(3 Apr 2011)
PINKS ISSUE 1 GAMES 1-8
Selections for County and President's Games 1-8

(14 Apr 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE TEAM v BEDFORDSHIRE
Saturday 21 May 2011 at Sandy Conservative BC, 19 Bedford Rd., Sandy SG19 1EL Tel: 01767 690063
Ryan Kenny, Ben Wilkins, Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Edward Morris (Essex County)
Andy McNamara (Romford), Kevin Maguire (Elm Park), Andrew Squire (Falcon), John Tully (Elm Park)
Chris Muir (Drums), Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Graham Scott, Ray Bone (Pegasus)
Bill Nelson (Ford Sports (NP)), Mitch Brenner, Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central) Chris Brooks (Southminster)
Andy Sales (Elsenham), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park), Steve Mitchinson (Romford)
Tony Ellis (President), Alex Wightman (Comp. Secretary), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President), Pat Finney (Asst. Secretary)
View details

(14 Apr 2011)
CENTRAL MIDWEEK BOWLING LEAGUE
New website at following link
http://www.zyworld.com/cmblad/master_cmbl_page.htm

(19 Apr 2011)
HON. GREENS ADVISER
John Collyer has announced his intention to relinquish the post of Greens Adviser at the end of the 2011 season. He has given invaluable assistance to many clubs over the past 20 years.  Any interested member wanting more information can contact John. Applicants for the post should contact the County Secretary.

(19 Apr 2011)
COUNTY TREASURER
County Treasurer Trevor Bason has informed the Executive that he will not be seeking re-election at the 2012  AGM. Although this is some considerable time ahead, applicants should contact the County Secretary.

(21 Apr 2011)
RULES - COUNTY DOUBLE FOURS
From the Competition Secretary
I have been asked about the anomaly concerning the County Double Fours round dates, which indicate that the games should be played no later than:- and the day in question is a Sunday, whilst in the Competition Rules 1(h) it states that a Sunday cannot be offered as a date nor can the Saturday preceding a bank holiday The rule also indicates that these days can be used by mutual consent. I indicated last year that I considered it totally unacceptable to decline to accept a Saturday of a Middleton Cup date when neither club involved, had, or were likely to have, players involved in this competition, and this must remain the case this year. With regard to the County Double Fours, the inclusion of this rule re a Saturday and a Sunday was to overcome the fact that Easter Sunday and Whit Sunday are not Bank Holiday per se and it was important to recognise that many people go away for a few days during these periods. However there is nothing to prevent a game being played on either of these days, providing both clubs agree. It is more important that games be played than it is to adopt a pedantic attitude to the rules. The words 'By Mutual Consent' have been included to facilitate the game being played. Given that, with the advent of Unification, the Competition Rules will have to be examined before next year, a more clear definition concerning this and other rules will be in place for the 2012 season.

(2 May 2011)
SECRETARIES' CUP - RESULTS
Due to the incapacity of Keith Wilson, results for the above competition should now be notified to Alan Legg. His contact details can be found on page 3 of the County Handbook under Hon. Handbook Editor. Page 185 should be amended accordingly. Alan will also accept results to his email address.
(3 May 2011)
MIDDLETON CUP TRIAL
The Middleton Cup trial versus Surrey will take place at Cranleigh BC, Parsonage Road, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 7AN  on Saturday 14 May 2011 commencing at 10.30. The make up of rinks will be advised on arrival. The first session will consist of 11 ends followed by a short break and a further 11 ends when players rinks/positions could be altered. Any supporter requiring a buffet meal should contact either Pat Finney or Malcolm Stark by Sunday evening 8 May. Cost of buffet for supporters will be £6.

(4 May 2011)
UNDER 25s FRIENDLY
(Revised 8 May)
Team for the friendly versus Middlesex on Sunday 15 May at Bush Hill Park BC, Abbey Road, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, EN1 2QP, (Tel: 0208 363 0997), start 10.30.
Chris Muir (Drums), Sam Reeman (Essex County), Russell Harmour (Halstead), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham).
Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Daniel Hughes (Ilford), Daryl Woodford, (Elm Park), Tom Graham (Clacton).
Ryan Kenny (Elm Park), Charlie Butcher (Phoenix) Ben Wilkins, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park).
Reserve: Billy Frost (Ilford)
The team for the National  County U25 Two Fours on Sunday 22 May at Elm Park v Norfolk will be announced after this match.

