(10 Aug 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY - UNFINISHED FINALS

I have attached the programme for our Unfinished Finals Weekend. Most will be played on the Saturday 20th August at Braintree B.C. with the Champion of Champions being played on Sunday 21st August at Great Baddow B.C.

The program can be found here

The teams for the final of the Albert Crabb competition will have to be added after the semi-finals are played on Monday 15th August.

Many thanks,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

 

(10 Aug 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY - ECWBA PATRON'S DAY

This will be held on FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2022 at 1:00 for 1.30pm.

VENUES ARE RUNWELL HOSPITAL AND MALDON.

To date, Sheila Brickel has only received 13 names of ladies wishing to play on Patrons' Day, across the 2 venues. This day is a fun afternoon of bowls where you play 3 sessions of 6 ends. Rinks and positions are drawn out of the hat and players keep their own score card. The player across the 2 venues with the overall highest shot difference will hold the Patrons' Trophy for a year. This trophy is presented at the annual county luncheon in October. The dress code is whites and a meal is served after the games.

 

The application form has been emailed to clubs and is also available through the website .docx .pdf

The closing date for applications has been extended to Wednesday 31st August, so please support this event, as it is in danger of being cancelled. This would be a shame. Come on Ladies - return your form to Sheila Brickel as soon as possible.

Many thanks,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(31 Jul 2022)

FINALS DAY RESULTS

Our finals day was held on Saturday 30th at Upminster BC - the results may be found here 

It was a very successful day, with some really good bowling. It was good to see so many supporters enjoying the day.

Many thanks and congratulations to Upminster BC for staging a wonderful day

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(29 Jul 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY FINALS DAY - 30th JULY

Unfortunately Colleen Moss is very unwell with Covid and is still testing positive after more than a week. As a result the final of the County Pairs will not be played on Finals Day. This has been postponed until Thursday 11th August 2022 at 2pm at Upminster B.C.

All other matches are as scheduled for Saturday 30th July 2022. The programme for which may be found here .doc .pdf 

It would be lovely to have supporters in attendance at the finals to add to the atmosphere which I am sure can rival the Commonwealth Games.

I look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Jill Polley

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

 

(26 Jul 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY RE SEMI-FINALS/FINALS

The results of the Semi-finals held on Sunday 24th July 2022 can be found here .doc .pdf.

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It would be lovely to see lots of supporters at County Finals Day this Saturday at Upminster B.C.

The programme for which may be found here .doc .pdf

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(26 Jul 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY

Please find attached the minutes from the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 20th July 2022 .doc .pdf

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(20 Jul 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY

Details are now available about Joan Barrett's President's Day Trip next year. It will be first come, first served, as there are just 53 places available

The application form can be found on the 'Forms' page or here

I look forward to any ladies joining us on what promises to be a lovely day out

Kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(19 Jul 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY - COUNTY SEMI-FINALS

The semi-finals of the Triples, Fours and Senior Fours will be held this Sunday 24th July at 9:00 for 9.30am at Tiptree Jobserve B.C.

Spectators welcome!   The programme can be found here

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(18 Jul 2022)

URGENT MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY - RED ALERT

Since the Red Warning for Extreme Heat was announced last week I have been in constant touch with our 4 Area Secretaries. It was agreed that it may not be wise to play the 1st round of the Albert Crabb competition on Monday 18th July 2022, as scheduled. It isn't possible to simply move the rounds onto the next dates because the final needs to be played on the 20th August. It has therefore been agreed that the clubs involved may play the 1st round, by mutual agreement, on any date up to and including Saturday 23rd July 2022. This flexibility has been given because I am fully aware that everyone has other commitments. The Area Secretaries have been in contact with the clubs concerned. As different problems have arisen they have been dealt with by the Area Secretaries and I thank them sincerely for the extra hours of work that this has entailed. Let me assure you that we are all working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the competitions continue to be conducted both Fairly and Safely.

 

I am getting fed up with being accused of not having the welfare of our ladies in mind and I can assure you that nothing is further from the truth. You need broad shoulders to do my job, but for once I am speaking out. Ladies, please try to see the bigger picture and consider the knock-on effect of what you say and do 

 

Ladies need to listen to OUR messages as the ECWBA Executive conducts our affairs differently to the Men's Association

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Yours sincerely,

Jill Polley

Hon. Secretary and Hon. Competition Secretary E.C.W.B.A.

