ECBA NEWS
(1 Jul 2025) - updated 4/7
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The much revised team selection for the last Eastern Counties League game against Bedfordshire (5/7) may be found here
(29 Jun 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - EASTERN COUNTIES
The result details from the ECL v Suffolk on Saturday 28th June can be found here
(25 Jun 2025)
MIXED OVER 60 INTER-COUNTY
The team selection for the second round of the Mixed Over 60 Inter County Championship v Norfolk on 15th July may be found here
Any team member unable to attend should advise John Tully (07970100634) as soon as possible
Regards
John Tully
(22 Jun 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The team selection for the Eastern Counties League game against Suffolk (28/6) may be found here
(22 Jun 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Wally Ball
Area A
Group 4 4 points v Group 6 4 points
Group 1 4 points v Group 8 4 points
Table
Group 4 - 17 points
Group 6 - 12 points
Group 1 - 11 points
Group 8 - 8 points
Area B
Group 5 5 points v Group 2 3 points
Group 3 2 points Group 9 6 points
Table
Group 9 - 20 points
Group 3 - 12 points
Group 5 - 9 points
Group 2 - 7 points
Final at Essex County BC 10am on Sunday 3 August - Group 4 v Group 9
(22 Jun 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
Yesterday's Middleton Cup game at home to Suffolk, proved to be a very close affair
Essex were 1 up at 5 ends, 13 down at 10 ends, 4 up at 15 ends, 3 up at 18 ends, then with a late rally Essex finished winning by 10 shots (4 rinks won, 2 lost). The grid with team/results may be found here
(19 Jun 2025)
MIXED OVER 60 INTER-COUNTY
Result from first round of the National O60 Mixed team championship Essex 118 v Suffolk 98
Full details may be found here
Regards
John Tully
(18 Jun 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The team selection for the Middleton Cup game against Suffolk (21/6) may be found here
(16 Jun 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Wally Ball
Area A
Group 4 5 points Group 1 3 points
Group 6 4 points Group 8 4 points
Table
Group 4 13 points
Group 6 8 points
Group 1 7 points
Group 8 4 points
Area B
Group 5 2 Points Group 9 6 Points
Group 3 4 Points Group 2 4 Points
Table
Group 9 14 Points
Group 3 10 Points
Group 5 4 Points
Group 2 4 Points
(10 Jun 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE U24 TEAM MANAGER - WHITE ROSE
Over the weekend of 31/5-1/6, Essex U24s took part in the regional finals of the White Rose at Hadleigh BC, Suffolk. Unfortunately the B squad was a player short and were loaned a lad from Norfolk, but sadly that didn’t help their cause
The A Squad fared much better winning all their games to qualify for the National Finals at Leamington Spa on 17th August
Apologies for the delay in reporting but we have been waiting for the images to arrive from the photographer present on the day
All these photos can be in the '2025 Squads' in the Galleries dropdown
(10 Jun 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Wally Ball
Area A
Group 6 4 points Group 1 4 points
Group 8 0 points Group 4 8 points
Table
Group 4 - 8 points
Group 1 - 4 points
Group 6 - 4 points
Group 8 - 0 points
Area B
Group 2 0 points Group 9 8 points
Group 3 6 points Group5 2 points
Table
Group 9 - 8 points
Group 3 - 6 points
Group 5 - 2 points
Group 2 - 0 points
Inter-group Knockout
Group 3 116 Group 1 114
Group 8 125 Group 4 69
Group 9 124 Group 5 100
Group 2 122 Group 6 114
Semi finals 6 July - on the green of the first named
Group 3 v Group 8
Group 9 v Group 2
(9 Jun 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - MIDDLETON CUP
In our Middleton Cup game on Saturday away to Norfolk, Essex had a great start to lead by 24 at 5 ends, 23 at 10 ends, 23 at 15 ends but then Norfolk hit back. Despite that late rally, Essex finished winning by 6 shots (3 rinks won, 2 lost and one tie).
The grid with team/results may be found here
(2 Jun 2025)
ASHFORD CUP UPDATE
The scores and league positions after the final week may be found here
Congratulation to Group 4 and Group 1, see you both at the Final at 10:00, Sunday July 27th at Braintree Bowls Club
(24 My 2025) - updated 1/6/25
MIXED OVER 60 INTER-COUNTY
The revised team selection for the first round of the Mixed Over 60 Inter County Championship v Suffolk on 17th June may be found here
The team and reserves are invited to attend a squad day at 11 am on Sunday 15th June at Braintree BC.
Any squad member unable to attend should advise John Tully (07970100634) as soon as possible
Regards
John Tully
(29 May 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The team selection for the Middleton Cup game against Norfolk (7/6) may be found here
(29 May 2025)
ASHFORD CUP UPDATE
The scores and league positions after week 2 may be found here
(24 My 2025)
MIXED OVER 60 INTER-COUNTY
The team selection for the first round of the Mixed Over 60 Inter County Championship against Suffolk on 17th June may be found here
The team and reserves are invited to attend a squad day at 11 am on Sunday 15th June at Braintree BC.
