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FINAL GROUP 2B MIDDLETON CUP TABLE
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COUNTY SEMI FINAL PROGRAMME
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TROPHY WINNERS 2008
All trophies won in 2008 should be returned, polished please, to the Competition Secretary on or before Saturday 11 July.
COUNTY FOURS
Quarter Finals
C Jones, J Rutter, M Brenner, P Woodford (Clay Hall) 18 K Lodge (Silver End) 17
J May, T Everett,T Olley, D Shipton (Burnham) 18 N Holt (Mersea Island) 14
C Muir, S Muir, D Wakefield, D Fryer (Drums) 26 M Nullmeyers (Elm Park) 10
B Glyde, G Meddle, N Jackson, A Lyons (Essex County) 19 C Panther (Silverthorn) 14
Semi Finals Saturday 11 July at Essex county BC
Clay Hall v Burnham Hillside
Drums v Essex County
Semi Final sub (Essex County) Paul Maynard for Aaron Lyons
UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE
The game versus Norfolk CBA on Sunday 5 July 2009 at Shouldham BC has been postponed, new date to be arranged.
COUNTY TRIPLES
Quarter final results
P Whellams (Wanstead Central) 20 C Lench (Saffron Walden) 17
C Morton (Romford) w/o T Cousins (Arclight)
R Benge (Essex County) 22 N Holt (Mersea Island) 23 aee
M Pace (Ilford) 6 G Jordan (Harlow) 19
County Semi Finals Saturday 11 July at Essex County BC
B Druck, R Hudson, P Whellams (Wanstead Central) v J James, C Morton, S Reading (Romford)
N Holt, C Vinter, B Gunn (Mersea Island) v G Jordan, A Sales, E Smith (Harlow)
COUNTY TRIPLES
The Quarter Final tie between T Cousins (Arclight) and C Morton (Romford) has been conceded by T Cousins
UNBADGED SINGLES
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COUNTY PAIRS
Quarter Final results
C Brooks (Southminster) 17 J Holmes (Romford) 15
J McCabe (Ilford) 24 C Segar (Clacton) 17
W Nelson (Ford Sports) 13 C Ferbrache (Birchanger) 18
P Devaliant (Rochford) 14 K Watkins (Essex County) 26
County Semi Finals 11 July at Essex County BC
Chris Brooks, Kevin Burridge ( Southminster) v J Gray, J McCabe (Ilford)
C Ferbrache, R Smith (Birchanger) v A Lyons*, K Watkins (Essex County)
*G Meddle sub in Semi Final
COUNTY SINGLES
Quarter Finals
S Lowe (Shell) 21 I Hales (Rainham) 5
D Griffin (Stansted) 18 R Shillito (Essex County) 21
C Burgess (Romford) 21 M Jackson (Essex County) 12
T Smith (Royal Mail Woods) 12 Steve Pickford (Romford) 21
Semi Finals Saturday 11 July at Essex County
S Lowe v R Shillitto
C Burgess v S Pickford
COUNTY UNDER 25 SINGLES
The Competition Secretary ran the Under 25's Single Handed at Brentwood BC on Sunday 28th June. Although there were 41 entries in the Handbook only 28 players attended. This figure included 2 from Southend-On-Sea for whom no entry had been received and an additional entry from Elm Park approved late on the 27th June by the Competition Secretary.
It was a fine and warm day. There were some outstanding games with some very high quality bowls being played. A schedule of all games played and the scores is attached. I wish to express my thanks to Brentwood B C for the use of their facilities and in particular for the tireless efforts of those members who willingly turned out to act as markers, and to the ladies who provided refreshment during the day. My thanks also to the following whose support and assistance was very welcome, County President Keith Riley, Senior Deputy David Johnson, Immediate Past President Ken Clarke, and Past President Alan Knight.
