2nd 2025 Colchester Friendly for DHBA:
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association had its 2nd friendly against Colchester Indoor BC on Saturday 22nd March which was over 6 triples. As always Colchester were very welcoming and friendly, on or off the carpet! As for the game the Colchester players played extremely well and despite some good bowling from the DHBA bowlers Colchester soon took a commanding leads and never looked back. The final triples scores were 5/24, 4/36, 8/24, 12/16, 5/24 to Colchester and 18/15 to DHBA. After the game though there was an excellent carvery meal, which went down very well with all the players.
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association had its 2nd friendly against Colchester Indoor BC on Saturday 22nd March which was over 6 triples. As always Colchester were very welcoming and friendly, on or off the carpet! As for the game the Colchester players played extremely well and despite some good bowling from the DHBA bowlers Colchester soon took a commanding leads and never looked back. The final triples scores were 5/24, 4/36, 8/24, 12/16, 5/24 to Colchester and 18/15 to DHBA. After the game though there was an excellent carvery meal, which went down very well with all the players.
Final League Indoor/Outdoor Game for B team:
The 'B' team played their last league game on Saturday 15th March against Stock and Buttsbuury over two rinks. The 'B' team needed to do well to give them a chance to take 2nd place in the league but sadly it was not to be. Stock and Buttsbury played well and eventually just managed to win on both rinks 19/22 and 20/23 and therefore took all 6 league points. Well done to our 'B' team for doing very well in the league.
The 'B' team played their last league game on Saturday 15th March against Stock and Buttsbuury over two rinks. The 'B' team needed to do well to give them a chance to take 2nd place in the league but sadly it was not to be. Stock and Buttsbury played well and eventually just managed to win on both rinks 19/22 and 20/23 and therefore took all 6 league points. Well done to our 'B' team for doing very well in the league.
Indoor/Outdoor 'B' Team Result:
Burnham's 'B' team played in the indoor/outdoor league on Saturday 1st March. They played against Writtle BC over two rinks. They were looking for a good win overall in a bid to fight for top place but it would seem Writtle had other ideas! Burnham manged to win on one rink 18/17 but lost 28/8 on the other rink and therefore lost overall, which only gave them 2 league points.
Burnham's 'B' team played in the indoor/outdoor league on Saturday 1st March. They played against Writtle BC over two rinks. They were looking for a good win overall in a bid to fight for top place but it would seem Writtle had other ideas! Burnham manged to win on one rink 18/17 but lost 28/8 on the other rink and therefore lost overall, which only gave them 2 league points.
Friendly Against the Jacks:
Sunday the 23rd February saw the annual friendly take place between Burnham Hillside BC and the Jacks Indoor BC. The game was over five triples. Sadly, for Burnham the Jacks put out a reasonable strong side and despite Burnham's efforts the final result was a very comfortable win for the Jacks as they won on all five triples. The individual scores were 9/18, 15/31. 16/25, 12/13 and 9/34. Commiserations to the Burnham players but a big thank you for taking part on the day and supporting the club.
Sunday the 23rd February saw the annual friendly take place between Burnham Hillside BC and the Jacks Indoor BC. The game was over five triples. Sadly, for Burnham the Jacks put out a reasonable strong side and despite Burnham's efforts the final result was a very comfortable win for the Jacks as they won on all five triples. The individual scores were 9/18, 15/31. 16/25, 12/13 and 9/34. Commiserations to the Burnham players but a big thank you for taking part on the day and supporting the club.
Result DHBA vs Rayleigh:
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association visited Rayleigh Indoor Bowls Club to play in a friendly over four mixed triples on Sunday 16th February. At the beginning of the games some of the Dengie teams were doing well but as the games progressed Rayleigh started to take a commanding lead but then never looked back. In the end Rayleigh won on all four triples. The Scores were. 19/11, 18/13, 21/13 & 22/16.
The Dengie Hundred Bowling Association visited Rayleigh Indoor Bowls Club to play in a friendly over four mixed triples on Sunday 16th February. At the beginning of the games some of the Dengie teams were doing well but as the games progressed Rayleigh started to take a commanding lead but then never looked back. In the end Rayleigh won on all four triples. The Scores were. 19/11, 18/13, 21/13 & 22/16.
Great Result for 'B' Team!
BHBC's 'B' team played against local rivals, Southminster in the Jacks indoor/outdoor league on Saturday 15th February. It proved to be a very tight and excellent game. On both rinks Burnham held a marginal lead for the first part of the game, but as the game progressed Southminster started to come back which meant the game could have finally gone to either side. In the end though Burnham just managed to win on both rinks with scores of 19/18 and 18/15. Therefore, taking all six league point. An excellent result against an excellent Southminster team. Well done all the Burnham bowlers.