Any squad member unable to attend should advise John Tully (07970100634) as soon as possible
Regards
John Tully
(21 May 2025)
ASHFORD CUP UPDATE
The scores and league positions after week 1 may be found here
(20 May 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The team selection for the Eastern Counties League game against Norfolk (24/5) may be found here
(18 May 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - BALCOMB TROPHY
A fantastic weekend for the County's Balcomb Trophy Squad this weekend
Wins over Middlesex 18-6, Hertfordshire 24-0, Kent 21-3 and finally Suffolk 21-3 to have the perfect record of played 4 won 4 puts us through to the last 8 at Leamington on Saturday 16th August
Singles : Andy Squire 3 wins from 4,
Pairs: Jack Butcher / Ed Morris 3 wins from 3, Steve Gunnell / Ed Morris 0 wins from 1
Triples: Conor Mathers / Dan Rodger / Mark Nullmeyers 3 wins from 4
Fours: Steve Mitchinson / Steve Dunn / Ray Bone / Jamie Holmes 3 wins from 4
Big thanks also to Dan Hughes, Karl Lodge & Nigel Smith - squad members supporting the team the whole weekend
Full details of all regional results are available on the Bowls England website here (click "Essex' tab for our results)
Malcolm Stark
Team Manager
(13 May 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER - EASTERN COUNTIES
The result details from the ECL v Cambridgeshire on Saturday 10th May can be found here
(13 May 2025)
TEAMS SELECTION - ISSUE 1 and 2
Team selections may be found here - ISSUE 1 (13 May - 13 June) ISSUE 2 (12 June - 8 July)
(30 Apr 2025)
CHANGES TO THE ECBA HANDBOOK
Changes highlighted in red
Page 110 Colchester West End BC
Match Sec IAN REEVES Email: idreeves@hotmail.co.uk
Page 110 Frinton BC
Secretary GAVIN COWELL Email: gavinteachdriving@hotmail.com Tel: 07901 822023
Treasurer ADRIAN MANN Email: adrian_mann@sky.com Tel: 07375 910650
Page 129 Prittlewell BC changed to Prittlewell Bowling and Croquet Club
(25 Apr 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The team selections for the first two Eastern Counties League games may be found here Herts (3/5/25) Cambs (10/5/25)
(9 Apr 2025)
NOTICES FROM THE TEAM MANAGER
The teams for our first three figures may be found here
The ECL games v Hertfordshire on Saturday 3rd May (10:30 start) at Radwinter BC and
Cambridgeshire on Saturday 10th May (10:30) at Kings Chase BC and
Middleton Cup trial v Kent (11:00 start) at Horton Kirby BC, South Darenth DA4 7AX
Balcomb Trophy at Essex County BC Sat 17th and Sun 18th May
To confirm Balcomb Trophy Squad for the above weekend (Red/Blue kit)
Ray Bone, Jack Butcher, Steve Dunn, Steve Gunnell, Jamie Holmes, Dan Hughes, Karl Lodge, Conor Mathers, Steve Mitchinson, Ed Morris,
Mark Nullmeyers, Andy Squire, Dan Rodger & Nigel Smith.
Best regards,
Malcolm (Team Manager), Mitch Brenner, Nigel Smith & John Stewart (Selectors)
(21 Jan 2025)
NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY COACH - UPDATED 20/1/2025
Details of the 2025 Open Meeting on Sunday 26th January may be found here
(20 Dec 2024)
ESSEX COUNTY BA TOUR 2025
There are a few spaces available for the 2025 Tour to Hampshire where the party will be based at FARNHAM HOGS BACK HOTEL & SPA,
from 4th May to 9th May inclusive. Male applicants may be badged or unbadged. For more information or to apply, please contact the Tour Secretary, Ken Clarke either by email or telephone kjclarke5391@gmail.com / 07395 046014
(20 Dec 2024)
NOTICE FROM COLLEEN MOSS - ECWBA PRESIDENT 2025
I would like to wish all Essex Bowlers a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year
See you on the green!
Colleen Moss
ECWBA President 2025
(1 Dec 2024)
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMPETITION SECRETARY
Please be advised that competition entries for the 2025 season are now open on the Portal
NOTE: Changes of club can only be actioned by a Portal Administrator, so if you have moved clubs since last season, it is imperative that you inform me or Dave Jarrold BEFORE you enter as otherwise your entries will be submitted from the old club/group as per Regulation 1(d)
(19 Nov 2024)
COUNTY REGISTRATION FORMS
The ECBA Secretary has emailed a copy of the Handbook form to every club secretary - they are to be returned by 31st December 2024
NOTE: Bowls England have made it a requirement of Affiliation that every club must have a named Safeguarding Officer by April 2025
The Treasurer's affiliation form is now available via the 'Forms' page of this website
Anyone wishing to download the forms they are also available here
(19 Nov 2024)
MESSAGE FROM DAVID STARKEY - PRESIDENT 2024
It has been a privilege and an honour to be your President. I would like to thank all the executive members for their help and hard work
A big thank you to all the County Bowlers and their wives for their generosity in helping me to raise £961.72 for the Guide Dogs Charity
Congrtulations to Dave King playing 100 County Games and to Keith Riley & Ken Clarke playing 250 County Games
My best wishes go to the new County President for 2025, Paul La Plain - I hope you have a great year
Good news - my mislaid wristwatch (reported on this website) has turned up
In closing, I would like to wish all bowlers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - I hope you all winter well
(7 Nov 2024)
ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION WEBSITE
Due to increased costs, we have decided to close our website at www.essexbowlscoaching.org (on Wix) and move to a new site on Hugofox
BIG THANKS to Karen Thompson who has done a great job in quickly getting our new site up and running and will continue to monitor and improve the site going forward
Have a look at the new site (and feel free to send feedback) - Essex Bowls Coaches Association
Trevor Plank
(12 Oct 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE EBCA SECRETARY
Trevor Plank is stepping down from his position as Essex County Coach early next year
The advertisement for his replacement may be found here
Tony Ellis
Secretary Essex Bowls Coaches Association
(22 Sep 2024)
NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY SECRETARY re SAFEGUARDING
As a direct result of the Bowls England directive regarding Safeguarding, the Essex Bowls Coaches Association has put together courses for Club safeguarding officers and Coaches, details here. Also attached here is a list of all upcoming EBCA courses