Clockhouse (Upminster) Bowling Club

Welcome to the Website for Clockhouse (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.

Mens Selected Pairs - Friday 17th May 2019

Winners - Paul Vine & Mike Long
Runners Up - Charles Rolph & Malcolm Tidbury

It was a very closely fought final going right to the last bowl. Charles and Malcolm were holding shot and Mike Long having one bowl left with the score at 7 all. All waited with baited breath as Mike delivered taking out Charles bowl to take shot and win the match 8-7.

Open Days "What happens next"

All new bowlers interested in joining the club will be offered four free bowls sessions during which our qualified coach will work with them to understand how to bowl. The sessions will cover enough for them to be able to bowl confidently and enable them to take part in club roll ups and fun events.
Trevor has set up a new bowlers facebook page called ‘Learn to bowl at Clockhouse’ to enable the new bowlers to keep in contact and be made aware of coaching sessions.

Club Open Days

At least 60 people responded to the advertising campaign by coming along to one or other of the Open Days and out of that number 40 have signed up for coaching.
The next step will be coaching during May followed by the gradual integration into the Club for those who wish to become members.
Any further enquiries to: coachbowls@clockhousebowlingclub.co.uk

Sunday 28th October 2018
- 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.

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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.