BHBC's 'B' team played against local rivals, Southminster in the Jacks indoor/outdoor league on Saturday 15th February. It proved to be a very tight and excellent game. On both rinks Burnham held a marginal lead for the first part of the game, but as the game progressed Southminster started to come back which meant the game could have finally gone to either side. In the end though Burnham just managed to win on both rinks with scores of 19/18 and 18/15. Therefore, taking all six league point. An excellent result against an excellent Southminster team. Well done all the Burnham bowlers.
DHBA Friendly Against Colchester:
On Saturday 8th February the Dengie Hundred Bowling Association played in a friendly against Colchester Indoor Bowls Club over a six triples game. This fixture is always a tough game for the Dengie bowlers, which proved to be a case again! Although the Dengie players had some good woods in it was Colchester who was triumphant in all triples. The scores were 19/13, 24/10, 23/12, 21/14, 21/8 & 29/8. However, the consolation prize was that after the game an excellent carvery meal was served up!
On Saturday 8th February the Dengie Hundred Bowling Association played in a friendly against Colchester Indoor Bowls Club over a six triples game. This fixture is always a tough game for the Dengie bowlers, which proved to be a case again! Although the Dengie players had some good woods in it was Colchester who was triumphant in all triples. The scores were 19/13, 24/10, 23/12, 21/14, 21/8 & 29/8. However, the consolation prize was that after the game an excellent carvery meal was served up!
Jacks Indoor/Outdoor Result 1st February:
Burnham Hillsides 'A' team played its last game in the Jack's Saturday morning Indoor/Outdoor league on the 1st February and it was against Runwell BC. Unfortunately Burnham found themselves with two players short so on one rink they had to concede the game to Runwell. On the other rink though the game went ahead which proved to be a close one. Initially Runwell took the lead by a number of shots but then Burnham came back and eventually won 21/17. As for the conceded game the rules state that 4 shots are award to the conceded side. Therefore, the overall shot score for the game was 21/21, giving three league points to each team.
Burnham Hillsides 'A' team played its last game in the Jack's Saturday morning Indoor/Outdoor league on the 1st February and it was against Runwell BC. Unfortunately Burnham found themselves with two players short so on one rink they had to concede the game to Runwell. On the other rink though the game went ahead which proved to be a close one. Initially Runwell took the lead by a number of shots but then Burnham came back and eventually won 21/17. As for the conceded game the rules state that 4 shots are award to the conceded side. Therefore, the overall shot score for the game was 21/21, giving three league points to each team.
Jacks Indoor/Outdoor Results 25th January:
Both of Burnham Hillsides Teams played on 25th January in their respective league games of the Jacks Indoor/Outdoor leagues. The 'A' Team was against Maldon BC. On one rink Maldon played well and seem to always have the edge over the Burnham four. The final score was 23/13 to Maldon. On the other rink Burnham had the upper hand for most of the game but over the last three ends Maldon came back and managed to achieve a draw of 20/20. Overall Maldon won and took 5 of the available league points.
Burnham's 'B' team on the other hand could not do anything wrong across the two rinks against their opponents RHP. It was one of those occasions where one team just kept getting all the shot. In the end both Burnham's rinks won heavily and came away with a total overall winning score of 76/12 and obviously took all 6 league points on the day.
Both of Burnham Hillsides Teams played on 25th January in their respective league games of the Jacks Indoor/Outdoor leagues. The 'A' Team was against Maldon BC. On one rink Maldon played well and seem to always have the edge over the Burnham four. The final score was 23/13 to Maldon. On the other rink Burnham had the upper hand for most of the game but over the last three ends Maldon came back and managed to achieve a draw of 20/20. Overall Maldon won and took 5 of the available league points.
Burnham's 'B' team on the other hand could not do anything wrong across the two rinks against their opponents RHP. It was one of those occasions where one team just kept getting all the shot. In the end both Burnham's rinks won heavily and came away with a total overall winning score of 76/12 and obviously took all 6 league points on the day.
Jacks Indoor/Outdoor B Team Result:
On Saturday 11th January 2025 Burnham Hillside's 'B' team played their 2nd game of the Jacks Indoor/Outdoor league. Their oppponents were Wickford BC. The result was mixed with one of the rinks going well for the Burnham four as they lead through most of the game and eventually won 18/13. On the other rink though it was Wickford's time to shine. Despite some good playing by the Burnham four Wickford kept creeping the woods in. In the end Wickford won 28/17. Therefore, overall Wickford won by 6 shots 41/35, so took 4 of the available league points.
