 2017 Friday club night league winners
Dawn Hood (L) & Sid Curtis (R)
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The FRIDAY CLUB NIGHT LEAGUE that is run Friday nights is well attended and is a great opportunity for socialising and getting to know other members. You just have to turn up in order the play. Each week you are randomly selected to play in a team and a position. Everyone keeps their own scores which are then given points that are accumulated throughout the season in a league table. The points system is (2) for an overall win, (1) for a draw, plus 1 point for each end you win. At the end of the season the winners are the man and lady with the highest points. The 2016 winners were Paulette Norfolk and Len Shippey.
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Len Hyam the 2018 Open Green winner
Hazel Bradley President presenting cup.
2018 OPEN GREEN DAY: Saturday 21st April saw Burnham's Chairman, Greg Gladden, formally open the start of BHBC 2018 outdoor bowling season with the Annual Open Day Competition, over three separate games of six ends each. The day was well attended with 48 bowlers taking part and for once the weather was kind as it was a very pleasant. As always at the beginning of the season, everyone was a little rusty and bowling was hard work and although the Green was looking excellent it needed to bed down after the Winter work so there many short jacks put up. Following the games everyone sat down and feasted on the large buffet generously donated by all those in attendance, along with some drinks (purchased from the bar) and a good laugh and chat. When all the scorecards had been checked there was one clear winner with a plus 30 points, which was Len Hyam and he was presented with the winner’s cup (The Vic Pursley Trophy) by the club’s President Hazel Bradley after which she thanked everyone for their attendance and the buffet donations and for all the helpers on the day.
2018 Winners Margaret Filtness & Len Hyam with Valerie Hackney presenting Cup
2018 SPRING PAIRS: On Monday the 7th May, 24 pairs teams from BHBC played in the Club’s Annual Spring Pairs Competition organised by Jeanette Wilson, the Club’s Competition Secretary. There were two leagues of 12 teams and each team played three games of 8 ends. On the hottest day of the year so far with clear blue skies, plenty of friendly banter was the order of the day making this another successful day. To decide the eventual winners, a final was played by the two winning teams from each of the leagues and the finalists were Sid Curtis and Tony Burke vs Len Hyam and Margaret Filtness. The triumphant winners, who won on the very last end, were Len Hyam and Margaret Filtness who were presented with the Cup by Valerie Hackney. Hazel Bradley, the Club President, then thanked all those present who had been involved in running the day - The “Open All Hours” kitchen, crewed by Wendy Parkhouse and Janet Johnson who welcomed everyone for the early start with refreshments, those bar staff who supplied stronger liquid refreshments from noon, the scorer (Terry Sims), the raffle sellers (Betty Whiting) and not forgetting the players on the day. On the day £160+ was raised for Club’s funds.
BHBC Hosted Dengie vs C&D Match:
As Burnham Hillside’s BC Sid Curtis was this year’s President of the Dengie Hundred BA on Sunday 27th May BHBC hosted the annual match between the DHBA and the Chelmsford & District BA. The game was over 6 mixed rinks and was a great success with the DHBA winning overall 132/91. After the game an excellent meal was provided for all the players and guests by Jeanette Wilson, Karen Hull, Christine Reynolds, Dawn Hood, Patsy Hammond, Paulette Norfolk & Beryl Gamble with bar refreshments being served by Alan Johnson and Derek Herrington. After the meal the DHBA President, along with all the players and supporters expressed their appreciation on its excellence along with their thanks to the bar staff.
As Burnham Hillside’s BC Sid Curtis was this year’s President of the Dengie Hundred BA on Sunday 27th May BHBC hosted the annual match between the DHBA and the Chelmsford & District BA. The game was over 6 mixed rinks and was a great success with the DHBA winning overall 132/91. After the game an excellent meal was provided for all the players and guests by Jeanette Wilson, Karen Hull, Christine Reynolds, Dawn Hood, Patsy Hammond, Paulette Norfolk & Beryl Gamble with bar refreshments being served by Alan Johnson and Derek Herrington. After the meal the DHBA President, along with all the players and supporters expressed their appreciation on its excellence along with their thanks to the bar staff.
