ECBA ARCHIVE NEWS

(1 Jul 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v HERTFORDSHIRE
Sunday 24 July at Welwyn Garden City BC, Digswell Park, 288 Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7NQ. Telephone 01707 327354. Start
10.30
Charlie Butcher (Phoenix), Ryan Mann (Silver End), Karl Brooks (Dovercourt), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham)
Josh Heffernan (Braintree), Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Adam Miller (Southend), Chris Muir (Drums)
Lee Rand (Mistley & Manningtree), Jacob Roberts (Colchester West End), Kenny Ruston (Wanstead Central), Ben Wilkins (Elm Park)

(1 Jul 2011)
MIDDLETON CUP TEAM v HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Saturday 9 July 2011 at Parkway BC, 32 Maskew Avenue, Peterborough PE1 2HS Tel: 01733 566301
Note that Postcode in Bowls England and Essex handbooks is incorrect.
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)
Lee Chaplin, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), 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). Gary Hurley (Unavailable), Tim Mould & Paul Whellams

(3 Jul 2011)
WALLY BALL SHIELD FINAL
Group 6, 6 Group 8, 2

(5 Jul 2011)
ESSEX COUNTY BC - MATCH SECRETARY
There has been a change of Match Secretary. The new contact is Dick Jones on 01702 303417

(5 Jul 2011)
UNBADGED SINGLES
The Unbadged Singles, from Area Finals Round, has now been added to the list of County Competitions draws above

(7 Jul 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v NORFOLK
Sunday 10 July 2011, Harlow BC, Marigolds Elderfield Old Harlow CM17 0ER Start 10.30
Harry Groves (Gt Baddow), Sam Reeman (Essex County), Ryan Mann (Silver End), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham)
Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Billy Frost (Ilford), Adam Miller (Southend), Kenny Ruston (Wanstead Central)
Mitchell Young (Springhouse), Daniel Hughes (Ilford), Charlie Butcher (Phoenix), Andrew Griggs (Elm Park)

(7 Jul 2011)
TRIPLES QUARTER FINALS
The Triples Quarter Finals scheduled for Thursday 7 July have been postponed because the green at Chelmsford BC has been declared
unfit for play. Provisional dates of play are now;
Tuesday 12 July
Dunmow v Essex County, venue tbc
Hainault v Falcon, venue tbc
Romford v Larsen, Gidea Park BC tbc
Thursday 14 July
Thorpe le Soken v Drums, Chelmsford BC

(9 Jul 2011)
MIDDLETON CUP v HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Saturday 9 July 2011 at Parkway BC.
John Stewart (Essex County), Andrew Squire (Falcon), Ian Middlemast, Mark Morhall (Essex County) 23-20
Peter Ayling (Thorpe-le-Soken), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Kevin Watkins (Essex County), John Tully (Elm Park) 20-16
Neil Jackson (Essex County), Chris Bryan (Romford), Edward Morris (Essex County), Jamie Holmes (Romford) 16-12
Steve Mahoney (Falcon), Richard Bolton, Scott Reading (Capt) (Romford), Nigel Smith (Wanstead Central) 10-27
Frank Abbott (Romford), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford) 9-19
Lee Chaplin, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Aaron Lyons (Essex County), Steve Mitchinson (Romford) 22-13
Reserves. Gary Hurley (Unavailable), Paul Whellams
Essex 100 (8) Huntingdonshire 107 (14)
Other Group result. Norfolk 136 (18) Bedfordshire 112 (4).
Norfolk win Group on shot difference.
View Score Sheet   View Table

(10 Jul 2011)
TEAM SELECTIONS ISSUE 4 - GAMES 25-32
View Selections for County and President Games 25-32

(10 Jul 2011)
SECRETARIES' CUP
Quarter Finalists
Area 1
3G1 Ernie Brockman (Falcon) v 1T6 Tom Matthews (Royal Mail Woods)
2U2 Simon Bellotti (Tiptree Jobserve) v 3H2 Mike Brickel (Gt. Baddow)
Area 2
9K5 Adrian Jones (Grays Town) v 8F1 Colin Howard (Griffin)
8B4 Malcolm Lord (Buckhurst Hill) v 6Q5 David Jacobi (Rochford)

(10 Jul 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v NORFOLK
Sunday 10 July 2011, at Harlow BC
Harry Groves (Gt Baddow), Sam Reeman (Essex County), Ryan Mann (Silver End), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham) 14-22
Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Billy Frost (Ilford), Adam Miller (Southend), Kenny Ruston (Wanstead Central) 17-33
Mitchell Young (Springhouse), Daniel Hughes (Ilford), Charlie Butcher (Phoenix), Andrew Griggs (Elm Park) 18-23
Essex 49 (0) Norfolk 78 (11) (10 Jul 2011)

(10 Jul 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v BEDFORDSHIRE
Sunday 17 July 2011 at Elm Park BC, start 10.30.
Ryan Kenny (Elm Park), Steve Dunn (Falcon), Daryl Woodford, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park)
Mitchell Young (Springhouse), Sam Moss (Falcon), Adam Miller (Southend), Chris Muir (Drums)
Daniel Hughes (Ilford), Ryan Sheehan (Falcon), Andrew Griggs, Ben Wilkins (Elm Park)

(12 Jul 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Sunday 7 August at Brampton Institute BC Coronation Way, Walk, Off High Street, Brampton, PE28 4TG. Start 10.30
Lee Rand (Mistley &Manningtree), James Hopkins (Braintree), Lloyd Sabatini (Essex County), Chris Muir (Drums)
Jake Roberts, Sam Roberts (Colchester West End), Ben Wilkins, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park)
Mitchell Young (Springhouse), Louis Moss, Ryan Mann (Silver End), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham)
Reserve. Josh Heffernan (Braintree)