(11 May 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE TEAM v BEDFORDSHIRE (Amended)
Saturday 21 May 2011 at Sandy Conservative BC, 19 Bedford Rd., Sandy SG19 1EL Tel: 01767 690063
Ryan Kenny, Ben Wilkins, Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Edward Morris (Essex County)
Andy McNamara (Romford), Kevin Maguire (Elm Park), Andrew Squire (Falcon), John Tully (Elm Park)
Chris Muir (Drums), Phill Woods (Bocking Alliance), Graham Scott, Ray Bone (Pegasus)
Bill Nelson (Ford Sports (NP)), Mitch Brenner, Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central) Kevin Watkins (Essex County)
Brendan Glyde (Essex County), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park), Karl Lodge (Silver End)
Tony Ellis (President), Alex Wightman (Comp. Secretary), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President), Pat Finney (Asst. Secretary)

(12 May 2011)
BILLERICAY BC - NEW SITE
Billericay BC have new website at www.billericaybowlingclub.co.uk

(14 May 2011)
MIDDLETON CUP TRIAL v SURREY
View result details

(15 May 2011)
FRIENDLY UNDER 25s  v MIDDLESEX
Sunday 15 May 2011 at Bush Hill Park BC
Chris Muir (Drums), Sam Reeman (Essex County), Ryan Kenny (Elm Park), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham) 18 C Cleaver 14.
Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Daryl Woodford, Ben Wilkins (Elm Park) 15 C Hill 10.
Daniel Hughes (Ilford), Russell Harmour (Courtaulds Halstead), Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park) 20¼ J Gibbs 6.
Essex 53¼  Middlesex 30

(15 May 2011)
NATIONAL COUNTY UNDER 25s TWO FOURS
The following have been selected to represent Essex in the above competition, versus Norfolk, to be played at  Elm Park BC, Upper Rainham Road  Hornchurch  RM12 4EZ on Sunday 22 May 2011, commencing 10.30.
Chris Muir (Drums), Russell Harmour (Courtaulds Halstead), Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Edward Morris (Essex County).
Ryan Kenny, Ben Wilkins (Elm Park) Tom Graham (Clacton), Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park).
Reserves: Daryl Woodford (Elm Park), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham).

(16 May 2011)
PINKS ISSUE GAMES 9-
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(18 May 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v NORFOLK - TEAM - Amended
Saturday 28  May 2011, start 2.00,  Norfolk BC, 44a Unthank Road, Norwich NR4 7QH Tel: 01603 455110
Ryan Kenny, Ben Wilkins, Kevin Maguire, John Tully (Elm Park)
Colin Foster, Jim Wilson (Connaught), John Anderson, Jim Oakes (Harlow)
Chris Muir (Drums), Bill Nelson (Ford Sports (NP)), Graham Scott, Ray Bone (Pegasus)
Gary Collis, Gary Kempsell, Paul Berry, Gary Hurley (Harlow)   
Andrew Swann (Pegasus), Phil Wood (Bocking Alliance), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park)
Tony Ellis (President), Trevor Bason (Treasurer), Keith Riley (Past President), Ken Clarke (Past President)

(21 May 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v BEDFORDSHIRE
Saturday 21 May 2011 at Sandy Conservative BC
Andy McNamara (Romford), Kevin Maguire (Elm Park), Andrew Squire (Falcon), John Tully (Elm Park) 25-10
Ryan Kenny, Ben Wilkins, Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Edward Morris (Essex County) 8-22
Chris Muir (Drums), Phill Woods (Bocking Alliance), Graham Scott, Ray Bone (Pegasus) 19-15
Bill Nelson (Ford Sports (NP)), Mitch Brenner, Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central) Kevin Watkins (Essex County) 22-18
Brendan Glyde (Essex County), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park), Karl Lodge (Silver End) 21-12
Tony Ellis (President), Alex Wightman (Comp. Secretary), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President), Pat Finney (Asst. Secretary) 25-24
Bedfordshire 101 (2) Essex 120 (20)
View Score Sheet
Table

(21 May 2011)
MIDDLETON CUP TEAM - ESSEX v NORFOLK
Saturday 4th  June 2011 at Essex County B.C. Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8NE. Commencing 2.00
Steve Mahoney (Falcon), Richard Bolton (Romford), Scott Reading (Capt) (Romford), Nigel Smith (Wanstead Central)
Frank Abbott (Romford), Neil Jackson (Essex County), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford)
Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Gary Hurley (Harlow), Aaron Lyons (Essex County), Steve Mitchinson (Romford)
Peter Ayling (Thorpe-le-Soken), Chris Bryan (Romford), Edward Morris (Essex County), Jamie Holmes (Romford)
John Stewart (Essex County), Andrew Squire (Falcon), Ian Middlemast, Mark Morhall (Essex County)
Tim Mould (Connaught), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central), Kevin Watkins (Essex County)
Reserves to attend. (In alphabetical order):- Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Jim Oakes (Harlow), John Tully (Elm Park)
(22 May 2011)
ASHFORD CUP GROUP STAGE
Sunday 22 May
(A) Group 4, 77 (0) Group 5, 158 (12)
(A) Group 1, 95 (3) Group 6, 120 (9)
(B) Group 2, 133 (12) Group 8, 86 (0)
(B) Group 9, 113 (6) Group 3, 113 (6)

