(5 Aug 2025)

MESSAGEs FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY

Unfinished Finals

After another weekend of excellent bowling I am able to publish the results, which may be found here.  Many congratulations to all the competitors.

Patrons Day

ECWBA Patrons' Day will be held on Friday 12th September 2025 at either Loughton B.C. or Maldon B.C. Please get your application forms to Sue Harrington by the 16th August 2025. Form here 

This is always a fun afternoon of bowls followed by a meal.  Do come and join us, the more the merrier.

County Luncheon

I hope that all the County finalists will attend the County Luncheon on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at Stock Brook Golf and Country Club to collect their trophies and enjoy an excellent meal in lovely surroundings.  Applications should be in to Jill Polley by the 31st August 2025.

Form here

 

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

 

(30 Jul 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY

As the Albert Crabb semi-finals were only played yesterday, we were only able to finalise the program for this weekend’s late yesterday

The program may be found here

The results of the County Finals played at the weekend may be found here 

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(30 Jul 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY

The minutes of the Council Meeting held last Wednesday 23rd July 2025 may be found here.  Please make them available to your members.

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(28 Jul 2025)

ALBERT CRABB SEMI-FINALS - 29th July 

Harlow (D Area) v Essex County (B Area)          18:15 at Danbury BC 

Colchester (C Area) v Clockhouse (A Area)        18:00 at Writtle BC

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(21 Jul 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY

The final of the ECWBA Championship Singles was played yesterday and we offer Congratulations to Rebecca Smith (Clockhouse) our 2025 County Singles Champion.  Well done to Brenda Bowyer, our Runner-up who helped to make this a great final.  The result was 21 - 11

Thank you to Steve Warner our marker and to Stock & Buttsbury for hosting the game

I hope to see many supporters this weekend 26th and 27th July at Colchester West End B.C. when the finals of the other Championship competitions will be played.

Jill Polley Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(20 Jul 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA COMPETITION SECRETARY

I am now able to publish the programme for the ECWBA Finals Days 26th and 27th July 2025 which may be found here

With Clockhouse being represented in all disciplines it has been necessary to use both days in the morning and the afternoon  

I hope that many of you will come to support the players and watch some excellent bowling. 

I am sure that Colchester West End will be offering great hospitality, so do come and join us.

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(18  Jul 2025)

MIXED OVER 60 INTER-COUNTY revised 18th July

Disappointed to report a loss this week, despite a late rally by Essex to be only 8 behind after 18 ends, Norfolk found the extra gear required to get over the line. Score grid may be found here Many thanks to all of the squad, we will go again next season. 

Regards

John Tully

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(11 Jul 2025) - updated 28th July

A AREA – Area Finals

​Unbadged Pairs                        6pm on 15th July - Elm Park BC         

Amanda Sowerby, Dawn Barton (Gidea Park) 23-6 Angela Ueckermann, Sophie Holland (Clockhouse) 

Unbadged Singles                     6pm on 24th July - Liberty of Havering BC

Julie Willis (Goodmayes) 19-21 Sally Garlic (Harrold Hill)                                                                         

Champion of Champions         6pm on 25th July - Romford BC

Jean Hough (Elm Park) 19-21 v Sally Garlic (Harold Hill)

B AREA – Area Finals

Unbadged Pairs                        10am on 16th July - Carreras BC          

Pigram, Squibb (Ingatestone) 22-20 Decourt, Rose (Rayleigh)

Champion of Champions         10:30 on 22nd July - Runwell BC    

Rita Fabbri (Stock) 21-20 Jodie Waumsley (Southminster) 

Unbadged Singles                     4pm on 23rd July - South Benfleet and Canvey BC

Jean Lawrence (Billericay) 21-11 Debra Rose (Rayleigh)

C AREA – Area Finals

Champion of Champions         6pm on 23rd July - Colchester West End BC

Rose Kerridge (CWE) 12-22 Serena Madgewick (Braintree)

Unbadged Singles                      10:am on 24th July - Colchester West End BC

Linda Topham (Halstead) v Jo Patterson (Frinton)

Unbadged Pairs                         2pm on 23rd July - Colchester West End BC                       

Sarah Newman, Karen Thompson (Mistley & Manningtree) 8-17 Tina Anthony, Sandie Pauze (Witham)

