Weekend Friendlies Results:
Burnham had two friendlies over the weekend of 15th/16th. On the 15th they visited Maldon BC for a four mixed triple game. It turned out to be an even game as both clubs won two triples each. However, when the scores were added up Burnham just won overall 56/54. On Sunday the 16th it was a home, but with difference! Instead of the usual two teams it was three, with Burnham, Southminster & Corringham & Fobbing, all providing 12 players each to make up four triples each, with each club playing each other in two triples. It was further complicated by Burnham lending Southminster three of their players. Great fun was had by all though! In the end Southminster had (66) shots, Corringham (62) and Burnham with (55).
Burnham had two friendlies over the weekend of 15th/16th. On the 15th they visited Maldon BC for a four mixed triple game. It turned out to be an even game as both clubs won two triples each. However, when the scores were added up Burnham just won overall 56/54. On Sunday the 16th it was a home, but with difference! Instead of the usual two teams it was three, with Burnham, Southminster & Corringham & Fobbing, all providing 12 players each to make up four triples each, with each club playing each other in two triples. It was further complicated by Burnham lending Southminster three of their players. Great fun was had by all though! In the end Southminster had (66) shots, Corringham (62) and Burnham with (55).
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Excellent Results for C&D 'A' & 'B' Teams:
Wednesday the 12th August saw the final games of the Chelmsford & District Wednesday night league. Having been promoted from the second division last year Burnham's 'A' team's goal was to remain in the first division however, they have done one better, and won the league, an excellent achievement. They played local rivals Southminster in their last game and was looking for a 10/0 league points win, but Southminster had other ideas. In the end Southminster won on two rinks 16/10 & 13/11, however Burnham's third rink had an excellent game and won 29/7 giving Burnham the overall winning score of 50/36 and 6 league points. Two other teams were in the hat for winning the league but when all their final league points were added up it was Burnham who won the league by 2 points. A fantastic result. Burnham 'B' team, who were relegated last year to division four, were looking to get promoted back to the third division and did acheive their goal!. In their last game, away to Falcon 'C' they were looking to do well in a bid to try to win their league, but sadly, their performance on the night only meant they gained 2 league points. Their scores were 10/18 & 14/17 to Falcon and 17/14 to Burnham, giving Falcon an overall win of 49/41. However, due to other results in the league, Burnham's 'B' team did secure top spot so won the fourth division. An excellent result for the 'B' team and Burnham Hillside BC. To See the final league positions, Click HERE. |
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DHBA Monday League - Final Results:
Monday the 10th of August saw the final league games of the 2026 Dengie Hundred Bowling Association Monday evening Leagues. The league winners this year were team 10 in the Diamond's league and team 6 in the Hearts league, who will play against each other in the Finals day on Saturday the 29th August. To see the complete league positions and winners names click HERE. Well done to all the teams involved.
Monday the 10th of August saw the final league games of the 2026 Dengie Hundred Bowling Association Monday evening Leagues. The league winners this year were team 10 in the Diamond's league and team 6 in the Hearts league, who will play against each other in the Finals day on Saturday the 29th August. To see the complete league positions and winners names click HERE. Well done to all the teams involved.
DHBA Ladies Invitation Triples:
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association Ladies Invitation Triples took place on Sunday the 9th August at Southminster Bowls Club. There were 12 teams from different clubs, including four from Burnham Hillside BC. The competiton was over four games of six ends. One of Burnham's teams, with Val Hyam, Paulette Norfolk & Karen Hull won their first three games, but sadly lost the forth one which meant the overall winners were a Southminster team, and the Burnham trio were just pipped to 2nd place on shot difference by a Corringham team.
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association Ladies Invitation Triples took place on Sunday the 9th August at Southminster Bowls Club. There were 12 teams from different clubs, including four from Burnham Hillside BC. The competiton was over four games of six ends. One of Burnham's teams, with Val Hyam, Paulette Norfolk & Karen Hull won their first three games, but sadly lost the forth one which meant the overall winners were a Southminster team, and the Burnham trio were just pipped to 2nd place on shot difference by a Corringham team.
An Excellent 2026 Ladies Captains Day:
The 2026 Burnham Hillside BC Ladies Captain's Day was held on Thursday 6th August. The lady Captain Lynne Parlour had invited 6 lady bowlers, who were from Tillingham. Southminster and Maldon, who joined 16 Burnham bowlers. The weather was very pleasant. Before the game, a spider was held and the winner was Karen Hull, who was presented with a bottle of spirit, supplied by Lynne Parlour. They actual competition was over three games of six ends and each game was a random selection of teams. There was a variety of bowling and lots of chatting going on all afternoon! An excellent raffle was held with numerous prizes generously donated by the attending bowlers. After the games everyone sat down to a three-course salad meal, prepared and served up by six of Burnham's volunteer men bowlers (Sid Curtis, Dennis Bonning, John Noble, Peter Cox, Bob Hollis & Terry Parlour) who were looking very smart in white shirts bow ties and black trousers. The bar was looked after by Tony Rowling & Brian Holloway with Wendy Parkhouse and Marilyn Rowling looking after selling the raffle tickets. When the score cards were checked there were two ladies with equal score of 15, but on the count back of ends won it was Jean Etherington, from Tillingham, who won, who was presented with a prize by Lynne Parlour. She also presented gifts to all the men volunteer workers.
Photos From Ladies Day below:
The 2026 Burnham Hillside BC Ladies Captain's Day was held on Thursday 6th August. The lady Captain Lynne Parlour had invited 6 lady bowlers, who were from Tillingham. Southminster and Maldon, who joined 16 Burnham bowlers. The weather was very pleasant. Before the game, a spider was held and the winner was Karen Hull, who was presented with a bottle of spirit, supplied by Lynne Parlour. They actual competition was over three games of six ends and each game was a random selection of teams. There was a variety of bowling and lots of chatting going on all afternoon! An excellent raffle was held with numerous prizes generously donated by the attending bowlers. After the games everyone sat down to a three-course salad meal, prepared and served up by six of Burnham's volunteer men bowlers (Sid Curtis, Dennis Bonning, John Noble, Peter Cox, Bob Hollis & Terry Parlour) who were looking very smart in white shirts bow ties and black trousers. The bar was looked after by Tony Rowling & Brian Holloway with Wendy Parkhouse and Marilyn Rowling looking after selling the raffle tickets. When the score cards were checked there were two ladies with equal score of 15, but on the count back of ends won it was Jean Etherington, from Tillingham, who won, who was presented with a prize by Lynne Parlour. She also presented gifts to all the men volunteer workers.
Photos From Ladies Day below:
Excellent Results in C&D League:
Both of Burnham's C&D Wednesday night league teams played on the 5th August. Both games were crucial as good results would keep them close to the top of their respective leagues!
Team 'A' were away against Maldon 'A', always a formidable side! On one rink Maldon took and held on to a commanding lead and eventually won 23/10. Burnham also had a good winning rink with a score of 24/15 and on the third rink Maldon started well but, Burnham came back and once they took the lead kept it and eventually won16/12. The overall score though came out as a draw 50/50 giving 6 league points to Burnham and 4 to Maldon. A good result and keeping Burnham in the chase for top of the league position.
