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/Sunday 17th/18th September - Finals Weekend
The weather was fine and dry and I would like to thank all those that came along to watch and were treated to some excellent bowling as a result. Well done to all the players involved and many congratulations to the winners.

Photos on "Finals Weekend" page.
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Tuesday 14th September- Alvera Plate
 
32 members turned out on a dull and drizzly afternoon for this 2 wood mixed pairs competition.
 
Each of the pairs played 3 matches of 10 ends over 4 rounds of games, with tea after 2 rounds.  Only one team managed to win all 3 matches, Claire Hull and Mike Long finishing with 6 points. Runners up with 2 wins and a draw (5 points) were Patricia Heather and Barry Haddon. 
Saturday 10th September - Ron Errington Trophy

24 members turned out on this bright Saturday afternoon for this 2 Wood Mixed Triples competition, with some dodgy looking clouds threatening some form of interruption.

​Each of the 8 Triples were to play 3 rounds of 8 ends, followed by tea. After 2 rounds the clouds decided to interrupt, forcing a timely tea break. Returning to the green, there were 2 teams in contention with 100% record, all to play for on the final round. Only one team managed the win, that being Jane Legge, Sue Shorey and Mike Long with 6 points. Runners up with 4 points was Patricia Heather, Rob Shorey and Bob Pudney with a +5 shot difference.
Saturday 3rd September -
Leamington National Finals

The Clock House Ladies Four, Hayley Kenny, Michelle Squires, Serena Madgewick and Rebecca Smith, were at Leamington to defend their National title and had a Saturday morning preliminary round against Cornwall where they were always in control resulting in a 30-13 win. The afternoon's 1st Round saw them facing their fellow Essex County team from Silver End where they failed to show the dominance they had in the morning and were beaten 23-12 and relinquish their National title.
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Opposing Essex County Fours with BE and County Presidents
Friday 2nd September - Warley Woods Finals

Before travelling to Leamington on Friday afternoon, Rebecca Smith, Michelle Carlin and Margaret Tinton had to contest the Final of the Warley Woods Ladies League Triples knockout competition on Friday morning. The final held at Haynes Park was against the Elm Park Triple Jean Hough, Pat Hough and Carol Woolward where the Clock House Ladies were triumphant 26-13.
Monday 29th August - Ron Plews Memorial Trophy

A good turn out of 40 members on August Bank Holiday Monday for the re-scheduled Mens v Ladies Ron Plews Memorial Trophy witnessed a 5 rink  whitewash by the Men's team with a shot score of 103-61. The Trophy, last won by the Ladies in 2015, was reluctantly presented to the Men's Vice Captain, Tony Hayes, by Ladies Captain Michelle Squires. The afternoon was rounded off with tea and cakes in the Clubhouse. Perhaps next year Ladies?
Thursday 25th August - Leamington National Finals
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The Clock House Ladies started their campaign in the National Finals at Leamington on Thursday 25th August with the Triples, Hayley Kenny, Michelle Carlin and Rebecca Smith, and a Preliminary Round 25-9 win over Wigton, Cumbria in the morning. The afternoons Round 1 match was against Brampton, Huntingdonshire, and resulted in another win of 20-11, taking them through to the last 16 on Friday 26th.
Wednesday 10th/Monday 15th August - Albert Crabb Double Rink
  
On Wednesday 10th August, the next round of the County Albert Crabb Double Rink competition against Kings Chase of Brentwood brought a home win of 32-11 by Tinton, Tallentire, Carlin and Smith and a 15-13 away win by Patricia Heather, Walmsley, Madgewick and Squires to progress to the semi-final stage.

Corringham & Fobbing Bowls Club were semi-final opponents on Monday 15th August. The home rink of Pudney, Tallentire, Carlin and Madgewick had a close match resulting in a 21-17 victory, however the away rink of Tinton, Walmsley, Squires and Smith struggled with the condition of the green and lost 29-14, resulting in an aggregate loss of 46-35. The Final takes place on Saturday 20th August at Braintree BC., where Clock House will not now have their regular grudge match with old adversaries Wanstead Central.
Sunday 7th August - National Champion of Champions

On Sunday 7th August, Rebecca Smith was competing in the Regional Finals of the National Champion of Champions with a place in the last 8 at stake and a trip to the National Finals at Leamington. After a slow start, Rebecca managed a 21-13 win in the last 32 and a 21-12 win in the last 16 to book her place at Leamington for her third event, having already qualified for the Triples and Fours.
Saturday 6th August - National Top Club

On Saturday 6th August Clock House Ladies were attempting to progress in the Regional Round of the National Top Club competition at Hadleigh in Suffolk, against Norfolk Bowling Club. A tough ask as the Singles saw Clock House Ladies Captain, Michelle Squires, up against World Indoor Bowls Ladies Singles Champion, Katherine Rednall, the Pairs team Margaret Tinton and Rebecca Smith faced a previous World Indoors Champion, Rebecca Willgress. The only success on the day was the Triples, Val Baker, Debbie Walmsley and Serena Madgewick. The Fours were Jan Tallentire, Jenny Bullock, Michelle Carlin and Hazel Pudney. Not a whitewash but a nice day out.
Saturday 30th July - Ladies Retain County Fours Title
 
The Ladies were represented in 3 events at the County Finals held at Upminster Bowls Club on Saturday.
 
