Bad Result in C&D League:
BHBC's 'A' team played away against Falcon 'A' on Wednesday 24th July. It was an important game for Burnham to get some league points from in order to keep them from the relegation positions. However, Falcon had the same aim in mind and played very well. In the end Burnham lost on all three rinks 16/14, 21/14 & 22/19 so came away with no league points. Burnham's 'B' team did not play as they had a bye.
BHBC's 'A' team played away against Falcon 'A' on Wednesday 24th July. It was an important game for Burnham to get some league points from in order to keep them from the relegation positions. However, Falcon had the same aim in mind and played very well. In the end Burnham lost on all three rinks 16/14, 21/14 & 22/19 so came away with no league points. Burnham's 'B' team did not play as they had a bye.
Great Day for the Sid Hull Fours Cup:
On Sunday 21st July Burnham Hillside Bowls Club had its internal annual Sid Hull Fours Cup Competition for its members which was organised by Jeanette Wilson & Patsy Hammond with assistance from Eleanor Bridge. In all there were 40 bowlers making up 10 teams of fours that played over four games of 8 ends. The weather was ideal and that made the day that much more enjoyable. As always, the club bar was on tap with, Wendy Parkhouse and a number of the volunteer bar helpers serving the drinks. There was some hot competition among the teams and when all the final scores were added up the runners up were Terry Jerome, Barry Kettlety, Paulette Norfolk & Kevin Olley but the clear winners were Graeme Smith, David Howlett, Roger Glendinning & Sid Curtis. The winners were presented with the Sid Hull Cup by Nic Hull.
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On Sunday 21st July Burnham Hillside Bowls Club had its internal annual Sid Hull Fours Cup Competition for its members which was organised by Jeanette Wilson & Patsy Hammond with assistance from Eleanor Bridge. In all there were 40 bowlers making up 10 teams of fours that played over four games of 8 ends. The weather was ideal and that made the day that much more enjoyable. As always, the club bar was on tap with, Wendy Parkhouse and a number of the volunteer bar helpers serving the drinks. There was some hot competition among the teams and when all the final scores were added up the runners up were Terry Jerome, Barry Kettlety, Paulette Norfolk & Kevin Olley but the clear winners were Graeme Smith, David Howlett, Roger Glendinning & Sid Curtis. The winners were presented with the Sid Hull Cup by Nic Hull.
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C&D League Results 17th July:
The BHBC 'A' team played Maldon, the current league leaders, at home on a very challenging green. BHBC put a good fight right to the end for the second week running and only lost overall on the very last end by one shot. The scores were 22/17 & 21/16 to BHBC and a 13/24 to Maldon, who won 56/57 overall and took 6 of the 10 points available.
BHBC's 'B' team were away at RHP. Again this was a close game. RHP managed to win on two rinks 20/19 & 20/16 with BHBC winning one with a good score of 24/14 which gave them the overall winning score so came away with 6 of the available 10 league points.
Weekend Friendlies:
BHBC had two friendlies over the weekend of 13th & 14th July.
On the Saturday it was an away game against Chelmsford BC over four mixed triples. It turned out to be even wins with BHBC winning 18/15 & 28/11 and Chelmsford 14/18 & 15/21 but with the overall victory going to BHBC 75/65.
On Sunday it was a home game against Whitehall BC. This was the first time the two clubs had played each other in a friendly and Whitehall were very keen as they turned up with 25 bowlers and 9 visitors. Whitehall played fours against BHBC's threes. Burnham won three with scores of 18/15, 15/10 & 19/11 with Whitehall taking the other three 11/27, 12/18 & 15/18 but it was Whitehall who won overall 89/99. It was an excellent day which was rounded off with a salad and sweet meal provided by club members Hazel, Christine, Devina and Dawn.
BHBC had two friendlies over the weekend of 13th & 14th July.
On the Saturday it was an away game against Chelmsford BC over four mixed triples. It turned out to be even wins with BHBC winning 18/15 & 28/11 and Chelmsford 14/18 & 15/21 but with the overall victory going to BHBC 75/65.
On Sunday it was a home game against Whitehall BC. This was the first time the two clubs had played each other in a friendly and Whitehall were very keen as they turned up with 25 bowlers and 9 visitors. Whitehall played fours against BHBC's threes. Burnham won three with scores of 18/15, 15/10 & 19/11 with Whitehall taking the other three 11/27, 12/18 & 15/18 but it was Whitehall who won overall 89/99. It was an excellent day which was rounded off with a salad and sweet meal provided by club members Hazel, Christine, Devina and Dawn.
C&D League Results 10th July:
The 'A' team played away at Writtle on a damp green. BHBC put a good fight right to the end and at one stage looked as though they would win.
The scores were 19/17 & 23/19 to Writtle and a 17/17 draw so Writtle took 9 of the 10 points available.
The 'B' teams home game against RHP B was cancelled by RHP B, for the second time o conceded the game to Burnham giving them all 10 league points.
The 'A' team played away at Writtle on a damp green. BHBC put a good fight right to the end and at one stage looked as though they would win.
The scores were 19/17 & 23/19 to Writtle and a 17/17 draw so Writtle took 9 of the 10 points available.
The 'B' teams home game against RHP B was cancelled by RHP B, for the second time o conceded the game to Burnham giving them all 10 league points.
Early Departure in the Hospital Writtle Cup:
Sadly it was not to be another year for Burnham Hillside to reach the final of the Hospital Writtle Cup. On Friday the 5th July they played at home over three mixed rinks against Southminster Bowls Club who played very well. Burnham managed a win on one rink of 15/12 but lost the other two 26/18 and 28/18 therefore taking the overall win with 66/41 shots Southminster.
Sadly it was not to be another year for Burnham Hillside to reach the final of the Hospital Writtle Cup. On Friday the 5th July they played at home over three mixed rinks against Southminster Bowls Club who played very well. Burnham managed a win on one rink of 15/12 but lost the other two 26/18 and 28/18 therefore taking the overall win with 66/41 shots Southminster.
Ladies Friendly:
Burnham Ladies had a home friendly against Southminster on Wednesday 3rd July over two triples. Both clubs had good games on one triples which resulted in each club winning one of the triples. Burnham's win was 23/10 and Southminsters 22/9 making the overall score a draw.
Burnham Ladies had a home friendly against Southminster on Wednesday 3rd July over two triples. Both clubs had good games on one triples which resulted in each club winning one of the triples. Burnham's win was 23/10 and Southminsters 22/9 making the overall score a draw.
C&D League Results 3rd July:
Both of Burnham Hillside's teams were playing at home on Wednesday 3rd July in the Chelmsford & District League. The 'A' team were against Great Baddow who they met two weeks ago and managed to beat 8/2 but this time it was Great Baddow who were the victors with an 8/2 win. The scores were 22/8 & 22/15 to Great Baddow and 23/15 to Burnham. In the 'B' teams game they could not reverse their 10/0 defeat from two weeks ago against PML but did manage an 8/2 loss. The scores were 21/15 & 21/19 to PML and 16/14 to Burnham.
Both of Burnham Hillside's teams were playing at home on Wednesday 3rd July in the Chelmsford & District League. The 'A' team were against Great Baddow who they met two weeks ago and managed to beat 8/2 but this time it was Great Baddow who were the victors with an 8/2 win. The scores were 22/8 & 22/15 to Great Baddow and 23/15 to Burnham. In the 'B' teams game they could not reverse their 10/0 defeat from two weeks ago against PML but did manage an 8/2 loss. The scores were 21/15 & 21/19 to PML and 16/14 to Burnham.
Brentwood Open:
Two trios of Burnham Bowlers entered the Popular Brentwood Open competition that was held on Sunday 30th June. they all had to play 5 games of 7 ends over the two greens that Brentwood have. Sadly, one trio Nigel Norfolk, David Gamble & Sid Curtis did not do that well but the other trio narrowly missed winning the competition but came runners up. Well done Kevin Olley, Kevin Brown & Tubbs Olley |
Friendly at Writtle BC:
On Sunday 30th June three triples of Burnham Hillside bowlers visited Writtle Bowls Club to play in a friendly. The green bowled well and it was pleasant afternoon's weather. The Burnham bowlers did very well as they won all three triples 21/12, 17/16 & 15/12. First Friendly Against Elm Park BC:
Elm Park BC visited Burnham on Saturday 29th June to play in the first friendly between the two clubs have had together. They played five triples and one pairs game with Burnham lending Elm Park one of their players in order to make up the pairs game. It was an excellent afternoon. Scores in the individual games were varied and in the end both clubs won three games each. The individual score were 21/7 (pairs), 26/15 & 24/10 to BHBC and 7/24,11/14 & 9/28 to Elm Park but when all the scores were added up it turned out to be a draw of 98/98. |
C&D Wednesday League - Cup Results:
Burnham's 'A' team played in the first round of the Atkinson Shield knock-out competiton on 26th June at home against Chelmsford 'A'. This turned out to be a close game with some excellent bowling taking place. The winning team was the one with the highest aggregate which turned out to be Chelmsford with a score of 59/50. The individual rinks scores were 19/25 & 13/19 to Chelmsford and 18/15 to Burnham. At the same time Burnham's 'B' team were away at Ingatestone playing in the League (Marconi) Cup. Sadly they did not have such a good night. They lost on all three rinks 32/8, 13/24 & 15/17.
Burnham's 'A' team played in the first round of the Atkinson Shield knock-out competiton on 26th June at home against Chelmsford 'A'. This turned out to be a close game with some excellent bowling taking place. The winning team was the one with the highest aggregate which turned out to be Chelmsford with a score of 59/50. The individual rinks scores were 19/25 & 13/19 to Chelmsford and 18/15 to Burnham. At the same time Burnham's 'B' team were away at Ingatestone playing in the League (Marconi) Cup. Sadly they did not have such a good night. They lost on all three rinks 32/8, 13/24 & 15/17.
RHP Friendly Result:
Four mixed triples of Burnham Hillside bowlers had a trip to RHP Bowls Club on Sunday 23rd June to play in a friendly. The pace of the green was very good and it was a warm and pleasent day. The Burnham bowlers played well but could not match RHP on the day. Burnham managed to win one triples 21/12 but lost the other three 11/15, 7/24 & 9/13 giving RHP the overall winning score of 48/64.
Four mixed triples of Burnham Hillside bowlers had a trip to RHP Bowls Club on Sunday 23rd June to play in a friendly. The pace of the green was very good and it was a warm and pleasent day. The Burnham bowlers played well but could not match RHP on the day. Burnham managed to win one triples 21/12 but lost the other three 11/15, 7/24 & 9/13 giving RHP the overall winning score of 48/64.