Burnham's 'B' team were away to Writtle 'C'. Burnham's 'B' team were also chasing for top spot of their division so were looking for a good win, which is exactly what they did. they won on all three rinks, 18/11, 28/7, 22/11 so took all 10 league points with an overall score of 68/39, putting them in top position, with one game to go, but a guarantee of promotion.
Both of Burnham's C&D Wednesday night league teams played on the 5th August. Both games were crucial as good results would keep them close to the top of their respective leagues!
Team 'A' were away against Maldon 'A', always a formidable side! On one rink Maldon took and held on to a commanding lead and eventually won 23/10. Burnham also had a good winning rink with a score of 24/15 and on the third rink Maldon started well but, Burnham came back and once they took the lead kept it and eventually won16/12. The overall score though came out as a draw 50/50 giving 6 league points to Burnham and 4 to Maldon. A good result and keeping Burnham in the chase for top of the league position.
Burnham's 'B' team were away to Writtle 'C'. Burnham's 'B' team were also chasing for top spot of their division so were looking for a good win, which is exactly what they did. they won on all three rinks, 18/11, 28/7, 22/11 so took all 10 league points with an overall score of 68/39, putting them in top position, with one game to go, but a guarantee of promotion.
'B' Team Reach Marconi Cup Semi Final:
Burnham Hillside BC's 'B' team played at home on the 31st July in the quarter final of the Chelmsford & District Legaue Marconi Cup against Chelmsford 'B'. As winners of the cup last year the Burnham players were obviously looking to retain the cup, so a win would be one step closer! Over the three rinks all the Burnham players did very well and finally ended up with a good overall win of 59/45. The rinks scores were 20/11 & 23/13 to Burnham and 16/21 to Chelmsford. Burnham now go on to play Great Baddow 'B' in the semi final, who they just beat in the final last year.
Burnham Hillside BC's 'B' team played at home on the 31st July in the quarter final of the Chelmsford & District Legaue Marconi Cup against Chelmsford 'B'. As winners of the cup last year the Burnham players were obviously looking to retain the cup, so a win would be one step closer! Over the three rinks all the Burnham players did very well and finally ended up with a good overall win of 59/45. The rinks scores were 20/11 & 23/13 to Burnham and 16/21 to Chelmsford. Burnham now go on to play Great Baddow 'B' in the semi final, who they just beat in the final last year.
C&D Home Game Results:
Both of Burnham's C&D League teams played at home on Wednesday 29th July.
Team 'A' were against Chelmsford 'A' and Burnham were looking to do well to try to keep the top of the league position. At the start of the game it looked as though Burnham were on their way to achieve their goal, But sadly, Chelmsford started to get use to our green and came back on all three rinks. In the end it was a close finish. Burnham managed to win on two rinks 22/20 & 20/18 with Chelmsford taking the other 20/13, which was a sufficient difference to give them the overall win of 58/55, which meant Burnham got 4 league points.
Burnham's 'B' team did that much better. They were against Great Baddow 'C'. Across the three rinks the scores were constant with the leading team holding that position. In the end Burnham won two rinks 20/14 & 21/6 with Great Baddow taking one with 14/19. Overall though it was Burnham who won with a score of 55/39 and therefore took 8 league points, which keeps them near the top of the league, with a game in hand.
Both of Burnham's C&D League teams played at home on Wednesday 29th July.
Team 'A' were against Chelmsford 'A' and Burnham were looking to do well to try to keep the top of the league position. At the start of the game it looked as though Burnham were on their way to achieve their goal, But sadly, Chelmsford started to get use to our green and came back on all three rinks. In the end it was a close finish. Burnham managed to win on two rinks 22/20 & 20/18 with Chelmsford taking the other 20/13, which was a sufficient difference to give them the overall win of 58/55, which meant Burnham got 4 league points.
Burnham's 'B' team did that much better. They were against Great Baddow 'C'. Across the three rinks the scores were constant with the leading team holding that position. In the end Burnham won two rinks 20/14 & 21/6 with Great Baddow taking one with 14/19. Overall though it was Burnham who won with a score of 55/39 and therefore took 8 league points, which keeps them near the top of the league, with a game in hand.
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A BURNHAM WIN!:
Congratulations to Paulette Norfolk, Nigel Norfolk & Kevin Brown for winning the Open Day at RHP. |
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Monday Afternoon Final Positions:
Congratulations to the team of Shirley Sims, Greame Smith, Wendy Parkhouse and Sid Curtis for winning the Monday afternoon league. All the players have enjoyed the last 11 weeks of play and a big thank you to Karen Hull for running it. Click here to see final league table.
Congratulations to the team of Shirley Sims, Greame Smith, Wendy Parkhouse and Sid Curtis for winning the Monday afternoon league. All the players have enjoyed the last 11 weeks of play and a big thank you to Karen Hull for running it. Click here to see final league table.
Away Win against Chelmsford in Friendly:
Despite the hot weather twelve mixed players from Burnham Hillside BC took the trip to Chelmsford Bowls Club to play in a friendly of four mixed triples. Thankfully they all managed to survive the 18 ends and in the end it both Burnham & Chelmsford won two triples each but it was Burnham who won overall with an aggregate score of 76/55. The individual scores were 20/10 & 31/7 to Burnham and 11/21 & 14/17 to Chelmsford.
Despite the hot weather twelve mixed players from Burnham Hillside BC took the trip to Chelmsford Bowls Club to play in a friendly of four mixed triples. Thankfully they all managed to survive the 18 ends and in the end it both Burnham & Chelmsford won two triples each but it was Burnham who won overall with an aggregate score of 76/55. The individual scores were 20/10 & 31/7 to Burnham and 11/21 & 14/17 to Chelmsford.
ECBA Intergroup Semi-Finals Result:
Five of Burnham Hillsides bowlers played in the semi-final of the Essex County BA Intergroup knock-out competition on Sunday 5th July at Harlow BC, as part of a six-rink team. Kevin Brown, Jordan Fleming, Sid Curtis & David Gamble played as a rink with Nigel Norfolk being part of another mixed rink. Their opponents were Group 8. despite playing well the Burnham four lost on their rink but Nigel Norfolk’s rink managed a win. Overall though Group 8 won the game.
Five of Burnham Hillsides bowlers played in the semi-final of the Essex County BA Intergroup knock-out competition on Sunday 5th July at Harlow BC, as part of a six-rink team. Kevin Brown, Jordan Fleming, Sid Curtis & David Gamble played as a rink with Nigel Norfolk being part of another mixed rink. Their opponents were Group 8. despite playing well the Burnham four lost on their rink but Nigel Norfolk’s rink managed a win. Overall though Group 8 won the game.