D AREA – Area Finals

Champion of Champions         5pm on 17th July - Buckhurst Hill BC

Julie Watkins (Buckhurst Hill) 21-9 Sue Charles (Buckhurst Hill) 

Unbadged Pairs                     

Jeanette Edmans, Deb Shrimpton 19-15 Emma Killick, Julie Dudley 

Unbadged Singles                          12:00 on 23rd July at Silverthorn BC

Sue Company (Silverthorn) 21 - 17 Carol Heavin (Silverthorn)

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(14 Jul 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA COMPETITION SECRETARY

We had a successful semi-finals day yesterday - the results may be found here

Due to players being in several competition finals, both the finals day and the overflow day will have to be used  

Play will therefore be on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July 2025  

The semi-finals of the County Top Club are being played next Saturday 19th July and the finals weekend playing schedule will be finalised/issued when those results have been received

Please note that the Championship Singles Final between Brenda Bowyer (Rochford) and Rebecca Smith (Clockhouse) is being played at 9.30am for 10.00am on Sunday 20th July 2025 at Stock & Buttsbury B.C. Supporters will be welcome.

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(12 Jul 2025)

BENEVOLENT TRIPLES RESULTS from 10th July

Area A Final

Pat Powder, Suzanne White, Dot Pope (Romford) 4 – 6  Paula Edgell, Debbie Walmsley, Janice Fortune (Clockhouse)

Area B Winners 

Wendy Beasley, Sharon Turley, Pauline Naylor (Castle Point) (2 wins +17 shots)

Area C Final

Sue Howard, Jenny Young, Sandra Cairns (West Mersea) 7 – 5 Phyllis Bridge, Jenny Meager, Jean Ashton (Great Baddow) 

Area D Final 

Alison White, Maggie Mealing and Alison Curtis (Griffin) 8 – 5 Ann Palmer, Sue Haynes, Carol Vernon (Woodford)

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(12 Jul 2025)

SEMI FINALS – TOP CLUB - 19th July

Connaught (D Area) v Holland on Sea (C Area)                10:00 at Witham BC 

Clockhouse (AB1 Area) v Essex County (AB2 Area)        13:30 at Pitsea (Riverview) BC

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(11 Jul 2025)

A AREA – Area Finals

​Unbadged Pairs                        6pm on 15th July - Elm Park BC         

Amanda Sowerby, Dawn Barton (Gidea Park) v Angela Ueckermann, Sophie Holland (Clockhouse) 

Unbadged Singles                     6pm on 24th July - Liberty of Havering BC

Julie Willis (Goodmayes) v Sally Garlic (Harrold Hill)                                                                         

Champion of Champions         6pm on 25th July - Romford BC

Jean Hough (Elm Park) v Sally Garlic (Harold Hill)

 

D AREA – Area Finals

Champion of Champions         5pm on 17th July - Buckhurst Hill BC

Julie Watkins (Buckhurst Hill) v Sue Charles (Buckhurst Hill) 

Unbadged Singles                       TBA

Unbadged Pairs                          TBA                                                                 

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(10 Jul 2025)

NOTICE FROM THE ECWBA COMPETITION SECRETARY

Attached here the programme for the semi-finals of the Championship Triples, Fours and Senior Fours

They will be held on Sunday 13th July at the Tiptree Jobserve B.C. (09:00 for 09:30)

​Area Secretaries, please could you make sure that your ladies are there by 9.00 at the latest, for registration

Stickers in blue and red will be provided and bowls will be checked for a current date stamp

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​This Saturday 12 July is the Johns Trophy match v  Norfolk BA at The Rookery BC, Stowmarket, IP14 1PN at 11.30am for 12 noon. 

Take care in the sun!

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

Kind regards,

Jill

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(8 Jul 2025) revised 10th July

AREA FINALS - SENIOR FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP - 9th July

​AREA A  Preston, Warmsley, Squires, Fortune (Clockhouse) v Powder, Morton, White, Pope (Romford)                        25-16 

AREA B Chandler, Fenton, Stanton, Harrington (Stock) v Score, Johnson, Kypriano, Martin (Essex County)                  15-27

AREA C Wood, Woods, Heard, Bohannon ( (Tiptree Jobserve) v Hunter, Kerle-Alldread, Martin, Deighton (Frinton)    15-13

AREA D Armsby, Cooper, Finch, Abel (Harlow) v Charles, Burns, Watkins, Stephens (Buckhurst Hill)                          14-19

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(7 Jul 2025)

MIXED OVER 60 INTER-COUNTY revised 6th July

The revised 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

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(5 Jul 2025)

BRIG GUNN RIP

I have to announce the sad news that Brig Gunn passed away on the 26th June in hospital. Brig played at Mersea Island and was County President in 2013. She played for the County and in the Johns Trophy team, which she also managed for a while.