Good Result in Ladies Friendly:
Burnham ladies had a home friendly against local team Tillingham on Wednesday 20th June. Across two triples it turned out to be a close game. Due to Tillingham being one player short Burnham's Val Hyam played for the Tillingham side. The final scores were in favour of Burnham as they won on both triples 14/12 and 16/10.
Burnham ladies had a home friendly against local team Tillingham on Wednesday 20th June. Across two triples it turned out to be a close game. Due to Tillingham being one player short Burnham's Val Hyam played for the Tillingham side. The final scores were in favour of Burnham as they won on both triples 14/12 and 16/10.
Up & Down Results in C&D League:
It was good and bad results in the Wednesday night C&D League games on 19th June. BHBC's 'A' team made a trip to Great Baddow to play their 'A' team. Expectations were a bit low as Great Baddow were one of the top teams in the league. However, all three Burnham rinks played very well and came away with two wins of 27/7 & 15/14 and only just lost the third rink 21/20 but with the winning overall score Burnham accumulated 8 of the available 10 league points. Sadly, Burnham's 'B' team did not have such a good night. They were away to PML, who have had nearly four straight wins in the last four games and they showed why, by again winning on all three rinks 20/17, 26/14, 28/12 and therefore took all 10 league points.
It was good and bad results in the Wednesday night C&D League games on 19th June. BHBC's 'A' team made a trip to Great Baddow to play their 'A' team. Expectations were a bit low as Great Baddow were one of the top teams in the league. However, all three Burnham rinks played very well and came away with two wins of 27/7 & 15/14 and only just lost the third rink 21/20 but with the winning overall score Burnham accumulated 8 of the available 10 league points. Sadly, Burnham's 'B' team did not have such a good night. They were away to PML, who have had nearly four straight wins in the last four games and they showed why, by again winning on all three rinks 20/17, 26/14, 28/12 and therefore took all 10 league points.
Thames Sport Friendly:
On Sunday afternoon 16th June, BHBC played host to Thames Sport BC for a three triples game. The weather was breezy and bright with long warm sunny spells. We wish Jacqui Cook well, after she was taken ill at the tea break and to thank all those present who looked out for her. Maggie Foster took her place. BHBC won one rink 18/13 but lost the other two 11/18 + 10/21, giving Thames Sport a 52/39 overall win.
Excellent 2024 Presidents Day:
On Saturday 15th June the Annual Burnham Hillside Bowls Club President's Day took place. The Club's President Val Hyam had selected her team of six rinks 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 a six rink side of other BHBC bowlers Captained by Sid Curtis. The Green bowled very well. The weather had one moment of rain but in the main it stayed dry 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 Brian Stubbings from Maldon won. There was also a raffle, with a vast number of prizes donated by many of the bowlers. As for the outcome of the game, the President’s side won. The BHBC side did manage to win on two of the six rinks and overall, they did very well by just losing 120/100. After the game all the players sat down to an excellent three course buffet meal provided by the Presidents family and friends, which was followed by speeches from the two Captains and the President that included a thanks to all the helpers on the day for making it such a successful one and to Lorna Harker, Brian Holloway and John Noble for looking after the bar all day.
On Saturday 15th June the Annual Burnham Hillside Bowls Club President's Day took place. The Club's President Val Hyam had selected her team of six rinks 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 a six rink side of other BHBC bowlers Captained by Sid Curtis. The Green bowled very well. The weather had one moment of rain but in the main it stayed dry 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 Brian Stubbings from Maldon won. There was also a raffle, with a vast number of prizes donated by many of the bowlers. As for the outcome of the game, the President’s side won. The BHBC side did manage to win on two of the six rinks and overall, they did very well by just losing 120/100. After the game all the players sat down to an excellent three course buffet meal provided by the Presidents family and friends, which was followed by speeches from the two Captains and the President that included a thanks to all the helpers on the day for making it such a successful one and to Lorna Harker, Brian Holloway and John Noble for looking after the bar all day.
Orsett Friendly Result:
Friday 14th June saw BHBC play Orsett BC at home on a pleasent dry afternoon. Due to constant changes in the number of players by Orsett the game finally ended up with Orsett playing 3 rinks against Burnham's 3 triples. It was an excellent afternoon though with everyone enjoying the game. The end result went Orsetts way due to the 25% rule when playing 3 players against 4. Burnham won one triples 15/4 with Orsett winning two 15/18 & 8/21 giving the overall win to Orsett of 38/43.
Friday 14th June saw BHBC play Orsett BC at home on a pleasent dry afternoon. Due to constant changes in the number of players by Orsett the game finally ended up with Orsett playing 3 rinks against Burnham's 3 triples. It was an excellent afternoon though with everyone enjoying the game. The end result went Orsetts way due to the 25% rule when playing 3 players against 4. Burnham won one triples 15/4 with Orsett winning two 15/18 & 8/21 giving the overall win to Orsett of 38/43.
Friendly Against Hockley:
On Thursday 13th June BHBC travelled to Hockley Bowls Club for a 4 triples game. The weather was overcast with sunny spells, thankfully the threatened rain stayed away. The green was a little challenging, but the Burnham bowlers did well by winning two (20/17 & 24/6) and losing two (13/14 & 10/29) of the four triples. When the scores were added up it was Burnham who were victorious winning 67/66 overall. Hockley were very friendly and the catering on the day excellent.
On Thursday 13th June BHBC travelled to Hockley Bowls Club for a 4 triples game. The weather was overcast with sunny spells, thankfully the threatened rain stayed away. The green was a little challenging, but the Burnham bowlers did well by winning two (20/17 & 24/6) and losing two (13/14 & 10/29) of the four triples. When the scores were added up it was Burnham who were victorious winning 67/66 overall. Hockley were very friendly and the catering on the day excellent.
C&D Wednesday Night League Result:
On Wednesday 12th June Burnham's 'A' team played at home against Writtle 'A'. As one of the leading teams in the league Writtle were always going to be a tough team to beat and on the night, despite some very good bowling from the Burnham bowlers, Writtle showed how good they were by winning on all three rinks, so took all 10 league points.
On Wednesday 12th June Burnham's 'A' team played at home against Writtle 'A'. As one of the leading teams in the league Writtle were always going to be a tough team to beat and on the night, despite some very good bowling from the Burnham bowlers, Writtle showed how good they were by winning on all three rinks, so took all 10 league points.
Burnham Ladies Lose Out in Albert Crabb:
Burnham Hillside Ladies played in the Essex Women's County Albert Crabb knock-out competition on Tuesday 11th June against Rayleigh BC. With one rink playing at home and one away both sides have the home advantage, but alas it was not to be for the Burnham ladies as on the day Rayleigh bowled very well and finished winning in both rinks.
Burnham Hillside Ladies played in the Essex Women's County Albert Crabb knock-out competition on Tuesday 11th June against Rayleigh BC. With one rink playing at home and one away both sides have the home advantage, but alas it was not to be for the Burnham ladies as on the day Rayleigh bowled very well and finished winning in both rinks.
Weekend Friendly Results:
On Saturday 8th June BHBC had an away friendly game at Great Baddow BC. It was over four mixed triples. The weather was glorious and the green a little challenging. However, the Burnham bowlers did well and finally finished winning two triples 18/17, 21/13 and drawing on one 15/15 with Great Baddow taking one with a score of 21/15. Burnham won 69/66 overall.
On Sunday 9th June BHBC had a local friendly away at Tillingham BC. It was over five mixed triples, and again the weather was perfect with the green bowling well. It was Tillingham who were the victors on the day with them winning three triples 28/13, 18/12 & 17/13 with Burnham taking two with 20/16 & 22/18 giving Tillingham the overall winning score of 97/80.
On Saturday 8th June BHBC had an away friendly game at Great Baddow BC. It was over four mixed triples. The weather was glorious and the green a little challenging. However, the Burnham bowlers did well and finally finished winning two triples 18/17, 21/13 and drawing on one 15/15 with Great Baddow taking one with a score of 21/15. Burnham won 69/66 overall.
On Sunday 9th June BHBC had a local friendly away at Tillingham BC. It was over five mixed triples, and again the weather was perfect with the green bowling well. It was Tillingham who were the victors on the day with them winning three triples 28/13, 18/12 & 17/13 with Burnham taking two with 20/16 & 22/18 giving Tillingham the overall winning score of 97/80.
C&D League Result 5th June:
Whilst Burnham's 'B' team had no game on Wednesday 5th June their 'A' team had a trip to play Maldon 'A' BC in the Chelmsford & District Wednesday night league. It was a pleasant warm night and the green bowled well. The Burnham bowlers put up a good game across all three rinks and at one point there was very little between both sides. In the end though it was Maldon who managed the overall win. They won on two rinks 19/12 & 24/14 and lost on one 21/20 giving them 8 of the available 10 league points with Burnham taking 2.
Whilst Burnham's 'B' team had no game on Wednesday 5th June their 'A' team had a trip to play Maldon 'A' BC in the Chelmsford & District Wednesday night league. It was a pleasant warm night and the green bowled well. The Burnham bowlers put up a good game across all three rinks and at one point there was very little between both sides. In the end though it was Maldon who managed the overall win. They won on two rinks 19/12 & 24/14 and lost on one 21/20 giving them 8 of the available 10 league points with Burnham taking 2.
ECBA Group 3 Reach Ashford Cup Final:
Group 3 played their last of 3 league games on Sunday 2nd June in the Ashford Cup against Group 8. Group 3 were top of their league and only needed to win 2 of the 6 rinks to be assured of playing in the final later this year? However, this turned out to be a very difficult task on the day as Group 8 played very well across all six rinks. In the end Group 3 only manage to win on one rink which meant they and Group 8 had the same number of league points so it went down to shot difference and thankfully for Group 3 they came out on top so now go on to play in the Ashford Cup final in July. Well done to Group 3 and well done to Burnham's David Gamble, Ken Mansfield and Sid Curtis who are part of the Group 3 squad.
Group 3 played their last of 3 league games on Sunday 2nd June in the Ashford Cup against Group 8. Group 3 were top of their league and only needed to win 2 of the 6 rinks to be assured of playing in the final later this year? However, this turned out to be a very difficult task on the day as Group 8 played very well across all six rinks. In the end Group 3 only manage to win on one rink which meant they and Group 8 had the same number of league points so it went down to shot difference and thankfully for Group 3 they came out on top so now go on to play in the Ashford Cup final in July. Well done to Group 3 and well done to Burnham's David Gamble, Ken Mansfield and Sid Curtis who are part of the Group 3 squad.
Defeat for'B' team in National Two Fours:
Burnham's 'B' team played in the 2nd round of the Natianl two Fours at home againt Southminster Bowls Club on Friday 31st May. Southminster, as expected, put out a very good side and throughout the game dominated the lead, despite our 'B' teams efforts. In the end Southminster won both fours 19/10 and 24/6 and we wish them the best of luck in the next round.