Another Successful Sid Hull Cup Day!:
On Sunday 5th July Burnham Hillside Bowls Club had its internal annual Sid Hull Fours Cup Competition for its members which was organised by Kevin Olley & Patsy Hammond. In all there were 48 bowlers making up 12 teams of fours that played over four games of 6 ends. The weather was warm and ideal and made the day that much more enjoyable. Throughout the day there was plenty of tea/coffee available. As always, the club bar was on tap, with volunteer members helping out. Before the game a spider was held which was won by Nic Hull and he won a bottle of Whisky. There was some hot competition among the teams and when all the final scores were added there was the final to play between the two highest scoring teams, which also proved to be a very close game. In the end the team of Lynne Parlour, Dave Bateman, Richard English & Paulette Norfolk beat the team of Diane Carter, Barry Kettlety, Alan Johnson & Kevin Olley, so became the 2026 Sid Hull Four Cup winners. Before the presentation our President, Christine Reynolds, thanked Kevin Olley and Patsy Hammond for organising the day, Wendy Parkhouse for serving behind the bar, plus other bar staff who helped behind the bar, the various helpers selling raffle tickets and all the bowlers for attending. She then presented the bottle of whisky to Nic Hull for winning the spider. The winners of the Sid Hull Cup were then presented with the cup by Nic Hull, after which, the raffle draw took place.
On Sunday 5th July Burnham Hillside Bowls Club had its internal annual Sid Hull Fours Cup Competition for its members which was organised by Kevin Olley & Patsy Hammond. In all there were 48 bowlers making up 12 teams of fours that played over four games of 6 ends. The weather was warm and ideal and made the day that much more enjoyable. Throughout the day there was plenty of tea/coffee available. As always, the club bar was on tap, with volunteer members helping out. Before the game a spider was held which was won by Nic Hull and he won a bottle of Whisky. There was some hot competition among the teams and when all the final scores were added there was the final to play between the two highest scoring teams, which also proved to be a very close game. In the end the team of Lynne Parlour, Dave Bateman, Richard English & Paulette Norfolk beat the team of Diane Carter, Barry Kettlety, Alan Johnson & Kevin Olley, so became the 2026 Sid Hull Four Cup winners. Before the presentation our President, Christine Reynolds, thanked Kevin Olley and Patsy Hammond for organising the day, Wendy Parkhouse for serving behind the bar, plus other bar staff who helped behind the bar, the various helpers selling raffle tickets and all the bowlers for attending. She then presented the bottle of whisky to Nic Hull for winning the spider. The winners of the Sid Hull Cup were then presented with the cup by Nic Hull, after which, the raffle draw took place.
Ladies did well at Southminster in Friendly:
Burnham Hillside ladies had their second friendly game against Southminster on Wednesday 1st July, at Southminster. Burnham's six ladies playing over two triples did very well. Once they took the lead on both triples they never looked back and eventually won both 24/11 & 18/11.
Burnham Hillside ladies had their second friendly game against Southminster on Wednesday 1st July, at Southminster. Burnham's six ladies playing over two triples did very well. Once they took the lead on both triples they never looked back and eventually won both 24/11 & 18/11.
County Double Fours Result:
Burnham's 'A' team played in the Essex County Double fours on Saturday 27th June. With one rink playing at each club the results can always be interesting! In both rinks they were tight games. At home Burnham Just managed a win of 16/15 but sadly at home Chelmsford had their advantage and just managed a win of 24/20, therefore they won overall 39/36.
Burnham's 'A' team played in the Essex County Double fours on Saturday 27th June. With one rink playing at each club the results can always be interesting! In both rinks they were tight games. At home Burnham Just managed a win of 16/15 but sadly at home Chelmsford had their advantage and just managed a win of 24/20, therefore they won overall 39/36.
Burnham Lose Out in Hospital Writtle Cup.
Burnham Hillside BC played in the Hospital Writtle Cup on Thursday 25th June. Their opponents were Maldon BC and the game was played at Maldon, over three mixed rinks. Despite the heat, earlier in the day, it was pleasant enough to bowl at 6.00pm. As the games started Burnham on two of the rinks were close but as they progressed Burnham began to take hold and keep the lead. They eventually ended up winning on both rinks 19/13 & 23/16. However, on the third rink Maldon played exceptionally well and took a commanding lead over Burnham. With the winners having the overall score the game went to the last end on the rink Maldon were leading on, who were one shot in front, before the last end. Sadly for Burnham, Maldon took another four shots giving that rinks final score of 7/25 and Maldon the overall shot win of 54/49.
Burnham Hillside BC played in the Hospital Writtle Cup on Thursday 25th June. Their opponents were Maldon BC and the game was played at Maldon, over three mixed rinks. Despite the heat, earlier in the day, it was pleasant enough to bowl at 6.00pm. As the games started Burnham on two of the rinks were close but as they progressed Burnham began to take hold and keep the lead. They eventually ended up winning on both rinks 19/13 & 23/16. However, on the third rink Maldon played exceptionally well and took a commanding lead over Burnham. With the winners having the overall score the game went to the last end on the rink Maldon were leading on, who were one shot in front, before the last end. Sadly for Burnham, Maldon took another four shots giving that rinks final score of 7/25 and Maldon the overall shot win of 54/49.
An Excellent President's Day:
On Saturday 20th June the Annual Burnham Hillside Bowls Club President's Day took place. The Club's President Christine Reynolds had selected her team of 5 rinks and one triples of various bowlers from BHBC plus some special friends and bowlers from other clubs, with Burnham’s Kevin Olley as her Captain. They played against BHBC bowlers, Captained by Sid Curtis. The Green bowled very well. The weather was perfect and great enjoyment was had by all. There were lots of laughing, joking and appropriate socialising throughout the games. As part of the day's activities a spider took place for a bottle of spirit which was donated by Gill Mortensen, and won by Diane Carter. There was also a raffle, with a vast number of prizes donated by many of the bowlers and a thanks was given to Karen Hull selling the tickets. As for the outcome of the game, the President’s side won overall by 13 shots. After the game all the players sat down to an excellent three course meal, which was followed by speeches, first, from the Captain (Sid Curtis), who presented a bunch of flowers to the President and then the President that included gifts and thanks to Hazel Bradley, Wendy Parkhouse, Maggie Abbott and Marilyn Rowling for providing the meal and to Kevin Brown for looking after the bar for a good part of the day.
On Saturday 20th June the Annual Burnham Hillside Bowls Club President's Day took place. The Club's President Christine Reynolds had selected her team of 5 rinks and one triples of various bowlers from BHBC plus some special friends and bowlers from other clubs, with Burnham’s Kevin Olley as her Captain. They played against BHBC bowlers, Captained by Sid Curtis. The Green bowled very well. The weather was perfect and great enjoyment was had by all. There were lots of laughing, joking and appropriate socialising throughout the games. As part of the day's activities a spider took place for a bottle of spirit which was donated by Gill Mortensen, and won by Diane Carter. There was also a raffle, with a vast number of prizes donated by many of the bowlers and a thanks was given to Karen Hull selling the tickets. As for the outcome of the game, the President’s side won overall by 13 shots. After the game all the players sat down to an excellent three course meal, which was followed by speeches, first, from the Captain (Sid Curtis), who presented a bunch of flowers to the President and then the President that included gifts and thanks to Hazel Bradley, Wendy Parkhouse, Maggie Abbott and Marilyn Rowling for providing the meal and to Kevin Brown for looking after the bar for a good part of the day.