Funeral arrangements: Friday 8th August 2025 at 12.15pm at Colchester Crematorium and afterwards at the Colchester Indoor Bowling Club

If you will be attending the wake please could you let Ann Sims know by phone, text or Whatsapp on 07802204657 or email annieguns14@hotmail.com to assist with the numbers for catering. Please pass on this information to those who knew Brig

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(3 Jul 2025)

NOTICE FROM SYLVIA BLOOMFIELD - JOHN'S TROPHY 

The final fixture in the John's Trophy against Norfolk is on Saturday 12th July at 12:000 (players to attend by 11:30 please).

Previous results leave Essex with a big task in their attempt to qualify from our group

The venue is Rookery BC, Stowmarket, IP141PN (neutral green). The selected team can be found here

SPECTATORS WELCOME !

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(1 Jul 2025)

TWO-WOOD DAY

The ECWBA Two-wood Day was held on Sunday 29th June at venues around the County

From reports received it is obvious that, despite the hot weather, everyone who attended had a great time and were royally treated by the host clubs 

Aside: despite the heat, Mary Hedges played three games at Springhouse, at 87 years of age - well done Mary!!

The area results can be found here

A Area - Romford BC

B Area - Springhouse BC

C Area - Witham BC

D Area - Buckhurst Hill BC

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(26 Jun 2025)

AREA FINALS - FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP - 25th June - updated 26th June

​AREA A  Kenny, Carlin, Squires, Smith (Clockhouse) v Patel, Bryant, Shaw, Bounds (Upminster)                                       31-6

AREA B Freeman, Kelleher, Knight, Edwards (Corringham & Fobbing) v Decourt, Burridge, Warwick, Rose (Rayleigh)   13-14

AREA C Mitchell, Reed, Barkley, Meager (Great Baddow) v Wood, Woods, Heard, Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve)                8-28

AREA D Charles, Burns, Watkins, Jackie Stephens (Buckhurst Hill) v Moore, de Bank, Monk, Wood (Falcon)                    18-16

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(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

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(23 Jun 2025)

AREA FINALS - FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP - 25th June

​AREA A  Kenny, Carlin, Squires, Smith (Clockhouse) v Patel, Bryant, Shaw, Bounds (Upminster)                                       6pm at Kings Chase BC 

AREA B Freeman, Kelleher, Knight, Edwards (Corringham & Fobbing) v Decourt, Burridge, Warwick, Rose (Rayleigh)   6pm at Hockley BC

AREA C Mitchell, Reed, Barkley, Meager (Great Baddow) v Wood, Woods, Heard, Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve)               2pm at Witham BC

AREA D Charles, Burns, Watkins, Jackie Stephens (Buckhurst Hill) v Moore, de Bank, Monk, Wood (Falcon)                    6pm at Harlow BC

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(21 Jun 2025)

JOHN'S TROPHY RESULT

In the game at Colchester West End yesterday, Essex beat v Suffolk 18-4 (99-92) - full results may be found here

This early news from our man on the spot - Pat Foley (Thanks Pat!)

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(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

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(19 Jun 2025)

NOTICE FROM JILL POLLEY

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Evie Mills (Braintree), who has been selected to represent England in the Under 18 International Series, which is being held at Ayr Northfield BC, Scotland on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st July.  Well done on your selection and enjoy every moment.

Jill Polley

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(15 Jun 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA COMPETITION SECRETARY

We had a great morning of bowling and the results could not have been closer  

It was edge of the seat stuff to the very last bowl, a shame that someone had to lose

The results of the singles and pairs (so far) may be found here

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

 

(12 Jun 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA COMPETITION SECRETARY

Due to unfortunate circumstances the semi-final of the pairs between Laura Robinson, Gracie Patient (Essex County) and Lynn Farrugia, Hayley Kenny will now be played on Tuesday 1st July at 5.30pm for 6.00pm start, at Writtle B.C. 