(13 Jul 2011)
COUNTY FRIENDLY CHANGE OF VENUE
Due to the Tunbridge Wells BC green being decared unfit, the County Friendly versus Kent on Thursday 4 August has now
been moved to Aylesham & Snowdown BC, Spinney Lane, Aylesham, CT3 3AD

(13 Jul 2011)
COUNTY SEMI FINALS
The Semi Finals of the major County Competitions will take place on Saturday 16 July 2011 at Essex County BC.
The programme of events and administrative details, for players and spectators, can be viewed from the links below.
Programme   Admin details

(14 Jul 2011)
KEITH WILSON RIP
The death is announced of Keith Wilson (Woodford BC) on Thursday 14 July 2011. Keith, 75, was a long standing member
of the County Executive and an Area Results Secretary. Funeral details will be published when known.

(15 Jul 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
Saturday 30 July 2011 at Elsenham BC, Recreation Ground off Leigh Drive CM22 6BY, commencing 10:30 am.
Ryan Kenny (Elm Park), Ben Wilkins (Elm Park), Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park), John Tully (Elm Park)
Lee Watkins (Essex County), Mitch Brenner (Wanstead Central), Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central), Kevin Watkins (Essex County)
Chris Muir (Drums), Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Chris Bryan (Romford)
Brendan Glyde (Essex County), Martin Spencer (Dunmow), Jim Wilson (Connaught), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park)
Colin Foster (Wanstead Central), John Anderson (Harlow), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Edward Morris (Essex County)
Tony Ellis (President), Alex Wightman (Comp. Secretary), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President), Pat Finney (Asst Secretary)
Reserves in alphabetical order: Chris Brooks (Southminster), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham), David Fryer (Drums), Russell Harmour
(Courtauld Halstead), Andy McNamara (Romford), Tubbs Olley (Burnham Hillside), Andrew Swann (Pegasus)

(15 Jul 2011)
GROUP 8 HEDLEY STEARNES COMPETITION
Hedley Stearnes Memorial competition semi-finals will involve Buckhurst Hill "B" v Halex "B" and Buckhurst Hill "A" v Silverthorn "A".
Both semi-finals to be played at Wadham BC on Friday 22 July 2011 starting at 5.30 p.m. Anyone wishing to watch will be very welcome.

(16 Jul 2011)
COUNTY SEMI FINALS - RESULTS
The Semi Finals of the major County Competitions took place on Saturday 16 July 2011 at Essex County BC. One Triples and one Fours,
Pairs play off result later
Results

(17 Jul 2011)
ASHFORD CUP FINAL
Group 2 win Ashford Cup. Details later

(17 Jul 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v BEDFORDSHIRE
Sunday 17 July 2011 at Elm Park BC, start 10.30.
Steve Dunn (Falcon), Andrew Griggs (Elm Park), Daryl Woodford, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park) 19-28
Mitchell Young (Springhouse), Sam Moss (Falcon), Adam Miller (Southend), Chris Muir (Drums) 15-20
Daniel Hughes (Ilford), Ryan Sheehan (Falcon), Ben Wilkins (Elm Park), Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park) 17-15
Essex 51 (2) Bedfordshire 63 (9)

(17 Jul 2011)
ASHFORD CUP FINAL
Result of to-days final, Group (2) 6 points Group (5) 6 points
Group (2) win on shots scored 120 to 104.
To all who braved the elements this morning, my thanks.
The match was played on an excellent Wanstead Green and the result of the game went down to the last end on rink 3 with Group (5)
requiring a count of 3 shots to win. This was not achieved resulting with a victory to Group (2)
It was encouraging to see the keenness of the majority of the players participating.
To those doubters the ASHFORD CUP is still going strong and long may it continue.
My thanks to the Wanstead Club for them allowing the use of their facilities and green.
Pat Finney (Ashford Cup co-coordinator)

(21 Jul 2011)
NATIONAL TOP CLUB
Romford have progressed to the last 16 stage of the National Top Club by beating Silver End 4-1. They play Garston BC (Hertfordshire) in
the Area Play Off next

(20 Jul 2011)
SECRETARIES' CUP
Semi-Final line up at Chelmsford BC Sunday 7 August commencing at 10.00 am
(B) 3H2 Mike Brickel (Great Baddow BC) v (C) 9K5 Adrian Jones (Grays Town BC)
(A) 3G1 Ernie Brockman (Falcon BC) v (D) 6Q5 David Jacobi (Rochford BC)

(20 Jul 2011)
KEITH WILSON RIP
The death is announced of Keith Wilson (Woodford BC) on Thursday 14 July 2011. Keith, 75, was a long standing member
of the County Executive and an Area Results Secretary. The funeral service will take place on Friday 29th July at 3.45 pm at Forest Park
Cemetery & Crematorium, Forest Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 3HP. Afterwards at Woodford Bowling Club, Kings Avenue, Woodford
Green, IG8 0JA.