Ladies Lose Out in the ECWBA Albert Crabb:
Burnham Hillside Ladies played in the 2nd round of the Essex County Women's BA Albert Crabb competition on Thursday the 18th June, against South Benfleet & Canvey. The format being a game of two rinks with one rink playing at each competitor's club. In the home rink Burnham found themselves against a tough quartet of players, who found the run of the green very quickly and within a few ends had a good lead. They continued to play well and despite Burnham coming back the score difference was just too much and they lost 27/11. In the away game though Burnham did well. After a slow start they took the lead and eventually won 25/14. The overall score in the end was 41/36 to South Benfleet & Canvey.
Burnham Hillside Ladies played in the 2nd round of the Essex County Women's BA Albert Crabb competition on Thursday the 18th June, against South Benfleet & Canvey. The format being a game of two rinks with one rink playing at each competitor's club. In the home rink Burnham found themselves against a tough quartet of players, who found the run of the green very quickly and within a few ends had a good lead. They continued to play well and despite Burnham coming back the score difference was just too much and they lost 27/11. In the away game though Burnham did well. After a slow start they took the lead and eventually won 25/14. The overall score in the end was 41/36 to South Benfleet & Canvey.
Burnham Lose Out in the 2nd Round of the National Top Club:
Burnham Hillside had a visit to Southminster Bowls Club on Friday the 10th June to play them in the 2nd round of the National Men's Top Club Competition. The aim of the comp. was to win as many of the five disciplines as possible. Overall, it was a mixed outcome but sadly for Burnham, Southminster won three of the games with Burnham taking two. The results were: Singles (two woods) 14/8 and Pairs18/16 to Burnham with Singles (four woods) 21/8, Triples 19/9 & Fours 17/6 to Southminster.
Burnham Hillside had a visit to Southminster Bowls Club on Friday the 10th June to play them in the 2nd round of the National Men's Top Club Competition. The aim of the comp. was to win as many of the five disciplines as possible. Overall, it was a mixed outcome but sadly for Burnham, Southminster won three of the games with Burnham taking two. The results were: Singles (two woods) 14/8 and Pairs18/16 to Burnham with Singles (four woods) 21/8, Triples 19/9 & Fours 17/6 to Southminster.
Great Charity Tea:
This year's Lady Captain, Lynne Parlour, thought it would be a good idea to run an afternoon tea for our Club's President's Charity, which was supported by all, and on Thursday 5th June the event took place. It was well attended with over 50 members and friends being there. There were oodles of homemade cakes, sandwiches and sausage rolls to eat, all to be washed down with an ample supply of tea & coffee. If all the chatter was anything to go by it proved to be an excellent event, enjoyed by everyone. There was also a raffle, with some of the prizes being donated by members. Numerous of the clubs ladies helped Lynne Parlour on the day and our extreme thanks goes to all of them for their tiresome efforts. After expenses, the entry fee and raffle money will all go to the Club's President's chosen Charity, which will run into a few hundred pounds. Well done Lynne Parlour on coming up with the idea, in the first place.
Pictures below of the memerable day:
This year's Lady Captain, Lynne Parlour, thought it would be a good idea to run an afternoon tea for our Club's President's Charity, which was supported by all, and on Thursday 5th June the event took place. It was well attended with over 50 members and friends being there. There were oodles of homemade cakes, sandwiches and sausage rolls to eat, all to be washed down with an ample supply of tea & coffee. If all the chatter was anything to go by it proved to be an excellent event, enjoyed by everyone. There was also a raffle, with some of the prizes being donated by members. Numerous of the clubs ladies helped Lynne Parlour on the day and our extreme thanks goes to all of them for their tiresome efforts. After expenses, the entry fee and raffle money will all go to the Club's President's chosen Charity, which will run into a few hundred pounds. Well done Lynne Parlour on coming up with the idea, in the first place.
Pictures below of the memerable day:
Ashford Cup Qualifier:
ECBA Group 3 played in the 3rd of 3 league games in the Ashford Cup on Sunday 31st May at Braintree BC against Group 2. Burnham’s Tony Rowling, Ken Mansfield, Keith Woodhall & Nigel Norfolk were in the side with David Gamble being a reserve. Group 3 needed to win four of the six rinks played to stand a chance of qualifying for the final. Sadly it was not to be as they drew on 2, won 1 and lost 3.
ECBA Group 3 played in the 3rd of 3 league games in the Ashford Cup on Sunday 31st May at Braintree BC against Group 2. Burnham’s Tony Rowling, Ken Mansfield, Keith Woodhall & Nigel Norfolk were in the side with David Gamble being a reserve. Group 3 needed to win four of the six rinks played to stand a chance of qualifying for the final. Sadly it was not to be as they drew on 2, won 1 and lost 3.
ECWBA Top Club Result:
Burnham Hillside Ladies played in the 2nd round of the Essex County Women's Bowling Association Top Club knock-out competition on Saturday 30th May at home. They were against a formidable side from Essex County Bowls Club. The game is over four disciplines: Singles, Pairs, Triples & Fours and the aim was to win most of the disciplines! The Essex County ladies were on excellent form and all played well. The Burnham ladies also played well but in three of the disciplines were always a number of shots behind. The pairs was the closes game, which Burnham only just lost on the last end 19/17. The scores in the other three disciplines, all won by Essex County, were Singles 21/5, Triples 30/11 and Fours 19/12.
Burnham Hillside Ladies played in the 2nd round of the Essex County Women's Bowling Association Top Club knock-out competition on Saturday 30th May at home. They were against a formidable side from Essex County Bowls Club. The game is over four disciplines: Singles, Pairs, Triples & Fours and the aim was to win most of the disciplines! The Essex County ladies were on excellent form and all played well. The Burnham ladies also played well but in three of the disciplines were always a number of shots behind. The pairs was the closes game, which Burnham only just lost on the last end 19/17. The scores in the other three disciplines, all won by Essex County, were Singles 21/5, Triples 30/11 and Fours 19/12.
What a Hot Tom Filtness Day!:
Burnham Hillside BC held its annual internal Tom Filtness Competition on Monday 25th May run by the Club’s Competition Secretaries Kevin Olley & Patsy Hammond. 14 triples teams played through the day, which originally was to be across 4 separate games of 6 ends followed by a final! However, due to the excessive hot weather, it was only three games plus the final. It was a great day with lots of bowling and social chatting taking place on the Green and throughout the period. After the games a raffle draw took place. The final was held between the first and second place teams with the result being that Steve Bartlett, Patsy Hammond & Kevin Brown won the final with Gill Mortensen, Diane Carter & Kevin Olley being runners-up. The winners were presented with the Tom Filtness Shield by Helen Doe, daughter of Tom & Margaret, who initially gave a speech thanking the club and the players for continuing to support her dads trophy. Our President Christine Reynolds thanked the Competition Secretaries for running the day, Wendy Parkhouse for selling the raffle tickets, the Green Team for the excellent green and thanks was given to all those people who served behind the bar.
