Welcome to Braintree Bowling Club Website
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No matter what your age or whether you have played before or not, we are always happy to welcome new members. If you would like to have a chat with someone or look around the club and meet us, contact one of our committee members or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Richard Dodd - Essex County President
Fellow Members of Braintree Bowling Club
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate our Club Hon Secretary Richard Dodd as he starts his year in office as President of Essex County Bowling Association. It is an honour for both Richard and Braintree Bowling Club and I know that we will enjoy a fun and exciting year with Richard on his journey with the Club and the County. I am sure that you will join me in wishing Richard every success throughout the year and I hope that members will actively provide their support along the way to the various events which we are planning to host next year.
Andy Beatty, Club Chairperson
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Coming Up
Cancelled - Indoor Bowls Friendly - Clacton
Saturday, 25th March 2023
Start: 2.30pm
Match cancelled due to Clacton being unable to host the event.
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Pre-Season Meeting
Wednesday 29th March 2023
Start: 7.00pm
An opportunity for all Members to meet up to discuss the new season, submit competition entry forms and pay subscriptions. For further information, please contact a member of the Management Committee.
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Green Opens
Monday 17th April 2023
Start: 1.00pm
Weather permitting. Please check with club to confirm green opening date.
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Coaching Open Days
Josh Heffernan (one of our qualified coaches), will be running two coaching open days for anyone interested in refreshing their skills in preparation for the new season. Everyone is of course welcome, and the more the merrier! See below for what coaching sessions will be on offer.
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| 10.00am - 12.00pm - Delivery and Technique | 10.00am - 12.00pm - Rules and Regulations | |||
| For new bowlers who want some coaching on delivery technique, and developing consistency of delivery. |
For new bowlers interested in playing bowls, this is a chance to learn the basic rules of the game, as well as the key etiquette and roles for each member on a team. This will also be an opportunity to discuss future opportunities to play and get involved in Braintree Bowling Club as a new member. |
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| 1.00pm - 3.00pm - Shot Selection and Variety | 1.00pm - 3.00pm - Tactics and Communication | |||
| For existing bowlers looking to expand their range of shots, and considering when to play different types of shot. | For bowlers looking to improve on the team game, including effective communication, and developing skills in a particular role (skip, lead, etc.). |
Josh will also be staying after these sessions on both days (3.00pm-4.00pm) for anyone interested in discussing individual coaching plans for the season ahead. This is for any bowler who wants to address a particular weakness in their game, or who is interested in learning a specific new skill set, and would like bespoke advice on how to practice through the season.
Bowlers are welcome to attend as many or as few sessions as they wish. There is no charge, however Josh would appreciate you letting him know if you are interested, so he can get a rough idea of numbers for each session to help with the planning stage. See newsletter for contact details.
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Club Roll Up
Monday Evenings - Starts: 24th April 2023
5.45 pm for a 6.00pm Start
We hold a roll up on Monday evenings for all club members, no matter what your level of experience. We will be using a new format for this season, but you can still just turn up and you will be put into a team of 2, 3 or 4 depending on numbers. These are friendly games, to help you practice or "keep your hand in".
Having said that, if you are a competitive person, we regularly publish accrued scores over the season for individuals playing in the roll up, so you can see who has the highest score for the ladies and the gents over the weeks. The lady and gent with the highest score at the end of the season will receive an award at our Presentation Evening.
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Avian League
Friday Evenings - Starts: 28th April 2023
Start: 5.45pm for 6.00pm
This is an internal league teams competition for club members, held every Friday evening. Teams are made up of a minimum of 6 people, split into two groups playing alternate weeks over the season. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or have been playing for years, we welcome all abilities in the league.
Teams are sometimes very competitive, especially towards the end of the season, in order to win the coveted 'Avian League Winners' award given out at our Presentation Evening, for the team with the highest points over the season.
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Friendly - Braintree v Dunmow
Saturday, 29th April 2023
Start: 2.00pm
Please support our club with this friendly, 4 x Mixed Triples match (see noticeboard for details). If you are interested, please enter your name on the form pinned up on the notice board in the main hall.
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Bank Holiday - Ladies Chair v Gent's Chair Teams
Monday, 1st May 2023
Start: 2.00pm
A Bank Holiday friendly game where everyone attending is put into teams, with the shots being totted up at the end to decide which side is the overall winner. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
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Bank Holiday - Coronation Fun Day
Monday, 8th May 2023
Start: 2.00pm
Calling all existing and new members. We are holding a fun day to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced bowler, we encourage you to have a go at the fun bowling games on offer.