Burnham's 'B' team played in the 2nd round of the Natianl two Fours at home againt Southminster Bowls Club on Friday 31st May. Southminster, as expected, put out a very good side and throughout the game dominated the lead, despite our 'B' teams efforts. In the end Southminster won both fours 19/10 and 24/6 and we wish them the best of luck in the next round.
C&D League Results - 29th May:
BHBC's 'A' team played at home against Falcon 'A'. The Green bowled very well and it didn't take long for all the bowlers to get used to the pace. Falcon did well by winning on two rinks 17/24 & 18/23 but on the other rink the Burnham four did excellently well by winning 32/9, giving Burnham the overall winning score with 6 league points.
BHBC's 'B' team were not so fortunate. They were away playing Falcon 'C' and despite the Burnham players best efforts Falcon won on all three rinks,15/11, 15/11 & 15/14 and therefore gained no league points.
BHBC's 'A' team played at home against Falcon 'A'. The Green bowled very well and it didn't take long for all the bowlers to get used to the pace. Falcon did well by winning on two rinks 17/24 & 18/23 but on the other rink the Burnham four did excellently well by winning 32/9, giving Burnham the overall winning score with 6 league points.
BHBC's 'B' team were not so fortunate. They were away playing Falcon 'C' and despite the Burnham players best efforts Falcon won on all three rinks,15/11, 15/11 & 15/14 and therefore gained no league points.
Tom Filtness Day a Great Success:
Burnham Hillside BC held its annual internal Tom Filtness Competition on Monday 27th May run by the Club’s Competition Secretaries Jeanette Wilson & Patsy Hammond. 16 triples teams, split into two leagues, played through the day across 4 separate games of 6 ends with the weather holding up well. 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 and our thanks to Christine Reynolds for selling the tickets. The final was held between the two winners of each league with the result being that Teresa Cox, Jeanette Wilson and Sid Curtis won the final with Pat Short, Graeme Smith & Dennis Bonning being runners-up. The winners were presented with the Tom Filtness Shield by Helen Doe, daughter of Tom & Margaret Filtness. Our President Val Hyam thanked the Competition Secretaries along with John Greenane who calculated all the scores, Hazel Bradley & Maggie Abbott for serving the teas/coffees and Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the bar.
Burnham Hillside BC held its annual internal Tom Filtness Competition on Monday 27th May run by the Club’s Competition Secretaries Jeanette Wilson & Patsy Hammond. 16 triples teams, split into two leagues, played through the day across 4 separate games of 6 ends with the weather holding up well. 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 and our thanks to Christine Reynolds for selling the tickets. The final was held between the two winners of each league with the result being that Teresa Cox, Jeanette Wilson and Sid Curtis won the final with Pat Short, Graeme Smith & Dennis Bonning being runners-up. The winners were presented with the Tom Filtness Shield by Helen Doe, daughter of Tom & Margaret Filtness. Our President Val Hyam thanked the Competition Secretaries along with John Greenane who calculated all the scores, Hazel Bradley & Maggie Abbott for serving the teas/coffees and Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the bar.
Ashford Cup League Win for Group 3:
Group 3 played in the 2nd of 3 league games in the Ashford Cup on Sunday 26th May at RHP. Again, Burnham bowlers, David Gamble and Sid Curtis were playing for Group 3 and this time Burnham's Ken Mansfield was also playing. They were playing Group 2 over six rinks and did very well by winning 4 rinks and drawing on one, taking 9 league point to add to the maximum 12 points they gained the previous Sunday. There last game is against group 8 which will be played on Sunday 2nd June at RHP. A further good win will put them in the finals.
Burnham Ladies March on in the County Top Club:
Burnham Hillside ladies played in the third round of the ECWBA Top Club on Saturday 25th May. It was a home game against Corringham & Fobbing BC, over four disciplines it was a tough game but in the end Burnham were triumphant. They only lost one discipline which was the singles but won the other three. An excellent result. Their next opponents in the fourth round are Rayleigh BC, which will be an away game.
Burnham Hillside ladies played in the third round of the ECWBA Top Club on Saturday 25th May. It was a home game against Corringham & Fobbing BC, over four disciplines it was a tough game but in the end Burnham were triumphant. They only lost one discipline which was the singles but won the other three. An excellent result. Their next opponents in the fourth round are Rayleigh BC, which will be an away game.
Mixed Results for C&D League:
Wednesday 22nd May saw the 3rd week of the C&D Leagues take place with both Burnham's 'A' & 'B' teams playing. Team 'A' was away at Chelmsford. It was a wet soggy night with the Green being very heavy and therefore very challenging. Despite Burnham's efforts it was Chelmsford who came out on top by winning two rinks 28/9 & 15/13 with Burnham winning one 19/17 which gave Burnham 2 league points. For Burnham's 'B' team though it was a better result. They were at home against Writtle 'C' and although they had some rain it was not so bad. Burnham did very well by winning two rinks 22/9 & 18/14, with Writtle winning one 13/21 and with Burnham having the overall winning score they took 8 league points.
Wednesday 22nd May saw the 3rd week of the C&D Leagues take place with both Burnham's 'A' & 'B' teams playing. Team 'A' was away at Chelmsford. It was a wet soggy night with the Green being very heavy and therefore very challenging. Despite Burnham's efforts it was Chelmsford who came out on top by winning two rinks 28/9 & 15/13 with Burnham winning one 19/17 which gave Burnham 2 league points. For Burnham's 'B' team though it was a better result. They were at home against Writtle 'C' and although they had some rain it was not so bad. Burnham did very well by winning two rinks 22/9 & 18/14, with Writtle winning one 13/21 and with Burnham having the overall winning score they took 8 league points.
Local Friendly Ends up as a draw:
Local Southminster BC visited Burnham Hillside BC for a friendly on Sunday 19th May. The game was over four mixed triples and it ended up being a close game all round. Eventually both sides won two triples each and on aggregate it was a draw of 69/69.
Local Southminster BC visited Burnham Hillside BC for a friendly on Sunday 19th May. The game was over four mixed triples and it ended up being a close game all round. Eventually both sides won two triples each and on aggregate it was a draw of 69/69.
Ashford Cup League Win for Group 3:
The Ashford Cup League games started on Sunday 19th May and two of Burnham bowlers, David Gamble
and Sid Curtis were playing for Group 3 against Group 9 at Grays Town BC. Over six rinks Group 3 did
very well by winning all six. Over the last few years Group 3 have won their league so this first win, of three games,
is a great start.
The Ashford Cup League games started on Sunday 19th May and two of Burnham bowlers, David Gamble
and Sid Curtis were playing for Group 3 against Group 9 at Grays Town BC. Over six rinks Group 3 did
very well by winning all six. Over the last few years Group 3 have won their league so this first win, of three games,
is a great start.
Burnham Ladies Triumph in Top Club:
On the 18th May BHBC's Ladies played in the 1st round of the ECWBA Top Club Competition at home against Runwell BC. Over four disciplines the Burnham ladies played very well and as all the games went along Burnham slowly hedged ahead. In the end they won all four disciplines with the scores being;
Singles - 21/9, Pairs - 22/13, Triples 19/12 and Fours - 30/8.
An excellent win and they now go on to play at home against Corringham & Fobbing on Saturday 25th May.
On the 18th May BHBC's Ladies played in the 1st round of the ECWBA Top Club Competition at home against Runwell BC. Over four disciplines the Burnham ladies played very well and as all the games went along Burnham slowly hedged ahead. In the end they won all four disciplines with the scores being;
Singles - 21/9, Pairs - 22/13, Triples 19/12 and Fours - 30/8.
An excellent win and they now go on to play at home against Corringham & Fobbing on Saturday 25th May.
National Two Fours Win for 'B' Team:
BHBC's men's 'B' team played in the 1st round of the National Two Fours on Saturday 18th May at Home. There opponents were Falcon 'B'. Both of Burnham's rinks had very good games against some excellent Falcon Players. On one rink the Burnham bowlers took a good lead right from the beginning, which they maintained and continued to increase and eventually won 30/8. On the other rink this was a tighter game but the Burnham bowlers managed to win by one shot (17/16) taking them in to the 2nd round of the competition where they will play local rivals, Southminster, at home.
BHBC's men's 'B' team played in the 1st round of the National Two Fours on Saturday 18th May at Home. There opponents were Falcon 'B'. Both of Burnham's rinks had very good games against some excellent Falcon Players. On one rink the Burnham bowlers took a good lead right from the beginning, which they maintained and continued to increase and eventually won 30/8. On the other rink this was a tighter game but the Burnham bowlers managed to win by one shot (17/16) taking them in to the 2nd round of the competition where they will play local rivals, Southminster, at home.
Wednesday 15th May Results:
Ladies Friendly:
BHBC Ladies had another good overall win in their 2nd friendly of the season against Maldon BC. Over the two triples games Burnham won one with a shot score of 23/15 whilst in the other triples Maldon won 19/23 but overall it was Burnham who won 42/38.
C&D League:
There were good results for both Burnham's 'A' and 'B' teams in the Chelmsford & District Leagues. Both teams were playing at home. The 'A' team were against Danbury BC with the shot scores over the three rinks being 25/15 and 23/11 to Burnham and 21/25 to Danbury with Burnham taking the overall shot difference of 69/51 giving them 8 of the available 10 league points. Burnham's 'B' team were against Great Baddow 'C'. Burnham won two rinks 30//12 & 26/15 and had a draw of 19/19 in the third. With the overall winning score of 75/46 Burnham 'B' took 9 of the available 10 league points.
Ladies Friendly:
BHBC Ladies had another good overall win in their 2nd friendly of the season against Maldon BC. Over the two triples games Burnham won one with a shot score of 23/15 whilst in the other triples Maldon won 19/23 but overall it was Burnham who won 42/38.
C&D League:
There were good results for both Burnham's 'A' and 'B' teams in the Chelmsford & District Leagues. Both teams were playing at home. The 'A' team were against Danbury BC with the shot scores over the three rinks being 25/15 and 23/11 to Burnham and 21/25 to Danbury with Burnham taking the overall shot difference of 69/51 giving them 8 of the available 10 league points. Burnham's 'B' team were against Great Baddow 'C'. Burnham won two rinks 30//12 & 26/15 and had a draw of 19/19 in the third. With the overall winning score of 75/46 Burnham 'B' took 9 of the available 10 league points.
Weekend Friendly Results:
On Saturday 11th May BHBC played in an away game at Ingatestone BC. It was over four mixed rinks. The weather was glorious and Green a little challenging. However, the Burnham bowlers did exceptionally well and finally finished winning on all four rinks with an overall score of 95/51.
On Sunday 12th May BHBC were in another away friendly but this time at Lionmede BC. It was over four mixed triples, and again the weather was perfect. All the triples had tight scores but it was Burnham who came away triumphant by winning three of the triples and taking the overall winning score of 69/56.
