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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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ESSEX COUNTY BOWLS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT 2023Richard 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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MeetingPre-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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Bowler FaceCoaching 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.

 

Sunday, 23rd April 2023  
        
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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

Last BowlMonday 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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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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In The CountBank 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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Saturday, 23rd July 2022

Start: 10.30am

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. 

 

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Thumbs Up 2Bank 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.

 BBQ   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!   BBQ2

 Competition DrawInternal 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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In The CountBank 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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Bowls CartoonTribble 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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In The CountBank 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

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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

Trophy Cup

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

Bowling ManWeekly - 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 NightCribbage

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 2Table 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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Address: Braintree Bowling Club, 29/31 Clare Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2PA

Telephone: 01376 320055