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.
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 unbeaten run against Orsett 16-4, Ingatestone 8-6 and Rainham 10-5, they took the second place prize of £150, only one point behind the winners Corringham.

​Needless to say they were pleased with their days work.
Ken Brand, Pat Norton and Debbie Walmsley were the successful team seen here with John Bates.
Tuesday 14th August -
Peggy's Day

Peggy's Triples Day competition carries on in honour of past member Peggy Bates. Peggy joined Clockhouse in 1986 and she was Captain, Match Sec. and on various Committees.
She had organised her Peggy,s Triples Day for many years and celebrated her 90th birthday in 2013. She passed away in 2015 but the competition carries on.
This year Peggy's husband, John, came along to give his support. Tea and big cream cakes, made by Bev Plank, completed a successful event.

30 members made up 10 triples, each playing 3 rounds of 6 ends. There was only 1 team with a full house of wins.
Sunday 12th August - Ron Errington

The Ron Errington Trophy Mixed Triples competition took place on Sunday 12th August. 30 members made up 10 triples teams each playing 3 rounds of 6 ends. There were 3 teams with a maximum 6 points, so the result had to be decided on shot difference.

The winners were Margaret Tinton, Val Hayes and Peter Lowe with a shot difference of +21.

​Runners up, with a shot difference of +14 were Jenny Bullock, Charles Rolph and Debbie Walmsley.
Winners Margaret Tinton, Val Hayes and Peter Lowe
County Champions of Champions
Rebecca Smith won the Area Final beating June Linehan from Rainham 21-11.
Rebecca now plays in the County Finals on Saturday 25th August at Essex  County, Westcliff on Sea.

County Unbadged Singles
Hayley Kenny won the  Area Final against Christina Allen from Upminster 21-10 on Wednesday 15th August.
Hayley now plays in the County Finals on Saturday 25th August at Essex County.

Warley Woods Knockout Triples Competition
Rebecca Smith, Michelle Carlin and Margaret Tinton have reached the finals of this competition.
The Final will be on Friday August 31st at Haynes Park, 2.00 pm start.

Hartswood League Knockout Triples Final
Stella Briton, Sandra Ringshaw and Michelle Carlin have reached the final and play a team from Upminster
​on Friday 17th August  10.30 at Liberty.
Wednesday 8th August -
Brentwood Gala Day

Clockhouse were represented by the team of Sandra Ringshaw, Hazel Pudney and Debbie Walmsley in the Brentwood Invitation Triples Gala Day. Sixteen teams took part in the all-day competition with each playing four games of seven ends. Brentwood-based Kings Chase was the only team to win all four games to take the top cash prize with 58 points. Our Ladies were runners-up on 54 points with 3 wins and a draw and Gidea Park B took third place with 50 points.
Leamington National Finals

Our own Hayley Kenny competed in the National Junior Singles at Leamington on Sunday 5th August, with a 3 match winning run through to the Quarter Finals. In the 1st round beating Lincolnshire 21-16, 2nd round beating Northumberland 21-15, in the last 16 beating Buckinghamshire 21-18. On Monday 6th she came up against Izzie White from Worcestershire, going down 21-10 to  the eventual competition winner.

She also returned to Leamington on Thursday 9th August to compete in the Womens Singles Championship as 3rd place County qualifier. Playing in the preliminary round, she went down 21-7 to the Cumbria A qualifier.
Sunday 5th August - Ron Plews Challenge Trophy & Memorial Cup
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24 members gathered for this annual Men v Ladies challenge, consisting of 3 rinks each playing 18 ends with the winning team based on overall points. The result was a resounding win for the Men with rink scores of 22-11, 20-8 and a closer 14-13, giving a final result of 56-32.
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For the third year running Peter Lowe, Mens Captain,  accepted the trophy, presented by Joyce Plews who was accompanied by her family to support the event.
One achievement was to capture all of the players together at the same time.
Sunday 22nd July - Hetty Foster

24 members faced the high temperatures we are currently having to deal with, to play in the Hetty Foster mixed triples competition. With the pre-selected triples based on handicaps, each team played 3 rounds of 6 ends, with 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw.
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​The winning team was Derek Churchill, Beverley Plank and Derek Baldwin with 6 points, runners up on countback with 4 points were Keith Walmsley, Sally Emes and Alan Jenkins.
Winners: Derek Churchill, Beverley Plank & Derek Baldwin
Runners Up: Keith Walmsley, Sally Emes & Alan Jenkins
Sunday 8th July - Alvera Plate

22 members took part in the Alvera Plate mixed pairs 2 wood competition on a very warm afternoon, each pair playing 4 rounds of 8 ends. With 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw, the winning pair were Jane Legge and Peter Galloway with 7 points.
​Runners up with 6 points were Val Hayes and Trevor Plank.
Winners  Jane and Peter received the Alvera Plate with Trevor and Val sporting a well earned pint, plus a few wines later on.
Saturday 1st July - Selected Pairs