On Saturday 11th May BHBC played in an away game at Ingatestone BC. It was over four mixed rinks. The weather was glorious and Green a little challenging. However, the Burnham bowlers did exceptionally well and finally finished winning on all four rinks with an overall score of 95/51.
On Sunday 12th May BHBC were in another away friendly but this time at Lionmede BC. It was over four mixed triples, and again the weather was perfect. All the triples had tight scores but it was Burnham who came away triumphant by winning three of the triples and taking the overall winning score of 69/56.
Wednesday 8th May Results:
Ladies Friendly:
BHBC ladies visited Southminster BC to play in a two triples friendly in the afternoon. Both of Burnham's triples did well and came away winning on them with scores of 29/7 & 16/11. An excellent result.
C&D League:
Sadly BHBC's 'A' team could not emulate the ladies that evening when they played their first C&D league game at home against Southminster. Over the three rinks Burnham managed to win on one rink with a score of 15/14, but it was Southminster who took the other two rinks with scores of 14/21 and 11/27 and therefore had the overall winning score so went away with 8 of the available 10 league points with Burnham taking 2.
Ladies Friendly:
BHBC ladies visited Southminster BC to play in a two triples friendly in the afternoon. Both of Burnham's triples did well and came away winning on them with scores of 29/7 & 16/11. An excellent result.
C&D League:
Sadly BHBC's 'A' team could not emulate the ladies that evening when they played their first C&D league game at home against Southminster. Over the three rinks Burnham managed to win on one rink with a score of 15/14, but it was Southminster who took the other two rinks with scores of 14/21 and 11/27 and therefore had the overall winning score so went away with 8 of the available 10 league points with Burnham taking 2.
A Wet but Excellent Spring Pairs Comp:
On Monday the 6th May 24 pairs teams from Burnham Hillside Bowls Club played in the club’s annual Spring Pairs Competition for the Blay Cup, which was organised by Jeanette Wilson & Patsy Hammond the club’s Competition Secretary’s with assistances from Eleonor Bridge. There were two leagues of 12 teams respectively and each team played four games of 6 ends. Sadly, part of the day was dampened by some consistent rain but all the players pressed on to finish the days play. 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 who we thank.
To decide the eventual winners a final was played between the two winning teams from each of the leagues and in the end Wendy Parkhouse & Sid Curtis beat Tony Rowling & Nigel Norfolk 5/4. Afterwards the President, Val Hyam, thanked all those people involved and all the players for taking part. She then presented each of the finalist with a monitory award and the winners were also presented with the Blay Cup by the club’s President. The day finished with the raffle draw taking place.
Thanks to Steve Nicholls for taking some of the photos.
On Monday the 6th May 24 pairs teams from Burnham Hillside Bowls Club played in the club’s annual Spring Pairs Competition for the Blay Cup, which was organised by Jeanette Wilson & Patsy Hammond the club’s Competition Secretary’s with assistances from Eleonor Bridge. There were two leagues of 12 teams respectively and each team played four games of 6 ends. Sadly, part of the day was dampened by some consistent rain but all the players pressed on to finish the days play. 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 who we thank.
To decide the eventual winners a final was played between the two winning teams from each of the leagues and in the end Wendy Parkhouse & Sid Curtis beat Tony Rowling & Nigel Norfolk 5/4. Afterwards the President, Val Hyam, thanked all those people involved and all the players for taking part. She then presented each of the finalist with a monitory award and the winners were also presented with the Blay Cup by the club’s President. The day finished with the raffle draw taking place.
Thanks to Steve Nicholls for taking some of the photos.
Excellent Training Day:
On Saturday 4th May Burnham Hillside BC run some training sessions for its bowlers. It covered three areas, The Mat & the Jack, Measuring and finally Etiquette & Rules. There was around 24 bowlers who attended the they were split up into three groups of eight who then attended the three sessions in rotation. From the general feedback everyone learnt something from the sessions. After the training an excellent free buffet was provided which we thank Wendy Parkhouse for with assistance from Marilyn Rowling, who prepared all the food. Our thanks also go to the trainers - Val Hyam, Tony Rowling, Dawn Hood, Christine Reynolds, Hazel Bradley and Sid Curtis and a final thank you to all those who attended.
On Saturday 4th May Burnham Hillside BC run some training sessions for its bowlers. It covered three areas, The Mat & the Jack, Measuring and finally Etiquette & Rules. There was around 24 bowlers who attended the they were split up into three groups of eight who then attended the three sessions in rotation. From the general feedback everyone learnt something from the sessions. After the training an excellent free buffet was provided which we thank Wendy Parkhouse for with assistance from Marilyn Rowling, who prepared all the food. Our thanks also go to the trainers - Val Hyam, Tony Rowling, Dawn Hood, Christine Reynolds, Hazel Bradley and Sid Curtis and a final thank you to all those who attended.
Result of 'A' Team National Two Woods:
BHBC's 'A' team played the Falcon at home in the National Two Fours over 18 ends on the evening of Friday 3rd May.
Firstly, apologies from the club Captain who organised this game as a National competition instead of an Essex County one. This resulted in four of our players, David Gamble, Nigel Barnes, Len Hyam and Tony Rowling unnecessarily travelling to the Falcons. Thankfully they were able to get back to Burnham in time for the game to be played, sorry lads and a big thanks to Wendy Parkhouse who provided the food after the game after having to buy extra food.
As for the game, it turned out to be a very close one that went down to a last bowl. On one rink Burnham were always in front with Falcon catching up but only to drop off again. On the other rink Falcon had a good lead for most of the game but Burnham came back to close up the shot difference. Going into the last end the overall shot score was a tie. On one rink Falcon won the last end by 1 shot but on the other rink Burnham were four shots up after their last bowl but with an excellent bowl the Falcon skip took the Jack out with his last wood and gave Falcon four shots giving them the game with 39/34 shots.
BHBC's 'A' team played the Falcon at home in the National Two Fours over 18 ends on the evening of Friday 3rd May.
Firstly, apologies from the club Captain who organised this game as a National competition instead of an Essex County one. This resulted in four of our players, David Gamble, Nigel Barnes, Len Hyam and Tony Rowling unnecessarily travelling to the Falcons. Thankfully they were able to get back to Burnham in time for the game to be played, sorry lads and a big thanks to Wendy Parkhouse who provided the food after the game after having to buy extra food.
As for the game, it turned out to be a very close one that went down to a last bowl. On one rink Burnham were always in front with Falcon catching up but only to drop off again. On the other rink Falcon had a good lead for most of the game but Burnham came back to close up the shot difference. Going into the last end the overall shot score was a tie. On one rink Falcon won the last end by 1 shot but on the other rink Burnham were four shots up after their last bowl but with an excellent bowl the Falcon skip took the Jack out with his last wood and gave Falcon four shots giving them the game with 39/34 shots.
First Friendly Result of the 2024 Outside Season:
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club played its first 2024 outdoor game at home on Thursday 25th April. It was against Wickford BC and was over 6 mixed triples. It was an inclement day weatherwise but thankfully the rain held off until the last end or so. The green was bowling well for the time of the year and Wickford certainly found it favourable. Over the six triples Wickford won three by good scores and draw one with Burnham taking two wins and the draw. So this year it was a clear win to Wickford with the overall shot score being 112/73.
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club played its first 2024 outdoor game at home on Thursday 25th April. It was against Wickford BC and was over 6 mixed triples. It was an inclement day weatherwise but thankfully the rain held off until the last end or so. The green was bowling well for the time of the year and Wickford certainly found it favourable. Over the six triples Wickford won three by good scores and draw one with Burnham taking two wins and the draw. So this year it was a clear win to Wickford with the overall shot score being 112/73.
Final 2023/24 Jacks Indoor League Results:
Saturday 30th March saw the last two Indoor/Outdoor league games take place for the Burnham Hillside BC 'A' & 'B' teams. The 'A' team were against Chelmsford BC. Both Sides played well but in the end Chelmsford were victorious on both rinks by winning 21/13 and 23/15. Burnhams 'B' team did better as they managed to win one rink 23/20 against their opponents, RHP with RHP taking the other rink 23/15 and giving them the overall winning score.
Saturday 30th March saw the last two Indoor/Outdoor league games take place for the Burnham Hillside BC 'A' & 'B' teams. The 'A' team were against Chelmsford BC. Both Sides played well but in the end Chelmsford were victorious on both rinks by winning 21/13 and 23/15. Burnhams 'B' team did better as they managed to win one rink 23/20 against their opponents, RHP with RHP taking the other rink 23/15 and giving them the overall winning score.
DHBA 2nd Game Against Colchester:
Dengie Hundred Bowling Association played its second indoor friendly against Colchester Indoor Bowls Club on Saturday 23rd March which was their last game before the Summer season starts. The game was over six triples and as always the Dengie side played against tough opposition. In two of the triples both the Dengie teams played very and won by comfortable score lines. However, in the other four triples it was Colchester who took commanding leads so they won these triples. In the end it was Colchester who won overall.
Dengie Hundred Bowling Association played its second indoor friendly against Colchester Indoor Bowls Club on Saturday 23rd March which was their last game before the Summer season starts. The game was over six triples and as always the Dengie side played against tough opposition. In two of the triples both the Dengie teams played very and won by comfortable score lines. However, in the other four triples it was Colchester who took commanding leads so they won these triples. In the end it was Colchester who won overall.
Jacks Indoor/Outdoor Result:
Burnham Hillsides 'A' team played in a Jacks Indoor/Outdoor league game on Saturday 16th March. Their opponents were Runwell BC. It was an important game for Burnham to win as with the right winning score it would move them into a final play-off position in the league. Sadly though, it was not to be Burnham's day! On one rink after an even start Runwell took a commanding lead which they were not going to relent. On the other rink Burnham game back very well and going into th last end the score was 19/19 but again Runwell had the upper hand and took two shots on the last end. The final scores were 20/19 & 29/11 to Runwell giving them all 6 league points and securing them in the final play-offs.
Burnham Hillsides 'A' team played in a Jacks Indoor/Outdoor league game on Saturday 16th March. Their opponents were Runwell BC. It was an important game for Burnham to win as with the right winning score it would move them into a final play-off position in the league. Sadly though, it was not to be Burnham's day! On one rink after an even start Runwell took a commanding lead which they were not going to relent. On the other rink Burnham game back very well and going into th last end the score was 19/19 but again Runwell had the upper hand and took two shots on the last end. The final scores were 20/19 & 29/11 to Runwell giving them all 6 league points and securing them in the final play-offs.
Friendlies on Sunday 18th February:
BHBC played a friendly against the Jacks over 4 mixed rinks. There were a few Burnham bowlers who were new to bowling indoors but they all did well. Over the four rinks Burnham won three 21/15, 14/9 & 20/12 and lost one 14/17 but won overall 69/53.
