An update regarding the 2021 / 2022 men's, ladies and mixed club competitions.

Due to Covid and a couple of other factors, it is not our intention to send out entry forms en masse for the forthcoming season. We still have all the entry forms and most of the fees from last year. We shall publish a list of all the entries previously received giving members an opportunity to either confirm they are happy with their entries going forward to the

Club News – September

National Champions

A big congratulations to Chris Muir, Steve Gunnell & Edward Morris for winning the Mens National Triples Championship! They are the first team ever from Essex to win this title.

And just a week or so later Edward Morris teamed up with Elaine Score (Springhouse BC) to win the National Mixed Pairs.

Incidentally this year was the first Bowls England delivered a live streaming service for some of the finals, the Mixed Pairs can be found here -

Please find links to three announcements made by the EIBA today.

RETURNING TO INDOOR BOWLS SURVEY

The EIBA want to ensure that it provides a great programme of events and services to its Members. To aide us in this we would welcome you completing

Please be aware that due to National Finals at Leamington, the Office will have truncated opening hours in the coming weeks as follows:

Monday 16^th August                 9:30am-5:30pm

Tuesday 17^th August                 9:30am-5:30pm

Wednesday 18^th August            9:30am-5:30pm

Thursday 19^th August               CLOSED

Friday 20^th August                    CLOSED

Monday 23^rd August                 CLOSED

Tuesday 24^th August                 CLOSED

Wednesday 25^th August            CLOSED

Thursday 26^th August               9:30am-5:30pm

Friday 27^th August                    9:30am-5:30pm

Monday 30^th August                 9:30am-5:30pm

Tuesday 31^st August                 CLOSED

Wednesday

Kitchen News

The Kitchen is now open and running a cash-only café-type service (Bacon/Sausage baps, sandwiches on request, cakes, teas & coffees etc) from 9am each day.

Please show this venture your support.

Club Open Day

A big thank you to everyone who helped in any way towards the recent Open Day. Whilst the weather was not helpful, we still hosted over 100 new faces who all very much enjoyed themselves, with plenty joining up – well done everyone!

Ray Benge Trophy

Entry forms are now

In aid of the President's charity MacMillans Cancer Support...

The notice for the Quiz is on the entertainments board, sign up for Quiz with number of players required.

Myself and Phil Sams are the quizmasters, members can bring their own food, maximum 8 per table, £2 entry, bar open from 6pm. 5 rounds out of the 10 will be multiple choice.

There will be a raffle, if members could very kindly provide any prizes it would be greatly appreciated. To be left behind

Mark Royal will be bringing his roadshow back to the Club on

Wednesday 18th August - 11:30am to 7pm

Another chance to pick up anything you might need for the rest of the Outdoor season and prior to the Indoor season.

European Football Champs

We’ve been asked by plenty of members if we are open for tomorrow night’s fixture against Sweden – I can confirm that we are open and everyone is very welcome to attend, including any future fixtures in the tournament.

The Bar will be open throughout, but it is envisaged that we will close shortly after the final whistle.

Mark Royal Bowls Shop Roadshow

Following a very worthwhile visit last week, Mark has agreed to come back on Wednesday 21^st July (11am-7pm).

Please note that entries for indoor county competitions for the forthcoming season need to be completed ASAP.

The entry form can be downloaded HERE

These are for Mens and Mixed competitions.

The closing date for the return of entries is 7th September 2021.

There are also plenty of copies of the form printed at the Club in the corridor.

David Dar

Men's Indoor Competition Secretary

Essex County