2018 Winners: Kevin Olley, Janet Johnson & John Greenane with Margaret Filtnes (2nd from left) presenting Trophy.
2018 TOM FILTNESS TRIPLES: Burnham Hillside BC held its annual internal Tom Filtness Triples Competition this May Bank Holiday Monday run by the club’s Competition Secretary Jeanette Wilson and ably supported by her husband John. 16 teams played through the day across 3 separate games of 8 ends over two leagues with the weather being absolutely brilliant and the Green bowling the best it has been so far. As always, apart from the competition, the day was a great social gathering. All day there was an excellent provision of refreshments including donated homemade cakes and sumptuous sausage rolls cooked and provided by Dawn Hood and Beryl Gamble. The bar was also continually open thanks to John Nixon and other supporting bar staff. Betty Whiting sold the raffle tickets and Terry Sims did the calculations for all the scoring of the games. The eventual winners of each league played in a finals play-off. The final winning team was Kevin Olley, Janet Johnson and John Greenane who played against Betty Bradshaw, Paulette Norfolk and Sid Curtis. The Tom Filtness trophy was presented to the winners by Margaret Filtness.
Group Photo of days players
2018 PRESIDENTS DAY: On Saturday 23rd June the Annual BHBC President's Day took place. The Club's President Hazel Bradley had selected her team of six rinks of various bowlers from BHBC and other Clubs, Captained by Burnham's Greg Gladden. They played against a six rink side of 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 was lots of laughing, joking and socialising throughout the games, which is what the day was all about. As part of the day's activities a raffle was held for numerous prizes donated by some of the bowlers the takings of which went to the club's funds. One of the prizes, a bottle of whisky won by John Greenane, was auction by him which went to John Wilson for £16 which was then donated to the Presidents Charity (Essex Air Ambulance). Also, a spider was held for a bottle of Tia Maria with David Gamble taking the spoils by having a nearest bowl to the spider. As for the outcome of the game, it was the President's side who won with a score of 129/106. After the game all the players and twelve visitors/guest sat down to a two course meal provided by outside caterers followed by speeches from the two Captains and the President which included a thanks to Steve Andow and Derek Herrington for helping at the bar during the game and Maggie Abbot and Eddie Bradley for selling the raffle tickets.
Winning Trio: From Left - Lorna Harker, (Hazel Bradley Presenting Cup), Patsy Hammond & Kevin Olley.
2018 CHARITY DAY: Saturday 14th July saw Burnham Hillside’s BC Annual Charity day take place, organised by Jeanette Wilson, where 12 triples teams of BHBC bowlers matched their skills over three separate games of 8 ends. Before the game started a spider was held with a bottle of whisky (donated by Greg Gladden) for the winner, which was won by Jill Willsher. The usual raffle took place, with our thanks to Betty Whiting, and there were plenty of refreshments being served all day from the kitchen by Doreen Jerome & Pam Noble, and not forgetting the bar volunteers who kept everyones liquids topped up on what was a very hot day.
There was plenty of excellent bowling along with a great social atmosphere. Going into the last game three teams had a chance of being top scorer. In the end the triumphant team were Lorna Harker, Patsy Hammond and Kevin Olley with the runners-up being Ron Hunter, Bob Hollis and Gill Mortensen. The winners were presented with the Charity Cup by the Club’s President Hazel Bradley following which she thanked everyone for taking part and contributing to her charity, The Essex Air Ambulance Service, along with thanking all the helpers on the day.
There was plenty of excellent bowling along with a great social atmosphere. Going into the last game three teams had a chance of being top scorer. In the end the triumphant team were Lorna Harker, Patsy Hammond and Kevin Olley with the runners-up being Ron Hunter, Bob Hollis and Gill Mortensen. The winners were presented with the Charity Cup by the Club’s President Hazel Bradley following which she thanked everyone for taking part and contributing to her charity, The Essex Air Ambulance Service, along with thanking all the helpers on the day.
