ECWBA NEWS
(12 May 2026)
CHANGE TO PERFORMANCE EVENTS COMPETITION RULES
Bowls England have announced rule changes details here
(30 Apr 2026)
CHANGE OF CLUB PHONE NUMBER
Please note the new number for the office at Upminster BC Tel. 01708 222788
(20 Apr 2026)
CHANGE OF CLUB SECRETARY
Please note the change of Secretary for Connaught BC
Mrs Sally Pearce. Tel: 07773-942309. Email: sallypearce235@gmail.com
(14 Apr 2026)
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOWLS DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
The BDA will be running a Roadshow at Falcon BC from 10:00-16:00 on 24th April 2026. The intention is to bring together as many clubs as possible for a day of practical workshops, guidance, and networking opportunities to support the future development of bowls clubs
Further information can be found here: Roadshows - Bowls Development Alliance
The booking link is here: Club Development Roadshow Falcon IBC Friday 24th April, 10am-4pm
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the event, please contact Laura Wright at laurawright@bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com
(14 Apr 2026)
CHANGE OF CLUB SECRETARY
Please note the change of secretary for Saffron Walden Town BC
Mrs Louisa Atherton. Tel: 07970716677. Email: swtbcsecretary@outlook.com
(7 Apr 2026)
JEAN PLATT RIP
I am sad to inform that Jean (Elsenham BC) passed away recently. Her funeral will be held on Monday 20th April at 13.00hrs at St. Peter's Church, Patmore End, Ugley, CM22 6JB. The wake will be held at Elsenham B.C., Recreation Ground, Leigh Road, Elsenham, CM22 6BY. All are welcome, but anyone wishing to attend should please contact Jean's daughter Helen, on HJWaters@protonmail.com or phone 07743 700140 so that she has an idea of the number attending to help with catering
(5 Apr 2026)
MESSAGE FROM JENNY HYLAND - 2026 200 CLUB
You may find the entries by surname / club info here
(15 Mar 2026)
MESSAGE FROM ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION
The EBCA will be holding 'Back to Bowls' sessions on dates and venues across the County - details here
(14 Mar 2026)
MESSAGES FROM THE ECWBA SECRETRY
The April Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 8th April at 2pm - the agenda may be found here
The application form for the ECWBA President's Day may be found here
The entry form for the Benevolent Triples may be found here
The Certificate of Merit Nomination Form may be found here
(15 Feb 2026)
MESSAGE FROM ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION
Information regarding 2026 Roadshows may be found here
(14 Feb 2026)
MESSAGES FROM THE ECWBA SECRETARY
Competition Portal
I hope that you are keeping well this winter. I think that we are all growing webbed feet!!
Dave Jarrold and I have been working on the competition portal. Thank you for making your entries for 2026. Once all the draws have been completed they will be published on the website. I will let you know when they are available to view
President's Day Excursion
The response for President Dot Pope's outing on Tuesday 28th July 2026 has been excellent. I currently have 7 places available to book, so I recommend a speedy response if you are interested. The form may be found here
ECWBA Handbooks
Extra County Handbooks can be ordered up until the end of February. These can be ordered via email, with copies of the order to be sent to Jenny Hyland and myself. A separate form won't be needed, just the name of the club and how many extra handbooks are required.
County Over 60s Mixed Team Event
Any ladies who are interested in playing in the County Over 60s Mixed Team event may find the application form here. This is open to all women bowlers, you do not have to have a County badge to be considered. Again, this is to be returned to Sue Harrington by the 8th April 2026.
Applications for ECWBA matches
The application form for the Colts and Badged Bowlers to enter their names for the County Friendly matches may be found here. Please return to Sue Harrington by the 8th April 2026. This can be brought to the Council Meeting, emailed or posted
Please note that there is a County Friendly Match v Middlesex on the same day as the first round of the Over 60s Mixed event. Colts and Badged Bowlers should only make themselves available for one or the other of the matches on this day. This will make selection easier and avoid confusion. Last minute changes had to be made last year and we would like to avoid that happening this year..
One final thought...spring is around the corner and the days will be getting lighter for longer. Take care and keep well.
Kind regards,
Jill (Hon. Sec. ECWBA)
(14 Feb 2026)
MESSAGES FROM THE ECWBA TREASURER - 200 CLUB
Happy New Year everyone,
Would you believe that this is my 6th year as ECWBA Treasurer and I am still enjoying it.
The forms for the 2026 ECWBA 200 Club may be found here
We had a bumper year in 2025, so I hope we can at least equal the tickets sold as last year.
I look forward to seeing you all again this summer and many thanks for your efforts.
Kind regards,
Jenny Hyland (Honorary Treasurer)
(19 Jan 2026)
MESSAGE FROM ESSEX BOWLS COACHES ASSOCIATION
Once again we will be holding our annual Open Day for all coaches - details here
(6 Jan 2026)
MESSAGE FROM EBUA
On 14th February 2026 at Liberty of Havering IBC, there will be an accredited Markers Course run by the English Bowls Umpires Association
Details may be found here
(20 Aug 2025)
MESSAGE REGARDING BADGE POINTS
A reminder that Badge points can only be accumulated over 6 years. To calculate points going forward into 2026, points earned prior to the 2020 season should be deducted. Due to the impact of Covid, the years 2020/21 are combined
The latest lists of players Badge points may be found via the Competitions dropdown in the RED header bar
Regards
Linda Mills (Badge points Co-ordinator)