Burnham Hillside BC held its annual internal Tom Filtness Competition on Monday 25th May run by the Club’s Competition Secretaries Kevin Olley & Patsy Hammond. 14 triples teams played through the day, which originally was to be across 4 separate games of 6 ends followed by a final! However, due to the excessive hot weather, it was only three games plus the final. It was a great day with lots of bowling and social chatting taking place on the Green and throughout the period. After the games a raffle draw took place. The final was held between the first and second place teams with the result being that Steve Bartlett, Patsy Hammond & Kevin Brown won the final with Gill Mortensen, Diane Carter & Kevin Olley being runners-up. The winners were presented with the Tom Filtness Shield by Helen Doe, daughter of Tom & Margaret, who initially gave a speech thanking the club and the players for continuing to support her dads trophy. Our President Christine Reynolds thanked the Competition Secretaries for running the day, Wendy Parkhouse for selling the raffle tickets, the Green Team for the excellent green and thanks was given to all those people who served behind the bar.
Great Spring Pairs Days:
On Monday the 4th May 24 pairs of teams from Burnham Hillside Bowls Club played in the club’s annual Spring Pairs Competition for the Blay Cup, which was organised by Patsy Hammond & Kevin Olley the club’s Competition Secretary’s with assistances from Eleanor Bridge. There were two leagues of 12 teams respectively and each team played 3 games of 8 ends. The weather was intermittent but, in the main, stayed dry and the green bowled well. Plenty of chat and joviality took place making this day, as always, successful. During the day a bar service was available covered by various bowlers and homemade cakes, courtesy of Christine Reynolds, were available to purchase.
To decide the eventual winners a final was played between the two winning teams from each of the leagues and in the end Val & Len Hyam beat Kevin Brown & Nigel Norfolk. Before the presentations the Club’s Chairman, Kevin Olley, thanked all those in attendance for making it such a great day. The club’s President Christine Reynolds, then thanked the organisers, the bar helpers and the raffle ticket sellers. Christine then presented each of the finalist a monitory award and the winners were also presented with the Blay Cup. The day finished with the raffle draw taking place.
Pictures from the day below:-
On Monday the 4th May 24 pairs of teams from Burnham Hillside Bowls Club played in the club’s annual Spring Pairs Competition for the Blay Cup, which was organised by Patsy Hammond & Kevin Olley the club’s Competition Secretary’s with assistances from Eleanor Bridge. There were two leagues of 12 teams respectively and each team played 3 games of 8 ends. The weather was intermittent but, in the main, stayed dry and the green bowled well. Plenty of chat and joviality took place making this day, as always, successful. During the day a bar service was available covered by various bowlers and homemade cakes, courtesy of Christine Reynolds, were available to purchase.
To decide the eventual winners a final was played between the two winning teams from each of the leagues and in the end Val & Len Hyam beat Kevin Brown & Nigel Norfolk. Before the presentations the Club’s Chairman, Kevin Olley, thanked all those in attendance for making it such a great day. The club’s President Christine Reynolds, then thanked the organisers, the bar helpers and the raffle ticket sellers. Christine then presented each of the finalist a monitory award and the winners were also presented with the Blay Cup. The day finished with the raffle draw taking place.
Pictures from the day below:-
2026 Burnham Hillside's Open Green Day:
Saturday 18th April saw the start of the 2026 outdoor bowling season for the Burnham Hillside Bowls Club. Before the games got underway the club was honoured to have present Mark Royal (an English international lawn and indoor bowler who has been in the top 16 of the World Bowls Tour Rankings since 2003) to open the Green and bowl the first official bowl along with the clubs President, Christine Reynolds.
The day was well attended with over 60 members and visitors present of which 54 bowlers took part in the day’s games. In addition, Mark Royal was also selling bowls gear for any bowlers who needed to top up their bowling equipment and our thanks to Steve Andow for arranging Mark Royal to be present. The Green was looking excellent and bowled well after the Winter work.
A Spider was held with the nearest bowl to the spider being Gill Mortensen’s, who won a bottle of Whisky, which was generously donated by Sheila Shuker. The days competition was three separate games of six ends over two groups, which lasted approximately 5 hours overall.
When all the scorecards had been checked there was one clear winner, which was Patsy Hammond with a shot difference of 26. Patsy was presented with the winners cup (The Vic Persley Cup) by the club’s President Christine Reynolds after which Christine thanked everyone for turning up and specially thanked Wendy Parkhouse for selling the raffle tickets, Hazel Bradley for purchasing most of the raffle prizes, all the bar staff and the green team for the preparation of the green.
Memorable photos of the day can be seen below.
If anyone is interested in joining the club you can complete the query form by clicking HERE or telephone 01621 785631.
Saturday 18th April saw the start of the 2026 outdoor bowling season for the Burnham Hillside Bowls Club. Before the games got underway the club was honoured to have present Mark Royal (an English international lawn and indoor bowler who has been in the top 16 of the World Bowls Tour Rankings since 2003) to open the Green and bowl the first official bowl along with the clubs President, Christine Reynolds.
The day was well attended with over 60 members and visitors present of which 54 bowlers took part in the day’s games. In addition, Mark Royal was also selling bowls gear for any bowlers who needed to top up their bowling equipment and our thanks to Steve Andow for arranging Mark Royal to be present. The Green was looking excellent and bowled well after the Winter work.
A Spider was held with the nearest bowl to the spider being Gill Mortensen’s, who won a bottle of Whisky, which was generously donated by Sheila Shuker. The days competition was three separate games of six ends over two groups, which lasted approximately 5 hours overall.
When all the scorecards had been checked there was one clear winner, which was Patsy Hammond with a shot difference of 26. Patsy was presented with the winners cup (The Vic Persley Cup) by the club’s President Christine Reynolds after which Christine thanked everyone for turning up and specially thanked Wendy Parkhouse for selling the raffle tickets, Hazel Bradley for purchasing most of the raffle prizes, all the bar staff and the green team for the preparation of the green.
Memorable photos of the day can be seen below.
If anyone is interested in joining the club you can complete the query form by clicking HERE or telephone 01621 785631.
Winter Shortmat Final League Results:
The 2025/26 Tuesday and Thursday Winter Lague Shortmat finally finished on 31st March. Our congratulations to the league winners and runners-up and thank you to everyone ho took part over the last six months. To see the league results and winners Click Here.
The 2025/26 Tuesday and Thursday Winter Lague Shortmat finally finished on 31st March. Our congratulations to the league winners and runners-up and thank you to everyone ho took part over the last six months. To see the league results and winners Click Here.
BHBC's 2025 Dinner, Presentation and Dance Evening:
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held it's annual Dinner, Presentation and Dance eveing on Friday 14th November at the Corintian Club. There was some 70 people there to enjoy the meal, cellebrate the competition finalists receiving their awards and finally to join in the dancing. It was an very good evening, so our thanks goes to Kevin Olley and Christine Reynolds, who organised the evening and to Hazel Bradley, Christie Reynolds and Lynne Parlour who sorted out the raffle.