The Fours team of Hayley Kenny, Michelle Squires, Serena Madgewick and Rebecca Smith were dominant in their final against Silver End Club with a 31 – 8 victory. They now look forward to a return to Leamington on 3rd - 5th September with their vociferous travelling support where they will defend their National Fours title.
The Triples team of Hayley Kenny, Michelle Carlin and Rebecca Smith were beaten 19 – 12 by Dunmow with Serena Madgewick going down 21 – 9 to Elaine Score of The Springhouse Club, in the 4 Wood Singles. However all of the finalists get to the National Finals at Leamington.
Sunday 10th July - President's Day

The rinks were full with 43 members taking to the green on a very warm afternoon to recognise Sandra Ringshaw's final year as Club President. The afternoon commenced with a very warmly contested "Spider", which got bowled over in the excitement and was escorted off the green after a check for any broken limbs. The nearest and winner of the "Spider" was Patricia Heather.
The members and guests then indulged in an afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes, not to forget the Prosecco, Red Wine and Shloer. Speeches and presentations followed along with a parade of bowls dress from the past to present, by those senior members who still have big enough wardrobes to store such things. Thanks to Sandra and her helpers for a well organised event.
The President versus Captain challenge consisted of 3 rinks and 3 triples in a contest of 15 ends. The result was a 3-3 draw, however on countback the Captain's side triumphed by 96 to 86 on points.
The winning team was the Captain's triple Angela Ueckermann, Derek Petrie with Debbie Walmsley as skip and the runners up were the President's rink Jean Saw/Val Nice, Margaret Tinton, Barry Kavanagh with Bob Pudney as skip.
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Link to all "Presidents Day" photos
The parade of bowls dress certainly got the "Senior members" excited.
​However completely out of synchronisation.

One, Two, Three, KICK

​Too much Prosecco!
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Tuesday 6th July - County Badge

Congratulations to Michelle Carlin who was awarded her County Badge today  in a ceremony held at South Benfleet following a County Match versus Surrey County. She received her badge from the County President.
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​Sunday 3rd July - Ladies County 2 Wood Day at Prittlewell BC

​On Sunday, 5 Ladies contested the County Two Wood Day knock-out competition at the Prittlewell Club, Southend. Michelle Carlin made it through to the Area final where she was up against Alison England of Kings Chase. In a close fought affair, at 13-13 after 20 ends, a last end shoot out went in favour of England.
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Saturday 2nd July - Ladies County Top Club

On Saturday morning at Elm Park the Ladies team, with only 5 of the 10 who beat Kings Chase of Brentwood 4-0 last weekend, were flying the flag for Clock House in the next round of the County Top Club competition. 10 Ladies plus reserves were up against it and an injury to Sandra Ringshaw in the first few ends of the Singles game meant the reserve, Jan Manley, was unusually called upon. 
The pairs, Margaret Tinton & Debbie Walmsley, lost 20-28, the fours, Val Baker, Jan Tallentire, Jenny Bullock & Hazel Pudney, lost 8-23, with the only win coming in the triples, Patricia Heather, Angela Ueckermann & Val Hayes, 17-15. The overall result was a 3-1 loss for Clock House.
The Ladies still have an interest in the National Top Club competition of which they are in the last 32.
Friday 1st July - British Isles Championships in Llandrindod Wells

On Friday morning In Wales, the England Fours champions, Hayley Kenny, Michelle Squires, Serena Madgewick & Rebecca Smith, contested a preliminary round against Jersey. After a slow start and 2-6 down, 5 shots on end 6 took the England Four into the lead which they held to win 23-14. Friday afternoon saw a semi-final tie against Scotland. In contrast to the morning game, a good start took England into a 7-1 lead after 5 ends, however with only 4 points won over the next 13 ends, Scotland went through to the final 15-11.
Sunday 12th June - National Women's Top Club
 
The Ladies of Clock House came up against their old adversaries, Wanstead Central, in the Essex Area Final of the National Top Club competition on Sunday 12th June at the neutral green of Rainham.
This adventure into the National Competition is centred around the strength of having the English Fours Champions as a backbone of the team. This competition involves 4 teams of singles, pairs, triples and a rink, combined for an overall result.
​The pairing of Margaret Tinton and Rebecca Smith always had the upper hand and triumphed 18-10.