(22 May 2011)
NATIONAL COUNTY UNDER 25s TWO FOURS
Sunday 22 May at  Elm Park BC.
Chris Muir (Drums), Russell Harmour (Courtaulds Halstead), Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Edward Morris (Essex County) 29 Jake Willgress 15.
Ryan Kenny, Ben Wilkins (Elm Park) Tom Graham (Clacton), Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park) 25 Wayne Willgress 10.
Essex 54  Norfolk 25

(22 May 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v NORFOLK
Saturday 28 May 2011 at Norfolk BC
Colin Foster, Jim Wilson (Connaught), John Anderson, Jim Oakes (Harlow) 23-16
Andrew Swann (Pegasus), Phil Wood (Bocking Alliance), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park) 24-19
Ryan Kenny, Ben Wilkins, Kevin Maguire, John Tully (Elm Park) 20-16
Gary Collis, Gary Kempsell, Paul Berry, Gary Hurley (Harlow) 9-43
Tony Ellis (President), David Green (Secretary), Keith Riley (Past President), Ken Clarke (Past President) 13-18
Chris Muir (Drums), Bill Nelson (Ford Sports (NP)), Graham Scott, Ray Bone (Pegasus) 18-15
Norfolk 127 (14) Essex 107 (8)
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Table

(30 May 2011)
ASHFORD CUP GROUP STAGE
Sunday 29 May
(A) Group 6, 122 (8) Group 4, 94 (4)
(A) Group 5, 100 (4) Group 1, 114 (8)
(B) Group 3, 94 (3) Group 2, 121 (9)
(B) Group 8, 121 (8) Group 9, 112 (4)
Position after 2 matches, Points/Shots.
Section (A)
Group 6, 17/+53
Group 5, 16/+67
Group 1, 11/-11
Group 4, 4/-109
Section (B)
Group 2, 21/+74
Group 9, 10/-9
Group 3, 9/-27
Group 8, 8/-38

(1 Jun 2011)
INTERNATIONAL SELECTIONS
Congratulations to Steve Mitchinson, in the Senior Team, and Mark Nullmeyers, in the Junior Team, both selected to represent England in the Home International Series. The Senior Series take place in Edinburgh on the weekend of 2/3 July whilst the Junior series is on the weekend of 10/11 September at Worthing. Teams are published on Bowls England site.
(2 Jun 2011)
HANDBOOK EDITOR
At the Executive Meeting held on 11 October 2010, it was reported that Handbook Editor  Alan Legg had informed the Secretary that it was his intention to retire from that position at the end of the 2011 season. The County Secretary wishes to hear from any interested member willing to take on this task.

(4 Jun 2011)
MIDDLETON CUP v NORFOLK
Saturday 4th  June 2011 at Essex County BC
Tim Mould (Connaught), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central), Kevin Watkins (Essex County) 15-19
Steve Mahoney (Falcon), Richard Bolton (Romford), Scott Reading (Capt) (Romford), Nigel Smith (Wanstead Central) 16-15
Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Gary Hurley (Harlow), Aaron Lyons (Essex County), Steve Mitchinson (Romford) 25-15
John Stewart (Essex County), Andrew Squire (Falcon), Ian Middlemast, Mark Morhall (Essex County) 18-22
Frank Abbott (Romford), Neil Jackson (Essex County), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford) 20-20
Peter Ayling (Thorpe-le-Soken), Chris Bryan (Romford), Edward Morris (Essex County), Jamie Holmes (Romford) 18-17
Essex 112 (17) Norfolk 108 (5)
View Score sheet

(7 Jun 2011)
ASHFORD CUP GROUP STAGE
Sunday 5 June
Group 4, 121 (7) Group 1, 113 (5)
Group 6, 127 (4) Group 5, 115 (8)
Group 2, 140 (8) Group 9, 82 (4)
Group 3, 113 (7) Group 8, 117 (5)
Group A Winners Group 5 Group B Winners Group 2
Final at Wanstead BC Sunday 17 July at 10am

