2022 County & National
County Certificate of Merit 2022
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. |
Thursday 25th August - Leamington National Finals
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.
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 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.
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. |
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. |
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 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. |
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.
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.
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.
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. |