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We are also having a BBQ and of course, the bar will be open to celebrate. Come along and join us as the more the merrier! |  |
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Internal Club Competitions Draw
Following our fun games and barbecue, we will be holding the Internal Club Competition draw.
This is a chance to find out who is playing who in this season's internal club competitions and possibly heckle the Gents and Ladies Competition Secretaries, when they carry out the draw selection for the club members who have completed competition entry forms for the coming season.
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Friendly - Braintree v Great Baddow
Saturday, 13th May 2023
Start: 2.00pm
Please support our club with this friendly, 4 x Mixed Triples match (see noticeboard for details). If you are interested, please enter your name on the form pinned up on the notice board in the main hall.
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Mark Royal / Jack & Bowl Roadshow
Monday, 15th May 2023
12.00pm to 7.00pm
Braintree Bowling Club will be hosting this Roadshow, which is open to all clubs to buy Bowls, Clothing, Equipment & Accessories.
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Bank Holiday Roll Up - Presidents Cup
Monday, 29th May 2023
Start: 2.00pm
A Bank Holiday friendly game where everyone attending is put into teams, with the shots being totted up at the end to decide which side is the overall winner. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
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Impaired Bowlers Friendly Match
Saturday, 3rd June 2023
Start: 1.30pm
The club is once again holding a Friendly match with the Impaired Bowlers team. We always have a great day and it’s a good atmosphere, whether you are watching or playing. If you would like to take part, please put your name on the list on the notice board in the clubhouse.
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Fixed Jack
Sunday, 9th July 2023
Start: 10.00am
As the name suggests, this is a fixed jack, knockout competition. This is a singles game, playing alternate fixed short and full length jacks over 6 ends. Whoever gets their woods closest to the jack wins, but if you knock the jack off its marker, it gets put back again. If you wish to take part, please enter your name on the form on the club noticeboard.
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Mark Royal / Jack & Bowl Roadshow
Monday, 17th July 2023
12.00pm to 7.00pm
Braintree Bowling Club will be hosting this Roadshow, which is open to all clubs to buy Bowls, Clothing, Equipment & Accessories.
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Tribble Triples
Sunday, 20th August 2023
Start: 10.00am
This is an internal friendly competition made up of teams of triples on the day. Don't forget that the winning team receives an award at our awards evening, a great incentive for joining in. If you wish to take part, please enter your name on the form on the club noticeboard.
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Bank Holiday - Captains v Vice Captains
Monday, 28th August 2023
Start: 2.00pm
A Bank Holiday friendly game where everyone attending is put into teams, with the shots being totted up at the end to decide which side is the overall winner. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
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Club Finals Weekend
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September 2023
Start: 10:00am
Come along on one or both finals weekend days to support our players who have reached the finals of the internal competitions.
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Presentation Evening and AGM
Saturday, 28th October 2023
Start: 5:00pm
This is an opportunity for all our competition finalists to receive an award for reaching the finals. Added to this, we have our Annual General Meeting, which includes nominations for club committee / non-committee positions for next season.
It’s also a great social evening to catch up with everyone and we even order in from the local fish shop, so please come along and support our finalists and the club.
5.00pm – Presentation of Competition Awards
6.15pm - Fish/Chicken and Chips (enter your order on the notice board in the main hall).
7.00pm - AGM
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Still On - Winter Season Activities
Carpet Bowls
Weekly - Afternoon / Evening
Mondays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fridays, 7.00pm - 10.00pm (Bar Open)
Carpet Bowls is back at the clubhouse. It doesn't matter if you haven't played before, the obstacle in the middle of the short mat makes for some hilarious bowling techniques. This is a fun way to while away the winter months until the new season starts and is a great social get together.
The cost is just £1.00 per person per session and includes tea / coffee and biscuits during the half-way break.
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Crib Night
Weekly - Wednesday Evening
Starts: 7.00pm (Bar Open)
Whether you are an experienced Crib player or a beginner, why not come along to our Wednesday Crib Night at the clubhouse. If you have your own Crib board and cards, then please feel free to bring them along, but don't worry if you haven't, we do have spares.
Crib nights are a great social get-together. The cost is just £1.00 per person and includes tea / coffee and biscuits half-way through the evening.
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Table Tennis
Weekly - Thursday Afternoon
Starts: 2.00pm
Whether you are experienced or a beginner, why not come along to our afternoon Table Tennis at the clubhouse.
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