DHBA played a friendly against Rayleigh indoor BC over four mixed triples. Burnham had three players taking part. Each side won two triples each but it was Rayliegh who won overalll with a reasonable shot differenece.
BHBC played a friendly against the Jacks over 4 mixed rinks. There were a few Burnham bowlers who were new to bowling indoors but they all did well. Over the four rinks Burnham won three 21/15, 14/9 & 20/12 and lost one 14/17 but won overall 69/53.
DHBA played a friendly against Rayleigh indoor BC over four mixed triples. Burnham had three players taking part. Each side won two triples each but it was Rayliegh who won overalll with a reasonable shot differenece.
Jacks Indoor/Outdoor Result:
On Saturday 27th January Burnham's 'B' team matched their bowling skills against Wickford Bowls Club over two rinks in the Jacks Indoor/Outdoor league. It was going to be a tough game for Burnham as Wickford were top of the league so were obviously on form! On one rink the Burnham four matched them shot for shot and after some good bowling towards the end did very well to win 18/14. On the other rink though Wickford's four had an excellent game and even when Burnham were holding one of the Wickford bowlers managed to take the shot off them. In the end the Wickford four won 40/7. Giving an overall winning score to Wickford of 54/25 and thus taking 4 of the league point with Burnham taking 2.
On Saturday 27th January Burnham's 'B' team matched their bowling skills against Wickford Bowls Club over two rinks in the Jacks Indoor/Outdoor league. It was going to be a tough game for Burnham as Wickford were top of the league so were obviously on form! On one rink the Burnham four matched them shot for shot and after some good bowling towards the end did very well to win 18/14. On the other rink though Wickford's four had an excellent game and even when Burnham were holding one of the Wickford bowlers managed to take the shot off them. In the end the Wickford four won 40/7. Giving an overall winning score to Wickford of 54/25 and thus taking 4 of the league point with Burnham taking 2.
Jacks Indoor/Outdoor Result:
BHBC's 'A' team met up with local rivals Southminster BC on Saturday 13th January for a Jacks Centre two rink Indoor/Outdoor league game. At the start of the game both Burnham's rinks were struggling with the Southminster rinks doing well. As the games progressed though Burnham started to come back. By the end of the game Burnham managed a winning rink by one shot with a score of 21/20 on the other rink Southminster won 21/17 which also gave them the overall winning score of 41/38 and therefore takeing 4 of the available league points with Burnham taking 2.
BHBC's 'A' team met up with local rivals Southminster BC on Saturday 13th January for a Jacks Centre two rink Indoor/Outdoor league game. At the start of the game both Burnham's rinks were struggling with the Southminster rinks doing well. As the games progressed though Burnham started to come back. By the end of the game Burnham managed a winning rink by one shot with a score of 21/20 on the other rink Southminster won 21/17 which also gave them the overall winning score of 41/38 and therefore takeing 4 of the available league points with Burnham taking 2.
Excellent Xmas Bingo & Prize Draw Night:
On the evening of Saturday 16th December Burnham Bowls Club held its annual Bingo & Prize Draw night and what a night it was. There were 45 members and friends in attendance all hoping to win some money on the Bingo and take home some of the many prizes from the Xmas Draw. On the Bingo sessions our thanks go to Val Hyam and Shirley Sims for selling the Bingo sheets, Hazel Bradley for Checking the winners numbers and Sid Curtis for being the Bingo number caller. In the Prize Draw again thanks to Val, Shirley, Hazel and Sid for running it on the night. A big thank you to Wendy Parkhouse and John Noble for tirelessly looking after the bar all night and to everyone who turned up. It was a great night. See below for a list of all the prize Draw winners:
On the evening of Saturday 16th December Burnham Bowls Club held its annual Bingo & Prize Draw night and what a night it was. There were 45 members and friends in attendance all hoping to win some money on the Bingo and take home some of the many prizes from the Xmas Draw. On the Bingo sessions our thanks go to Val Hyam and Shirley Sims for selling the Bingo sheets, Hazel Bradley for Checking the winners numbers and Sid Curtis for being the Bingo number caller. In the Prize Draw again thanks to Val, Shirley, Hazel and Sid for running it on the night. A big thank you to Wendy Parkhouse and John Noble for tirelessly looking after the bar all night and to everyone who turned up. It was a great night. See below for a list of all the prize Draw winners:
Jacks Centre Indoor/Outdoor Result:
BHBC's 'B' team played its third league game of the 2023/24 season on Saturday 16th December against Writtle Bowls Club. Over the first few ends both rinks were close on the scores but then Writtle started to move forward on one rink with some excellent bowling. In the end they won that rink 33/17. On the other rink Burnham tried very hard and almost clinched it on the last end but finally lost 17/16. Giving Writtle all the available 6 league points.
BHBC's 'B' team played its third league game of the 2023/24 season on Saturday 16th December against Writtle Bowls Club. Over the first few ends both rinks were close on the scores but then Writtle started to move forward on one rink with some excellent bowling. In the end they won that rink 33/17. On the other rink Burnham tried very hard and almost clinched it on the last end but finally lost 17/16. Giving Writtle all the available 6 league points.
Jacks Indoor/Outdoor League Result:
BHBC' 'A' team played its second league game in the Jacks Indoor/Outdoor league on Saturday 25th November and they were hoping to emulate their successful win in the their first game. Their opponents were Maldon BC who had also done well in their first game so it was looking to be tight one, and it certainly was! Across the two rinks it seemed to go the same way with Maldon edging in front on one and Burnham on the other with both scores being very equal. This lasted all the way through the game. Going into the last end Maldon's leading rink was winning 22/11 and Burnham's was winning 20/12 giving Maldon a 3 shot lead overall. Burnham then managed to get 1 shot against Maldon's leading rink giving Maldon a final winning score of 22/12. That meant the Burnham's leading rink needed 3 shot to win overall. In the end they actually managed 4 shots so won on their rink 24/12 giving Burnham the overall winning score 36/34 and therefore took 4 of the available league points which should currently place them top of their division.
BHBC' 'A' team played its second league game in the Jacks Indoor/Outdoor league on Saturday 25th November and they were hoping to emulate their successful win in the their first game. Their opponents were Maldon BC who had also done well in their first game so it was looking to be tight one, and it certainly was! Across the two rinks it seemed to go the same way with Maldon edging in front on one and Burnham on the other with both scores being very equal. This lasted all the way through the game. Going into the last end Maldon's leading rink was winning 22/11 and Burnham's was winning 20/12 giving Maldon a 3 shot lead overall. Burnham then managed to get 1 shot against Maldon's leading rink giving Maldon a final winning score of 22/12. That meant the Burnham's leading rink needed 3 shot to win overall. In the end they actually managed 4 shots so won on their rink 24/12 giving Burnham the overall winning score 36/34 and therefore took 4 of the available league points which should currently place them top of their division.
BHBC AGM - 24th November 2023:
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held its Annual General Meeting in the evening on Friday 24th November 2023, which was well attended. Following the various reports from officers and Committee members the following years Committee were elected. To see the complete list of the 2023/24 BHBC Committee click here.
The annual subs for the full members were increased from £88 to £90 and the Social members were increase from £18 to £20.
It was also pointed out that as an affiliated member of Bowls England we are now obliged to have a policy statement in our constitution relating to Safeguarding.
Our appreciation for all those people who turned up and to Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the bar.
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held its Annual General Meeting in the evening on Friday 24th November 2023, which was well attended. Following the various reports from officers and Committee members the following years Committee were elected. To see the complete list of the 2023/24 BHBC Committee click here.
The annual subs for the full members were increased from £88 to £90 and the Social members were increase from £18 to £20.
It was also pointed out that as an affiliated member of Bowls England we are now obliged to have a policy statement in our constitution relating to Safeguarding.
Our appreciation for all those people who turned up and to Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the bar.
Jack's Indoor/Outdoor Result - 'B' Team:
BHBC had their second league game of the Indoor/Outdoor League at the Jacks Centre on Saturday 11th November. Their opponents were Tillingham Bowls Club. Sadly, it was not to be Burnham's day. On one rink Tillingham players played exceptionally well. They took a commanding leader from the start and never looked back despite a valiant attempt by the Burnham players. Eventually Burnham lost 38/13. On the other rink it was a tighter game but it was Tillingham who came out on top with a win of 17/13 there by giving Tillingham all 6 league points from the game.
BHBC had their second league game of the Indoor/Outdoor League at the Jacks Centre on Saturday 11th November. Their opponents were Tillingham Bowls Club. Sadly, it was not to be Burnham's day. On one rink Tillingham players played exceptionally well. They took a commanding leader from the start and never looked back despite a valiant attempt by the Burnham players. Eventually Burnham lost 38/13. On the other rink it was a tighter game but it was Tillingham who came out on top with a win of 17/13 there by giving Tillingham all 6 league points from the game.
Annual ECBA Dinner & Presentation:
Essex County Bowling Association held its annual Dinner and Presentation on Sunday 5th November at the Stock Brook Country Club near Billericay. It was a well attended affair with some 150 people there to celebrate the past season's bowls and for many finalist to receive their awards. From Burnham Hillside BC five of its members were present with Kevin Brown for his runners-up award for the Unbadged single and David Gamble, Sid Curtis and Kevin Brown for their awards for being part of the Group 3 winning team for the Ashford Cup plus Wendy Parkhouse and Beryl Gamble in support. It was an excellent afternoon.
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Essex County Bowling Association held its annual Dinner and Presentation on Sunday 5th November at the Stock Brook Country Club near Billericay. It was a well attended affair with some 150 people there to celebrate the past season's bowls and for many finalist to receive their awards. From Burnham Hillside BC five of its members were present with Kevin Brown for his runners-up award for the Unbadged single and David Gamble, Sid Curtis and Kevin Brown for their awards for being part of the Group 3 winning team for the Ashford Cup plus Wendy Parkhouse and Beryl Gamble in support. It was an excellent afternoon.
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Win for Burnham's 'B' Team in Indoor/Outdoor Game:
Burnham's 'B' team played its firt league game of the 2023/24 Indoor/Outdoor league at the Jacks Centre on Saturday 21st October. Their opponents were South Woodham Ferrers BC and like Burnham's 'A' team the week before the 'B' team were looking for a good win. On one rink once Burnham got adjusted to the run of the carpet they never looked back and, in the end, had a large winning score of 43/5. On the second rink though it was a tougher game with the score always being within a few shots of each other. However, in the end, it was Burnham who were triumphant with a win of 19/15 giving an overall win to Burnham of 62/20 and therefore taking all 6 league points. Excellent result, well done to all the players.
