Welcome to the Website for Clock House (Upminster) Bowling Club


The Club welcomes  new members, either existing bowlers or beginners. 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.
Results of the "One Day" events  and the "Clockhouse Challenge" have now been updated on the "Competitions" and "Challenge" pages respectively.
Face Coverings
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The Government have extended the range of indoor venues where face coverings must be worn, effective from  Saturday8th August.
In addition to shops and public transport, the requirement will also apply to virtually all indoor public spaces unless it's a restaurant or drinking establishment (where there are other stringent requirements).
​So, if you wish to enter the Clubhouse to collect your bowls or for any other reason, you must wear a face covering.
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We have purchased a small number of disposable face coverings at a cost of
£3 each, which will be available to buy at cost price, for anyone who forgets to bring a face covering with them.
Take a look at this Website, an easy way of donating to Club funds
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​https://trophiesrefurbished.weebly.com




2020 Fixture Book

​This years Club Handbook is available for viewing on the "Handbook" page.
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Please be aware that all fixtures shown are for information purposes only and are no longer applicable.
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.

​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.
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Social distancing demonstration
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.
Havering Sports Council 2019 Sports Awards

The Club was short listed in the 2019 Havering Sports Awards and received the runners up award in the Sports Club of the Year category.

​Bob and Hazel along with Sandra, Bev and Trevor attended the presentation evening held at Upminster Golf Club on Monday 10th January.  We all tucked into a nice buffet following the presentation.
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Congratulations to all members for achieving this accolade.

The winners were Havering Triathlon Club and awards were presented by Upminster GC Lady Captain, Debbie Herrington.
​Havering Sports Council 2019 Sports Awards
Nomination for Sports Club of the Year
Clock House (Upminster) Bowling Club
This is a bullet point summary of the document submitted:
 Free coaching to around 40 people new to the sport, resulting in 25 new Club members.
 Ladies – County Top Club winners.
 Ladies – County Albert Crabb Double Rink runners-up.
 Ladies – Warley Woods League Division ‘A’ winners.
 Ladies – Hayley Kenny & Rebecca Smith County Pairs 3rd place/National Championships.
 Ladies – Ringshaw, Carlin, Kenny & Smith County Fours 3rd place/National Championships.
 Ladies – Hayley Kenny Womens National Junior Pairs Championship winner.
 Ladies – Hayley Kenny Essex County Badge.
 Men - Brentwood & District Roger Burton Trophy finalists.
 Men - Roger Tallentire & Doug Baxter Brentwood & District Pairs finalists.
 Men - Derek Churchill & Mike Long County Group 4 2 Wood Pairs finalists.
 Men - Doug Baxter Essex County Badge.

​Bob Pudney
Happy New Year from Clock House
Wishing you all a healthy and successful 2020, both on and off the green

As a reminder this compilation summarises the Clockhouse 2019 bowling season with an 8 minute video​

Warley Woods Lunch - Sunday 17th November

Warley Woods Ladies League held their Presentation Lunch at the Masonic Hall in Deyncourt Gardens on Sunday 17th November where Clockhouse were represented by 19 of our Ladies. Stella accepted the League Division A winners trophy from Diane Veroft and the Triples Knockout runners-up, Sandra, Stella and Patricia were presented with their "Lilac" envelopes, no doubt with loads of money inside.  

2019 County Lunch - Wednesday 23rd October

Clockhouse Ladies received the Anne Beale/Iris Rawlins Shield as Top Club winners and the Brenda Claydon Trophy as Albert Crabb runners-up from Linda Mills, County President, at the Essex County Lunch on Wednesday 23rd October.

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Even had time for a singalong!
Latest Updates
"Competitions" page now been updated with the one day event results.
The "Challenge" page is back in action with reports each week on progress
​from Brian
"Competitions" page with Singles, Pairs and Roll Ups allocation
"Inside the Website"
​video tutorial
Resumption of Bowling report
"Bookings" page with Action Plan for Bowling
Social Activities
Potters Bowls Break 2020

Next years Potters Bowls break will be Monday 21st to Friday 25th September.
Deposit of £40.00 by end of November.
List is on the Notice Board in the Clubhouse.