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.

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.

See a summary of the Finals Weekend on the 'Finals' page.


​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

Clockhouse AGM
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​Saturday 13th October 10.00am.
 This will be followed by a Men’s General Meeting, which will start at around 12 noon, after the conclusion of the AGM, and last around an hour.
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Day at the Races

Lingfield Races
Thursday 4th October 2018
Coach from Upminster and entry to race course £31.00
Sheet on the notice board.
Potters Week 2018

​Monday 24th - 28th September
Contact Ron Hilditch
​ or Ada Goodall
Details on notice board.
​£40 deposit by 8th January 2018 will secure booking.
Presentation Lunch 2018

​​Sunday 28th October 2018
£20 per person
3 course lunch
1 guest per member
​Maximum 90 places.
There are places available for this event.
Balance payment of £15 required by 4th September.
Contact Brian to sign up.
Saturday 17th November 2018

Magician Paul Clancy
More details to follow