On Saturday 11th January 2025 Burnham Hillside's 'B' team played their 2nd game of the Jacks Indoor/Outdoor league. Their oppponents were Wickford BC. The result was mixed with one of the rinks going well for the Burnham four as they lead through most of the game and eventually won 18/13. On the other rink though it was Wickford's time to shine. Despite some good playing by the Burnham four Wickford kept creeping the woods in. In the end Wickford won 28/17. Therefore, overall Wickford won by 6 shots 41/35, so took 4 of the available league points.
Indoor/Outdoor Result:
On Saturday 7th December Burnham's 'A' team for the Jacks indoor/outdoor league had a game against locals Tillingham BC. Over the two rinks it was a case of each club maintaining the lead on one rink each. However, it was a very close call for the overall winning shots which finally ended up going into the last end before it was decided! Eventually it end up as a draw overall of 35/35 with Burnham winning one rink 27/18 and Tillingham the other 24/15, so both teams gained 3 league points.
On Saturday 7th December Burnham's 'A' team for the Jacks indoor/outdoor league had a game against locals Tillingham BC. Over the two rinks it was a case of each club maintaining the lead on one rink each. However, it was a very close call for the overall winning shots which finally ended up going into the last end before it was decided! Eventually it end up as a draw overall of 35/35 with Burnham winning one rink 27/18 and Tillingham the other 24/15, so both teams gained 3 league points.
Jacks Indoor/Outdoor League Results:
Burnham Hillside's 'A' team played their 2nd league game at Jacks on Saturday 9th November with the hopes of gaining some league points. Their opponents were Danbury Bowls Club. On one of the rinks BHBC did well as they held the lead all the way through the game and eventually won 29/18. On the other rink though it was the reverse! Danbury played very well and despite Burnham's efforts, Danbury won 30/10, giving Danbury the overall winning score of 48/39, so sadly Burnham only managed to gain 2 league points.
Burnham Hillside's 'A' team played their 2nd league game at Jacks on Saturday 9th November with the hopes of gaining some league points. Their opponents were Danbury Bowls Club. On one of the rinks BHBC did well as they held the lead all the way through the game and eventually won 29/18. On the other rink though it was the reverse! Danbury played very well and despite Burnham's efforts, Danbury won 30/10, giving Danbury the overall winning score of 48/39, so sadly Burnham only managed to gain 2 league points.
PRESENTATION DINNER & DANCE 2024:
On Friday, 8th November Burnham Hillside held their popular Annual Presentation Dinner & Dance at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club.
64 members, honoured guests and visitors attended the evening.
The evening started with pre-dinner drinks as people arrived and eventually sat down to a three course meal.
After the meal toasts were carried out followed by a speech by the club President Val Hyam during which she welcomed all the guest and visitors after which, Bill Wright, from Southminster Bowls club, responded on behalf of the visitors expressing their thanks.
Before the main presentation took place the club Chairman, Kevin Olley, announced this years "The Olley Trophy Ward" for the club person of the year, which was Karen Hull. Well done Karen.
The presentation of the various Cups and Trophies then took place with the President Val Hyam presenting them.
The rest of the evening many of those in attendance got up and danced to the excellent music performed by a five piece band.
During the evening a raffle took place which was well subscribed to.
A big thank you to all those people involved in organising the evening and to everyone who turned up to make it a great success.
See photos below of some of the captured moments.
On Friday, 8th November Burnham Hillside held their popular Annual Presentation Dinner & Dance at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club.
64 members, honoured guests and visitors attended the evening.
The evening started with pre-dinner drinks as people arrived and eventually sat down to a three course meal.
After the meal toasts were carried out followed by a speech by the club President Val Hyam during which she welcomed all the guest and visitors after which, Bill Wright, from Southminster Bowls club, responded on behalf of the visitors expressing their thanks.
Before the main presentation took place the club Chairman, Kevin Olley, announced this years "The Olley Trophy Ward" for the club person of the year, which was Karen Hull. Well done Karen.
The presentation of the various Cups and Trophies then took place with the President Val Hyam presenting them.
The rest of the evening many of those in attendance got up and danced to the excellent music performed by a five piece band.
During the evening a raffle took place which was well subscribed to.
A big thank you to all those people involved in organising the evening and to everyone who turned up to make it a great success.
See photos below of some of the captured moments.