Pictures below from the evening:-
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held it's annual Dinner, Presentation and Dance eveing on Friday 14th November at the Corintian Club. There was some 70 people there to enjoy the meal, cellebrate the competition finalists receiving their awards and finally to join in the dancing. It was an very good evening, so our thanks goes to Kevin Olley and Christine Reynolds, who organised the evening and to Hazel Bradley, Christie Reynolds and Lynne Parlour who sorted out the raffle.
Pictures below from the evening:-
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Official C&D Marconi Cup Presentation:
On Sunday 2nd November severel of Burnham's C&D 'B' team players along with supporters attended the Chelmsford & District BA Dinner & Presentation Day at The Essex Barn near Channels. They were there to celebrate the 'B' team's excellent achievement on winning the 2025 League Marconi Cup. Well done the 'B' team and well done to all the supporters! |
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2025 Top Score Winners: David Bateman, Janet Johnson & Nigel Norfolk.
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Monday's End of Season Top Score Winners: Well done to Janet Johnson, Nigel Norfolk & David Bateman for winning the Monday afternoon end of season Top Score competition. I think we can all agree it was good fun and gave many players continued bowling at the end of the season! Our appreciation to Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the organising of the days the two weeks Karen Hull was away. |
End of 2025 Season Fun Day:
On Sunday 28th September to see the last bowling weekend out in style for the 2025 season Burnham Hillside BC held a Fun Day with instructions that the dress code was to be casual. It was a typical Autumn Day with some sunshine and cloudy moments, but the rain held off with 42 bowlers getting into the spirit of the occasion. The competition this year was ladies vs the men. Although some of the men had to play for the ladies to make the numbers up! It was of 18 ends and to make it a little different the men’s teams had to move one rink over after 6 & 12 ends had been played! Great fun was had by all with lots of laughter and chat. After the game everyone tucked into an excellent buffet generously provided by all the bowlers. This was followed by the club’s Chairman, Kevin Olley, thanking everyone for taking part and gave a special thanks to the bar volunteers. He then announced the winners who were the highest scoring ladies and men’s teams, who both were awarded a monitory prize, generously donated by the Chairman himself. The lady winners were Janet Johnson, Patsy Hammnd, Carol Bartlett and Terry Parlour with the men’s team being Keith Lodge, Peter Cox and John Davey. Sid Curtis then did the raffle draw after which he thanked everyone for taking part, Hazel for purchasing most of the raffle prizes and Wendy Parkhouse for helping with the tickets.
On Sunday 28th September to see the last bowling weekend out in style for the 2025 season Burnham Hillside BC held a Fun Day with instructions that the dress code was to be casual. It was a typical Autumn Day with some sunshine and cloudy moments, but the rain held off with 42 bowlers getting into the spirit of the occasion. The competition this year was ladies vs the men. Although some of the men had to play for the ladies to make the numbers up! It was of 18 ends and to make it a little different the men’s teams had to move one rink over after 6 & 12 ends had been played! Great fun was had by all with lots of laughter and chat. After the game everyone tucked into an excellent buffet generously provided by all the bowlers. This was followed by the club’s Chairman, Kevin Olley, thanking everyone for taking part and gave a special thanks to the bar volunteers. He then announced the winners who were the highest scoring ladies and men’s teams, who both were awarded a monitory prize, generously donated by the Chairman himself. The lady winners were Janet Johnson, Patsy Hammnd, Carol Bartlett and Terry Parlour with the men’s team being Keith Lodge, Peter Cox and John Davey. Sid Curtis then did the raffle draw after which he thanked everyone for taking part, Hazel for purchasing most of the raffle prizes and Wendy Parkhouse for helping with the tickets.
Men's team Winners - Peter Cox, John Davey & Keith Lodge. Ladies team Winners - Patsy Hammond, Janet Johnson, Terry Parlour & Carol Bartlett.
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2025 Carnival Triples Winners, from left: Eddie Barker (Southminster), (Sid Curtis, DHBA President presenting winners shield), Nigel Norfolk (Burnham Hillside) & Kevin Burridge ( Southminster).
2025 Carnival Triples:
In true tradition the 2025 annual Carnival Triples Bowling competition was held on Carnival Day, 27th September, which this year was hosted by Southminster Bowls Club. This event is open to bowlers from Tillingham, Southminster & Burnham Bowls Clubs and this year 16 teams of triples took part. Due to the number involved two leagues were made up of 8 teams each. Each team played 4 games of 6 ends and half way through they all sat down to a ploughmen’s lunch followed by a selection of sweets, all of which was prepared and served up by Southminster's club volunteers and apart from tea & coffee on the go the bar was open. All of which added to making the day an excellent one. As for the tournament this was a great success with everyone enjoying themselves but after a long days play the two winners of each league were announced who then had a play-off to determine the overall winners. It was the triples team of Eddie Barker, Kevin Burridge & Nigel Norfolk who won with the runners-up being Wendy Parkhouse, Steve Nicholls & Sid Curtis. Sid Curtis, the DHBA 2025 President from Burnham Hillside BC, presented the winners shield.
In true tradition the 2025 annual Carnival Triples Bowling competition was held on Carnival Day, 27th September, which this year was hosted by Southminster Bowls Club. This event is open to bowlers from Tillingham, Southminster & Burnham Bowls Clubs and this year 16 teams of triples took part. Due to the number involved two leagues were made up of 8 teams each. Each team played 4 games of 6 ends and half way through they all sat down to a ploughmen’s lunch followed by a selection of sweets, all of which was prepared and served up by Southminster's club volunteers and apart from tea & coffee on the go the bar was open. All of which added to making the day an excellent one. As for the tournament this was a great success with everyone enjoying themselves but after a long days play the two winners of each league were announced who then had a play-off to determine the overall winners. It was the triples team of Eddie Barker, Kevin Burridge & Nigel Norfolk who won with the runners-up being Wendy Parkhouse, Steve Nicholls & Sid Curtis. Sid Curtis, the DHBA 2025 President from Burnham Hillside BC, presented the winners shield.
President vs the Captain's Day:
On Saturday 20th September Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held its end of season internal competition of the President versus the Captain's with the winning side claiming the Arnold Read Trophy. It was well attended with 50 Burnham bowlers taking part over 4 rinks and 3 triples of 18 ends. The occasion was a light hearted affair with plenty of fun during and after the game. The weather was good and the Green bowled very well. The scores across the six games varied and individually the President's side won 4 games, with the Captain's side taking 3. As always, the overall score was very tight but, in the end, it was the President's side who won 110/95. After the game there was a super buffet with food generously donated by all the bowlers on the day which was suitably washed down with the varied liquid refreshments. The Club President, Christine Reynolds expressed her appreciation to all those bowlers who took part and thanked them for the generous supply of food. She then thanked Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the raffle and the bar volunteers, along with other members who gave a hand during the busy times. Present during the day was Arnold Read's son (Malcolm) and Malcolm's wife (Rachel). Malcolm Read then gave his appreciation speech followed by the official presentation of the trophy to the Club's President, Christine Reynolds.
