2018 Results
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Sunday 16th September - ECBA Group 4 Finals at Kings Chase
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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. 
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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. |
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. 
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Friday 17th August -Hartswood 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. |
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Friday 17th August -
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. |
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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. |
Ken Brand, Pat Norton and Debbie Walmsley were the successful team seen here with John Bates.
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Winners Margaret Tinton, Val Hayes and Peter Lowe
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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. 
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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. |
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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. |
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Sunday 5th August - Ron Plews Challenge Trophy & Memorial Cup 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. 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. 
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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. 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. 
Runners Up: Keith Walmsley, Sally Emes & Alan Jenkins
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Winners: Derek Churchill, Beverley Plank & Derek Baldwin
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Winners Jane and Peter received the Alvera Plate with Trevor and Val sporting a well earned pint, plus a few wines later on
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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. 
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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.
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.
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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.
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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. |
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