Triples winners.From Left - Val Hyam, Joy Campbell & Trish Hollis with Nicola Adams, Coop Rep. presenting trophy and prize money
2018 DHBA Ladies Invitation Triples: With the 2018 Dengie Hundred Bowling Association President’s post being held by a Burnham Hillside BC member, Sid Curtis, this year’s DHBA Ladies Invitation Triples was hosted by BHBC. There were twelve teams who played four games each over 6 ends. Before the game started the BHBC President, Hazel Bradley, handed the Green over to the Dengie President then the Dengie Competition Secretary, Jeanette Wilson, welcomed everyone and confirmed the days procedures. It was a very hot day but thankfully there was plenty of time for comfort breaks in between. Throughout the day there were plenty of close matches and as always lots of social chatter. Refreshments were in abundance and with masses of homemade cakes made by Trish Hollis and Val Hyam. Thanks were given to all the Burnham volunteer, Jill Willsher, Graham Smith, Doreen & Terry Jerome, Derek Herrington, Ron Hunter, Steve Andow and Bob Hollis. It was a close finish leading into the last games to see who won with both the top two teams holding the same points who happen to be playing each other. In the end their game was a draw so it came down to shot difference and just by 5 shots the winning team was Joy Campbell, Val Hyam and Trish Hollis from Burnham Hillside BC. The Trophy along with £150 was presented to the winners by Nicola Adams, a representative from the days sponsor (Coop Funeral Servicers) who also presented the runners-up, Pat Bidford & Pat Ankers (both Rayleigh BC) & Karen Hull (BHBC) with £60.
2018 Winners (from left): Graeme Smith, Janet Johnson, Fred Wallace, Nic Hull with Sheila Shuker presenting Cup.
2018 SID HULL FOURS CUP: On Sunday 5th August Burnham Bowls Club ran its internal annual Sid Hull Cup Competition for it members, organised by Jeanette Wilson. In all there were 40 bowlers making up 10 teams of fours that played over three games of eight ends. The day started with a spider with the prize of a bottle of Whisky (donated Sheila Shuker) which was won by Wendy Parkhouse. Apart from the hot sun shine there was some hot competition among the teams but clearly everyone was having an enjoyable day. Throughout the day there was plenty of tea & cakes available, served up by Beryl Gamble & Doreen Jerome, as well as liquid refreshments from the bar staff. In the end there had to be one winning team and once all the final scores were added up the club President (Hazel Bradley) was able to announce that the winning team was Graeme Smith, Janet Johnson, Nic Hull & Fred Wallace with the runners-up being Brian Clayton, Paulette Norfolk, Shirley Sims & Iris Gee. The winners were presented with the Sid Hull Cup by Sheila Shuker.
Hazel Bradley (Ladies Captain) giving her speech after the meal.
2018 BURNHAM'S LADIES CAPTAIN'S DAY: The Annual Burnham Hillside Ladies Day was due to take place on Thursday 9th August 2018 but the constant rain put paid to the event without a wood being bowled down the green. Over 40 ladies attended the day, from invited clubs along with our own BHBC ladies. As the bowls was curtailed, a friendly quiz was quickly organised, with many thanks to Joy Campbell, whilst the spuds were cooking in a hastily revamped schedule.
Thanks to all the following who made the day a success: “The Burnham Chippendale Silver Service” of Alec Campbell, Bob Hollis, Sid Curtis, Nigel Norfolk, John Noble, Terry Jerome and David Crouch, who helped put together and serve an excellent 2 course meal with wine. They were all sporting clean white shirts and bow ties, very tidy gents. Liquid refreshments were supplied by barmen John Wilson and Steve Andow. Greg Gladden, Burnham’s Chairman, started the speeches by thanking Hazel Bradley, Burnham's President and Ladies Captain, for organising this Ladies Day. He then read out a poem (about getting old) that brought much laughter and amusement to all those present. Hazel, then thanked all of the men volunteers and presented them with a bottle of wine for helping out on the day. Christine Reynolds, from BHBC, was presented with a gift by Hazel for the most memorable moment on the green this season so far, for forgetting her modesty after a bee found it’s way into her trousers recently. There was a large raffle with prizes, kindly donated by many of those attending on the day, that raised over £200 for Club funds, thank you all.