Burnham's 'B' team played its firt league game of the 2023/24 Indoor/Outdoor league at the Jacks Centre on Saturday 21st October. Their opponents were South Woodham Ferrers BC and like Burnham's 'A' team the week before the 'B' team were looking for a good win. On one rink once Burnham got adjusted to the run of the carpet they never looked back and, in the end, had a large winning score of 43/5. On the second rink though it was a tougher game with the score always being within a few shots of each other. However, in the end, it was Burnham who were triumphant with a win of 19/15 giving an overall win to Burnham of 62/20 and therefore taking all 6 league points. Excellent result, well done to all the players.
Burnham 'A' Team Fight Back in First 2023/24 Indoor/Outdoor Game:
Burnham Hillside's 'A' team played their first Indoor/Outdoor league game for the 2023/24 season on Saturday 14th October at the Jacks Centre. Their opponents were Danbury Bowls Club, who are always a formidable side.
Initially over the two rinks Danbury were holding good leads and it looked as though Burnham were going to struggle to win anything. As time went on though both the Burnham teams picked up their games and in the end it was an excellent comeback by Burnham as they won on both rinks 24/20 and 20/18 giving Burnham all 6 league points. well done to all the players.
Burnham Hillside's 'A' team played their first Indoor/Outdoor league game for the 2023/24 season on Saturday 14th October at the Jacks Centre. Their opponents were Danbury Bowls Club, who are always a formidable side.
Initially over the two rinks Danbury were holding good leads and it looked as though Burnham were going to struggle to win anything. As time went on though both the Burnham teams picked up their games and in the end it was an excellent comeback by Burnham as they won on both rinks 24/20 and 20/18 giving Burnham all 6 league points. well done to all the players.
End of 2023 Outdoor Season Fun Day Great Success:
On Sunday 1st October to see the last bowling day of the outdoor 2023 season out in style Burnham Hillside BC held a Fun Day with instructions that the dress code was to be Pop Artists, and the majority of the 30 bowlers who played got into the spirit of the occasion. Thankfully even the weather took part as it was a warm and pleasant afternoon. The competition ended up being two games of 8 ends with each session being randomly picked positions. 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 President, Joy Campbell thanking everyone for taking part and gave a special thanks to Lorna Harker, Johns Wilson & Tony Brock for looking after the bar for the afternoon. She then announced the winner on the day which turned out to be the club Captain, Sid Curtis, who Joy presented the Fun Day trophy to.
On Sunday 1st October to see the last bowling day of the outdoor 2023 season out in style Burnham Hillside BC held a Fun Day with instructions that the dress code was to be Pop Artists, and the majority of the 30 bowlers who played got into the spirit of the occasion. Thankfully even the weather took part as it was a warm and pleasant afternoon. The competition ended up being two games of 8 ends with each session being randomly picked positions. 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 President, Joy Campbell thanking everyone for taking part and gave a special thanks to Lorna Harker, Johns Wilson & Tony Brock for looking after the bar for the afternoon. She then announced the winner on the day which turned out to be the club Captain, Sid Curtis, who Joy presented the Fun Day trophy to.
BHBC Trio Win 2023 Carnival Triples:
The Carnival Invitation Triples this year was held at Tillingham Bowls Club on Saturday 30th September. As always, this event is well attended and this year was no exception as there were 16 triples teams all aiming to win the Carnival shield. Due to the number of teams there were two leagues of eight in which both leagues had 4 teams from Burnham, 2 from Tillingham and 2 from Southminster. The play was four games of 6 ends with the set-up of a 4321 fixed jack. Half way through the players sat down to a cheese or ham salad prepared and served up by the Tillingham volunteer members. Ther were some close results throughout but in the end, it was a Tillingham and a Burnham team who won their respective leagues. To decide the overall winner a final was held between the Tillingham and Burnham winners which proved to be undecided right up until the last bowl. The Tillingham side were winning with just one bowl to go from Burnham. Christine Reynolds, Burnham's Skip, had to dislodge one of Tillingham's woods in order for them to win the game which she achieved with precision giving Burnham 10 points on the last end and making them the 2023 Carnival Invitation Winners. Well done Christine and well done to Hazel Bradley and Brian Holloway who were presented with the Winners Shield by the DBHA President John Paveley.
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The Carnival Invitation Triples this year was held at Tillingham Bowls Club on Saturday 30th September. As always, this event is well attended and this year was no exception as there were 16 triples teams all aiming to win the Carnival shield. Due to the number of teams there were two leagues of eight in which both leagues had 4 teams from Burnham, 2 from Tillingham and 2 from Southminster. The play was four games of 6 ends with the set-up of a 4321 fixed jack. Half way through the players sat down to a cheese or ham salad prepared and served up by the Tillingham volunteer members. Ther were some close results throughout but in the end, it was a Tillingham and a Burnham team who won their respective leagues. To decide the overall winner a final was held between the Tillingham and Burnham winners which proved to be undecided right up until the last bowl. The Tillingham side were winning with just one bowl to go from Burnham. Christine Reynolds, Burnham's Skip, had to dislodge one of Tillingham's woods in order for them to win the game which she achieved with precision giving Burnham 10 points on the last end and making them the 2023 Carnival Invitation Winners. Well done Christine and well done to Hazel Bradley and Brian Holloway who were presented with the Winners Shield by the DBHA President John Paveley.
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End of Season Final Monday League Positions:
The last games of the Monday Afternoon end of season fixed jack league were played on 25th September. After the games Karen Hull, who has done a sturdy job of organising the leagues, was able to announce the winners of the league. The top spot went to Ron Stanford, Teresa Mielniczek, Neville Evans and Dennis Bonning who were each presented with a small gift generous donated by Karen.
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The last games of the Monday Afternoon end of season fixed jack league were played on 25th September. After the games Karen Hull, who has done a sturdy job of organising the leagues, was able to announce the winners of the league. The top spot went to Ron Stanford, Teresa Mielniczek, Neville Evans and Dennis Bonning who were each presented with a small gift generous donated by Karen.
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Club's President Versus the Captains Day:
On Saturday 23rd September Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held its end of season internal competition of the President versus the Captains with the winning side claiming the Arnold Read Trophy. It was well attended with 42 Burnham bowlers taking part over 3 rinks of 21 ends 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 Captain’s side won 3 and drew 1 but despite that it was the President's side who narrowly won with an overall score of 105/102. The Club Chairman, Kevin Olley, generously awarded to each player of the highest winning game a monetary gift which happened to be his own triples game with Ron Stanford and Iris Machell. He then expressed his appreciation to all those members involved in making it such a successful day. 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 Chairman, Kevin Olley, who was standing in for the club's President, Joy Campbell, who was, unfortunately, unable to attend on the day. During the day a raffle took place which was well subscribed to and 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 served by various bar members.
On Saturday 23rd September Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held its end of season internal competition of the President versus the Captains with the winning side claiming the Arnold Read Trophy. It was well attended with 42 Burnham bowlers taking part over 3 rinks of 21 ends 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 Captain’s side won 3 and drew 1 but despite that it was the President's side who narrowly won with an overall score of 105/102. The Club Chairman, Kevin Olley, generously awarded to each player of the highest winning game a monetary gift which happened to be his own triples game with Ron Stanford and Iris Machell. He then expressed his appreciation to all those members involved in making it such a successful day. 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 Chairman, Kevin Olley, who was standing in for the club's President, Joy Campbell, who was, unfortunately, unable to attend on the day. During the day a raffle took place which was well subscribed to and 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 served by various bar members.
Ladies Pairs League - Final Positions:
The ladies Pairs League final positions can now be announced . It had to wait until one of the last games had been played as two teams were fighting for the top spot. In the end it was Patsy Hammond and Sue Rodwell who win the league with 13 points with Shirley Sims and Val Stack being runners-up with 12 points. Well done to both teams.
The ladies Pairs League final positions can now be announced . It had to wait until one of the last games had been played as two teams were fighting for the top spot. In the end it was Patsy Hammond and Sue Rodwell who win the league with 13 points with Shirley Sims and Val Stack being runners-up with 12 points. Well done to both teams.
Burnham Hillside's BC Finals Days Results:
BHBC held their end of season internal Finals during the 15th to 18th 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 goes to Wendy Parkhouse and Trish Hollis for preparing and not forgetting our thanks to all the bar staff.
The results of the Competitions were:
LADIES ROSE BOWL: Dawn Hood 21 / Val Hyam 16
WOOLF HANDICAP: Kevin Olley 21 / Kevin Brown 19
MEN’S CAPTAINS CUP: Kevin Brown 21 / John Wilson 6
LADIES CAPTAINS CUP: Pam Noble 21 / Lynne Parlour 17
RALPH HERRING CUP: Val Hyam 21 / Sid Curtis 16
BILL KING TROPHY: David Gamble 21 / Kevin Brown 13
PARKSTONE TWO WOODS: David Gamble 21 / Kevin Olley 14
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Kevin Brown 21 / Kevin Olley 20
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP: Hazel Bradley 21 / Val Hyam 12
JOHN DEED PAIRS: Richard English & Kevin Brown 27 / Martin Whitehead & Sid Curtis 16
MIXED PAIRS: Shirley Sims & David Gamble 32 / Patsy Hammond & Nic Hull 15
LADIES HANDICAP: Chris Reynolds 21 / Maggie Foster 16
Pictures below of all the Finals winners and Runners-up:-
BHBC held their end of season internal Finals during the 15th to 18th 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 goes to Wendy Parkhouse and Trish Hollis for preparing and not forgetting our thanks to all the bar staff.
The results of the Competitions were:
LADIES ROSE BOWL: Dawn Hood 21 / Val Hyam 16
WOOLF HANDICAP: Kevin Olley 21 / Kevin Brown 19
MEN’S CAPTAINS CUP: Kevin Brown 21 / John Wilson 6
LADIES CAPTAINS CUP: Pam Noble 21 / Lynne Parlour 17
RALPH HERRING CUP: Val Hyam 21 / Sid Curtis 16
BILL KING TROPHY: David Gamble 21 / Kevin Brown 13
PARKSTONE TWO WOODS: David Gamble 21 / Kevin Olley 14
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Kevin Brown 21 / Kevin Olley 20
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP: Hazel Bradley 21 / Val Hyam 12
JOHN DEED PAIRS: Richard English & Kevin Brown 27 / Martin Whitehead & Sid Curtis 16
MIXED PAIRS: Shirley Sims & David Gamble 32 / Patsy Hammond & Nic Hull 15
LADIES HANDICAP: Chris Reynolds 21 / Maggie Foster 16
Pictures below of all the Finals winners and Runners-up:-
Commiseration and Congratulations to Kevin Brown:
Burnham Hillside BC bowler Kevin Brown played in the Final of the Essex County BA Unbadged Singles competition on Sunday 17th September at Braintree BC. His was opponent was Trevor Pearce from Thorpe Bay BC. Edged on by many of the BHBC members Kevin played his best on the day but sadly he could not manage a win. However, for reaching the final Kevin did achieve his goal by being awarded a County badge for his blazer which was an excellent achievement.