(20 Jul 2011)
NATIONAL OVER 55 SINGLES
Neil Crockford (Arclight) is through to the last 16 at Worthing after beating Alex Hanton (Rochford) 21-8 in the Area Final. At Worthing, on
Saturday 13 August, he will play Richard Lewis (Downham Market)

(21 Jul 2011)
ADVERSE WEATHER - RULE CLARIFICATION
The County Competition Secretary has issued guidance on the interuption of games due to adverse weather conditions

(23 Jul 2011)
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
The Championship and Under 25 Singles finals will take place at Essex County BC on Saturday 6 August 2011
View programme

(23 Jul 2011)
NATIONAL CHAMPION OF CHAMPION SINGLES
Bournemouth Park's Steve Gunnell has reached the last 16 at Worthing after beating Elm Park's Mark Nullmeyers 21-11 in the Area Final

(23 Jul 2011)
HEDLEY STEARNES SEMI-FINALS
By Alan Knight
In the semi-finals held at Wadham BC, Buckhurst Hill "A" (Mac Magudia, Roger Davis, Peter Tuff, Roger Pike) cruised into an early nine
shot lead against Silverthorn"A" (John Driscoll, Derek Mills, Gary North, Eddie Sluce) and remained untroubled throughout the game to
emerge as 27-14 winners.
Halex "B" (Keith Wade, Trevor Jarvis, Dave Holmes, Malcolm Andrews) versus Buckhurst Hill "B" (Ray Ascott, Bert Merralls, Ian Green,
Frank Dodsley) was rather more tense as they matched each other 5-5 after the first six ends. Halex scored a four on the ninth end and
extended their lead to six shots after fifteen ends. However, Buckhurst Hill then sprang into life, scoring eleven shots over the next four
ends only to be counter-punched with a four and a three to enable Halex to triumph 23-21.
The final between Halex "B" and Buckhurst Hill "A" will be held, as always, at Buckhurst Hill (where the late Hedley Stearnes was
President) on Friday 5 August starting at 5.30 pm. Anyone wishing to come along and watch will be most welcome.

(24 Jul 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Amended 24 July.
Saturday 30 July 2011 at Elsenham BC, Recreation Ground off Leigh Drive CM22 6BY, commencing 10:30 am.
Paul Woodford (Wanstead Central), Bill Nelson (Ford Sports NP), Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park), John Tully (Elm Park)
Lee Watkins (Essex County), Mitch Brenner (Wanstead Central), Phil Wood (Bocking Alliance), Kevin Watkins (Essex County)
Chris Muir (Drums), Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Karl Lodge (Silver End)
Brendan Glyde (Essex County), John Stewart (Essex County), Martin Spencer (Dunmow), Jim Wilson (Connaught)
Colin Foster (Wanstead Central), David Fryer (Drums), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Edward Morris (Essex County)
Tony Ellis (President), Alex Wightman (Comp. Secretary), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President), Pat Finney (Asst Secretary)
Reserve. Karl Brooks (Dovercourt)

(24 Jul 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v HERTFORDSHIRE
Sunday 24 July at Welwyn Garden City BC
Charlie Butcher (Phoenix), Ryan Mann (Silver End), Karl Brooks (Dovercourt), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham) 25-8
Josh Heffernan (Braintree), Adam Miller (Southend), Andrew Griggs (Elm Park), Chris Muir (Drums) 34-12
Lee Rand (Mistley & Manningtree), Jacob Roberts (Colchester West End), Kenny Ruston (Wanstead Central), Ben Wilkins (Elm Park) 18-21
Essex 77 (9) Hertfordshire 41 (2)

(24 Jul 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v SUFFOLK
Sunday 28 August 2011 at Witham BC, Collingwood Road Witham CM8 2DY, start 10.30
Chris Muir (Drums), Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Lloyd Sabatini, Edward Morris (Essex County)
Kenny Ruston (Wanstead Central), Charlie Butcher (Phoenix), Ben Wilkins, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park)
Louis Moss, Ryan Mann (Silver End), Russell Harmour (Courtaulds Halstead), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham)

(24 Jul 2011)
UNDER 25s FRIENDLY - TEAM v KENT
Sunday 11 September 2011 at Elm Park BC, Upper Rainham Road Hornchurch RM12 4EZ, start 10.30
Adam Bailey (Chadwell St Mary), Charlie Butcher (Phoenix), Ryan Mann (Silver End), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham)
Steve Dunn (Falcon), Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Sam Reeman (Essex County), Chris Muir (Drums)
Ryan Sheehan (Falcon), Harry Groves (Great Baddow), Billy Frost (Ilford), Russell Harmour (Courtaulds Halstead)
Daniel Hughes (Ilford), Aaron Patrick (Rainham), Daryl Woodford (Elm Park), Lloyd Sabatini (Essex County)

(26 Jul 2011)
NATIONAL CLUB TWO FOURS
In the National Club Two Fours, Romford won the Area 8 final, beating Essex County 47-40. They now play the Area 2 winners, Houghton
Regis or Royston, for a place at Worthing in the last eight.

(26 Jul 2011)
NATIONAL MIXED FOURS
Rebecca and Myra Smith (Clockhouse) and Richard Bolton and Steve Mitchinson (Romford), beat Wanstead Central (Paul Whellams) 20-18
to reach the last 16 at Worthing.

