Events
27.8.2028
CHARITY BOWLS EVENT IS A WINNER
Epping Sports Club hosted its annual Essex and Herts Air Ambulance charity Fundraising event. Glasses of fizz helped celebrate the event, which is sponsored by local company Millers Estate Agents, Eppings longest established independent estate agent over five decades.
An excellent ‘target bowls’ course was constructed by member Matt Jones and 12 players were attracted to try their luck. Chris and Mari-Louise Whitbread came to the event and even took part against the many target challenges on the bowls green which included a home-
made helicopter. Together with sponsorship £300 was raised and winner of the competition with 215 points was Club Secretary Anne Munro who received the trophy from Chris Whitbread.
Chris Whitbread said “We are pleased to support Epping Bowls Club and this very deserving charity which saves lives. Having a partnership with this local bowls club is important to our company as we view it as a community asset providing a much-needed outdoor sporting
experience. It’s a wonderful evening with a community of local people and very enjoyable.”
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17.08.2024
MEN’S 2-WOOD PAIRS ENDS WITH A CRITICAL LAST BOWL
The Men’s 2-Wood Pairs event on Saturday took an interesting turn when a woman was drafted in when the number of men who put their names down was uneven. Pairs were selected as all names came out of the hat.
Seven pairs played each other in a round-robin combination, eight ends each, to find the highest-placed pair. Competition secretary Daniel Wackett said “It was good to see that each of the pairs won, lost and scored during the competition. But finding the top pair was quite a challenge. Two pairs ended up level and on count back it became too close to call.”
The players decided a final was needed so the two pairs of Graham Ballinger and partner Julie Luther competed against Peter Bates and Matt Jones, over five ends. Peter Bates is the Club President and will celebrate turning 94 in October. When the final also ended in a draw an extra end was required.
Graham and Julie were down, and Peter and Matt must have thought they had won. But Julie had other ideas when her last bowl connected with the jack and they both rested next to each other some distance from the other bowls.
“It was an amazing shot that took the game and the match. A fitting end to a full day of highly competitive play” said Daniel.
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29.07.2024
CHRISTINE BAKER
LADIES ROSEBOWL COMP IS A WINNER
AT EPPING BOWLS CLUB
On Sunday 28th July, Epping Bowls Club hosted the Ladies Rosebowl. An internal competition, in which eight ladies played in two groups of four, each competitor using four bowls. The winner of each group played in the final.
Group scores were tight with some losing by just one point. The final was between Julie Luther, current Ladies Captain, and club stalwart Barbara Landford, the match being the best of 10 ends.
In a hard-fought match, Barbara went ahead first before being pulled back by Julie. The excellent weather meant the green was in great condition which made a nice change from previous competitions and matches. In the end, Julie triumphed winning 9-6 in what turned out to be a closely contested final.
The men turned out in force to help with marking and scoring and the day was much enjoyed by club members who came to support.
The two Rosebowls were presented by Lorraine Mead, the club’s newest Life Member who said, “This has been a lovely day and played in such good spirit which made it even more pleasurable. Well done ladies, you made us all proud.”
Winner Julie Luther winning her second trophy since joining the club three years ago. Said, “I am delighted, I thought it would be a tough match against Barbara, as she is such a good player. I so enjoy playing at Epping Bowls Club, it’s so friendly with a range of competitions to suit all standards and great social events which bring people together.”
Club Captain Ron Perryman agrees “It couldn’t have been better” he said. “I have seen many finals during the many years I have been at this club, and the good weather makes such a difference. Also, well done the men for coming along to play their part in this competition.” Afterwards, it was drinks all round in the bar.
For further information visit www.eppingbowlsclub.com
Press information from Christine Baker 07768 120249 baker.christine@btinternet.com
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​17.06.2024
FIRST OPEN SINGLES COMPETITION OF THE SEASON
HITS THE JACK
Epping Bowls Club celebrated its first event of the season on Saturday 15th July. The Open singles competition bought together 24 players taking the green in groups of 3 each playing 10 ends against each person in their group. Some matches went to the last bowl as the weather provided all four seasons in one day.
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In the all-male quarter-finals
Graham Ballinger beat Andrew Preston 7-6;
Alan Woolf beat David Baxter 11-5;
Kit Birdsey beat Tony Rowland 9-6
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Matt Jones beat Chris Vokes 10-1.
The semi-finals put Graham Ballinger and Kit Birdsey together with Kit winning 9-5 and Alan Woolf beating Matt Jones 9-7 on the last bowl. Kit Birdsey found himself in his first final this season against Alan Woolf who won 8-4, who won the trophy three years ago.
Alan Woolf said, “It was a tough competition, and I am very glad to have won it again.” Competition Secretary Daniel Wackett said “This was another enjoyable day and again a very close competition. It’s a real team effort and I am very grateful for all the help.”
Men’s Captain Ron Perryman presented the trophy to Alan and said, “Play today has been to an exceptional standard, played in good spirits and everyone enjoyed the day. Epping Bowls Club is enjoying another good season with many new members coming along and honing their skills. We are keen to hear from anyone interested in interested in trying our sport.” For further information visit www.eppingbowlsclub.com
Press information from Christine Baker 07768 120249 baker.christine@btinternet.com
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Alan Woolf Ron Perryman Kit Birdsey