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(17 Jul 2022)

DRAMA IN THE TOP CLUB SEMI-FINALS

In the match between Elm Park and Arclight, Elm Park won the Singles (21-3) and Fours (28-16), Arclight the Pairs (18-15) and Triples (19-13)

The game was decided on overall shots, with Elm Park the victors by 21 shots

It was even closer in the match between Harlow and Rochford, where they each won two disciplines and the scoreline was 71 each

Harlow won all three extra ends (played in the pairs, triples and fours)

Harlow will play Elm Park in the final on Saturday 30 July

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(16 Jul 2022)

A AREA - FINALS

Unbadged Pairs at Rainham BC at 18:00am, Thursday 28th July

Alison England, Ann Sutton                                         24      v  14        Pat Little, Joy Wright

(Kings Chase)                                                                                         (St. Chads)

Unbadged Singles at  Rainham at 10:00am on Thursday 21st July 

Alison Hare                                                                   21     v   10      Dawn Barton

(Brentwood & CE)                                                                               (Gidea Park)

Champion of Champions at Haynes Park on 25th July at 6pm

Hayley Kenny                                                                9    v    21  Jane Preston

(Clockhouse)                                                                                   (KingsChase)

(18 Jul 2022)

B AREA - FINALS

Champion of Champions at Runwell BC at 10am, Sunday 24th July

Rosie Honey                                                                  8   v     21  Elaine Score 

(Fairwood)                                                                                      (Springhouse)

Unbadged Singles at Rochford Bowls Club at 14:30, Monday 25th July

Charlotte Hoe                                                                 9     v   21 Rita Fabbri

(Southend)                                                                                      (Stock)

Unbadged Pairs at Rochford Bowls Club at 14:30, Monday 25th July

Elaine Francis, Gail Innes                                             18     v  17  Barbara Stanton, Sandra Fenton

(Thorpe Bay)                                                                                    (Stock)

C AREA - FINALS

Senior Fours at Tiptree Jobserve BC, 6pm Friday 15th July

Fisher, Kerridge, McKay, Foley                             19         v       16      Bouch, Nicholson, Daden, Smith

(Colchester West End)                                                                            (Arclight)

Unbadged Pairs at Colchester West End BC at 10.30am, Wednesday, 27th July

Eleanor Coupland, Jean Ashton (Great Baddow)  17          v       19     Jean Saunders, Linda Deighton (Frinton)

Unbadged Singles at Colchester West End BC at 10.30am, Friday 22nd July

Sarah May (Bocking Alliance)                               21         v      8         Rita Seamons (Brightlingsea)

Champion of Champions at Arclight BC at 2pm, Monday 25th July.

Phyllis Bridge (Great Baddow)                                3         v     21    Lorraine Jones (Happy Valley BC)

D AREA - FINALS

Unbadged Pairs at Loughton at 17:30 Wednesday 20th July

Brekkeflat (Sub), Finch                                                       v         Meagher, Barry

(Harlow)                                                                                         (Buckhurst Hill) 

Unbadged Singles at Harlow BC at 10.30am, Thursday 21st July

Fiona Jordan                                                                        v         Julie Watkins

(Elsenham)                                                                                     (Buckhurst Hill) 

Champion of Champions - Winner - Debbie Sales (Dunmow)

(15 Jul 2022)

 

BENEVOLENT TRIPLES WINNERS

A Area          Linda Mills, Maureen Roberts, Sue Feeney (Aveley)

B Area          TBA

C Area          Jenny Meager, Phyllis Bridge, Jean Ashton (Great Baddow) 

D Area          Debbie Sales, Doreen Butcher, Tina Howard (Dunmow)

          

(11 Jul 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY - WALKER CUP

WALKER CUP

Essex played Northants in the first round on Sunday 10th July 2022 at Saffron Walden Town B.C.

Despite the intense heat, we saw some excellent bowling from both sides. The scores were (Essex skips first) Emma Pitts 18 Rebecca Wigfield 24. Rebecca Smith 27 Alison Dring 7. A win by 14 shots. Well done everyone.

WALKER CUP REGIONAL FINALS

These will be played at Sandy Conservatives B.C., Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1EL on Sunday 17th July 2022. Play commences at 10.00am.

Essex are playing Norfolk, so we will be seeking revenge. After winning inthe morning, a second match will be played in the afternoon.