First Indoor/Outdoor League Games of 2024/25 Season:
BHBC 'A' & 'B' teams played their first games of the 2024/25 season in the Jacks Saturday morning indoor/outdoor league on Saturday 12th October 2024. The 'A' team played against Chelmsford BC who proved to be a team on form. The Burnham players did their best on the day but sadly were defeated on both rinks with scores of 15/27 & 11/32, giving Chelmsford all 6 league points. However Burnham's 'B' team fair better playing against South Woodham Ferrers BC. They won on one rink 29/16 and lost on one 18/22 but had the overall winning score 47/38 so took 4 of the 6 eague points.
BHBC 'A' & 'B' teams played their first games of the 2024/25 season in the Jacks Saturday morning indoor/outdoor league on Saturday 12th October 2024. The 'A' team played against Chelmsford BC who proved to be a team on form. The Burnham players did their best on the day but sadly were defeated on both rinks with scores of 15/27 & 11/32, giving Chelmsford all 6 league points. However Burnham's 'B' team fair better playing against South Woodham Ferrers BC. They won on one rink 29/16 and lost on one 18/22 but had the overall winning score 47/38 so took 4 of the 6 eague points.
End of Season Fun Day:
On Sunday 29th September to see the last bowling weekend out in style for the 2024 season Burnham Hillside BC held a Fun Day with instructions that the dress code was to be casual. It was a typical Autumn day with some sunshine but a chilly wind. However, the 29 bowlers who played got into the spirit of the occasion. The competition was of 3 games of 6 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, Val Hyam thanking everyone for taking part and gave a special thanks to Nigel Barnes for looking after the bar for the day and to the ladies who helped sort out the buffet table. Kevin Olley, the club's Chairman announced the winner and runner up of the competition who he awarded prizes to, which he donated. The winner on the day was Derek Machell, who had an aggregate score of 14 points closely followed by the runner up David Gamble who had 13 points. Sid Curtis then did the raffle draw after which he thanked everyone for taking part and Wendy Parkhouse for selling the tickets.
On Sunday 29th September to see the last bowling weekend out in style for the 2024 season Burnham Hillside BC held a Fun Day with instructions that the dress code was to be casual. It was a typical Autumn day with some sunshine but a chilly wind. However, the 29 bowlers who played got into the spirit of the occasion. The competition was of 3 games of 6 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, Val Hyam thanking everyone for taking part and gave a special thanks to Nigel Barnes for looking after the bar for the day and to the ladies who helped sort out the buffet table. Kevin Olley, the club's Chairman announced the winner and runner up of the competition who he awarded prizes to, which he donated. The winner on the day was Derek Machell, who had an aggregate score of 14 points closely followed by the runner up David Gamble who had 13 points. Sid Curtis then did the raffle draw after which he thanked everyone for taking part and Wendy Parkhouse for selling the tickets.
Winner: Centre, Derek Machell with President Val Hyam and Chairman Kevin Olley.
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Runner-up: Centrte, David Gamble with President Val Hyam and Chairman Kevin Olley.
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2024 Carnival Triples Surpassed Itself:
In true tradition the 2024 annual Carnival Triples Bowling competition was held on Carnival Day, 28th September, which this year was hosted by Burnham Hillside Bowls Club. This event is open to bowlers from Tillingham, Southminster & Burnham Bowls Clubs and this year 20 teams of triples took part. Due to the number involved two leagues were made up of 10 teams each. Each team played 4 games of 6 ends and half way through they all sat down to a ploughmen’s lunch followed by a selection of sweets, all of which was prepared and served up by club volunteers Christine Reynolds, Hazel Bradley, Devina Osbourne, Doreen Jerome, Pam Noble and Heather Whitman. Serving behind the bar keeping the liquid refreshments going was Wendy Parkhouse, who also managed and sold numerous raffle tickets. All of which added to making the day an excellent one. As for the tournament this was a great success with everyone enjoying themselves but after a long days play the two winners of each league were announced who then had a play-off to determine the overall winners. It was a close game but the triples team of Steve Andow, Gill Mortensen and Kevin Olley won with the runners-up being Val Hyam, Len Hyam & Nigel Barnes. Both teams were from Burnham Hillside BC. Sheila Bouttell, the DHBA President from Tillingham BC, presented the trophies and winners shield. After the presentations and the raffle draw, Sid Curtis, the days organiser, expressed his appreciation to all the volunteers for the food and bar and to all the bowlers present for attending and making the day a great success. From the proceeds taking on the day Burnham Hillside BC will be donating to the Carnival Charity Organisation.