Thanks to all the following who made the day a success: “The Burnham Chippendale Silver Service” of Alec Campbell, Bob Hollis, Sid Curtis, Nigel Norfolk, John Noble, Terry Jerome and David Crouch, who helped put together and serve an excellent 2 course meal with wine. They were all sporting clean white shirts and bow ties, very tidy gents. Liquid refreshments were supplied by barmen John Wilson and Steve Andow. Greg Gladden, Burnham’s Chairman, started the speeches by thanking Hazel Bradley, Burnham's President and Ladies Captain, for organising this Ladies Day. He then read out a poem (about getting old) that brought much laughter and amusement to all those present. Hazel, then thanked all of the men volunteers and presented them with a bottle of wine for helping out on the day. Christine Reynolds, from BHBC, was presented with a gift by Hazel for the most memorable moment on the green this season so far, for forgetting her modesty after a bee found it’s way into her trousers recently. There was a large raffle with prizes, kindly donated by many of those attending on the day, that raised over £200 for Club funds, thank you all.
DENGIE HUNDRED BOWLING ASSOCIATION FINALS 2018: The DHBA Finals was hosted at the Burnham BC this year on Saturday/Sunday 25th/26th August and was formally opened by the DHBA President, Sid Curtis. The day was well attended with refreshments available and being served up by Jeanette Wilson & Dawn Hood, as well as the bar being covered by John Wilson & Steve Andow & Nigel Barnes. A raffle was held which made a suitable profit for the DHBA funds. There was plenty of excellent bowling and some tight games. Sadly the weather did mar one of the games when it continually rained. After each game the DHBA President presented the winners’s cups. The results of the finals were:
Singles winner: Mr S Bouttell - runner-up: Mr T Everett
Pairs winners: Mr R Kempen & Mr J Manning - runners-up: Mr T Everett & Mr K Burridge
Triples knock-out winners: Mr T Everett, Mr R Kempen & Mr T Robinson - runners-up: Mrs I Gee, Mrs S Sims & Mrs V Sutton
Triples league finals winners and Diamond league winners: Mr W Wright, Mr J Manning, Mr M Barre & Mrs G Barre
Triples league finals runners-up and Hearts league winners: Mr C Palfry, Mr P Bennett, Mr R Thurgood & Ms N Adams.
Singles winner: Mr S Bouttell - runner-up: Mr T Everett
Pairs winners: Mr R Kempen & Mr J Manning - runners-up: Mr T Everett & Mr K Burridge
Triples knock-out winners: Mr T Everett, Mr R Kempen & Mr T Robinson - runners-up: Mrs I Gee, Mrs S Sims & Mrs V Sutton
Triples league finals winners and Diamond league winners: Mr W Wright, Mr J Manning, Mr M Barre & Mrs G Barre
Triples league finals runners-up and Hearts league winners: Mr C Palfry, Mr P Bennett, Mr R Thurgood & Ms N Adams.
BHBC FINALS DAY - 2018: Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held their end of season internal Finals on the 15/16/17th September. 14 finalists matched their skills during what was a dry three days, who were watched by supporting BHBC members. Most of the games werer very tight results which proved to be good entertainment. Its organisation was down to the Club’s Competition Secretary, Jeanette Wilson and her helpers which included plenty of refreshments throughout the period.
Clicking here to see all the winners of finals Days.
Clicking here to see all the winners of finals Days.
Malcolm Read presenting the Arnold Read Trophy to the President, Hazel Bradley, whose side won on the day.
BHBC PRESIDENT V CAPTAINS CHARITY DAY- 2018: On Saturday 22nd September Burnham Hillside BC held its end of season internal game of the President versus the Captains. It was well attended with 36 Burnham bowlers playing over 6 triples. The occasion was a light hearted affair with plenty of fun during and after the game. The weather was a little damp but the Green held up well, not like the players though who decided only to bowl 12 ends instead of 18, as it was too wet. The scores across the six triples varied but when all the score cards were added up it was the President's side who just won with an overall score of 66/62. This year was an inaugural game for the Arnold Read Trophy. Arnold passed away during the year and in remembrance it was decided to acquire a trophy from the generous donation Arnold Read’s family gave the club and it was pleasing to see Arnolds family present on the day with his son Malcolm presenting the Arnold Read Trophy to the President, Hazel Bradley, for the President’s winning team. After the game there was a super buffet generously provided by all the bowlers. To thank all the players a free raffle took place and during her speech Hazel Bradley thanked Derek Herrington for serving behind the bar and everyone for their attendance on the day.