A coach has been booked for players, officers and supporters, so that we can all arrive together. The county will be subsidising this and the cost per person is just £10. PLEASE COME TO SUPPORT OUR WALKER CUP TEAM INN THEIR ENDEAVOUR TO REACH THE NEXT ROUND, THEN THE NATIONAL FINALS -.

To book your seat please call Sheila Brickel and help us to keep Essex Bowlers on the map

Pick Up Point 1: Writtle opposite the duck pond 7.30am

Pick Up Point 2: King George's Playing Fields, Brentwood 8.00am

Please be at your pick up point 10 minutes before departure.

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(11 Jul 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY - JOHNS TROPHY

Congratulations to the team who played in the 1st round of the Johns Trophy Essex v Hunts at Royston B.C. on the 18th June 2022. Following an exciting game they won with a +57 score line

The 2nd round v Norfolk was played at Ipswich & District B.C. on 9th July 2022 but despite playing well on a difficult green we unfortunately lost the game -25 shots. We now look forward to next year.

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(10 Jul 2022)

FOURS D AREA FINAL - postponed from 1st July, will now be played on Monday 11th,  18:00 at Harlow BC 

Ryan, Lee, Gray, Dupuy            9            v    19          Wilson, Searle, Jones, Weston                                                       

(Wanstead Central)                                                      (Radwinter)                                

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(7 Jul 2022)

URGENT - MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY

Two ladies have had to withdraw from Jennifer's Day Excursion on Tuesday 12th July 2022. If there are two ladies who would like to take up these places please could they contact me immediately. We are going to Cressing Temple Barns, Hintlesham Hall Hotel for a 2 course meal then calling in at Maldon for some free time on the way back. The inclusive cost is £48.

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(4 Jul 2022)

TWO-WOOD DAY WINNERS

The following players were successful at their respective venues and go on to play in the semi-finals / final on 30th July

Area A         Lynn Farrugia (Rainham)

Area B         Alison England (Kings Chase)

Area C         June Linehan (Holland on Sea)

Area D         Sue Charles (Larsen)

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(1 Jul 2022)

FOURS AREA FINALS - FRIDAY 1st JULY

Area B  -  18:00 at Rayleigh BC        

Furne Wooderson, Hughes Clifford      13    v    14            Anderton, Collins, Soar, Bowyer

(Hadleigh)                                                                            (Rochford)

Area C  -   18:00 at Courtaulds Halstead BC

Fisher, Kerridge, McKay and Foley      12     v   16           Holland, Humphries, Richardson  and Law

(Colchester West End)                                                        (Silver End)

Area D  -   18:00 at Harlow BC - GAME POSTPONED, revised date to be advised

Ryan, Lee, Gray, Dupuy                        v         Wilson, Searle, Jones, Weston                                                       

Buckhurst Hill                                                   Radwinter

FOURS AREA FINALS - MONDAY 4th JULY

Area A  -   18:00 at Aveley BC     

Heather(S), Squires, Madgewick, Smith     17      v    8     Allen, Bounds, Bryan, Spearman-Adkins

(Clockhouse)                                                                       (Upminster)

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(29 Jun 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY

Please find the Agenda for the July Council Meeting - .doc .pdf

ECWBA Luncheon Ticket Order Form - .doc .pdf

Patrons' Day Entry Form - .doc .pdf

Please will you endeavour to give your support for each of these occasions

Note the change of contact number for Essex County B.C. Hon. Secretary Mrs M. Clark to 01702 293402.

Thank you and kind regards,

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(19 Jun 2022)

TRIPLES AREA FINALS - MONDAY 20th JUNE

Area A  -   18:00 at Romford BC     

Kenny, Carlin, Smith                      22   v    6   Hough, Hatch, Hough

(Clockhouse)                                                    (Elm Park)

Area B  -  TBA        

Soar, Collins, Bowyer                     21  v   23  Clark, Riley, Lowe

(Rochford)                                                        (Springhouse)

Area C  -   10:30 at Colchester West End BC

Woods, Heard, Bohannon               14   v  18  Horley, Williams, Linehan

(Tiptree Jobserve)                                              (Holland on Sea)

Area D  -   18:00 at Harlow BC 

Sales, Butcher, Howard                        v          Watkins, Burns, Stephens

Dunmow                                                           Buckhurst Hill

 

(12 Jun 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY

A good days bowling at Great Baddow BC in dry, breezy weather - results here

Kind regards, Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(8 Jun 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY

This is a reminder that the semi finals of the Championship Singles and Championship Pairs will be held this Saturday at Great Baddow BC

The programmme for the day can be found here

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(4 Jun 2022)

MESSAGE FROM TONY ELLIS (BE Chairman)

Bowls England have made available the number of Competition Entrants for all 2022 Championships and lists of the Counties that will receive a second entry in each. The information can found here -  Totals by County (Ladies)  Counties with 2nd entry (Ladies)

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(31 May 2022)

PAIRS AREA FINALS - MONDAY 6th JUNE

Area A      Preston, Fryer (Kings Chase)    8      v     24    Hough, Hough (Elm Park)

                  18:00 at Rainham BC

Area B      J Miller, J Soar (Rochford)  10    v     20    E Score, E Pitts (Springhouse)

                  18:00 at Castle Point BC

Area C      Jodie Gosling and Colleen Moss (Colchester West End) v Jane Bouch and Pam Smith (Arclight)

                   18:00 at Witham BC

Area D      Wilson, Searle (Radwinter)              v      Charles, Smith (Larson)

                   18:00 at Harlow BC

 

(28 May 2022)

ECWBA HANDBOOK - CHANGE OF DETAILS

Please note that President Jennifer Spearman's address is incorrect in the handbook

Her correct address is 56 Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4BL

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The phone number for the Ladies' Secretary at Bocking Alliance B.C., Yvonne Butcher has changed to 07961 056442

Her email address remains the same

 

(17 May 2022)

BRITISH ISLES CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022

As a result of the cancellation of the 2021 British Isles Championships,  Bowls England decided to hold 

playoffs between the 2019 and 2021 champions to decide the representative in this year’s Championships

Essex had excellent outcomes in all disciplines with all four of our competitors/teams progressing to represent England later this year

Edward Morris (Men’s Singles 2019), was given a walkover

Chris Muir, Steve Gunnell and Edward Morris (Men’s Triples 2021) beat Scott Winskill, Mark Hancock & Andrew Knapper (Berkshire)

Hayley Kenny & Jasmine Wilson (Ladies Junior Pairs, 2019) beat Rebecca Moorbey & Chloe Brett (Hunts)

Hayley Kenny, Michelle Squires, Serena Madgewick & Rebecca Smith (Ladies Fours, 2021) beat

Lauren Hackett, Hayley James, Emma Cooper & Harriet Stevens (Devon)

 

WELL DONE ALL!!

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(16 May 2022)

SINGLES AREA FINALS - MONDAY 16th MAY

Area A      Preston (Kings Chase) 14 v 21 Madgewick (Clockhouse)

                  18:00 at Elm Park BC

Area B      Score (Springhouse) 21 v 12 Miller (Rochford)

                  18:00 at South Benfleet & Canvey BC

Area C      Judy Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve) 21 v 19 Brenda Pearce (Colchester)

                  10:30 at Colchester West End BC

Area D      Tina Howard (Dunmow) 9 v 21 Cheryl Rayner (Wanstead Central) 

                   14:30 at Harlow BC

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(8 May 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY

I am delighted to announce that Joan Barrett has come forward to take on the role of Senior Vice-President 2022 for Essex County Women's Bowling Association. Joan has been nominated by her club Witham and seconded by Great Baddow B.C. Joan has taken up her position immediately and is looking forward to meeting you all at the July Council Meeting or around the county on her travels. Witham B.C. and her husband Gordon are pleased to support her in this venture. We have welcomed Joan into the County Team and I am sure you will all join us in wishing her the best for 2022 and in her Presidential year 2023.

Jill

Hon. Secretary ECWBA

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(1 May 2022)

ECWBA HANDBOOK - CHANGE OF LADIES SECRETARY

Please note contact details for the new Ladies' Secretary at Danbury B.C.

Zandra Westlake. Tel: 01245 763627. Email: zandrawestlake@gmail.com

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(30 Apr 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY

This season's County Friendly Match Selections may found here

Please note the change in dress code, which can be found on page 145 of the ECWBA handbook

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(30 Apr 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY

The Minutes from the Executive Council meeting, held on 13th April may be found here 

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(23 Apr 2022)

NOTICE FROM TONY ELLIS

There is to be an open meeting regarding Essex County Coaching Strategy - details here

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(18 Apr 2022)

NOTICE FROM BRENTWOOD (inc Central Essex) BC

The new parking arrangements with Brentwood Borough Council in King George's Playing Fields can be found here

 

(12 Apr 2022)

MESSAGES FROM JILL POLLEY

Attached is a message from President Jennifer - here

For the clubs who haven't replied to the invitation to attend her President's day on the 6th May, it isn't too late for one lady to represent your club.