In true tradition the 2024 annual Carnival Triples Bowling competition was held on Carnival Day, 28th September, which this year was hosted by Burnham Hillside Bowls Club. This event is open to bowlers from Tillingham, Southminster & Burnham Bowls Clubs and this year 20 teams of triples took part. Due to the number involved two leagues were made up of 10 teams each. Each team played 4 games of 6 ends and half way through they all sat down to a ploughmen’s lunch followed by a selection of sweets, all of which was prepared and served up by club volunteers Christine Reynolds, Hazel Bradley, Devina Osbourne, Doreen Jerome, Pam Noble and Heather Whitman. Serving behind the bar keeping the liquid refreshments going was Wendy Parkhouse, who also managed and sold numerous raffle tickets. All of which added to making the day an excellent one. As for the tournament this was a great success with everyone enjoying themselves but after a long days play the two winners of each league were announced who then had a play-off to determine the overall winners. It was a close game but the triples team of Steve Andow, Gill Mortensen and Kevin Olley won with the runners-up being Val Hyam, Len Hyam & Nigel Barnes. Both teams were from Burnham Hillside BC. Sheila Bouttell, the DHBA President from Tillingham BC, presented the trophies and winners shield. After the presentations and the raffle draw, Sid Curtis, the days organiser, expressed his appreciation to all the volunteers for the food and bar and to all the bowlers present for attending and making the day a great success. From the proceeds taking on the day Burnham Hillside BC will be donating to the Carnival Charity Organisation.
2024 President vs Captain's Day:
On Saturday 21st 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 43 Burnham bowlers taking part over 4 rinks of 21 ends and 2 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, with the President's side taking 2 and drawing 1. As always, the overall score was very tight but, in the end, it was the Captain’s side who won 108/100. After the game there was a super buffet with food generously donated by all the bowlers on the day which was suitably washed down with the varied liquid refreshments. The Club President, Val Hyam expressed her appreciation to all those bowlers who took part and thanked them for the generous supply of food. She then thanked Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the raffle and working on the bar all afternoon, along with other members who gave a hand during the busy times. Present during the day was Arnold Read's son (Malcolm) and Malcolm's wife (Rachel). Malcolm Read then gave his appreciation speech followed by the official presentation of the trophy to the Club's Captains, Christine Reynolds and Sid Curtis.
On Saturday 21st 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 43 Burnham bowlers taking part over 4 rinks of 21 ends and 2 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, with the President's side taking 2 and drawing 1. As always, the overall score was very tight but, in the end, it was the Captain’s side who won 108/100. After the game there was a super buffet with food generously donated by all the bowlers on the day which was suitably washed down with the varied liquid refreshments. The Club President, Val Hyam expressed her appreciation to all those bowlers who took part and thanked them for the generous supply of food. She then thanked Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the raffle and working on the bar all afternoon, along with other members who gave a hand during the busy times. Present during the day was Arnold Read's son (Malcolm) and Malcolm's wife (Rachel). Malcolm Read then gave his appreciation speech followed by the official presentation of the trophy to the Club's Captains, Christine Reynolds and Sid Curtis.
Burnham Hillside BC Internal Club Competition Finals:
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held their end of season internal Finals during the 13th to 15th September. 18 finalists matched their skills all putting up excellent games watched by supporting BHBC members. Most of the games were very tight results which proved to be good entertainment. There were plenty of sandwiches and cakes throughout the period for the players and on lookers which our thanks go to Jeanette Wilson, Patsy Hammond and Christine Reynolds for preparing and not forgetting our thanks to all the bar staff Wendy Parkhouse, Karen Hull & others.
The results of the Competitions were:
LADIES ROSE BOWL: Val Hyam beat Hazel Bradley
WOOLF HANDICAP: Kevin Brown beat Richard English
MEN’S CAPTAINS CUP: Richard English beat Steve Andow
LADIES CAPTAINS CUP: Pat Short beat Linda Kettlety
RALPH HERRING CUP: Kevin Olley beat Kevin Brown
BILL KING TROPHY: Kevin Olley beat Nigel Norfolk
PARKSTONE TWO WOODS: Kevin Olley beat Sid Curtis
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Kevin Olley beat Nigel Barnes
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP: Dawn Hood beat Trish Hollis
JOHN DEED PAIRS: Nigel Barnes & Brian Holloway beat Richard English & Kevin Brown
MIXED PAIRS: Richard English & Paulette Norfolk beat Tony Rowling & Dawn Hood
LADIES HANDICAP: Paulette Norfolk beat Hazel Bradley
2024 Winners and Runners-up Gallery:
Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held their end of season internal Finals during the 13th to 15th September. 18 finalists matched their skills all putting up excellent games watched by supporting BHBC members. Most of the games were very tight results which proved to be good entertainment. There were plenty of sandwiches and cakes throughout the period for the players and on lookers which our thanks go to Jeanette Wilson, Patsy Hammond and Christine Reynolds for preparing and not forgetting our thanks to all the bar staff Wendy Parkhouse, Karen Hull & others.
