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

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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.
Coming fixtures 18 May - 31 May
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Although fixture books had been produced before lockdown, the Ladies books were put in their lockers at the Club and the Men's books were handed to the Captain.
So, for members who are having withdrawal symptoms, thought you may like to see what you might having been doing this coming week. You may even like to have a virtual drive, just remember, don't be late as the rinks have to be set up.
2019 Memories

​Saturday 25th May 2019 - County Top Club 1st Round

We are approaching the date, a year ago, that the Ladies played the 1st Round of the Essex County Top Club competition, resulting in the triumphant run to take the title.
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!

Lockdown Activities

"Horse Racing"
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Free to enter unless you would like to donate to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Horse racing has resumed behind closed doors in France. So I have resumed our fun competition that will go on until we are released.
​Let Brian know if you want to participate.
"Coffee Kwiz"

Tuesdays are Coffee Kwiz Days

Starting at 11.00am
10 questions sent by email.
Quickest replies get the points.

Let Brian know by 10.00am if you wish to take part.
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.