The Semi Final Line up for 11th July at Essex County BC is as follows:-
Glyn Meddle (Essex County) v Adam Miller (Southend)
Edward Morris (Essex County) v Russell Harmour (Courtaulds Halstead)
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EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE v SUFFOLK
Saturday 27 June at Margaret Catchpole BC
With Suffolk fielding 15 of their Middleton Cup squad and Essex just 8, it was soon evident that Essex had their backs to the wall as they went 30 shots down after only five ends. There was very little improvement at the half way point but at 15 ends the margin was reduced to 17 shots. In the closing stages the deficit at one point was down to six but Suffolk finished the stronger to win by 16.
Details.
Peter Hart (Bocking Alliance), Steve Tucker (Harlow), Derek Cook (Writtle), Jim Oakes (Harlow) 17-21.
Lee Chaplin, Mark Nullmeyers (Elm Park), Malcolm Stark (Braintree), John Tully (Elm Park) 22-16.
Chris Muir (Drums), Tom Graham (Clacton), Tim Mould (Connaught), Karl Lodge (Silver End) 21-16.
Alan Knight (Past President), Alex Wightman (Comp. Secretary), Keith Riley (President), Ken Clarke (Past President) 20-23.
Andy Sales (Harlow), Edward Morris, Derek Hardy (Larsen), John Anderson (Harlow) 18-17.
Paul Wilson, Mark Wilson (Ford Sports), Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park), Graham Scott (Pitsea & Vange) 11-32.
Essex 109 (6) Suffolk 125 (16)
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UNDER 30s EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE
In the first Under 30s Eastern Counties League match v Cambridgeshire, Essex registered a solid win, by 14 shots, 75 - 61 taking 9 of the 11 points on offer. This being a reverse of the result in last years fixture.
Details:
C. Muir (Drums), C. Mathers (Brightlingsea), E. Morris, R. Layzell (Essex County) 23 N. Ashby 16
B. Wilkins (Elm Park), J. Hopkins (Braintree), M. Nullmeyers (Elm Park), A. Seth (St Chads) 36 C. Chapman 14
R. Kenny, L. Clark (Elm Park), T. Graham (Clacton), S. Madgewick (Elm Park) 16 M. Emery 31
Essex 75 (9) Cambridgeshire 61 (2)
Next match on 5 July away to Norfolk at Shouldham BC.
INTER COUNTY TOP TWO FOURS
After losing to Huntingdonshire in the Middleton Cup, Essex had high hopes of progressing in the Regional Finals of the Inter County Top Two Fours at the Fordham BC but after a good win against Bedfordshire in the morning semi finals, they came up against a strong Leicestershire side in the afternoon final.
The semi final saw the Jamie Holmes rink romp home by 20 shots whilst Steve Pickford, 15-6 down at 12 ends, got back to 16-19 after 19 ends when Bedfordshire conceded the tie.
The final saw a reversal of fortune for Jamie, going down 27-10 to Neil Hope with Steve registering a 23-10 score over Andy Irons.
Semi final.
John Stewart (Essex County), Andrew Squire (Maldon), Steve Mitchinson, Jamie Holmes (Romford) 30 Bedfordshire 10.
Frank Abbott, Richard Bolton (Romford), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford) 16 Bedfordshire 19
Essex 46 Bedfordshire 29
Final
Holmes 10 Leicestershire 27
Pickford 23 Leicestershire 17
Essex 33 Leicestershire 44
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WALLY BALL SHIELD
Sunday 21 June
(A) Group 8, 76 (4) Group 1, 74 (4)
(B) Group 6, 85 (5) Group 2, 66 (3)
(C) Group 5, 78 (6) Group 9, 69 (2)
Final Stage Qualifiers
(A) Group 4
(B) Group 6
(C) Group 5
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MIDDLETON CUP v HUNTINGDONSHIRE
Essex were well beaten by Huntingdonshire at Whittlesey Manor BC in their final Group game, leaving their fate in the hands of Bedfordshire who host Huntingdonshire on 4 July.