Entry forms available on the ‘Forms’ page

 

(5 Apr 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JENNY HYLAND

The list of the ECWBA 200 CLUB entries can be found here

 

(19 Mar 2022)

MESSAGES FROM JILL POLLEY

The following forms have been added/updated on the ‘Forms’ page

An invitation for one of your ladies to attend Jennifer Spearman's President's Day.  Please reply to me by 10th April 2022

Benevolent Triples Entry Form.  Please send your entries to your AREA SECRETARY by 20th June 2022

ECWBA Certificate of Merit application form.  Please return to me by 31st July 2022

 

An additional pick-up point has been added to the President's Day Trip on Tuesday 12th July 2022. 

The first pick-up point will be Upminster B.C. at 8.45 for 9am departure.  The second pick-up will still be Falcon B.C. at 9.30 for 9.45am departure.  Please use the revised form to book your place as soon as possible.  We look forward to you joining us for a lovely day out.

 

The Agenda for the April Council Meeting can be found here.  It is important for you to attend the meeting to collect your handbooks.  

Please make arrangements for them to be collected on your behalf if you are unable to attend.

 

It won't be long now, we will soon be out on the bowling greens!

Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(9 Mar 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY – SYLVIA MOSS FUNERAL DETAILS

Sylvia's funeral will be held on Tuesday 22nd March 2022 at Colchester Crematorium. Masks must still be worn. Afterwards at The Cricketers, Spring Lane, Fordham Heath, Colchester CO3 9TG. The funeral can be viewed online and for 28 days afterwards. Contact Colleen Moss for details. Donations if desired in Sylvia's memory to Cancer Research UK can be made via Hunnaball of Colchester's Stanway office, 8 Chapel Road, Stanway, CO3 0PU or online at https://sylvia-moss.muchloved.com

 

(9 Mar 2022)

MESSAGES FROM JILL POLLEY

Jenny Hyland ECWBA Treasurer has a new email address: jennytreasurerecwba@gmail.com

The venue for the President's Day Excursion 2022 has changed and there is a new booking form which can be found on the Forms page or here

Also on the Forms page, there are forms for the 2022 Benevolent Triples and Patrons' Day

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(4 Fear 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY – HELEN BUSH

I am sorry to have to pass on the sad news that Helen Bush (Hainault BC) passed away recently. Helen had been either the Ladies Secretary or Match Secretary of Hainault Bowls Club since 2008, occasionally fulfilling both roles. Helen will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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(20 Feb 2022)

MESSAGE FROM JILL POLLEY – SYLVIA MOSS

I am so sorry to have to pass on the sad news that Sylvia Moss (mother of C Area Secretary, Colleen Moss) passed away on Friday 18th February Sylvia played in County competitions and was well known by the ladies in the north of the county. In later life, she was a great supporter and spectator who will be greatly missed by us all. We send our sincere condolences to Colleen and all her family

 

(1 Feb  2022)

UNBADGED POINTS TABLES

The latest Unbadged points tables can be found here Area A  Area B  Area C   Area D

Kind regards, Jill 

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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(23 Jan 2022)

EBA AGM Minutes

The minutes of the Essex Bowling Association AGM (on 11th December 2021) can be found here

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(21 Jan 2022)

200 CLUB DRAW

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 County 200 Club draw. The form is available via the ECWBA Forms page or here

Please distribute widely at your bowls club and encourage your members to take part again

 

(21 Jan 2022)

BOWLS ENGLAND HANDBOOKS

The disappointing news from Bowls England is that once again they are not issuing a printed year book. Apparently it will be available on line. Many clubs made payments of £4.50 for the 2021 edition, which were rolled over to 2022. This news means that refunds will have to be made. Given the amount of administration work to send refunds to clubs, we are asking nicely if your club would consider not requesting a refund, but will donate this amount to the ECWBA?

Please let Jenny Hyland know your decision to Jenny.Hyland@sky.com by return. If you require a refund, cheques will be issued and made available for collection at the April Council Meeting.

Many thanks and I send my best wishes for 2022 to you all.

Kind regards, Jill

Hon. Sec. ECWBA

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