On Saturday 20th September Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held its end of season internal competition of the President versus the Captain's with the winning side claiming the Arnold Read Trophy. It was well attended with 50 Burnham bowlers taking part over 4 rinks and 3 triples of 18 ends. The occasion was a light hearted affair with plenty of fun during and after the game. The weather was good and the Green bowled very well. The scores across the six games varied and individually the President's side won 4 games, with the Captain's side taking 3. As always, the overall score was very tight but, in the end, it was the President's side who won 110/95. After the game there was a super buffet with food generously donated by all the bowlers on the day which was suitably washed down with the varied liquid refreshments. The Club President, Christine Reynolds expressed her appreciation to all those bowlers who took part and thanked them for the generous supply of food. She then thanked Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the raffle and the bar volunteers, along with other members who gave a hand during the busy times. Present during the day was Arnold Read's son (Malcolm) and Malcolm's wife (Rachel). Malcolm Read then gave his appreciation speech followed by the official presentation of the trophy to the Club's President, Christine Reynolds.
BHBC's Internal Finals Day Results:
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held their end of season internal Finals during the 12th to 14th September. 18 finalists matched their skills all putting up excellent games watched by supporting BHBC members. Most of the games were very tight results which proved to be good entertainment. There were plenty of sandwiches and cakes throughout the period for the players and on lookers which our thanks go to Patsy Hammond, Christine Reynolds with help from Doreen Jerome for preparing and not forgetting our thanks to all the bar staff that were serving over the three days and the supporters for turning up.
The results of the Competitions were:
LADIES ROSE BOWL: Patsy Hammond beat Karen Hull
WOOLF HANDICAP: Kevin Olley beat Kevin Brown
MEN’S CAPTAINS CUP: Nic Hull beat Keith Lodge
LADIES CAPTAINS CUP: Linda Kettlety beat Lynne Parlour
RALPH HERRING CUP: Sid Curtis beat Kevin Olley
BILL KING TROPHY: Kevin Brown Beat Christine Reynolds
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Sid Curtis beat Kevin Brown
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP: Paulette Norfolk beat Val Hyam
MIXED PAIRS: Diane Carter & Sid Curtis beat Kevin Olley & Jeanette Wilson
LADIES HANDICAP: Trish Hollis beat Christine Reynolds
LADIES LEAGEU: Diane Carter & Pat Short beat Paulette Norfolk & Joan Howlett
Unfortunately the PARKSTONE TWO WOODS and the JOHN DEED PAIRS games were suspended due to illness but will be played on another day.
PARKSTONE TWO WOODS: Kevin Brown beat Kevin Olley - Played on Friday 19th Sept.
JOHN DEED PAIRS: Kevin Olley & Steve Nicholls beat Richard English & Keith Lodge - Played on Sunday 21st Sept.
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held their end of season internal Finals during the 12th to 14th September. 18 finalists matched their skills all putting up excellent games watched by supporting BHBC members. Most of the games were very tight results which proved to be good entertainment. There were plenty of sandwiches and cakes throughout the period for the players and on lookers which our thanks go to Patsy Hammond, Christine Reynolds with help from Doreen Jerome for preparing and not forgetting our thanks to all the bar staff that were serving over the three days and the supporters for turning up.
The results of the Competitions were:
LADIES ROSE BOWL: Patsy Hammond beat Karen Hull
WOOLF HANDICAP: Kevin Olley beat Kevin Brown
MEN’S CAPTAINS CUP: Nic Hull beat Keith Lodge
LADIES CAPTAINS CUP: Linda Kettlety beat Lynne Parlour
RALPH HERRING CUP: Sid Curtis beat Kevin Olley
BILL KING TROPHY: Kevin Brown Beat Christine Reynolds
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Sid Curtis beat Kevin Brown
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP: Paulette Norfolk beat Val Hyam
MIXED PAIRS: Diane Carter & Sid Curtis beat Kevin Olley & Jeanette Wilson
LADIES HANDICAP: Trish Hollis beat Christine Reynolds
LADIES LEAGEU: Diane Carter & Pat Short beat Paulette Norfolk & Joan Howlett
Unfortunately the PARKSTONE TWO WOODS and the JOHN DEED PAIRS games were suspended due to illness but will be played on another day.
PARKSTONE TWO WOODS: Kevin Brown beat Kevin Olley - Played on Friday 19th Sept.
JOHN DEED PAIRS: Kevin Olley & Steve Nicholls beat Richard English & Keith Lodge - Played on Sunday 21st Sept.
Burnham Triumphant in the Marconi League Cup Final:
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club’s ‘B’ team from the Chelmsford & District BA league played in the Marconi League Cup Final on Sunday 7th September. The game was held at Writtle Bowls Club and their opponents were Great Baddow ‘B’. The game was over three rinks of four players. It proved to be a very close game in the end. At first Burnham had the upper hand by leading on one rink by some 15 shots whilst the other two rinks were both within one or two shots of each other. Sadly, for the Burnham players Great Baddow crept their way back through the 2nd half of the game. In the end Burnham won one rink by 13 shots and so did Great Baddow. The last rink to finish was decided on the last Burnham wood bowled, which ended up as a draw. As it happened it was that rink that had to play the extra end in the event of an overall draw. It was a nail-biting end as the club holding shot switched between Burnham and Great Baddow a few times. Finally, after the last wood was bowled it was Burnham Hillside who were triumphant by winning the end by one shot, 60/59, which was a fantastic achievement for Burnham’s ‘B’ team, who have never won the cup before. Well done Burnham and thank you to the number of supporters who turned up to watch.
The Burnham team players names were:- Rink 1 - David March, Mel Cook, Graeme Smith & Nic Hull: Rink 2 – Terry Parlour, Alan Johnson, Len Shippey & Pete Cox: Rink 3 – Barry Kettlety, John Davey, John Nixon & Ken Mainsfield.
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club’s ‘B’ team from the Chelmsford & District BA league played in the Marconi League Cup Final on Sunday 7th September. The game was held at Writtle Bowls Club and their opponents were Great Baddow ‘B’. The game was over three rinks of four players. It proved to be a very close game in the end. At first Burnham had the upper hand by leading on one rink by some 15 shots whilst the other two rinks were both within one or two shots of each other. Sadly, for the Burnham players Great Baddow crept their way back through the 2nd half of the game. In the end Burnham won one rink by 13 shots and so did Great Baddow. The last rink to finish was decided on the last Burnham wood bowled, which ended up as a draw. As it happened it was that rink that had to play the extra end in the event of an overall draw. It was a nail-biting end as the club holding shot switched between Burnham and Great Baddow a few times. Finally, after the last wood was bowled it was Burnham Hillside who were triumphant by winning the end by one shot, 60/59, which was a fantastic achievement for Burnham’s ‘B’ team, who have never won the cup before. Well done Burnham and thank you to the number of supporters who turned up to watch.