(8 Jun 2011)
MIDDLETON CUP TEAM - ESSEX v BEDFORDSHIRE
Saturday 18  June 2011 at Maulden BC 32 Moor Lane, Maulden, Bedford MK45 2DJ Tel: 01525 402134. Commencing 2.00
Steve Mahoney(Falcon), Richard Bolton, Scott Reading (Capt) (Romford), Nigel Smith (Wanstead Central)  
Frank Abbott (Romford), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford)
Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Gary Hurley (Harlow) Aaron Lyons (Essex County), Steve Mitchinson (Romford)
Neil Jackson (Essex County), Chris Bryan (Romford), Edward Morris (Essex County), Jamie Holmes (Romford)
John Stewart (Essex County),  Andrew Squire (Falcon), Ian Middlemast, Mark Morhall (Essex County)
Peter Ayling (Thorpe-le-Soken), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Kevin Watkins (Essex County), John Tully (Elm Park)
Reserves to attend (In alphabetical order) Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Tim Mould (Connaught), Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central)

(8 Jun 2011)
BALCOMB TROPHY - NATIONAL COUNTY TOP TWO FOURS TEAM v HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Sunday 12 June 2011 at White Hart BC, High Street, Warboys PE28 2TA - 10:30 Start.
John Stewart, Edward Morris (Essex County), Scott Reading (Romford), Nigel Smith (Wanstead Central).
Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Andrew Squire (Falcon), Steve Mitchinson, Jamie Holmes (Romford).
Travelling reserve Richard Bolton (Romford).

(9 Jun 2011)
SECRETARIES' CUP - RESULTS
Competitors are reminded that results for the Secretaries' Cup should be notified to Alan Legg whose contact details can be found on page 3 of the County Handbook, under Hon. Handbook Editor. Page 185 should be amended accordingly. Alan will also accept results to his email address. Would Club Secretaries, or any member, please post a notice on their club notice board to prevent Sheila Wilson being inconvenienced whilst Keith Wilson is quite seriously ill.

(9 Jun 2011)
GROUP 1 SECRETARY
The new Group 1 Secretary is Harry Smith, 16 Upland Drive, Colchester CO4 0QA, Tel: 01206 843719.
EMail: henry(dot)smith15(at)btinternet.com
Substitute (dot) and (at)

(12 Jun 2011)
TEAM SELECTIONS ISSUE 3 - GAMES 17-24
View Selections for County and President games 17-24

(12 Jun 2011)
NATIONAL COUNTY TOP TWO FOURS - BALCOMB TROPHY
Sunday 12 June 2011 at White Hart BC
Huntingdonshire 36 Essex 46
Simon Leader Wayne Bailey Stuart Popple Tristian Morton 18
Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Andrew Squire (Falcon), Edward Morris (Essex County), Jamie Holmes (Romford) 20
Barry Deller, James Harford, Ean Morton, Nick Brett 18
John Stewart (Essex County), Richard Bolton, Scott Reading, Steve Mitchinson (Romford) 26
Essex now go to the Regional Finals on Sunday 26 June at Newmarket Avenue BC, where they will play Hertfordshire in the semi final. The other semi is between Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.

(13 Jun 2011)
ROCHFORD BC - NEW WEB SITE
www.rochfordbc.co.uk

(13 Jun 2011)
WALLY BALL SHIELD GROUP STAGE
Sunday 12 June
(A) Group 9, 62 (4) Group 8, 76 (4)
(A) Group 3, 62 (2) Group 4, 74 (6)
(B) Group 5, 84 (8) Group 2, 54 (0)
(B) Group 1, 80 (6) Group 6, 72 (2)

(18 Jun 2011)
MIDDLETON CUP v BEDFORDSHIRE
Saturday 18  June 2011 at Maulden BC
Steve Mahoney(Falcon), Richard Bolton, Scott Reading (Capt) (Romford), Nigel Smith (Wanstead Central) 19-17 
Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Gary Hurley (Harlow) Aaron Lyons (Essex County), Steve Mitchinson (Romford) 25-23
Frank Abbott (Romford), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford) 21-10
John Stewart (Essex County),  Andrew Squire (Falcon), Ian Middlemast, Mark Morhall (Essex County) 25-14
Neil Jackson (Essex County), Chris Bryan (Romford), Edward Morris (Essex County), Jamie Holmes (Romford) 14-23
Peter Ayling (Thorpe-le-Soken), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Kevin Watkins (Essex County), John Tully (Elm Park) 11-21
Essex 115 (18) - 105 (4)
(19 Jun 2011)
HANDBOOK AMENDMENT
The address of Pitsea & Vange Royal British Legion BC (Page 147) and VCO Riverview BC (Page 150) should both be amended to read Mopsies Park, Hockley Green, Basildon SS14 1RP