Sid Curtis (DHBA President) presenting trophies to winners from left Val Hyam, Nigel Barnes & Len Hyam.
CARNIVAL TRIPLES 2018: The annual Carnival Triples Tournament, held on the Burnham-on-Crouch Carnival Day (29/09/2018), was hosted this year by the Southminster Bowls Club. Open to bowlers from Tillingham, Southminster & Burnham Bowls Clubs, it is a popular event and this year 20 teams of triples took part. Due to the number involved two leagues were made up of 10 teams in each. Each team played 3 games of 7 ends and between the breaks they all sat down to a ploughmen’s lunch followed by sweet and liquid refreshments were available throughout the day, all provided by a number of the Southminster club volunteers. Whilst play was going on the Carnival Queen and her two Princesses visited the club with their collection bucket. As for the tournament this was a great success with everyone enjoying themselves along with the weather being perfect for the day. After a long days play though the two winners of each league were announced who then had a play-off to determine the overall winners. The Burnham team of Val Hyam, Len Hyam & Nigel Barnes started well and never looked back so won well in the end by beating a Tillingham team of Nicky Adams, Peter Bennett and Roger Thurgood. Both teams were then presented with the appropriate winners and runners-up shields by the President of the Dengie Hundred Bowling Association, Sid Curtis.
Cups & Trophys to be presented on the night. Click on the image to see more photos of the night.
DINNER, DANCE AND PRESENTATION NIGHT 2017: The 2017 BHBC Dinner & Dance Presentation night was held in BHBC's club house on Saturday 11th November and what an excellent affair it was. 59 members, visitors and guests were present including Bill Wright (Chelmsford & District BA President) with his partner Mavis Gardiner, Sid Curtis (Dengie Hundred BA President), Pauline Keppel (President of Southminster BC) accompanied by Pam (Southminster BC) and Anna Wallis de Garay (President of Tillingham BC) accompanied with Alby Evans (Tillinham BC). The evening started with an excellent three course meal, provided by new outside caterers. This was swiftly followed by speeches and toasts from Kevin Olley (BHBC President) Bill Wright, Hazel Bradley (BHBC Ladies Captain) and Sid Curtis. At the end of Kevin Olley's speech he announced this years Club Person of the year award which went to Steve Andow. Once all the speeches were over the main event of the presentations of the various cups and trophys won during the 2017 summer season took place with Jeanette Wilson (BHBC's Competition Secretary) presiding, with BHBC's President (Kevin Olley) presenting the awards. With all the officialdom out of the way everyone could then relax take their coats off and get down to dancing the rest of the evening away to the excellent music of played by Eclipse.
Burnham Lose Out to Potters Bar BC for the IOG National Green Team of the Year Award:
Sid, Graham and Tony represented BHBC at the 2017 Institute of Groundsmans (IOG) annual national awards presentation night at the Birmingham Motor Cycle Centre. For the second year running Burnham's Green Team were short listed as one of two bowls clubs for the Green Team of the Year Award. Being triumphant last year they were hoping to retain this prestigious award but sadly their opponents (Potters Bar BC) took the honours. They were all disappointed but all agreed that it was good to see another club win which they hoped would encourage other clubs to apply next year.
Our commiserations to all of our Green Team but everyone in the club knows how much work you put into the Green and you will always be the number one team at Burnham.
Sid, Graham and Tony represented BHBC at the 2017 Institute of Groundsmans (IOG) annual national awards presentation night at the Birmingham Motor Cycle Centre. For the second year running Burnham's Green Team were short listed as one of two bowls clubs for the Green Team of the Year Award. Being triumphant last year they were hoping to retain this prestigious award but sadly their opponents (Potters Bar BC) took the honours. They were all disappointed but all agreed that it was good to see another club win which they hoped would encourage other clubs to apply next year.
Our commiserations to all of our Green Team but everyone in the club knows how much work you put into the Green and you will always be the number one team at Burnham.