The Burnham team players names were:- Rink 1 - David March, Mel Cook, Graeme Smith & Nic Hull: Rink 2 – Terry Parlour, Alan Johnson, Len Shippey & Pete Cox: Rink 3 – Barry Kettlety, John Davey, John Nixon & Ken Mainsfield.
Pictures below from some of the games on the Tour:_
2025 Friday Night League Winners:
The Friday night club league finished on the 29th August and we are pleased to annouce the winners were Ron Stanford and Diane Carter. Well done to them both and our thanks to all the players that attended over the season.
The Friday night club league finished on the 29th August and we are pleased to annouce the winners were Ron Stanford and Diane Carter. Well done to them both and our thanks to all the players that attended over the season.
Excellent President's Charity Day:
Bank Holiday Monday 26th August saw Burnham Hillside’s BC Annual Charity Day take place organised by Patsy Hammond & Jeanette Wilson. On a glorious sunny day 36 players took part in 12 triples teams all matching their skills over four separate games of 6 ends. Before the game started a spider was held for a bottle of Whisky for the winner, which turned out to be Sid Curtis. A raffle was held for numerous prizes generous donated by many of the players and numerous volunteers helped on the bar. There was lots of excellent bowling on the day along with a great social atmosphere and it was not until the last game, after the official scorer Kevin Olley, had calculated the results, the positions could be declared. In the end the runners-up were Janet Johnson, Val Stack and Christine Reynolds. The winners on the day though were David Gamble, Joan Howlett and Terry Parlour. The winners were presented with the Charity Cup by the Club’s President Christine Reynolds following which she thanked everyone for taking part and contributing to her charity, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
Bank Holiday Monday 26th August saw Burnham Hillside’s BC Annual Charity Day take place organised by Patsy Hammond & Jeanette Wilson. On a glorious sunny day 36 players took part in 12 triples teams all matching their skills over four separate games of 6 ends. Before the game started a spider was held for a bottle of Whisky for the winner, which turned out to be Sid Curtis. A raffle was held for numerous prizes generous donated by many of the players and numerous volunteers helped on the bar. There was lots of excellent bowling on the day along with a great social atmosphere and it was not until the last game, after the official scorer Kevin Olley, had calculated the results, the positions could be declared. In the end the runners-up were Janet Johnson, Val Stack and Christine Reynolds. The winners on the day though were David Gamble, Joan Howlett and Terry Parlour. The winners were presented with the Charity Cup by the Club’s President Christine Reynolds following which she thanked everyone for taking part and contributing to her charity, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
DHBA Finals Day:
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association finals day took place on Saturday 23rd August and was hosted at Burnham Hillside Bowls Club, as it was the DHBA President's home club. In the morning the final of the Dengie singles and the League took place and in the afternoon it was the pairs and triples knock-out games. There was some excellent bowling taking place and throughout the day free tea/coffee was available along with an excellent choice of free food prepared by Wendy Parkhouse, Hazel Bradley & Maggie Abbott, along with the bar being available for those wishing to purchase other liquid refreshments, with our thanks going to Diane Carter and Karen Hull for doing serving the drinks. It was an excellent day and there was a good attendance of on-lookers.
See photos below for resuts of games. Click on photo to expand. I Apologise for blurred photo of League finals teams:-
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association finals day took place on Saturday 23rd August and was hosted at Burnham Hillside Bowls Club, as it was the DHBA President's home club. In the morning the final of the Dengie singles and the League took place and in the afternoon it was the pairs and triples knock-out games. There was some excellent bowling taking place and throughout the day free tea/coffee was available along with an excellent choice of free food prepared by Wendy Parkhouse, Hazel Bradley & Maggie Abbott, along with the bar being available for those wishing to purchase other liquid refreshments, with our thanks going to Diane Carter and Karen Hull for doing serving the drinks. It was an excellent day and there was a good attendance of on-lookers.
See photos below for resuts of games. Click on photo to expand. I Apologise for blurred photo of League finals teams:-
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2025 Monday Afternoon League Finalised:
The final Monday afternoon triples league games took place on the 11th August during glorious sunny weather. To decide the winners of the league it went to the last day. It was between team 1 (Karen & Nic Hull, Richard English and Nigel Barnes and team 9 (Wendy Parkhouse, Shirley Sims, Graeme Smith and Sid Curtis). It was team 9 though that were on form as once they took the lead they kept it and finally ended up winning 24/8 so became the 2025 Monday afternoon league winners which Karen announced after all the games finished. Also, the men's Captain, Sid Curtis, presented to Karen Hull some flowers, a garden voucher and Oystersmack vouchers, which was from all the players as a big thank you to Karen for organising the afternoon league. |
DHBA Ladies Invitation Triples Day:
With BHBC’s Sid Curtis being the 2025 President of the Dengie Hundred Bowling Association the DHBA Ladies Invitation Triples was organised and held at Burnham Hillside Bowls Club on Sunday 10th August. It had a very good attendance of bowlers with 12 teams from various clubs. During the day there was plenty of tea/coffee with numerous homemade cakes generously donated by a number of the BHBC ladies, all of which was served up by Wendy Parkhouse and Hazel Bradley, which we thank them for. In addition, our thanks to John Wilson and Keith Lodge who served the drinks from the bar. As for the games, they all played four rounds of 6 ends throughout the day. It turned out to be a very close competition, right up until the last game. In the end the runners up with 7 points were Sue Morden, Sue Pearson & Jan Green from South Woodham Ferrers, who were presented with £60 prize money by the DHBA President. The winners with 8 points were Christine Reynolds, Trish Hollis and Maggie Abbott who won £160 prize money and were presented with the Winners trophy by the DHBA President. The day finished with an excellent raffle, with prizes donated by all the bowlers and our thanks to Bob Hollis who sold the tickets and was also the days Umpire for the games.
With BHBC’s Sid Curtis being the 2025 President of the Dengie Hundred Bowling Association the DHBA Ladies Invitation Triples was organised and held at Burnham Hillside Bowls Club on Sunday 10th August. It had a very good attendance of bowlers with 12 teams from various clubs. During the day there was plenty of tea/coffee with numerous homemade cakes generously donated by a number of the BHBC ladies, all of which was served up by Wendy Parkhouse and Hazel Bradley, which we thank them for. In addition, our thanks to John Wilson and Keith Lodge who served the drinks from the bar. As for the games, they all played four rounds of 6 ends throughout the day. It turned out to be a very close competition, right up until the last game. In the end the runners up with 7 points were Sue Morden, Sue Pearson & Jan Green from South Woodham Ferrers, who were presented with £60 prize money by the DHBA President. The winners with 8 points were Christine Reynolds, Trish Hollis and Maggie Abbott who won £160 prize money and were presented with the Winners trophy by the DHBA President. The day finished with an excellent raffle, with prizes donated by all the bowlers and our thanks to Bob Hollis who sold the tickets and was also the days Umpire for the games.
Well, here's a view of the Burnham Green that you don't often see!
If you click on the image you will see a larger copy.
If you click on the image you will see a larger copy.
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