A bad start saw Essex 20 shots down after five ends and after ten ends only the Jamie Holmes Four were ahead. At this stage there was always hope that the 18 shot margin could be pulled back with Nigel Smith and Steve Pickford both in contention. It was not to be, a rampant Hunts surged ahead to lead by 28 shots at 18 and the game died.
Essex have finished their programme on 58 points with Huntingdonshire on 50 points from three games
John Stewart (Essex County) Andrew Squire (Maldon), Scott Reading, Nigel Smith (Romford) 19-16.
Tim Mould (Connaught), Karl Lodge (Silver End), John Tully (Elm Park), Ian Middlemast (Essex County) 13-23.
Lee Chaplin, Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park), Allan Seth (St Chads), Aaron Lyons (Essex County) 11-26.
Frank Abbott (Romford), Edward Morris (Essex County), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford) 20-19.
Neil Jackson (Essex County), Allan Dawson (Bocking Alliance), Richard Layzell, Kevin Watkins (Essex County) 10-20.
Peter Ayling (Thorpe le Soken), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Steve Mitchinson, Jamie Holmes (Romford) 23-13
Huntingdonshire 117 (16) Essex 96 (6).
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INTER GROUP KNOCK OUT SEMI FINALS
Sunday 14 June.
Group 3, 104 Group 8, 128
Group 4, 107 Group 9, 135
Group 8 will play group 9 in the Final at Chelmsford on Sunday 6 September commencing 10.00 am
MIDDLETON CUP - BEDFORDSHIRE
Saturday 13 June at Essex County BC.
Essex maintained their unbeaten record in the Group with a 16 shots and 16-6 points win over Bedfordshire. A substantial 17 shots win for Jamie Holmes, playing his 100th county game, was most significant in gaining the 10 points for the overall win and Ian Middlemast and Steve Pickford both gathered a valuable point on their last ends. Aaron Lyons, in arrears for most of the game, finished strong to win by two. Scott Reading and Kevin Watkins also enjoyed strong finishes to lose narrowly by 1 and 2 shots respectively. Lee Chaplin, Simeon Madgewick and Edward Morris (pictured) all showed up well on making their debuts and retain places in the team.
Lee Chaplin (Elm Park) Andrew Squire (Maldon), John Tully (Elm Park), Scott Reading (Romford) 16 Glyn Milbourne 17.
Neil Jackson (Essex County), Allan Dawson (Bocking Alliance), Richard Layzell, Kevin Watkins (Essex County) 15 David Taylor 17.
Edward Morris (Essex County), Simeon Madgewick (Elm Park), Allan Seth (St Chads), Aaron Lyons (Essex County) 21 Duncan Shearer 19.
Tim Mould (Connaught), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Chris Bryan (Liberty), Ian Middlemast (Essex County) 13 Jim Allen 13.
Frank Abbott, Richard Bolton (Romford), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford) 20 Paul Andrews 20.
Peter Ayling (Thorpe le Soken), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Steve Mitchinson, Jamie Holmes (Romford) 30 Tom Cawdell 13.
Essex 115 (16) Bedfordshire 99 (6)
Other Group 2B result. Norfolk 126 (6) Huntingdonshire 133 (16)
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PINKS ISSUE 3 GAMES 16-24
Selected teams for the County Friendlies, games 16-24, can be viewed from the link below.
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ASHFORD CUP PRELIMINARY STAGE
Sunday 7 June
(A) Group 1, 120 (10) Group 3, 111 (2)
(B) Group 8, 106 (8) Group 2, 107 (4)
(C) Group 9, 99 (4) Group 6, 128 (8)*
* Result estimated from Prelim Final Table. View Prelim Stages Final Table
NATIONAL COUNTY TOP TWO FOURS
Following on from their Eastern Counties League and Middleton Cup wins over Norfolk, Essex completed the treble when at the County Arts BC, they won 41-32 in the National County Top Two Fours. Both counties deserve credit for providing a feast of excellent bowling and after running neck and neck for the first fifteen ends, Essex finished strongly to win by nine shots. The Regional finals take place at the Fordham BC on Sunday 21 June.