As there is a league match that evening parking is available in the public car park round the corner or in Roman Way

I will confirm this arrangement with the two teams.  My thanks go to Writtle for making a rink available to us and to Lynn and Hayley for finding an alternative date so that this match can be played.  It makes such a difference

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(12 Jun 2025)

AREA FINALS - TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP - 13th June - Updated 14th June

AREA A    -    Kenny, Carlin, Smith (Clockhouse ) v Powder, White, Pope (Romford)                                   19-12   6pm at Kings Chase BC

AREA B    -    O'Neil, Matthews, Nicholls (Pitsea Riverview) v Robinson, Score, Chapman (Essex County)  7-21    6pm at Runwell BC

AREA C    -    Smart, Mills, Madgewick (Braintree) v Barrett, Marshall, Bell (West Mersea)                         16-12   6pm at Tiptree BC

AREA D    -   Camp, Dupuy, Norgate (Wansted Central) v Armsby, Abel, Bull (Harlow)                                            6pm at Loughton BC

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(11 Jun 2025)

NOTICE FROM SYLVIA BLOOMFIELD - JOHN'S TROPHY 

The second fixture in the John's Trophy against Suffolk is on Saturday 21st June at 13:30 (players to attend by 13:00 please)

The venue is Colchester West End BC. The selected team can be found here

SPECTATORS WELCOME !

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(6 Jun 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA COMPETITION SECRETARY

All competitors in County competitions must familiarise themselves with the Competition By-laws (pages 130 - 136 of the County handbook) before play commences.  Any queries should be directed to the County Competition Secretary

Regards

Jill Polley

 

(5 Jun 2025)

NOTICE FROM JILL POLLEY

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Hayley Kenny and Rebecca Smith (Clockhouse B.C.) have been selected as part of the Bowls England 2025 International Squad

The County sends their congratulations and very best wishes.  We are all very proud of them both.  Well done.

Jill Polley

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

 

(3 Jun 2025)

NOTICE FROM THE ECWBA COMPETITION SECRETARY

Attached here the programme for the semi-finals of the Championship Singles and Pairs

They will be held on Sunday 15th June at the Falcon B.C. (09:00 for 09:30)

​Area Secretaries, please could you make sure that your ladies are there by 9.00 at the latest, for registration 

Stickers in blue and red will be provided and bowls will be checked for a current date stamp

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This Saturday 7th June is the Johns Trophy match v Cambridgeshire at St. Neots B.C., PE19 1AP at 11.30am for 12 noon.  Is anyone else attending that I could maybe meet up with so that we can travel together?  Please let me know.  Thanks.

I can't believe that it is June already.

Kind regards,

Jill

 

(2 Jun 2025)

CHANGES TO THE ECWBA HANDBOOK

Frinton BC Secretary: Sue Herrington.  Tel: 07813 798058.  Email: sue.herrington@btinternet.com

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(24 May 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

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(1 Jun 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY

The full lists of players Badge points may be found via the Competitions dropdown in the RED header bar

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(29 May 2025) - updated 30th May

AREA FINALS - PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP - 29th May

AREA A    -    Kenny, Farrugia (Clockhouse ) v Hough, Hough (Elm Park)             21-4      6pm at Romford BC

AREA B    -    Fabbri, Harrington (Stock) v Patient, Robinson (Essex County)        14-15   6pm at Runwell BC

AREA C    -    Heard, Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve) v Hunter, Martin (Frinton)       15-17  10:30am at Arclight BC

AREA D    -   Meredith, Carrington (Connaught) v Armsby, Abel (Harlow).           23-13

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(24 May 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

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(23 May 2025)

NOTICE FROM SYLVIA BLOOMFIELD - JOHN'S TROPHY 

We play our initial John's Trophy against Cambridgeshire on Saturday 7th June at 12:00 (players to attend by 11:30 please)

The venue is St Neots BC, St Anselm Place, St Neots, PE19 1AP. The selected team can be found here

SPECTATORS WELCOME !

