6th January 2022
This competition is open to all lady bowlers at the Club, using all 6 rinks (no league games are scheduled) for a maximum of 36 entrants.
Tuesday 15th February
10:00 start – must sign in by 09:45
Cost - £4.00 per person
The format is 3 wood triples, two sets of 9 ends, in the event of a tie an extra end will be played.
You can enter as a team or if you would rather put just your name down I will do my
4th January 2022
Club Friendlies
We are in urgent need of more names for various upcoming friendly matches – if you are not aware, these games are available to play in for absolutely any member of the Club, including those with limited experience, in fact they are a great way to gain it!
Sun 9th Jan 14:30 v Thames Sports
Wed 12th Jan 14:15 v Falcon (AWAY)
Sun 16th Jan 14:30 v Chelmsford & District
Wed 19th Jan 14:00 v Essex Vice Presidents (with after match meal)
Names for
24th December 2021
Fri 24th Dec – 8am to 2pm early closure
Sat 25th Dec – CLOSED
Sun 26th Dec – CLOSED
Mon 27th Dec – 9:30am to 10:30pm late opening
Tue 28th Dec – 9:30am to 10:30pm late opening
Wed 29th Dec – Open as Usual 8am to 10:30pm
Thur 30th Dec – Open as Usual 8am to 10:30pm
Fri 31st Dec – 8am to 2pm early closure
Sat 1st Jan – CLOSED
Sun 2nd Jan – 9:30am to 6pm late opening
3rd onwards open as usual.
We hope everyone has a great Christmas!
17th December 2021
First and foremost, a big thank you to members for your continued diligence as the season goes on – thanks to you all we have avoided serious complications to this point and we are all able to carry on enjoying our bowling.
However, as you no doubt are aware, things are now worsening around the country and as such we have to be extra careful whilst at the Club.
We are introducing new temporary rules (from 20th December) as follows:
- Facemasks must
13th December 2021
National, County and District competitions are all now open for entry for the 2022 season as follows:
National
To enter National Competitions please visit
https://bowlsenglandcomps.com/account/login
You will have to create an account if you do not already have one.
The closing date for entries is 1st March 2022.
County
To enter County Competitions please visit
The process is exactly as above, entries are only allowed online.
The closing date for entries is 31st January 2022.
Southend & District
To enter Southend & District Competitions please find the entry form
7th December 2021
Club Christmas Opening Hours
Thur 23rd Dec – Open as Usual 8am to 10:30pm (inc Mark Royal Roadshow)
Fri 24th Dec – 8am to 2pm early closure
Sat 25th Dec – CLOSED
Sun 26th Dec – CLOSED
Mon 27th Dec – Open as Usual 8am to 10:30pm
Tue 28th Dec – Open as Usual 8am to 10:30pm
Wed 29th Dec – Open as Usual 8am to 10:30pm
Thur 30th Dec – Open as Usual 8am to 10:30pm
Fri 31st Dec – 8am to 2pm early closure
Sat 1st Jan –
30th November 2021
New Year’s Eve Party – Message from Tina Spriggs
It is with deep regret that I have to tell you that the New Year's Eve Party will not be going ahead.
With the current situation worsening it is not worth it and we are not prepared to take that risk for one night.
I know this will be a great disappointment to everyone. After such a long time we were all looking forward to getting together but I hope you agree it's just not
17th November 2021
Bar Volunteers Required
For a few years now the Club has been operating it's Bar using a mix of staff and volunteers. Every so often the number of volunteers reduces as people leave the club etc, and we need to ask the members if anyone could spare some time to help with covering the bar shifts. This email is doing exactly that, so if you could spare a few hours a week then please get in touch with me at the
10th November 2021
Regarding the forthcoming SGM to discuss renovations to the Old Clubhouse, several members have expressed the view that as the character of the spend has changed from just decoration to a full refurb, we should supply another 2 builders’ quotes for a fairer comparison.
Obviously this cannot happen now in 4 days, therefore I am POSTPONING the Special General Meeting on 18th November – I need the time to meet with builders in order to obtain the relevant quotes and adequately
2nd November 2021
Indoor Captain
As a result of the sudden resignation of our elected Indoor Winter Captain John Fry, the Indoor Committee would like to thank Steve Kerley (a previous Indoor Captain) for volunteering to step into this role for the remainder of the indoor season.
We hope that everyone will provide Steve with the support he needs in this demanding role.
Club Finals
The last 2 finals held over from 2019-20 season are taking place this Thursday evening (4th November) at 6:30pm:
Richard Hart Singles –
Essex County Bowling Club is a private members’ club and is one of Westcliff-on-Sea’s best kept secrets since 1906.
The club provides bowling all-year-round with 2 high quality grass greens providing 12 rinks Outdoors and a 6 rink blue carpet for Indoor bowling.
We would encourage anyone new to bowls to visit the club and have a chat with our staff and members – Membership is open to all, we even encompass a Wheelchair section.
We have a large car park, a restaurant and a well-stocked bar.
We are a registered member of the CASC scheme (Community Amateur Sports Club).