Frank Abbott, Richard Bolton (Romford), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford) 24
John Ottaway, George Tubby, Darren Rowsell, Phillip Barr 13
John Stewart (Essex County), Andrew Squire (Maldon), Steve Mitchinson, Jamie Holmes (Romford) 17
Jamie Howlett, Mark Turner, Mervyn King, Jamie Chestney 19
Norfolk 32 Essex 41
MIDDLETON CUP - CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Essex recorded their second 18-4 points win in beating Cambridgeshire by 8 shots at the Cambridge Chesterton BC. With Norfolk getting 21 points against Bedfordshire - they now have 25 - Essex are on 36 at the half way stage. Essex must keep up the momentum next Saturday when they host Bedfordshire at Essex County but crucial games to come are the clashes between Norfolk and Huntingdonshire, also next week-end, and Essex away to Huntingdonshire in their final game a week later.
Rink details.
Tim Mould (Connaught), Karl Lodge (Silver End), Chris Bryan (Liberty), Ian Middlemast (Essex County) 22 Andy Nightingale 18.
John Stewart (Essex County) Andrew Squire (Maldon), Scott Reading (Romford), Nigel Smith (Capt) (Romford) 31 Steve Jacobs 12.
Peter Ayling (Thorpe le Soken), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Steve Mitchinson, Jamie Holmes (Romford) 24 Peter Human 17.
Neil Jackson (Essex County), Allan Dawson (Bocking Alliance), Richard Layzell, Kevin Watkins (Essex County) 24 Tom McCrum 13.
Frank Abbott, Richard Bolton (Romford), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford) 18 Ian Miller 29.
Andy Sales (Harlow), Ray Bone (Pegasus), Allan Seth (St Chads), John Tully (Elm Park) 13 Richard Caton 35.
Cambridgeshire 124 (4) Essex 132 (18)
MIDDLETON CUP RESULT
Essex excelled in beating Norfolk in the Middleton Cup for the first time since 2004 with a 27 shots win over their old nemesis. On an Essex County green which was surprisingly not up to its usual excellent standard, Essex overcame the conditions to win 132-105 and by 18 points to 4. Leading the way, Captain Nigel Smith recorded a 14 shots win over Norfolk Team Manager Brian Taylor who unfortunately had to retire injured after five ends with his number Three, Bernie Perrett, taking over as skip and substitute Tony Dunton coming into the rink.
Details.
Peter Ayling (Thorpe le Soken), Jim Oakes (Harlow), Steve Mitchinson, Jamie Holmes (Romford) 22 Trevor Webb 20.
Tim Mould (Connaught), Allan Dawson (Bocking Alliance), Chris Bryan (Liberty), Ian Middlemast (Essex County) 24 Darren Rowsell 15.
Frank Abbott, Richard Bolton (Romford), Mark Christmas (Pegasus), Steve Pickford (Romford) 24 Jason Roope 15.
Neil Jackson, Richard Layzell, Aaron Lyons, Kevin Watkins (Essex County) 15 Mervyn King 16.
Andy Sales (Harlow), Ray Bone (Pegasus), Allan Seth (St Chads), John Tully (Elm Park) 21 Phillip Barr 27.
John Stewart (Essex County) Andrew Squire (Maldon), Scott Reading (Romford), Nigel Smith (Captain) (Romford) 26 Brian Taylor (Sub Tony Dunton) 12.
Essex 132 (18) Norfolk 105 (4)
Other Group 2B result. Huntingdonshire 127 (18) Cambridgeshire 116 (4)
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ST CHADS BC TELEPHONE NUMBER
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NORTH & SOUTH ESSEX FOURS/SHIELD DRAW
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