(30 Jul 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Saturday 30 July 2011 at Elsenham BC.
Paul Woodford (Wanstead Central), Bill Nelson (Ford Sports NP), Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park), John Tully (Elm Park) 16-18
Brendan Glyde (Essex County), John Stewart (Essex County), Martin Spencer (Dunmow), Jim Wilson (Connaught) 22-11
Tony Ellis (President), Alex Wightman (Comp. Secretary), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President), Pat Finney (Asst Secretary) 20-19
Colin Foster (Wanstead Central), David Fryer (Drums), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Edward Morris (Essex County) 21-19
Chris Muir (Drums), Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Karl Lodge (Silver End) 35-14
Lee Watkins (Essex County), Mitch Brenner (Wanstead Central), Phil Wood (Bocking Alliance), Kevin Watkins (Essex County) 22-22
Essex 136 (19) Cambridgeshire 103 (3)

(1 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL TOP CLUB
Romford lost 3-2 to Garston in the Area play off

(1 Aug 2011)
SECONDARY SEMI FINALS & FINALS
The semi-finals of the Unbadged Singles, Secretaries Cup and Benevolent Cup, the final of the North Essex Fours and South Essex Fours
will take place on Sunday 7 August at Chelmsford BC. The three Singles semi-finals commence at 10.00 with both fours starting at 2.00. The
participants of the Unbadged Singles will not be known until later in the week when the provisional programme will be updated.
Programme

(4 Aug 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v HERTFORDSHIRE
Saturday 13 August 2011 at Gidea Park BC, start 10.30.
Lloyd Sabatini (Essex County), Phil Wood (Bocking Alliance), Kevin Maguire (Elm Park), John Tully (Elm Park)
Chris Muir (Drums), Bill Nelson (Ford Sports (NP)), Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park), Scott Reading (Romford)
Karl Brooks (Dovercourt), Andrew Swann (Pegasus), Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Karl Lodge (Silver End)
Brendan Glyde (Essex County), Martin Spencer (Dunmow), Jim Wilson (Connaught), Edward Morris (Essex County)
Lee Watkins (Essex County), Mitch Brenner (Wanstead Central), Kevin Watkins (Essex County), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park)
Alan Knight (Past President), David Green (Secretary), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President), Pat Finney (Asst Secretary)
Reserves (In alphabetical order). Ray Bone (Pegasus), Chris Brooks (Southminster), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham), Colin Foster (Wanstead
Central), David Fryer (Drums), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Trevor Sayer (Romford), Graham Scott (Pegasus), John Stewart (Essex County), Paul
Whellams, Paul Woodford (Wanstead Central).

(5 Aug 2011)
LESLEY WATTS PAIRS TOURNAMENT
There are still a few places available in The Leslie Watts Pairs Tournament being held at Orford House Bowls Club on Sunday 28th and
Monday 29th August 2011. A round robin format on the first day guarantees a minimum of three games, followed by another round robin
and a last 8 knock out on the Monday. Breakfast, lunch and BBQ will be available on both days. Entrance fee �20.00 per pair. Winners
�400.00, Runners Up �200.00, Losing Semi-finalists �50.00.
Entry forms and further information from Mrs Brenda Clow 0208 531 5043

(6 Aug 2011)
COUNTY FINALS
Saturday 6 August 2011 at Essex County BC
Singles
Andrew Squire (Falcon) 21 Jim Wilson (Connaught) 7
Under 25 Singles
Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham) 11 Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park) 21
Pairs
Richard Bolton, Steve Pickford (Romford) 22 Lee Chaplin, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park) 21
Triples
Mick Drew, Phil Wilkinson, Paul Smyth (Larsen) 9 Peter Maynard, Graham Easterbrook, Martin Spencer (Dunmow) 17
Fours
Peter Hart, Ray Dawson. Allan Dawson, Phil Wood (Bocking Alliance) 13
Bob Christmas, Gil Moore (sub), Ray Bone, Mark Christmas (Pegasus) 22
Pictures

(6 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL OVER 55 PAIRS
Adrian Loomes and Tim Mould (Connaught) beat Alan Brown and partner (Liberty of Havering) 19-9 to reach the last 16 at Worthing where
they will play Keith Adams and Steve Shanley (Sutton) on Saturday 13 August.

(7 Aug 2011)
SECONDARY FINALS
Sunday 7 August at Chelmsford BC
Unbadged Singles Semi Finals
Vinod Talwar (Thurrock) 11 Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham Park) 21
Alan Davey (Haynes Park) 21 Barry Miller (Rochford) 9
Secretaries Cup Semi Finals
Ernie Brockman (Falcon) 7 David Jacobi (Rochford) 21
Mick Brickel (Great Baddow) 21 Adrian Jones (Grays Town) 16
Benevolent Cup Semi Finals
Brian Rawlings (Drums) 13 Andrew Squire (Falcon) 21
Steve Vears (Frinton) 12 John Gray (Connaught) 21
North Essex Fours Final
Alan Finch, Terry Everett, Kevin Olley, Tobias Olley (Burnham Hillside) 21
Paul Mann, Ray Everett, Adrian Papple, Karl Lodge (Silver End) 6
South Essex Fours
Robert Cue, Mick Rigby, Terry Abel, Len Chatfield (Haynes Park) 14
Colin Jones, Mitch Brenner, Paul Woodford, Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central) 21

(7 Aug 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Sunday 7 August at Brampton Institute BC
Josh Heffernan (Braintree), Daniel Hughes (Ilford), Ryan Mann (Silver End), Kenny Ruston (Wanstead Central) 25-12�
Jake Roberts, Sam Roberts (Colchester West End), Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park) 16-12�
Mitchell Young (Springhouse), Lloyd Sabatini (Essex County), Chris Muir (Drums) 17-17
Essex 58 (10) Huntingdonshire 42� (1)