With a very poor entry, the Mens Selected Pairs competition went ahead with 12 members taking part. Winners on the day were Terry Robson and Peter Galloway with runners-up Peter Lowe and Colin Lincoln.
​Saturday 23rd June - Presidents Day
32 members took to the green on this sunny Saturday afternoon for the Presidents v Captains competition. Heading the charge, President Jack Briton's selected rink could not contend with the challenge of Captains, Hazel Pudney and Peter Lowe's rink. However with the final score at 2 rinks apiece, the shot score of 70 - 67 made it a narrow win for the President's team. The competition was followed by a meal in the Clubhouse, which also celebrated the President's birthday.
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Jack Briton relates some Presidential history in his after meal speech.

Sunday 17th June - County Play Offs

Congratulations to Hayley Kenny
Hayley played in the County Singles, third place play off against Donna Law of Silver End, at the weekend, and had a comfortable 21-11 win.

This means she has qualified for a place in the National Finals at Leamington in August.
Sunday 20th May - The Earls

The first Club Competition of the season took place on a warm sunny afternoon with a turn out of 30 members playing in 10 triples teams with each team playing 3 matches of 6 ends. With 2 points awarded for a win and 1 for a draw the overall winners, with 6 points, were Alan Jenkins, Veronica Wells and Val Nice. Runners-up, with 5 points, were Derek Churchill, Bob Pudney and Margaret Tinton.

​Mens Captain, Peter Lowe presented the trophy to the winners.

​Sunday 29th October -
Annual Presentation Lunch

​The annual presentation lunch was held at Orsett Hall Hotel for the second year running. Once again ably arranged and hosted by Brian Samuals.

​See photos in "Presentation Lunch" tab and "Gallery".

​Saturday 30th September - Fancy Dress Drive

​The final event of the season and the weather was acceptable with only a very light shower but no interruption to play. There was a turn out of 33 members including non players, with 14 making an effort to dress for the occasion.
​The winner of the drive was Ray Walker as Captain Hookless. Ada Goodall judged the best Fancy Dress costumes and chose Barbara Williams as 'Queen Bee' and Bob Pudney as 'Mickey Mouse'.
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Full report of event in "Results" tab.
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​More photos in the "Gallery".
Clockhouse Hot Shots at Corringham friendly

​On Saturday 23rd September, 4 rinks visited Corringham Bowls Club for the final friendly of the season. Not being the easiest of venues to find, there were a few logistical tales to be told. Although the green looked like a battleground, we were lucky to get away with a narrow defeat of 2.5 to 1.5. However on the Captains rink, after 19 ends Clockhouse were losing 18-12. With only 2 ends left, what could turn the tables? A 'HOT SHOT' on end 20, exactly what they achieved, that is a the team scored maximum points on one end, putting them in the lead 20-18, however they got too excited and only managed a draw.
​The rink was Charles Rolph (Lead), Pam Bowden, Michelle Carlin and Hazel Pudney.
​Do hope that everyone found there way home!
Hotshots - Pam Bowden, Hazel Pudney, Charles Rolph & Michelle Carlin received their certificates and badges at the presentation lunch
Clockhouse Members make their mark at Leamington
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Hazel gets the card signed by Sam Tolchard
​Sandra and Hazel, along with their chauffeurs, spent the weekend 16/17th September at the National Top Club Championships at Leamington where their services were put to good use. On Saturday they both marked 4 wood Singles Quarter Final matches and on Sunday morning they marked the Semi-Final matches. Luckily with the best weather of the weekend saving itself for Sunday afternoon, they were given the task of marking for the finals. Sandra marked the Women's Singles between Carol Baxter - Wigton BC (Cumbria) and Sarah Newson - Parkway BC (Huntingdonshire) with a result of 21-16. Hazel had control of the Men's Singles Final between Sam Tolchard - Kings BC (Devon) and Lloyd Sabatini - Reading BC (Berkshire) with a result of 21-3. Both the Women's and Men's Top Club titles were retained by Wigton BC and Kings BC from 2016.
Club Championships 2017



​Finally - and not surprising, considering their success this year. The Warley Woods 1st team have won the Warley Woods League Division 'A' title.​

Sandra Ringshaw ​receives her County Badge from Essex President Jean Cobbin.​
Table Top Sale

Do you still have Christmas gifts that have NOT found a home yet?
Are their unused, unwrapped items sitting in your cupboards?
Maybe dvd’s or cd’s you have not watched or listened to for longer than you can remember
If so please bring them to the club so they can find a home for someone who may like them and raise some funds.
Please note this is NOT a request for used unwanted items.
The last thing the club needs is more jumble hanging round the club. 

Coming up

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
£5 deposit by 12th August
3 course lunch
1 guest per member
​Maximum 90 places.
List in the Clubhouse, so sign up.
Saturday 17th November 2018

Magician Paul Clancy
More details to follow