The triples, Val Hayes, Michelle Carlin and Serena Madgewick started well and with a 10-7 lead after 10 ends, the Wanstead Ladies fought back to take the game 17-11.

The rink, Hazel Pudney, Jan Tallentire, Debbie Walmsley and Michelle Squires looked to be comfortable with a 14-8 lead after 15 ends only to be pegged back to a 14-14 result.

With the score standing all square and Hayley Kenny fighting out a very close singles game against Maureen Norgate, the result could have gone any way. At 20-19 in favour of Wanstead the game looked to be over for Clock House, but Hayley had other plans and pulled off 2 shots on the next end to win 21-20, giving Clock House a 2.5-1.5 overall win.

​Angela Ueckermann was the travelling reserve.
​Sunday 12th June - Hetty Foster

A rather long but lovely sunny afternoon was enjoyed by 32 people playing in the Hetty Foster 4’s competition.
Each team played 4 rounds of 6 ends with 2 points for a win.
The winners with a maximum 8 points in total were Patricia Heather, Alex Stevenson, Maureen Haddon and Barry Watkins.
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Winners - Alex, Patricia, Maureen and Barry
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Runners-up - Sue, Derek, Jean and Bernie
Runners-up with 7 points were Derek Churchill, Sue Shorey, Bernie Finch and Jean Hilditch.
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Congratulations to them all and thanks to the five members who also came in as reserves at the last minute.
Monday 30th May - Mens Selected Pairs Club Comp.

The rinks were full for the Men's Selected Pairs one day Club Competition, 12 pairs had been drawn, based on handicaps with each pair playing 4 rounds of 8 ends each. With 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw, there was no pair with maximum points but a lot of pairs with 3 wins and 6 points.
The runners up on 6 pts and shot difference of  +17 were Chris Baker & Les Spicer. Winners with 6 pts and shot difference of +20 were Peter Lowe & Bob Pudney.
​Sunday 22nd May - The Earls Mixed Triples

Sunday saw 25 bowlers take to the rink in the first one day club competition of the season. The sun shone and everyone had a good time. 8 mixed triples teams played 3 games of 6 ends. We ended the afternoon with clear winners as team C -  Patricia Heather, Derek Petrie and Bob Pudney were the only team to win all three matches.  The runners up were team A - Barbara Williams, Barry Watkins and Chris Baker with 2 wins and shot difference of +17.
Saturday 21st May - County Top Club Area A Round 2

The Ladies started their County Top Club campaign on Saturday 21st May at home with a 2nd round match against local rivals Gidea Park. Last played in 2019, as the current holders of the County Top Club title and with four players fresh from their England playoff win the previous weekend, hopes were high.
This competition involves 4 teams of singles, pairs, triples and a rink, combined for an overall result.
Hayley Kenny competing in the single event, had a tough game going down 18-21 to Sue Glozier.
The pairing of Margaret Tinton and Rebecca Smith triumphed 28-13 and the triples, Sandra Ringshaw, Debbie Walmsley and Serena Madgewick had an easy 34-5 win. The rink, Hazel Pudney, Jan Tallentire, Michelle Carlin and Michelle Squires had a 27-12 win, resulting in a 3-1 rink win with overall 107-51 points to Clock House.
The next round will be on 25th June at home to Kings Chase of Brentwood.
Sunday 15th May -  Bowls England Playoffs at Oxford City & County Bowls Club

Bowls England held playoffs at Oxford City & County Bowls Club on Sunday 15th May, between 2019 and 2021 National Champions to decide their representatives for the British Isles Championships to be held at Llandrindod Wells, Wales, at the end of June.
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​As 2021 Women’s National Fours Champions Hayley Kenny, Michelle Squires, Serena Madgewick & Rebecca Smith from  Clock House were representing Essex and were facing a tough task against the 2019 Champions, Kings Club, Devon team, Lauren Hackett, Carole Blackwell, Hayley James & Emma Cooper. A steady start by Essex put them in the driving seat, until a 5 shot winning end by Devon pulled them back to within striking distance, however the Essex girls rallied and booked their places to Wales, with a 23-16 point win with Devon conceding after 20 ends.

​If that wasn’t enough entertainment for the Barmy Army supporters from Essex, Hayley Kenny returned to the green, teaming up with Jasmine Wilson of the Radwinter Club, as 2019 Women’s National Junior Pairs Champions, to face a playoff against Rebecca Moorbey & Chloe Brett of Huntingdonshire. The Essex pair had a fairly comfortable win 21-12 after 17 ends.
Sunday 24th April Ladies Challenge

What a cracking day. With a total of 56 club members taking part on a very sunny day, plus Hazel, Jo, Wendy handling the catering in a first class manner, along with a number of members coming along to watch, Clock House can be proud of a very successful day. The result - Men 122 Ladies 88.
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