(10 Aug 2011)
HEDLEY STEARNES MEMORIAL TROPHY
By Alan Knight
The final was played at Buckhurst Hill B C on 5 August and featured a four from the home club (Mac Magudia Roger Davis Glenn Stephens
Roger Pike) against a rink from Halex (Keith Wade Trevor Jarvis David Holmes Malcolm Andrews).
With both leads in good form, early ends were equally exchanged and a five scored by Halex in the eighth end was swiftly countered by a
four by Buckhurst Hill in the tenth. After the fourteenth end, the score was 14-14 but then Buckhurst Hill scored five shots without reply
over the next three ends.
Defending a four shot margin into the final end, experienced Buckhurst Hill skip Roger Pike, who produced some telling woods throughout
the game, marshalled his rink effectively although his opposing skip, Malcolm Andrews' last wood jack trail almost brought about an extra
end. Buckhurst Hill "A" 21 Halex "B" 18.
The players were presented with their trophies by Group 8 chairman, Jim Tebbutt, and Buckhurst Hill club captain, Ian Green and the
evening was rounded off by an excellent meal for the players and their guests provided by the Buckhurst Hill ladies including a superb
vegetarian curry from Mac Magudia's wife, Jay. Proceedings were hosted by Buckhurst Hill chairman, Malcolm Lord.

(12 Auf 2011)
NATIONAL UNDER 25 COUNTY TWO FOURS
Friday/Saturday 19/20 August 2011 at Beech House Park Worthing, start 9.30
Team v Surrey
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)
Reserve: Ryan Mann (Silver End)

(12 Aug 2011)
ESSEX AT WORTHING
Programme of Essex competitors at Worthing

(13 Aug 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v HERTFORDSHIRE
Saturday 13 August 2011 at Gidea Park BC.
Chris Muir (Drums), Bill Nelson (Ford Sports (NP)), Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park), Scott Reading (Romford) 16-15
Colin Foster (Wanstead Central), Phil Wood (Bocking Alliance), Kevin Maguire (Elm Park), John Tully (Elm Park) 25-18
Lee Watkins (Essex County), Mitch Brenner (Wanstead Central), Kevin Watkins (Essex County), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park) 22-13
Alan Knight (Past President), David Green (Secretary), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President), Pat Finney (Asst Secretary)
19-12
Brendan Glyde (Essex County), Martin Spencer (Dunmow), David Fryer (Drums), Edward Morris (Essex County) 23-17
Karl Brooks (Dovercourt), Andrew Swann (Pegasus), Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Karl Lodge (Silver End) 24-13
Essex 129 (22) Hertfordshire 88 (0)

(13 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL OVER 55 SINGLES
Arthur Jackson (Worcester) 21 Neil Crockford (Arclight) 9

(13 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL OVER 55 PAIRS
1st Round
Adrian Loomes, Tim Mould (Connaught) 21 Keith Adams, Steve Shanley (Sutton, Surrey) 16
Quarter Final Round
Connaught 11 John Abson, Alan Cawdell (Oak Hill, Herts) 23

(13 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL JUNIOR SINGLES
Essex A Peter Cooper, Old Dagenham Park
Essex B Mark Nullmeyers, Elm Park
1st Round
Mark Nullmeyers 21 J Harford (Parkway BC, Hunts) 16
Peter Cooper 21 C Nutton (White Rock BC, Sussex) 12
2nd Round
S Tolchard (Kings BC, Devon) 21 M Nullmeyers 17
P Harvey (Gosforth, N'land) 21 Peter Cooper 14

(15 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL FOURS
Essex A Peter Hart, Ray Dawson, Alan Dawson, Phil Wood, Bocking Alliance
Essex B Bob Christmas, Andrew Swann, Ray Bone, Mark Christmas, Pegasus
Preliminary Round
Warwickshire A 6 Pegasus 28
1st Round
Huntingdonshire B 18 Bocking Alliance 19
Nottinghamshire B 11 Pegasus 20
2nd Round
Bocking Alliance 16 Dorset A 22
Pegasus 7 Berkshire A 25

(17 Aug 2011)
ST CHADS MATCH SECRETARY
St Chads BC are sad to announce the passing of one of their dearest members, Alan Wood. A four-times Club Captain and three-times
President, Alan was the longest serving Match Secretary in the Club's history and will be hugely missed by his many friends throughout
the bowls world. Regarding fixture matters, please contact the club by email at stchadsbc@hotmail.co.uk or Dave Jarrold, Bowls Secretary
on 020-8252-1326, who will be standing in until a suitable replacement is appointed

(18 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL TRIPLES
Essex A Mick Drew, Phil Wilkinson, Paul Smyth (Larsen)
Essex B Peter Maynard, Graham Easterbrook, Martin Spencer (Dunmow)
1st Round
Devon B 25 Larsen 4
Dunmow 16 Middlesex A 10
2nd Round
A Lockhart (Langwith Junction, Notts) 20 Dunmow10

(19 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Last 16 Round
Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park) 9 Jon Stradling, (Reading Berkshire) 21

(19 Aug 2011)
GROUP 3 SECRETARY
New email address for Les Barnes, Group 3 Secretary is:
les.chris.barnes@btinternet.com

(27 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL UNDER 25 COUNTY TWO FOURS
Chris Muir, Russell Harmour, Lee Chaplin, Edward Morris
Ryan Kenny, Ben Wilkins, Tom Graham, Mark Nullmeyers
1st Round
Essex 45 Surrey 31
Edward Morris 23 Matt White 14
Mark Nullmeyers 22 Daniel Morris 17
Quarter Final Round
Edward Morris 23 R Stewart 19
Mark Nullmeyers 26-19
Essex 49 Bedfordshire 38
Semi Final
Essex 46 Warwickshire 42
Mark Nullmeyers 24 C Chapman 24
Edward Morris 22 T Millership 18
Final
Huntingdonshire 38 Essex 37
E Morton 12 Mark Nullmeyers 22
T Morton 26 Edward Morris 15

