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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 20th May - Ladies County Top Club
Upminster Bowls Club returned to Clock House Gardens for the 1st Round of the County Top Club competition with a chance to get their revenge for the previous weekend's defeat in the National Top Club. Even with 2 of the National squad unavailable, the team still managed a comfortable win to send Upminster out of this year's County competition. Jane Preston was promoted to the Singles event, gaining a 21-5 win. Pairs partners Rebecca Smith and Margaret Tinton triumphed 27-9. Triples Serena Madgewick, Debbie Walmsley and Hazel Pudney won 28-9 with Fours Michelle Squires, Michelle Carlin, Kim Fergusson and Jan Tallentire halving the tie 19-19, completing a 3.5 - 0.5 win with a shot score of 95-42. Hazel Churchyard stood by as reserve. The next round will be away to Elm Park on 24th June. |
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Sunday 14th May - Friendly v Griffin (Harlow)
A sunny afternoon with temperatures higher, our first friendly of the season took us to Harlow. The match of 4 mixed triples was enjoyed by all and with tea and biscuits half way along with something stronger and snacks afterwards. We were made very welcome. Clock House, led by our Lady Captain, Michelle, were triumphant by 3 matches to 1, with a shots score 80-45. Look out for other friendlies coming up. |
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15th May - Ladies ‘A’ Area County Singles
The Ladies had a busy 2 weeks in the County Singles competition with 8 Clock House entries of the 18 total. Inevitably in the early rounds Clock House Ladies were playing each other, however Hayley, Rebecca and Michelle Squires made the ‘A’ Area semi-final, with Hayley and Rebecca making it through to the Final on 15th May at Haynes Park. What a match, with Hayley leading 17-8 after 18 ends, it seemed all over but Rebecca had other ideas. 10 ends later they were still at it with the score 20-16. With 5 shots from the last 3 ends, Rebecca snatched the match 21-20 after 31 ends. 
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Saturday 13th May - Ladies National Top Club
The Ladies started their National Top Club campaign with a home tie against local rivals Upminster. With a stronger team than last year, with six County badged players in the squad, expectancy was high. Hayley Kenny, competing in the single event, after a close start, had a comfortable win 21-11, as did the pairing of Margaret Tinton and Rebecca Smith by the same score. The triples, Jane Preston, Debbie Walmsley and Serena Madgewick had a similar margin win by 20-9. The rink, Angela Ueckermann, Jan Tallentire, Michelle Carlin and Michelle Squires had a resounding 53-4 win, with which the score board couldn't cope. So with a 4-0 win and overall points tally of 115-35 to Clock House, the result was encouraging. Upminster have to look forward to a return to Clock House on Saturday 20th to contest the 1st round of the County Top Club competition. |
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2023 National Top Club Squad
2019 Top Club County Winners
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29th April - Ladies Challenge
A warm sunny afternoon and the Club's opening competition of the new season resulted in a great turnout for the "Ladies Challenge" event, traditionally meant to be a warm up and practice for the Ladies who in the next few weeks will launch themselves into the early rounds of the County Competitions.
Well they'll have to give themselves a good talking to.
Even though the Ladies had a winning margin of 3 shots, 86 to 83, they only managed to win on 2 rinks out of the 6 rinks being played.
Ladies Captain, Michelle Squires, was enraptured with the result.
A warm sunny afternoon and the Club's opening competition of the new season resulted in a great turnout for the "Ladies Challenge" event, traditionally meant to be a warm up and practice for the Ladies who in the next few weeks will launch themselves into the early rounds of the County Competitions.
Well they'll have to give themselves a good talking to.
Even though the Ladies had a winning margin of 3 shots, 86 to 83, they only managed to win on 2 rinks out of the 6 rinks being played.
Ladies Captain, Michelle Squires, was enraptured with the result.
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Can you spot the difference between the Club's changing rooms.
That's right the Mens looks like a "S... Hole"
IMPORTANTLY…. Bowls Bags should NOT be in the changing rooms.
All Bowls bags that were on the floor in the Men’s changing room have been moved to the outside around the snooker tables and book cabinet. If you have any clothing hanging up, please remove this by Tuesday coming. Any clothing hanging after this day will be removed. Our league matches commence on Wednesday 3rd May. Our facilities should not be an embarrassment to visitors, get it sorted!
That's right the Mens looks like a "S... Hole"
IMPORTANTLY…. Bowls Bags should NOT be in the changing rooms.
All Bowls bags that were on the floor in the Men’s changing room have been moved to the outside around the snooker tables and book cabinet. If you have any clothing hanging up, please remove this by Tuesday coming. Any clothing hanging after this day will be removed. Our league matches commence on Wednesday 3rd May. Our facilities should not be an embarrassment to visitors, get it sorted!
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The "Ladies Challenge" is only a few weeks away and already our Ladies are getting in some secret practice.
