Malcom Pinch & Joan Howlett receieving the men's & Lady winners cup fron President Val Hyam.
|
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 2025 winners were Ron Stanford & Diane Carter.
To view the 2025 league table Click here. |
Winner of the Vic Pursley Cup being presented by the Club President Christine Reynolds.
2025 OPEN GREEN DAY: Saturday 19th April saw the start of the 2025 outdoor bowling season for the Burnham Hillside Bowls Club. Before the games got underway the club was honoured to have present Mark Royal (an English international lawn and indoor bowler who has been in the top 16 of the World Bowls Tour Rankings since 2003) to open the Green and bowl the first official bowl along with the clubs President, Christine Reynolds.
The day was well attended with over 70 members and visitors present of which 62 bowlers took part in the day’s games. In addition, Mark Royal was also selling bowls gear for any bowlers who needed to top up their bowling equipment and our thanks to Steve Andow for arranging Mark Royal to be present. The Green was looking excellent and bowled well after the Winter work.
Before the games started a Spider was held with the nearest bowl to the spider being Sid Curtis’s, who won a bottle of Whisky, which was generously donated by Sheila Shuker. The days competition was three separate games of six ends which lasted approximately 3 hours overall.
When all the scorecards had been checked there were two players Len Shippey & Bob Hollis who had a highest score of 13 points but Len Shippey was declared the winner as he had won one more end than Bob Hollis. He was presented with the winner’s cup (The Vic Pursley Trophy) by the club’s President Christine Reynolds after which she thanked everyone for turning up and specially thanked Wendy Parkhouse for selling the raffle tickets, Hazel Bradley and Maggie Abbott for taking care of the food plus Karen Hull, Nigel Barnes, Joan Howlett, Steve Andow, Kevin Olley, Gill Mortensen & Tony Rowling for the bar work.
As part of the enjoyable day everyone sat down and feasted on the large buffet generously donated by all those in attendance After the meal the days raffle took place and our thanks to Hazel Bradley and Maggie for purchasing most of the prizes and to those members who donated a prize.
The day was well attended with over 70 members and visitors present of which 62 bowlers took part in the day’s games. In addition, Mark Royal was also selling bowls gear for any bowlers who needed to top up their bowling equipment and our thanks to Steve Andow for arranging Mark Royal to be present. The Green was looking excellent and bowled well after the Winter work.
Before the games started a Spider was held with the nearest bowl to the spider being Sid Curtis’s, who won a bottle of Whisky, which was generously donated by Sheila Shuker. The days competition was three separate games of six ends which lasted approximately 3 hours overall.
When all the scorecards had been checked there were two players Len Shippey & Bob Hollis who had a highest score of 13 points but Len Shippey was declared the winner as he had won one more end than Bob Hollis. He was presented with the winner’s cup (The Vic Pursley Trophy) by the club’s President Christine Reynolds after which she thanked everyone for turning up and specially thanked Wendy Parkhouse for selling the raffle tickets, Hazel Bradley and Maggie Abbott for taking care of the food plus Karen Hull, Nigel Barnes, Joan Howlett, Steve Andow, Kevin Olley, Gill Mortensen & Tony Rowling for the bar work.
As part of the enjoyable day everyone sat down and feasted on the large buffet generously donated by all those in attendance After the meal the days raffle took place and our thanks to Hazel Bradley and Maggie for purchasing most of the prizes and to those members who donated a prize.
2025 Winners Karen Hull & Nic Hull with Club Lady Captain, Hazel Bradley presenting Cup.
2025 SPRING PAIRS: On Monday the 5th May 20 pairs of teams from Burnham Hillside Bowls Club played in the club’s annual Spring Pairs Competition for the Blay Cup, which was organised by Jeanette Wilson & Patsy Hammond the club’s Competition Secretary’s with assistances from Eleanor Bridge. There were two leagues of 10 teams respectively and each team played four games of 6 ends. The weather was intermittent but in the main stayed dry. 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.
To decide the eventual winners a final was played between the two winning teams from each of the leagues and in the end Karen & Nic Hullyam beat Kevin Olley & Keith Lodge. Before the presentations the Men’s Captain, Sid Curtis, thanked all those in attendance for making it such a great day along with thanking the organisers, the bar helpers and the raffle ticket sellers. Afterwards, in the absence of the club President, Christine Reynolds, the Lady Captain, Hazel Bradley presented each of the finalist a monitory award and the winners were also presented with the Blay Cup. The day finished with the raffle draw taking place.