(27 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL CLUB TWO FOURS
Blackheath & Greenwich, Kent, 45 Romford 31
Andy Thomson 21 Steve Pickford 18; Tom Doig 24 Jamie Holmes 13

(27 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL MIXED FOURS
Rebecca Smith, Myra Smith (Clockhouse), Richard Bolton, Steve Mitchinson (Romford)
Last 16 Round
Clockhouse/Romford 21 Kent (J Vane) 5
Quarter Final
Clockhouse/Romford 33 Bedfordshire (R Fensome) 7
Semi-Finals:
Northumberland (S Richardson) 19 Clockhouse/Romford 13

(27 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL PAIRS
Essex A Richard Bolton, Steve Pickford (Romford)
Essex B Lee Chaplin, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park)
Essex C Bob Christmas (sub), Ray Bone (Pegasus)
Preliminary Round
Romford 26 K Corris (Bodmin, Cornwall) 14
1st Round
Romford 18 J Stringfellow (Plymouth Sir Francis Drake, Devon) 10
A Price (Desborough, Berks) 17 Elm Park 9
J Walker (Northampton West End, Northants) 28 Pegasus 14
2nd Round
Romford 27 C Wells (Rugby, Warks) 21
3rd Round
Romford 21 J Branfield (Clevedon, Somerset) 19
Quarter Final Round
B Morley (Trent Vale, Notts) 21 Romford 13

(27 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL SINGLES
Essex A Andrew Squire (Falcon)
Essex B Jim Wilson (Connaught)
1st Round
Andrew Squire 21 T Winter (West Park, Yorks) 10
C Whitehead (Headington, Oxon) 21 Jim Wilson 1
2nd Round
L Haywood (Shaldon, Devon) 21 Andrew Squire 17

(27 Aug 2011)
NATIONAL MIXED PAIRS
Last 16 Round
June O'Neill (Drums), Andy Swann (Pegasus) 13 Gloucestershire (G Coffield) 22

(27 Aug 2011)
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES PAIRS
Neil Harvey and Jim Wilson of Connaught won their semi final of the London and Southern Counties Pairs at the Holtswhite BC in Enfield
against a pair from Luton Town BC 21-14 on Sunday 21 August.They will contest the final at the Bounds Green BC on 3 September

(27 Aug 2011)
COUNTY SHIELD
Following the completion of the Semi Finals this week Essex County will play Pegasus in the County Shield Final.
The final will be played at Bournemouth Park BC at 10.00 on Sunday 11 September. Dress code Whites.
Any other information required should now be requested of the Competition Secretary, Alex Wightman.

(27 Aug 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Saturday 3 September 2011 at Wanstead Central BC, Nutter Lane, Wanstead E11 2JA Tel: 0208 989 0136
Bill Nelson (Ford Sports (NP)), Andrew Griggs (Elm Park), Martin Spencer (Dunmow), John Tully (Elm Park)
Russell Harmour (Courtauld Halstead), Karl Brooks (Dovercourt), Lee Chaplin (Elm Park), Karl Lodge (Silver End)
Colin Jones, Colin Foster, Paul Woodford, Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central)
Brendan Glyde, Lee Watkins, Kevin Watkins (Essex County), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park)
Chris Muir (Drums), Paul Smyth (Larsen), Graham Easterbrook (Dunmow), Jim Oakes (Harlow)
Tony Ellis (President), Trevor Bason (Treasurer), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President), Pat Finney (Asst Secretary)
Reserve. Connor Mathers (Brightlingsea)

(28 Aug 2011)
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES SHIELD
Semi Final
Romford 97 St Albans Townsend 54

(28 Aug 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIPS
Singles Quarter Final
Andrew Squire (Falcon) 20 Graham White, Bedfordshire 21
Pairs Quarter Final
Richard Bolton, Steve Pickford (Romford) 29 Bedfordshire 5

(28 Aug 2011)
SUPPLIMENTARY FINALS
Sunday 28 August 2011 at Saffron Walden
Unbadged Singles
Alan Davey (Haynes Park) 21 Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham Park) 16
Benevolent Cup
Andrew Squire (Falcon) 21 John Gray (Connaught) 20
Secretaries Cup
Mike Brickle (Great Baddow) 21 David Jacobi (Rochford) 15
Double Fours
Essex County 43 Burnham Hillside 30
Brendan Glyde, Lee Watkins, Ian Middlemast, Mark Morhall (Essex County) 28
Len Hyam, Alex Shelley, Nigel Barnes, Alec Campbell (Burnham Hillside) 16
John Stewart, Steve Cooper, Neil Jackson, Kevin Watkins (Essex County) 15
Terry Everett, Graham Pinch, Kevin Olley, Tobias Olley (Burnham Hillside) 14
Hood Cup
Colin Jones, Mitch Brenner, Paul Woodford, Paul Whellams (Wanstead Central) 19
Alan Finch, Terry Everett, Kevin Olley, Tobias Olley (Burnham Hillside) 7
EBUA Officials. Daryl Every, Trevor Gudge, Trevor Hackett, Tony Hatch, Roy Smith
Alan Davey and Peter Cooper are awarded their county badge

(28 Aug 2011)
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v SUFFOLK
Sunday 28 August 2011 at Witham BC
Chris Muir (Drums), Jack Butcher (Phoenix), Andrew Griggs, Ben Wilkins (Elm Park) 18-18
Sam Moss, (Silver End), Josh Hefferman (Braintree), Charlie Butcher (Phoenix), Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park) 22-19
Louis Moss (Silver End), Sam Reeman (Essex County), Ryan Mann (Silver End), Russell Harmour (Courtaulds Halstead) 20-26
Essex 60 (3) Suffolk 63 (8)