The results of the Competitions were:
LADIES ROSE BOWL: Val Hyam beat Hazel Bradley
WOOLF HANDICAP: Kevin Brown beat Richard English
MEN’S CAPTAINS CUP: Richard English beat Steve Andow
LADIES CAPTAINS CUP: Pat Short beat Linda Kettlety
RALPH HERRING CUP: Kevin Olley beat Kevin Brown
BILL KING TROPHY: Kevin Olley beat Nigel Norfolk
PARKSTONE TWO WOODS: Kevin Olley beat Sid Curtis
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Kevin Olley beat Nigel Barnes
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP: Dawn Hood beat Trish Hollis
JOHN DEED PAIRS: Nigel Barnes & Brian Holloway beat Richard English & Kevin Brown
MIXED PAIRS: Richard English & Paulette Norfolk beat Tony Rowling & Dawn Hood
LADIES HANDICAP: Paulette Norfolk beat Hazel Bradley
2024 Winners and Runners-up Gallery:
C&D BA 2024 Finals Day:
Chelmsford & District BA 2024 Competition Finals Day was held on Sunday 8th September at Tillingham Bowls Club. This year Burnham Hillside had a rink team that had reached the final and were playing against a good Great Baddow Four. Burnham's four of Nigel Barnes, Nigel Norfolk, Kevin Brown and Len Hyam did their best on the day but the Great Baddow four were just too stronge for them so they won the final 19/6. Commiserations to Burnham's four but well done on reaching the final.
Chelmsford & District BA 2024 Competition Finals Day was held on Sunday 8th September at Tillingham Bowls Club. This year Burnham Hillside had a rink team that had reached the final and were playing against a good Great Baddow Four. Burnham's four of Nigel Barnes, Nigel Norfolk, Kevin Brown and Len Hyam did their best on the day but the Great Baddow four were just too stronge for them so they won the final 19/6. Commiserations to Burnham's four but well done on reaching the final.
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End of Season Friendlies:
On Wednesday 4th September 6 Burnham Hillside ladies visited Tillingham BC for a friendly over two triples. The BHBC ladies did very well by winning on both triples 19/14 and 20/17. On Friday the 6th September Southchurch Park BC visited Burnham to play over three mixed rinks. All three rinks were close games but Burnham managed to win two 20/17 & 22/19 with Southchurch taking one 15/19 but it was Burnham who narrowly won overall 57/55. On Saturday 7th September it was Burnham that had the away game over at Shoebury Park BC. It was a game of 3 mixed triples. This also proved to be a tight game overall. After two triples had finished Burnham had won one 16/9 with Shoebury Park winning the other 19/11. The last game went into the last end with a score of 9/9. Sadly for Burnham Shoebury Park won the last end with a score of 12/9 giving Shoebury the overall winning score of 36/40.
On Wednesday 4th September 6 Burnham Hillside ladies visited Tillingham BC for a friendly over two triples. The BHBC ladies did very well by winning on both triples 19/14 and 20/17. On Friday the 6th September Southchurch Park BC visited Burnham to play over three mixed rinks. All three rinks were close games but Burnham managed to win two 20/17 & 22/19 with Southchurch taking one 15/19 but it was Burnham who narrowly won overall 57/55. On Saturday 7th September it was Burnham that had the away game over at Shoebury Park BC. It was a game of 3 mixed triples. This also proved to be a tight game overall. After two triples had finished Burnham had won one 16/9 with Shoebury Park winning the other 19/11. The last game went into the last end with a score of 9/9. Sadly for Burnham Shoebury Park won the last end with a score of 12/9 giving Shoebury the overall winning score of 36/40.
Marldon Bowls Club: Pictures taken by Wendy Parkhouse
Torbay Bowls Club: Pictures taken by Wendy Parkhouse
Result of Home Friendly Against Witham BC:
On Sunday 1st September 5 mixed triple teams from Witham visited Burnnham Hillside BC for a friendly. Having lost to Witham earlier in the season, at Witham, Burnham were looking for a win overall. It was a great day weather wise and bowling wise for the Burnham players. Even though Witham won three of the triples 15/20, 12/13 & 13/14 Burnham won the other two with a good margin 31/8 & 22/12 and therefore took the overall winning score of 93/67.
On Sunday 1st September 5 mixed triple teams from Witham visited Burnnham Hillside BC for a friendly. Having lost to Witham earlier in the season, at Witham, Burnham were looking for a win overall. It was a great day weather wise and bowling wise for the Burnham players. Even though Witham won three of the triples 15/20, 12/13 & 13/14 Burnham won the other two with a good margin 31/8 & 22/12 and therefore took the overall winning score of 93/67.