To decide the eventual winners a final was played between the two winning teams from each of the leagues and in the end Karen & Nic Hullyam beat Kevin Olley & Keith Lodge. Before the presentations the Men’s Captain, Sid Curtis, thanked all those in attendance for making it such a great day along with thanking the organisers, the bar helpers and the raffle ticket sellers. Afterwards, in the absence of the club President, Christine Reynolds, the Lady Captain, Hazel Bradley presented each of the finalist a monitory award and the winners were also presented with the Blay Cup. The day finished with the raffle draw taking place.
2025 Winners: From right Bob Hollis, Linda Kettlety & Hazel Bradley with Helen Doe (Daughter of Tom & Margaret Filtness) presenting Shield along with club President Christine Reynolds.
2025 TOM FILTNESS TRIPLES: Burnham Hillside BC held its annual internal Tom Filtness Competition on Monday 26th 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 for the most part. It was a great day with lots of bowling and social chatting taking place on the Green and throughout the period. After the games a raffle draw took place. The final was held between the two winners of each league with the result being that Linda Kettlety, Bob Hollis & Hazel Bradley won the final with Joan Howlett, Ron Stanford & Nic Hull being runners-up. The winners were presented with the Tom Filtness Shield by Helen Doe, daughter of Tom & Margaret Filtness. Our President Christine Reynolds thanked the Competition Secretaries along with Kevin Olley who calculated all the scores and thanks was given to all those people who served behind the bar.
Group Photo of days players
2025 PRESIDENTS DAY: On Saturday 14th June the Annual Burnham Hillside Bowls Club President's Day took place. The Club's President Christine Reynolds had selected her team of seven 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 seven rink side of other BHBC bowlers Captained by Sid Curtis. The Green bowled very well. The weather was perfect and great enjoyment was had by all. There were lots of laughing, joking and appropriate socialising throughout the games. As part of the day's activities a spider took place for a bottle of spirit which Terry Parlour 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 overall by 15 shots. After the game all the players sat down to an excellent three course meal, which was followed by speeches from the two Captains and the President that included gifts and thanks to Hazel Bradley, Wendy Parkhouse & Maggie Abbott for providing the meal and to Dawn Hood for looking after the bar all day.
2025 Winners (from left): Terry Parlour, Nigel Barnes, Christine Reynolds (President presenting cup), Peter Cox & Eleanor Bridge.
2025 SID HULL CUP: On Sunday 6th 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. In all there were 48 bowlers making up 12 teams of fours that played over four games of 6 ends. The weather, in the main, was idea and made the day that much more enjoyable. Throughout the day there was plenty of tea/coffee available. As always, the club bar was on tap, with volunteer members helping out. Before the game a spider was held which was won by Iris Gee and she won a bottle of whisky donated by the Club Captain Sid Curtis. There was some hot competition among the teams and when all the final scores were added up it was a very close result with three teams sharing the same points and number of ends won. In the end it was decided on shot difference. The runners up were Maggie Foster, Bill Stack, Karen Hull & Nigel Norfolk with the winners being Eleanor Bridge, Terry Parlour, Peter Cox & Nigel Barnes. Before the presentation our President, Christine Reynolds, thanked all those involved and all the bowlers for attending. She then presented the Sid Hull Cup to the winners, after which the raffle draw took plac
Hazel Bradley (Ladies Captain) presenting the winners prize to Pam Noble..
2025 BURNHAM'S LADIES CAPTAIN'S DAY: The 2025 Burnham Hillside BC Ladies Captain's Day was held on Thursday 7th August. The lady Captain Hazel Bradley was unable to play, due to health issue but 24 Burnham bowlers took part. The weather was good. The day started with a spider and Jan Cook won the bottle of Gordon Gin, which was donated by Hazel Bradley. 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 Parlour) who were looking very smart in white shirts bow ties and black trousers. The bar was looked after by Tony Rowling and Brian Holloway. When the score cards were checked there was one clear winner who was Pam Noble who was presented with a prize by Hazel Bradley. She also presented gifts to all the men volunteer workers.
Winners, from right:- Terry Parlour, Joan Howlett & David Gamble with Christine Reynolds (Club President) presenting the Charity cup.
2025 CHARITY DAY: Bank Holiday Monday 26th August saw Burnham Hillside’s BC Annual Charity Day take place organised by Patsy Hammond & Jeanette Wilson. On a glorious sunny day 36 players took part in 12 triples teams all matching their skills over four separate games of 6 ends. Before the game started a spider was held for a bottle of Whisky for the winner, which turned out to be Sid Curtis. A raffle was held for numerous prizes generous donated by many of the players and numerous volunteers helped on the bar. There was lots of excellent bowling on the day along with a great social atmosphere and it was not until the last game, after the official scorer Kevin Olley, had calculated the results, the positions could be declared. In the end the runners-up were Janet Johnson, Val Stack and Christine Reynolds. The winners on the day though were David Gamble, Joan Howlett and Terry Parlour. The winners were presented with the Charity Cup by the Club’s President Christine Reynolds following which she thanked everyone for taking part and contributing to her charity, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
2025 BHBC FINALS DAY: Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held their end of season internal Finals during the 12th to 14th September. 18 finalists matched their skills all putting up excellent games watched by supporting BHBC members. Most of the games were very tight results which proved to be good entertainment. There were plenty of sandwiches and cakes throughout the period for the players and on lookers which our thanks go to Patsy Hammond, Christine Reynolds with help from Doreen Jerome for preparing and not forgetting our thanks to all the bar staff that were serving over the three days and the supporters for turning up.