(30 Aug 2011)
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES FOURS
Chris Coombes, Malcolm Steadman, Kevin Maguire and Mark Nullmeyers of Elm Park have reached the final of the London & Southern
Counties Fours to be played at The Bounds Green Bowls Club on Saturday 3 September

(1 Sep 2011)
ECWBA v ECBA
The venue for the match ECWBA v ECBA scheduled for Clockhouse BC on Wednesday 21 September will now be staged at Falcon BC
(2 Sep 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Huntingdonshire have cancelled the ECL match scheduled for Saturday 3 September at Wanstead Central. Essex will claim the 22 points for this late cancellation and thereby win the ECL

(3 Sep 2011)
NATIONAL TWO WOOD SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
From the County Competition Secretary
Having only been advised by Bowls England on Thursday 1st September that the new competition NATIONAL TWO WOOD SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP would be introduced in 2012 with the finalists going to Worthing, and having already sent the competition entry forms for 2012 out to all the clubs, a separate Form 'C'(a) will be sent out in the next few days. The entry fee for this competition is the same as the County Singles. Unfortunately the delay is unavoidable.

(4 Sep 2011)
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES FINALS
There were no Essex winners at the L&SC finals held at Bounds Green BC. The Connaught Pair of Neil Harvey and Jim Wilson
lost to Fleming Park 21-20 in a really tight game whilst Elm Park's Chris Coombes, Malcolm Steadman, Kevin Maguire and Mark Nullmeyers lost 9-20 to Bletchley Town. Romford were beaten by Bromley in the Shield.

(4 Sep 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE - TEAM v SUFFOLK
Saturday 10 September 2011 at Roundwood BC, Gordon Road, Ipswich IP4 4HL Tel: 01473 724651. NOTE START TIME 2.00
Karl Brooks (Dovercourt), David Fryer (Drums), Kevin Maguire, John Tully (Elm Park)
Tom Graham (Clacton), Paul Smyth (Larsen), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Jim Oakes (Harlow)
Lee Watkins (Essex County), Andrew Griggs (Elm Park), Kevin Watkins (Essex County), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park)
Gary Collis, Gary Kempsell, Paul Berry, Gary Hurley (Harlow)
Conor Mathers (Brightlingsea), David Griggs (Elm Park), Chris Bryan (Romford), Edward Morris (Essex County)
Alan Knight (Past President), David Green (Secretary), Keith Riley (Past President), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President)

(5 Sep 2011)
UNDER 25s FRIENDLY - TEAM v KENT
Sunday 11 September 2011 at Elm Park BC, Upper Rainham Road Hornchurch RM12 4EZ, start 10.30
Adam Bailey (Chadwell St Mary), Louis Mann (Silver End), Ryan Mann (Silver End), Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham)
Steve Dunn (Falcon), Sam Moss (Falcon), Daniel Sampson (Elm Park), Chris Muir (Drums)
Ryan Sheehan (Falcon), Harry Groves (Great Baddow), Andrew Griggs (Elm Park), Karl Brooks (Dovercourt)
Daniel Hughes (Ilford), Aaron Patrick (Rainham), Billy Frost (ILford), Charlie Butcher (Phoenix)

(6 Sep 2011)
EXECUTIVE MEETING NOTES
Monday 5 September
Inter Group Knockout Semi Final. Following submissions by Groups 2 and 6, it was agreed that Group 6 be disqualified and that the final between Groups 2 and 9 will be played on a future date to be arranged.
Proposed by Group 8 to reduce the number of Ashford Cup rinks to four. Not carried.
Proposed by Group 4 to award Life Membership to Peter Burdon (Haynes Park). Carried.
Proposed by the President to appoint Graham Wickes as Hon. Green Adviser. Carried.
Proposed by President to appoint John Drewe as Handbook Editor was withdrawn after the President reported that Alan Legg was willing to continue.
Proposed by Pat Finney that all players who have represented the County in the Eastern Counties Senior League on the requisite number of occasions should be awarded the EC Flash. Carried. This proposal affects the Executive rink.
Proposed by Pat Finney that all matches whether Presidential or County Friendlies should be classified as County matches in future. Carried.
Proposed by Malcom Stark to create a non-Executive Office of Devolopement Officer and to appoint the first incumbent. Carried. David Griggs appointed. This appointment to be made by the Team Manager

(8 Sep 2011)
INTER GROUP KNOCKOUT
Despite the declaration by the Chairman of Group 6 that they will not enter the competition in 2012 the draw for 2012 will take place, as usual, at the October Executive, and one club will of necessity receive a bye into the semi final.
The 2011 Final between Group 9 and Group 2 will be played at the start of the 2012 season.