Friday Night League Winners:
The final Friday for the Club Night League took place on 30th August and after 15 Fridays of play we are pleased to announce the male and female winners with the highest points are Malcolm Pinch with 90 points and Joan Howlett with 83 points. Congratulations to them both and a big thank you to all the bowlers that took part. Don't forget, although the league has finished Friday nights will continue with roll-ups until the end of the season.
The final Friday for the Club Night League took place on 30th August and after 15 Fridays of play we are pleased to announce the male and female winners with the highest points are Malcolm Pinch with 90 points and Joan Howlett with 83 points. Congratulations to them both and a big thank you to all the bowlers that took part. Don't forget, although the league has finished Friday nights will continue with roll-ups until the end of the season.
BHBC's President's Charity Day:
Bank Holiday Monday 26th August saw Burnham Hillside’s BC Annual Charity Day take place organised by Patsy Hammond & Jeanette Wilson. On a glorious sunny day 36 players took part in 12 triples teams all matching their skills over four separate games of 6 ends. Before the game started a spider was held for a bottle of Whisky for the winner, which turned out to be Nigel Norfolk. A raffle was held for numerous prizes generous donated by many of the players and numerous volunteers helped on the bar. There was lots of excellent bowling on the day along with a great social atmosphere and it was not until the last game, after the official scorer John Greenane, had calculated the results the positions could be declared. In the end there were two runners-up teams Pam Noble, Nancy Steel & Len Hyam and Brian Holloway, Trish Hollis & Sid Curtis with the winners by one point being Maggie Foster, Richard English and Nigel Barnes. The winners were presented with the Charity Cup by the Club’s President Val Hyam following which she thanked everyone for taking part and contributing to her charity, Farleigh Hospice.
Bank Holiday Monday 26th August saw Burnham Hillside’s BC Annual Charity Day take place organised by Patsy Hammond & Jeanette Wilson. On a glorious sunny day 36 players took part in 12 triples teams all matching their skills over four separate games of 6 ends. Before the game started a spider was held for a bottle of Whisky for the winner, which turned out to be Nigel Norfolk. A raffle was held for numerous prizes generous donated by many of the players and numerous volunteers helped on the bar. There was lots of excellent bowling on the day along with a great social atmosphere and it was not until the last game, after the official scorer John Greenane, had calculated the results the positions could be declared. In the end there were two runners-up teams Pam Noble, Nancy Steel & Len Hyam and Brian Holloway, Trish Hollis & Sid Curtis with the winners by one point being Maggie Foster, Richard English and Nigel Barnes. The winners were presented with the Charity Cup by the Club’s President Val Hyam following which she thanked everyone for taking part and contributing to her charity, Farleigh Hospice.
Dengie 2024 Finals Results:
The Dengie Finals were held at Tillingham Bowls Club on Saturday 24th August. There was some very close games amongst the finalists. The results were as follows:
Singles - Sid Curtis (Burnham Hillside) beat John Paveley (Southminster) 21/11
Pairs - Jodie Waumsley & Ray Kempen (Southminster) beat Steve Nicholls & Christine Reynolds (Burnham Hillside) 27/13
Triples Knock-out - Bill Wright, Tony Diaz & John Manning (Southminster) beat Ray Kempen, Paul Hovland & Jodie Waumsley 19/12
Triples league Final - Steve Andow, Kevin Brown & Kevin Olley (Burnham Hillside) beat Bob Hollis (Burnham Hillside), John Paveley (Southminster) & Steve Thrumble (Tillingham) 15/14.
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The Dengie Finals were held at Tillingham Bowls Club on Saturday 24th August. There was some very close games amongst the finalists. The results were as follows:
Singles - Sid Curtis (Burnham Hillside) beat John Paveley (Southminster) 21/11
Pairs - Jodie Waumsley & Ray Kempen (Southminster) beat Steve Nicholls & Christine Reynolds (Burnham Hillside) 27/13
Triples Knock-out - Bill Wright, Tony Diaz & John Manning (Southminster) beat Ray Kempen, Paul Hovland & Jodie Waumsley 19/12
Triples league Final - Steve Andow, Kevin Brown & Kevin Olley (Burnham Hillside) beat Bob Hollis (Burnham Hillside), John Paveley (Southminster) & Steve Thrumble (Tillingham) 15/14.
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Popular Monday Afternoons:
With the well attended Monday afternoon league finished in mid August, Karen Hull set up a friendly five week Monday afternoon league in order to give the Burnham bowlers continued competition as the season comes to an end and what a popular idea it is. There are 14 teams of four players who play triples every week. It's so popular we have to extend the green to 7 rinks! Photo below is of the whole green in action with 42 bowlers.