Click Here to see results
Click Here to see results
Malcolm Read presenting the Arnold Read Trophy to Christine Reynolds (President) whose side won on the day.
2025 BHBC PRESIDENT V CAPTAINS DAY: On Saturday 20th September Burnham Hillside Bowls Club held its end of season internal competition of the President versus the Captain's with the winning side claiming the Arnold Read Trophy. It was well attended with 50 Burnham bowlers taking part over 4 rinks and 3 triples of 18 ends. The occasion was a light hearted affair with plenty of fun during and after the game. The weather was good and the Green bowled very well. The scores across the six games varied and individually the Presidents's side won 4 games, with the Captain's side taking 3. As always, the overall score was very tight but, in the end, it was the President's side who won 110/95. After the game there was a super buffet with food generously donated by all the bowlers on the day which was suitably washed down with the varied liquid refreshments. The Club President, Christine Reynolds expressed her appreciation to all those bowlers who took part and thanked them for the generous supply of food. She then thanked Wendy Parkhouse for looking after the raffle and the bar volunteers, along with other members who gave a hand during the busy times. Present during the day was Arnold Read's son (Malcolm) and Malcolm's wife (Rachel). Malcolm Read then gave his appreciation speech followed by the official presentation of the trophy to the Club's President, Christine Reynolds.
2025 Carnival Triples winners. From left - Eddie Barker, Southminster (Sid Curtis DHBA President Presenting tropies) Nigel Norfolk, Burnham Hillside & Kevin Burridge, Southminster.
BHBC Trio Win 2025 Carnival Triples: In true tradition the 2025 annual Carnival Triples Bowling competition was held on Carnival Day, 27th September, which this year was hosted by Southminster Bowls Club. This event is open to bowlers from Tillingham, Southminster & Burnham Bowls Clubs and this year 16 teams of triples took part. Due to the number involved two leagues were made up of 8 teams each. Each team played 4 games of 6 ends and half way through they all sat down to a ploughmen’s lunch followed by a selection of sweets, all of which was prepared and served up by Southminster's club volunteers and apart from tea & coffee on the go the bar was open. All of which added to making the day an excellent one. As for the tournament this was a great success with everyone enjoying themselves but after a long days play the two winners of each league were announced who then had a play-off to determine the overall winners. It was the triples team of Eddie Barker, Kevin Burridge & Nigel Norfolk who won with the runners-up being Wendy Parkhouse, Steve Nicholls & Sid Curtis. Sid Curtis, the DHBA 2025 President from Burnham Hillside BC, presented the winners shield.
From left: men's winners - Peter Cox, John Davey & Keith Lodge. Ladies winners - Patsy Hammond, Janet Johnson, Terry Parlour & Carol Bertlett.
2025 END OF SEASON FUN DAY: On Sunday 28th September to see the last bowling weekend out in style for the 2025 season Burnham Hillside BC held a Fun Day with instructions that the dress code was to be casual. It was a typical Autumn Day with some sunshine and cloudy moments, but the rain held off with 42 bowlers getting into the spirit of the occasion. The competition this year was ladies vs the men. Although some of the men had to play for the ladies to make the numbers up! It was of 18 ends and to make it a little different the men’s teams had to move one rink over after 6 & 12 ends had been played! Great fun was had by all with lots of laughter and chat. After the game everyone tucked into an excellent buffet generously provided by all the bowlers. This was followed by the club’s Chairman, Kevin Olley, thanking everyone for taking part and gave a special thanks to the bar volunteers. He then announced the winners who were the highest scoring ladies and men’s teams, who both were awarded a monitory prize, generously donated by the Chairman himself. The lady winners were Janet Johnson, Patsy Hammnd, Carol Bartlett and Terry Parlour with the men’s team being Keith Lodge, Peter Cox and John Davey. Sid Curtis then did the raffle draw after which he thanked everyone for taking part, Hazel for purchasing most of the raffle prizes and Wendy Parkhouse for helping with the tickets.
Karen Hull reciving the Olley Trophy as Club Person of the Year, from Kevin Olley.
2024 PRESENTATION DINNER & DANCE:
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.
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.