(19 Jun 2011)
NATIONAL COUNTY TOP TWO FOURS - BALCOMB TROPHY
Balcomb Trophy Area Play Offs at Newmarket Avenue BC, Avenue Road, Newmarket, on Sunday 26 June, Semi Final starts at 10.00. Buffet meals for all nine players attending have been booked, if any others are required (which will cost £5) the Team Manager will need early notification. Any support for the team on the day would be appreciated.
Semi Final team v Hertfordshire will be;
Mark Nullmeyers, Andrew Squire, Edward Morris and Jamie Holmes
John Stewart, Kevin Watkins, Scott Reading and Steve Mitchinson
Reserve to travel: Chris Bryan

(19 Jun 2011)
INTER GROUP
Sunday 19 June
(1) Group 4 beat Group 1
(2) Group 5 lost to Group 9
(3) Group 6 beat Group 3
(4) Group 2, 101 Group 8, 99
Semi Finals Sunday 26 June, 10.00
Group 4 v Group 9 at Gidea Park
Group 6 v Group 2 at Essex County

(21 Jun 2011)
FRED PEDDER RIP
The death is announced of Fred Pedder, Bedfordshire. Fred was a long time Secretary of the Eastern Counties Bowling Association. The funeral will take place at Oakley Wood Crematorium, North Chapel, Bishops Tachbrook, Leamington Spa  CV33 9QP on Thursday 30 June at 10.00am. Any member intending to attend should contact Fred's daughter through Bob Spooner on Tel: 01582 507331

(22 Jun 2011)
WALLY BALL SHIELD GROUP STAGE
Sunday 19 June
(A) Group 4, 97 (5) Group 9, 65 (3)
(A) Group 8, 101 (6) Group 3, 67 (2)
(B) Group 2, 76 (4) Group 6, 65 (4)
(B) Group 5, 79 (6) Group 1, 70 (2)
View details of first two series

(23 Jun 2011)
RHP BC - NEW WEB SITE
www.rhpbowlsclub.co.uk

(25 Jun 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v NORFOLK
Sunday 10 July 2011, Harlow BC, Marigolds Elderfield Old Harlow CM17 0ER Start 10.30.
Ryan Kenny (Elm Park), Charlie Butcher (Phoenix), Ryan Mann (Silver End), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham)
Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Adam Miller (Southend), Kenny Ruston (Wanstead Central), Lee Chaplin (Elm Park)
Mitchell Young (Springhouse), Andrew Griggs, Ben Wilkins (Elm Park), Edward Morris (Essex County)

(25 Jun 2011)
UNDER 25 SINGLES
Saturday 25 June 2011 at Essex County BC
View results

(26 Jun 2011)
NATIONAL COUNTY TOP TWO FOURS - BALCOMB TROPHY
Sunday 26 June at Newmarket Avenue BC
Semi Final v Hertfordshire.
Steve Mitchinson 13 Andrew Briden 23
Jamie Holmes 15 M Coles 27
Essex 28 Hertfordshire 50

(26 Jun 2011)
INTER GROUP SEMI FINALS
Group 4 lost to Group 9
Group 6, 112 Group 2, 112
Match awarded to Group 2. Group 6 failed to field a complete side for playing the extra ends.

(27 Jun 2011)
WALLY BALL SHIELD
Group 1. Played 3 Points 12
Group 2.  Played 3  (Final results not yet received)  8 points
Group 5.  Played 3. Ppoints 14 Shot Difference  -14
Group 6.  Played 3  Points 14   Shot Difference 34 (After deduction of 25% on one rink in game against Group 1)
Group 6 therefore progress to the Final
Group 3. Played  3  Points 9  Shot Difference -38
Group 4.  Played 3  Points 13  Shot Difference +14
Group 9.  Played 3  Points 10  Shot Difference -54
Group 8.  Played 3  Points 16  Shot Difference +78
Group 8 therefore progress to the Final
The final will be between Group 6 and Group 8 at Chelmsford BC on Sunday 3 July at 10.00

(27 Jun 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE  v CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Sunday 26 June 2011 at Sawston BC
Louis Moss, Steve Dunn, Ryan Mann, Peter Cooper 12-20
Daniel Hughes, Sam Reeman, Kenny Ruston, Ben Wilkins 25-12
Josh Hefferman, Ryan Sheehan, Adam Miller, Chris Muir 16-14
Essex 53 (9) Cambridgeshire 46 (2)

(30 Jun 2011)
INTER GROUP FINAL
The final of the Inter Group Competition, scheduled for Sunday 3 July, has been postponed