With the well attended Monday afternoon league finished in mid August, Karen Hull set up a friendly five week Monday afternoon league in order to give the Burnham bowlers continued competition as the season comes to an end and what a popular idea it is. There are 14 teams of four players who play triples every week. It's so popular we have to extend the green to 7 rinks! Photo below is of the whole green in action with 42 bowlers.
2024 Lady Captains Day:
The 2024 Burnham Hillside BC Ladies Captain's Day was held on Thursday 8th August. This lady Captain Christine Reynolds had invited 8 lady bowlers, who were from Tillingham. Southminster and Maldon who joined 27 Burnham bowlers. For the most part the weather was good except for a small downpour towards the end. 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! An excellent raffle was held with numerous prizes generously donated by the attending bowlers. After the games everyone sat down to a three-course salad meal, prepared and served up by six of Burnham's volunteer men bowlers (Sid Curtis, Dennis Bonning, John Noble, Peter Cox, Bob Hollis & Terry Jerome) who were looking very smart in white shirts bow ties and black trousers. The bar was looked after by Tony Rowling with Wendy Parkhouse and Marilyn Rowling looking after selling the raffle tickets . When the score cards were checked there was one clear winner which was Val Hyam who was presented with a prize by Christine Reynolds. She also presented gifts to all the men volunteer workers. Val Hyam ( club President) then Presented a bunch of flowers to the Lady captain from all the club lady bowlers. It was an excellent day all round.
The 2024 Burnham Hillside BC Ladies Captain's Day was held on Thursday 8th August. This lady Captain Christine Reynolds had invited 8 lady bowlers, who were from Tillingham. Southminster and Maldon who joined 27 Burnham bowlers. For the most part the weather was good except for a small downpour towards the end. 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! An excellent raffle was held with numerous prizes generously donated by the attending bowlers. After the games everyone sat down to a three-course salad meal, prepared and served up by six of Burnham's volunteer men bowlers (Sid Curtis, Dennis Bonning, John Noble, Peter Cox, Bob Hollis & Terry Jerome) who were looking very smart in white shirts bow ties and black trousers. The bar was looked after by Tony Rowling with Wendy Parkhouse and Marilyn Rowling looking after selling the raffle tickets . When the score cards were checked there was one clear winner which was Val Hyam who was presented with a prize by Christine Reynolds. She also presented gifts to all the men volunteer workers. Val Hyam ( club President) then Presented a bunch of flowers to the Lady captain from all the club lady bowlers. It was an excellent day all round.
Monday Afternoon League Winners:
Monday 29th July saw the last league games of the Monday afternoon league run by Karen Hull. It had been a very close run for who was going to be the winners and runners up. In the end team No.1 (Nic & Karen Hull, Nigel Barnes & Richard English) and team No.7 (John & Pam Noble, Terry & Doreen Jerome) both tied with 20 league points each but it was team 1 who were league winners on the shot difference with team 7 being runners up.
Monday 29th July saw the last league games of the Monday afternoon league run by Karen Hull. It had been a very close run for who was going to be the winners and runners up. In the end team No.1 (Nic & Karen Hull, Nigel Barnes & Richard English) and team No.7 (John & Pam Noble, Terry & Doreen Jerome) both tied with 20 league points each but it was team 1 who were league winners on the shot difference with team 7 being runners up.
ECBA Ashford Cup Final Result:
Three of Burnham Hillside Bowlers (David Gamble, Ken Mansfield & Sid Curtis) took part in the ECBA Ashford Cup Final on Sunday 28th July playing for the Group 3 team. The Final was held at Braintree Bowls Club and Group 3's opponents were Group 6. Over six rinks both Groups played well and half way through the game you could not decide who was going to win. In the end though Group 6 crept ahead and finally managed to win 4 of the rinks with Group 3 taking 2. Well done to Group 6.
Three of Burnham Hillside Bowlers (David Gamble, Ken Mansfield & Sid Curtis) took part in the ECBA Ashford Cup Final on Sunday 28th July playing for the Group 3 team. The Final was held at Braintree Bowls Club and Group 3's opponents were Group 6. Over six rinks both Groups played well and half way through the game you could not decide who was going to win. In the end though Group 6 crept ahead and finally managed to win 4 of the rinks with Group 3 taking 2. Well done to Group 6.
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.
See photos below:
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.
See photos below:
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.
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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 |
Brentwood Open Runners-up: K Olley, K Brown & T Olley.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Well, here's a view of the Burnham Green that you don't often see!
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