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(22 May 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY

The completed selections for all 2025 ECWBA Friendly Matches may be found here

Please familiarise yourselves with Rule 19 on page 133 and the Dress Code on page 144 of the County Handbook

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(19 May 2025)

CHANGES TO THE ECWBA HANDBOOK

Carreras Club Address: Gloucester Park Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon SS14 3GR

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(15 May 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA COMPETITION SECRETARY

Please note that we have found a small discrepancy in the ECWBA Handbook on page 74 - Competition Finals

The Top Club draw states Area B v Area C - that should read Area D  v Area C

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(13 May 2025) - Updated 15 May 2025

AREA FINALS - SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP - 14th May

AREA A    -    Farrugia (Clockhouse ) v Smith (Clockhouse)             11-21    6pm at Rainham BC

AREA B    -    Naylor (Castle Point) v Bowyer (Rochford)                 12-23   6pm at Prittlewell

AREA C    -    Linehan (Holland on Sea) v Madgewick (Braintree)    21-20   6pm at Colchester West End

AREA D    -   Charles (Buckhurst Hill) v Abel (Harlow)                       9-21   6pm at Loughton

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(12 May 2024)

MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM MANAGER 

Please note the initial rounds of the Walker Cup will be held over the weekend of 17/18th May at Dunmow BC

Details of the matches may be found here

SPECTATORS WELCOME !

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(7 May 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA PRESIDENT

To all the Essex Ladies who joined me at Colchester West End BC, for my ECWBA President's Day last Thursday.

It was lovely to see you all and I hope that you enjoyed yourselves. It was a pleasure to host you. Thank you so much for the cards, good wishes and especially for the generous donations to my charity for the year 'Cancer Research'. I look forward to meeting and bowling with you again over the season. 

See you on the green!

Colleen Moss

ECWBA President 2025

 

(28 Apr 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY

The selections for the first 5 2025 ECWBA Friendly Matches may be found here

Also included are the colts selections for all this years matches, so that they are able to put their two games in their diaries

The remainder of the match selections will be made on Friday 16th May and published soon after

Please familiarise yourselves with Rule 19 on page 133 and the Dress Code on page 144 of the County Handbook

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(25 Apr 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY

Minutes of the Council meeting held on April 9th may be found here

A document detailing How to create an account on the Competition Portal may be found here  

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(25 Apr 2025)

CHANGES TO THE ECWBA HANDBOOK

• Brightlingsea Secretary.  Change to Ron Bennett.  Tel: 01206 973215.  Email: ronbennett388@gmail.com

• Pitsea Riverview: Phone number for Mary Hedges 07813 085777.

• Thorpe le Soken Club: Change to 07746 095139.

• Frinton Secretary: Change to Gavin Cowell.  Tel: 07901 822023.  Email: secretary.frintonbowlsclub@gmail.com

• Silver End: Phone number for Julie Moss 07707 790934

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(6 Apr 2025)

MESSAGE FROM JENNY HYLAND - 2025 200 CLUB

You may find the entries by surname / club info here

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(3 Mar 2025)

MESSAGE FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY

I hope that this finds you all well.

The sun is shining today and my thoughts have turned to the County Friendly Matches and the Over 60s Mixed Knockout Competition.  Both forms are available via the 'Forms' tab, or can be found here County Friendlies Over 60s Mixed KO 

If you have ladies who have their Essex Outdoor Badge or are Colts this year, please could you circulate the application form to them

The Over 60s Mixed is a new Bowls England competition and is open to all affiliated members.  The Essex men and Essex ladies will be looking for players who are interested in taking part in this knockout competition.  You do not have to have a county badge in order to participate.  Please ask the lady bowlers in your club to complete the form if they are interested in being considered for selection and return it to Sue Harrington.

Please can I remind you to enter the ECWBA 200 Club this year?  The application form has been sent out and needs to be returned by 31st March to Jenny Hyland. It is also available via the 'Forms' tab or  here 200 Club

I still have some places for the President's Trip on Wednesday 6th August 2025.  Ladies, do come and join us for a trip to Green Island Gardens with a ploughman's lunch, followed by an afternoon performance of the Summer Variety Spectacular at the Westcliff Theatre at Clacton on Sea.

Best wishes for the coming season.

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

 

(9 Feb 2025)

NOTICE FROM THE ECWBA COMPETITION SECRETARY

I am now in a position to publish the confirmed dates for the 2025 season - they are available here

Regards

Jill Polley

 

​(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

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(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

 

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