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Burnham Hillside BC bowler Kevin Brown played in the Final of the Essex County BA Unbadged Singles competition on Sunday 17th September at Braintree BC. His was opponent was Trevor Pearce from Thorpe Bay BC. Edged on by many of the BHBC members Kevin played his best on the day but sadly he could not manage a win. However, for reaching the final Kevin did achieve his goal by being awarded a County badge for his blazer which was an excellent achievement.
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Burnham Hillside Lift the Writtle Hospital Cup:
As in previous years Burnham Hillside BC, this year, entered the knock-out competition for the Writtle Hospital Cup and as in previous years they managed to reach the final. Their opponents this year were Great Baddow BC. The Final was at Writtle BC and was played over three mixed rinks. Due to the excessive hot weather it was agreed to only play 18 ends instead of the standard 21 ends. On one of the rinks Burnham always had the upper hand but on the 17th end there was a vital moment when Burnham were 7 shots down which if it has stayed like it could have jeopardised the final overall score. However, Burnham's skip, David Gamble, earned himself Burnham's bowler of the day on that rink as he played an excellent shot by taking all 7 shots out and winning the end with one shot to Burnham. On the other two rinks the games were a lot different. In the beginning one rink was 10/0 down after five ends but after another 7 ends the scores were equal 12/12. The result though went to Great Baddow with a score of 18/16. On the third rink, again, initially it favoured the Baddow side but Burnham came back and eventually won 23/19. With an overall winning score of 62/48 Burnham were declared the 2023 Writtle Hospital Cup Winners for the 2nd time in three years.
As in previous years Burnham Hillside BC, this year, entered the knock-out competition for the Writtle Hospital Cup and as in previous years they managed to reach the final. Their opponents this year were Great Baddow BC. The Final was at Writtle BC and was played over three mixed rinks. Due to the excessive hot weather it was agreed to only play 18 ends instead of the standard 21 ends. On one of the rinks Burnham always had the upper hand but on the 17th end there was a vital moment when Burnham were 7 shots down which if it has stayed like it could have jeopardised the final overall score. However, Burnham's skip, David Gamble, earned himself Burnham's bowler of the day on that rink as he played an excellent shot by taking all 7 shots out and winning the end with one shot to Burnham. On the other two rinks the games were a lot different. In the beginning one rink was 10/0 down after five ends but after another 7 ends the scores were equal 12/12. The result though went to Great Baddow with a score of 18/16. On the third rink, again, initially it favoured the Baddow side but Burnham came back and eventually won 23/19. With an overall winning score of 62/48 Burnham were declared the 2023 Writtle Hospital Cup Winners for the 2nd time in three years.
Success Again for Burnham in the Coronation Plate:
On Saturday 2nd September the Finals Day was held at Chelmsford Bowls Club for the very popular Coronation Shield and Plate competitions. In last year's final the duo of BHBC's David Gamble and Dawn Hood won the Plate Competition and this year it was BHBC's duo of Kevin Brown and Sid Curtis who were hoping to bring the Plate back to Burnham. On the day the semi-finals are played in the morning followed by the finals in the afternoon. In their semi-final Kevin and Sid played a pair from Falcon Bowls Club who they beat 18/12. In the final it was a pair from Chelmsford Bowls Club. The game proved to be a very close one with the lead changing hands quite a few times. Towards the end though Kevin and Sid just kept in front and finally managed to eventually win 22/17 thereby becoming the 2023 Coronation Plate winners and proudly bringing the Plate back to Burnham for another year. Well done Kevin and Sid.
On Saturday 2nd September the Finals Day was held at Chelmsford Bowls Club for the very popular Coronation Shield and Plate competitions. In last year's final the duo of BHBC's David Gamble and Dawn Hood won the Plate Competition and this year it was BHBC's duo of Kevin Brown and Sid Curtis who were hoping to bring the Plate back to Burnham. On the day the semi-finals are played in the morning followed by the finals in the afternoon. In their semi-final Kevin and Sid played a pair from Falcon Bowls Club who they beat 18/12. In the final it was a pair from Chelmsford Bowls Club. The game proved to be a very close one with the lead changing hands quite a few times. Towards the end though Kevin and Sid just kept in front and finally managed to eventually win 22/17 thereby becoming the 2023 Coronation Plate winners and proudly bringing the Plate back to Burnham for another year. Well done Kevin and Sid.
President's Charity Day:
Bank Holiday Monday 28th August saw Burnham Hillside’s BC Annual Charity Day take place organised by Eleanor Bridge and assisted by Sid Curtis. 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 Gin (donated by John Wilson) for the winner, which turned out to be Gill Mortensen. A raffle was held for numerous prizes generous donated by many of the players and refreshments were served up by Len Shippey with Brian Holloway and Tony Brock looking after 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 Terry Sims, had calculated the results the positions could be declared. In the end the runners-up were Pat Short, Paulette Norfolk & Val Hyam with the winners being Jeanette Wilson, Peter Cox and Sid Curtis. The winners were presented with the Charity Cup by the Club’s President Joy Campbell following which she thanked everyone for taking part and contributing to her charities, Macmillan Nurses and Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Pictures by Ed. Sid Curtis
Bank Holiday Monday 28th August saw Burnham Hillside’s BC Annual Charity Day take place organised by Eleanor Bridge and assisted by Sid Curtis. 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 Gin (donated by John Wilson) for the winner, which turned out to be Gill Mortensen. A raffle was held for numerous prizes generous donated by many of the players and refreshments were served up by Len Shippey with Brian Holloway and Tony Brock looking after 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 Terry Sims, had calculated the results the positions could be declared. In the end the runners-up were Pat Short, Paulette Norfolk & Val Hyam with the winners being Jeanette Wilson, Peter Cox and Sid Curtis. The winners were presented with the Charity Cup by the Club’s President Joy Campbell following which she thanked everyone for taking part and contributing to her charities, Macmillan Nurses and Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Pictures by Ed. Sid Curtis
Dengie Finals Results:
The Dengie Finals were held at Southminster Bowls Club on Saturday 26th August. There was some very close games amongst the finalists with some of the honours going to all three Dengie clubs. The results were as follows:
Singles - John Strange Tillingham beat David Gamble Burnham Hillside 21/12
Pairs - Val & Len Hyam Burnham Hillside beat Kevin Olley and John Wilson Burnham Hillside 24/12
Triples Knock-out - Jodie Waumsley, Ray Kempen & Paul Halford beat Val Hyam, Len Hyam & Nigel Barnes 18/3
Triples league Final - Kevin Brown Sid Curtis & Kevin Olley beat Bob Hollis (Burnham Hillside), John Paveley (Southminster) & Steve Thrumble (Tillingham) 18/13.
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The Dengie Finals were held at Southminster Bowls Club on Saturday 26th August. There was some very close games amongst the finalists with some of the honours going to all three Dengie clubs. The results were as follows:
Singles - John Strange Tillingham beat David Gamble Burnham Hillside 21/12
Pairs - Val & Len Hyam Burnham Hillside beat Kevin Olley and John Wilson Burnham Hillside 24/12
Triples Knock-out - Jodie Waumsley, Ray Kempen & Paul Halford beat Val Hyam, Len Hyam & Nigel Barnes 18/3
Triples league Final - Kevin Brown Sid Curtis & Kevin Olley beat Bob Hollis (Burnham Hillside), John Paveley (Southminster) & Steve Thrumble (Tillingham) 18/13.
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DHBA Ladies Invitation Triples:
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association Ladies Invitation Triples was held on Sunday 13th August at Southminster BC in which BHBC had four teams entered. Each team played four games of six ends. In the end it was a clean sweep for the Burnham ladies. The competition winners were Hazel Bradley, Jeanette Wilson & Dawn Hood with Val Hyam, Karen Hull & Paulette Norfolk coming runners up and in third place were Pam Noble, Lynne Parlour & Linda Kettlety.
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association Ladies Invitation Triples was held on Sunday 13th August at Southminster BC in which BHBC had four teams entered. Each team played four games of six ends. In the end it was a clean sweep for the Burnham ladies. The competition winners were Hazel Bradley, Jeanette Wilson & Dawn Hood with Val Hyam, Karen Hull & Paulette Norfolk coming runners up and in third place were Pam Noble, Lynne Parlour & Linda Kettlety.
Great BHBC Lady Captains Day:
The 2023 Burnham Hillside BC Ladies Captain's Day was held on Thursday 10th August. Sadly, the lady Captain Trish Hollis was unable to be there due to ill health but Hazel Bradley the Vice Lady Captain stood in for Trish. There were 32 lady bowlers plus BHBC's Steve Nicholls and Steve Andow who kindly agreed to play to even the numbers up. The weather was excellent. They played 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! Before the games started a Spider was run for a bottle of baileys donated by Sid Curtis which was won by Maggie Abbott. An excellent raffle was held with numerous prizes generously donated by the attending bowlers. After the games everyone sat down to a two-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 Jerome) who were looking very smart in white shirts bow ties and black trousers. The bar was looked after by Brian Hollow and Tony Rowling with Terry Sims looking after selling the raffle tickets . When the score cards were checked there was one clear winner which was Dawn Hood who was presented with a bottle of whisky by Hazel Bradley. Hazel also presented gifts to all the men volunteer workers along with Flowers to Christine Reynolds for helping on the day and finally asking Bob Hollis to take a special pot plant to Trish Hollis from all the ladies to wish her a speedy recovery.
The 2023 Burnham Hillside BC Ladies Captain's Day was held on Thursday 10th August. Sadly, the lady Captain Trish Hollis was unable to be there due to ill health but Hazel Bradley the Vice Lady Captain stood in for Trish. There were 32 lady bowlers plus BHBC's Steve Nicholls and Steve Andow who kindly agreed to play to even the numbers up. The weather was excellent. They played 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! Before the games started a Spider was run for a bottle of baileys donated by Sid Curtis which was won by Maggie Abbott. An excellent raffle was held with numerous prizes generously donated by the attending bowlers. After the games everyone sat down to a two-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 Jerome) who were looking very smart in white shirts bow ties and black trousers. The bar was looked after by Brian Hollow and Tony Rowling with Terry Sims looking after selling the raffle tickets . When the score cards were checked there was one clear winner which was Dawn Hood who was presented with a bottle of whisky by Hazel Bradley. Hazel also presented gifts to all the men volunteer workers along with Flowers to Christine Reynolds for helping on the day and finally asking Bob Hollis to take a special pot plant to Trish Hollis from all the ladies to wish her a speedy recovery.