(10 Sep 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v SUFFOLK
Saturday 10 September 2011 at Roundwood BC
Lee Watkins (Essex County), Andrew Griggs (Elm Park), Kevin Watkins (Essex County), Steve Gunnell (Bournemouth Park) 17-19
Tom Graham (Clacton), Paul Smyth (Larsen), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Jim Oakes (Harlow) 21-11
Gary Collis, Gary Kempsell, Paul Berry, Gary Hurley (Harlow) 25-23
Alan Knight (Past President), David Green (Secretary), Keith Riley (Past President), David Mitchell-Gears (EC President) 20-16
Karl Brooks (Dovercourt), David Fryer (Drums), Kevin Maguire, John Tully (Elm Park) 18-31
Conor Mathers (Brightlingsea), David Griggs (Elm Park), Chris Bryan (Romford), Edward Morris (Essex County) 23-13
Suffolk 113 (4) Essex 124 (18)
Steve Gunnell, David Griggs and Paul Smyth all received their EC Flashes. Karl Brooks received his full County Badge and Conor Mathers his Twicers Badge. Essex County's Brendan Glyde received his EC Flash at the Shield Final
Score Sheet ECL Tables

(11 Sep 2011)
COUNTY SHIELD
Sunday 10 September 2011 at Bournemouth Park BC
Pegasus v Essex County, Pegasus names first
B Christmas, R Windsor, P Whyte, R Bone 23 R Shillito, S Kittle, I Middlemast, E Morris 15
B Chapman, W Airey, R Christmas, M Christmas 16 J Stewart, M Artus, S Cooper, K Watkins 17
G Hayward, C Danes, G Bone, D Comerford 14 L Watkins, B Locke, N Jackson, A Lyons 21
A Nobbs, T Lambert, A Swann, G Scott 21 B Glyde, P Bowyer, R Walker, M Morhall 11
Pegasus 74 Essex County 64
EBUA Officials. Pat Bickford, Roy Smith

(11 Sep 2011)
UNDER 25s FRIENDLY v KENT
Sunday 11 September 2011 at Elm Park BC
Ryan Sheehan (Falcon), Harry Groves (Great Baddow), Sam Moss (Falcon), Karl Brooks (Dovercourt) 4-25
Aaron Patrick (Rainham), C Massey, Peter Cooper (Old Dagenham) 21-25
Steve Dunn (Falcon), Daniel Sampson (Elm Park), Andrew Griggs 12-15
Adam Bailey (Chadwell St Mary), Billy Frost (Ilford), Charlie Butcher (Phoenix) 20-18
Essex 57 Kent 83

(13 Sep 2011)
LONDON PARKS FINALS
Singles
Paul Woodford (Wanstead Central) lost to Tommy Brooks (Poplar Middlesex)
Pairs
Chris Coombs, Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park) won 16-14 against Perry Cook, Kevin Birch (Poplar Middlesex)
Triples
Paul Woodford, Mitch Brenner, Paul Whellems (Wanstead Central) beat Frank Abbott, Trevor Sayer, Jamie Holmes (Romford)
Fours
Micky Pace, Matthew Frost, Bill Beney, Chris Granger (Ilford) beat Chris Coombs, Lee Chaplin, Ben Wilkins, Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park) 20-19
Secretary Singles
Dave Jarrold (St Chads) beat Steve Mackay (Ilford)
Jackson Shield
Poplar beat Wanstead Central

(13 Sep 2011)
NATIONAL TWO WOOD SINGLES
In answer to several queries about this new competition, the following is is an extract from the Bowls England site:-
"Two Wood Singles.   Matches should be played over 21 ends (plus two trial ends) with an extra end played if the scores are level at the conclusion of 21 ends"

(17 Sep 2011)
EASTERN COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 17 September at Clacton BC
Singles Semi Finals
G White (Bedfordshire) w/o J Chestney (Norfolk)
R Vest (Suffolk) lost to A Briden (Hertfordshire)
Final
Graham White 21 Andrew Briden 19
Junior Singles Semi Finals
E Last (Suffolk) bt M Coles (Hertfordshire)
M Nullmeyers (Essex) 12 L Stevenson (Norfolk) 21
Final
Elliott Last 21 Liam Stevenson 13
Pairs Semi Finals
J Ottoway (Norfolk) w/o P Dockerill (Cambridgeshire)
A Briden (Hertfordshire) 19 R Bolton, Steve Pickford (Essex) 11
Final
Roger Guy, John Ottaway 30 Dan Marco (Sub for A Briden), R Ranstead 15
Triples Semi Finals
P Boldero (Norfolk) bt J Allen (Bedfordshire)
R Coleman (Huntingdonshire) bt K Stevens (Suffolk)
Final
Norfolk 15 Huntingdonshire 12
Fours Semi Finals
J Parsley (Hertfordshire) bt J Hunter (Norfolk)
M Christmas (Essex) w/o C Scotcher (Cambridgeshire)
Final
Bob Christmas, Andy Swann, Ray Bone, Mark Christmas 22 Hertfordshire 12
Bedford Cup Pairs
Bob Morton, Geof Barlow (Huntingdonshire) 31 Pat Finney, Keith Riley (Essex) 17

(19 Sep 2011)
GROUP 1 FINALS
At Brightlingsea BC
Singles
M Smith (Colchester West End) w/o D Bloom (Dovercourt)
Champion of Champion Singles
P Diggle (Thorpe le Soken) 21 M Smith (Colchester West End) 10
Pairs
P Diggle, P Ayling (Thorpe le Soken) 19 R Willis, R Nicholson (Arclight) 12
Fours
T Doherty, H Van Hanegem, M Hemstedt, D Warren (Brightlingsea 22
G Urwin, C Bouch, T Matthews, P Knight (Royal Mail Woods) 19
Triples
T Doherty, M Hemstedt, C Mathers (Brightlingsea) 11 N Holt, C Vinter, G Walford (Mersea Island) 16
Double Fours
Happy Valley 49 Mersea Island 36
Frank Greenaway Top Club
Thorpe le Soken 70 (4) Mersea Island 76 (4)

(21 Sep 2011)
ECWBA v ECBA
The annual battle contest match between the Ladies and Men ended in victory for the Men to regain possession of the coveted urn!