle Carlin and Margaret Tinton in the triples final, against the Ingatestone triples team of Jean Palmer, Sue Harrington and Jenny Paternoster.

​After a slow start, our ladies fought back to lead after 10 ends, but a 6 end winning streak by Ingatestone was enough to hold off a late rally, with Ingatestone taking the title 18-15.
Saturday 25th August - Essex County Unfinished Finals

​Clockhouse were represented at the Essex County Unfinished Finals on Saturday by Rebecca Smith in the Champion of Champions and by Hayley Kenny in the Unbadged Singles.

​Hayley progressed through the semi-final of the Unbadged Singles with a 21-18 win over Frances Hill of PML to meet Cynthia Lee of Fairwood in the afternoon final.

​Getting off to a slow start in the final, Hayley eventually clawed her way back to take the title 21-18.
Rebecca had a hard fought Champion of Champions semi-final game, going down 14-21 to the eventual winner, Brenda Bowyer of Essex County.
Friday 17th August - Ladies Day
Hartswood League Triples Final
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Sandra Ringshaw, Stella Briton and Michelle Carlin played the final of the Hartswood League Triples at Liberty on Friday 17th August and had a convincing 27-3 victory, conceded after 15 ends, over Mary Bryant, Diana Pennell and Christina Allen from Upminster.
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​The trophy will be presented at the Hartswood League Presentation Day hosted by Brentwood Bowling Club on Monday 10th September.​
Aveley Ladies Open

Hazel Pudney, Jenny Bullock, Val Hayes and Debbie Walmsley entered the Ladies Fours Open Day at Aveley Bowling Club playing 3 games of 9 ends during the days event.

With an entry of 24 teams, they progressed with an unbeaten run against Orsett 16-4, Ingatestone 8-6 and Rainham 10-5, taking the second place prize of £150, only one point behind the winners Corringham.

​Needless to say they were pleased with their days work.

Coming up

Men’s Winter Club
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Winter club starts Monday 1st October

 Not only is this a superb way to spend a Monday & Wednesday afternoon playing snooker, hopefully darts, cards, having a chat and laugh.
Ladies Winter Club

Winter club begins Tues 2nd October

Come along for cards, board games, chat,  anything that makes you  happy and keep up with news.
Potters 2019

Ron Hilditch & Ada Goodall are now taking bookings for Potters 2019. Dates are 23rd – 27th September 2019. Full details to follow. List is now on the board in the club to add your name.