Final C&D League Game Results:
Wednesday 9th August saw the last Chelmsford & District league games take place for BHBC's 'A' & 'B' teams. Both teams were playing at home. The 'A' team were against Great Baddow 'A' who have been playing well throughout the season. The Burnham side did their best but, in the end, Great Baddow won two of the rinks 23/6, 25/13 and the overall shot difference of 67/44 giving them 8 league points with Burnham taking 2 league points with their rink win of 25/19. It was the same story for Burnham's 'B' team. Their opponents were Chelmsford 'B' who managed to win 2 rinks 25/14, 32/21 and the overall score of 71/50 giving them 8 league points with Burnham 'B' taking 2 league points from their 15/14 rink win. It has been a tough season for both of Burnham's 'A' & 'B' teams with mixed results but I am sure next year we will be there showing improvements in our games. Our thanks to all the players that took part throughout the season. Also thank you to all the caterers and bar members who provided us with the food and drinks at our home games.
Wednesday 9th August saw the last Chelmsford & District league games take place for BHBC's 'A' & 'B' teams. Both teams were playing at home. The 'A' team were against Great Baddow 'A' who have been playing well throughout the season. The Burnham side did their best but, in the end, Great Baddow won two of the rinks 23/6, 25/13 and the overall shot difference of 67/44 giving them 8 league points with Burnham taking 2 league points with their rink win of 25/19. It was the same story for Burnham's 'B' team. Their opponents were Chelmsford 'B' who managed to win 2 rinks 25/14, 32/21 and the overall score of 71/50 giving them 8 league points with Burnham 'B' taking 2 league points from their 15/14 rink win. It has been a tough season for both of Burnham's 'A' & 'B' teams with mixed results but I am sure next year we will be there showing improvements in our games. Our thanks to all the players that took part throughout the season. Also thank you to all the caterers and bar members who provided us with the food and drinks at our home games.
Monday Afternoon League Final Results:
The Summer Monday afternoon league teams played their last games on 31st July and after 11 weeks of games for the 12 teams the winners this year were Team 1 consisting of Karen Hull, Nic Hull, Richard English and Nigel Barnes. Congratulations to them and thank you to all the players that took part with a special thanks to Karen Hull who organised the leagues. Click here to see the final league positions.
The Summer Monday afternoon league teams played their last games on 31st July and after 11 weeks of games for the 12 teams the winners this year were Team 1 consisting of Karen Hull, Nic Hull, Richard English and Nigel Barnes. Congratulations to them and thank you to all the players that took part with a special thanks to Karen Hull who organised the leagues. Click here to see the final league positions.
ECBA Ashford Cup Result:
The Essex County BA Ashford Cup final was played on Sunday 30th July at Braintree Bowls Club. The final was between groups 3 & 4. Burnham Hillside Bowls Club is in the group 3 area and they were privileged to have three of their bowlers playing for group 3 on the day who were David Gamble, Kevin Brown and Sid Curtis. The game was over six rinks and initially the winners are decided on the number of rinks won but if it's 3/3 then the overall shots are taken into account. On this occasion though it was a clear win for group 3 as they won 5 of the rinks and therefore became the 2023 Ashford Cup Winner.
The Essex County BA Ashford Cup final was played on Sunday 30th July at Braintree Bowls Club. The final was between groups 3 & 4. Burnham Hillside Bowls Club is in the group 3 area and they were privileged to have three of their bowlers playing for group 3 on the day who were David Gamble, Kevin Brown and Sid Curtis. The game was over six rinks and initially the winners are decided on the number of rinks won but if it's 3/3 then the overall shots are taken into account. On this occasion though it was a clear win for group 3 as they won 5 of the rinks and therefore became the 2023 Ashford Cup Winner.
Sid Hull Cup a Great Success:
On Sunday 23rd July Burnham Hillside Bowls Club had its internal annual Sid Hull Cup Competition for its members which was organised by Eleanor Bridge & Sid Curtis. In all there were 48 bowlers making up 12 teams of fours that played over four games of six ends. The weather was idea and made the day that much more enjoyable. Throughout the day there was plenty of tea/coffee available served up by Ken Neale, Beryl Gamble & Tina Wallace. As always, the club bar was on tap with Martin Whitehead, Wendy Parkhouse and a number of the volunteer bar helpers serving the drinks and we can't forget Terry Sims who sold the raffle tickets and did the all important totting up of each teams scores. There was some hot competition among the teams and when all the final scores were added up the runners up were Jan Johnson, Terry Parlour, Patsy Hammond & John Noble but the clear winners were Wendy Parkhouse, Teresa Cox, Mick Clark & Hazel Bradley. The winners were presented with the Sid Hull Cup by Sid Hull’s daughter Sheila Shuker.
On Sunday 23rd July Burnham Hillside Bowls Club had its internal annual Sid Hull Cup Competition for its members which was organised by Eleanor Bridge & Sid Curtis. In all there were 48 bowlers making up 12 teams of fours that played over four games of six ends. The weather was idea and made the day that much more enjoyable. Throughout the day there was plenty of tea/coffee available served up by Ken Neale, Beryl Gamble & Tina Wallace. As always, the club bar was on tap with Martin Whitehead, Wendy Parkhouse and a number of the volunteer bar helpers serving the drinks and we can't forget Terry Sims who sold the raffle tickets and did the all important totting up of each teams scores. There was some hot competition among the teams and when all the final scores were added up the runners up were Jan Johnson, Terry Parlour, Patsy Hammond & John Noble but the clear winners were Wendy Parkhouse, Teresa Cox, Mick Clark & Hazel Bradley. The winners were presented with the Sid Hull Cup by Sid Hull’s daughter Sheila Shuker.
Super President's Day:
On Saturday 24th June the Annual Burnham Hillside Bowls Club President's Day took place. The Club's President Joy Campbell had selected her team of seven rinks of various bowlers from BHBC plus a few special friends, with Burnham’s Kevin Olley as her Captain. They played against a seven rink side of other BHBC bowlers Captained by Sid Curtis. The Green and weather were excellent and some of the bowling wasn't bad either! This event was well attended 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 whisky which Len Shippey won. There was also a raffle, with a vast number of prizes donated by many of the bowlers were up for grabs and there were also numerous side games of guessing weights or numbers etc. As for the outcome of the game, the President’s side won. The BHBC side did manage to win on three of the seven rinks and overall, they did very well by just losing 123/113. After the game all the players sat down to an excellent three course buffet meal provided by BHBC volunteer members Hazel Bradley, Christine Reynolds, Belinda Brown, Maggie Abbott and Devina Osbourne, which was followed by speeches from the two Captains and the President that included a thanks to all the helpers on the day for making it such a successful one and to Martin Whitehead who served behind the bar all day and to other bar volunteers who helped out.
On Saturday 24th June the Annual Burnham Hillside Bowls Club President's Day took place. The Club's President Joy Campbell had selected her team of seven rinks of various bowlers from BHBC plus a few special friends, with Burnham’s Kevin Olley as her Captain. They played against a seven rink side of other BHBC bowlers Captained by Sid Curtis. The Green and weather were excellent and some of the bowling wasn't bad either! This event was well attended 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 whisky which Len Shippey won. There was also a raffle, with a vast number of prizes donated by many of the bowlers were up for grabs and there were also numerous side games of guessing weights or numbers etc. As for the outcome of the game, the President’s side won. The BHBC side did manage to win on three of the seven rinks and overall, they did very well by just losing 123/113. After the game all the players sat down to an excellent three course buffet meal provided by BHBC volunteer members Hazel Bradley, Christine Reynolds, Belinda Brown, Maggie Abbott and Devina Osbourne, which was followed by speeches from the two Captains and the President that included a thanks to all the helpers on the day for making it such a successful one and to Martin Whitehead who served behind the bar all day and to other bar volunteers who helped out.
Internal Tom Filtness Competition Day:
Burnham Hillside BC held its annual internal Tom Filtness Competition on Saturday 27th May run by the Club’s Competition Secretary Eleanor Bridge and aided by Sid Curtis. 14 triples teams played through the day across 4 separate games of 6 ends with the weather holding up well. The day started off with a Spider which was won by Karen Hull who was presented with a bottle of spirit, donated by Terry Sims who also sold the raffle tickets and did the calculations for all the scoring of the games. Bar helpers Eleanor Bridge, Wendy Parkhouse and a few other volunteers supplied liquid refreshments and Belinda Brown worked in the kitchen providing tea/coffee and biscuits. It was a great day with lots of bowling and social chatting taking place on the green and throughout the day. After the games a raffle draw took place and the eventual winners of the Tom Filtness competition were announced and Karen Hull, Iris Macell & Bob Hollis and they were presented with the Tom Filtness Shield by the Club President Joy Campbell. There were two runners up teams on the day Gill Mortensen, Peter Cox & Dennis Bonning along with Terry Jerome, Steve Nicholls & John Wilson.
Burnham Hillside BC held its annual internal Tom Filtness Competition on Saturday 27th May run by the Club’s Competition Secretary Eleanor Bridge and aided by Sid Curtis. 14 triples teams played through the day across 4 separate games of 6 ends with the weather holding up well. The day started off with a Spider which was won by Karen Hull who was presented with a bottle of spirit, donated by Terry Sims who also sold the raffle tickets and did the calculations for all the scoring of the games. Bar helpers Eleanor Bridge, Wendy Parkhouse and a few other volunteers supplied liquid refreshments and Belinda Brown worked in the kitchen providing tea/coffee and biscuits. It was a great day with lots of bowling and social chatting taking place on the green and throughout the day. After the games a raffle draw took place and the eventual winners of the Tom Filtness competition were announced and Karen Hull, Iris Macell & Bob Hollis and they were presented with the Tom Filtness Shield by the Club President Joy Campbell. There were two runners up teams on the day Gill Mortensen, Peter Cox & Dennis Bonning along with Terry Jerome, Steve Nicholls & John Wilson.
(Enjoy the photos taken by Sid Curtis)
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.
Beginner's Guide to Bowls - Link:
A new link has been put on the Link page above directing you to a website that has a comprehensive Beginners Guide to Bowling. Take a look it's pretty good.....
A new link has been put on the Link page above directing you to a website that has a comprehensive Beginners Guide to Bowling. Take a look it's pretty good.....
REMINDERS
Next BHBC Committee Meeting
8th Jan. 2024
11.00am
![]() "FRIDAY NIGHTS"
IS CLUB NIGHT IN THE CLUBHOUSE COME DOWN FOR A SOCIAL EVENING STARTING TIMES 7.00PM IN THE WINTER & 6.00PM IN THE SUMMER THE BAR WILL BE OPEN DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF THE YEAR PLAY INDOOR/OUTDOOR BOWLS, CARDS OR DO A JIGSAW PUZZLE- OR JUST SOCIALISE AND HAVE A DRINK AND A CHAT. |
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