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Notice To All Club Members

Review of the Club's Covid Restrictions

Your Management Committee have reviewed the Covid restrictions that were put in place in December and have decided the following:

Members who have had their third Booster Jab are able to take part in the current activities.

Members, who on medical grounds have been unable to have their third booster jab can attend if they have proof of a negative lateral flow test prior to attending the Clubhouse.

Junior Members can attend if they have had at least one jab.

All those of you who attend please wear masks and use the hand gel that is already available, would you also ensure there is as much ventilation in the main hall as possible and reasonable.

The above comes into force immediately, there will be a further review by the end of January.

From your Management Committee.

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See below for details.

Latest News

Carpet Bowls - December 2021

Braintree's Carpet Bowlers ended a disjointed 2021 with an encouraging 3-1 home friendly win over Notley Green, reversing the score line from the away fixture in early November. Played over nine ends, the final shot score was an impressive 49-25. Newcomer Ron Norton joined Peter Stow in the opening pairs and ran away 22-7 winners. On the other mat, the four of Freda Laidlaw, Sandra Mayne, Joan Day and David Grice won 12-1, allowing their opponents one point on the last end. Keith Hunter and John Laidlaw, now fighting fit again, were most impressive in their 14-1 victory. The second four of Elaine Norton, Linda Butcher, Tony Day and Andy Wade were much better value than their 1-17 defeat might suggest.

With no league action in sight, Braintree have two friendlies against Stisted booked early in the New Year. More may follow, Covid permitting.

What's On Now

Carpet Bowls

Weekly - Afternoon / Evening

Mondays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Fridays, 6.00pm - 8.30pm (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.

Crib Night Cribbage

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 and we even open the bar. The cost is just £1.00 per person and includes tea / coffee and biscuits half-way through the evening.

Table Tennis 2 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.

Smiley Face Social Evenings

Weekly - Friday Evening

Starts: 8.30pm

Why not stay after carpet bowls for our social evening or just come along and join in for a get together (bar open as usual).

Indoor Bowls Friendly - Colchester

Sunday, 14th November 2021

Start: 2.15pm

Please support our club with this friendly, indoor bowls afternoon event (see noticeboard for details of costs).

If you are interested, please enter your name on the form pinned up on the notice board in the main hall and indicate on the form if you would like a lift.

Forthcoming Events

Disco Nite Train Disco

Saturday, 12th February 2022

7.30pm - 11.30pm

Disco Man and Lady

Brought to you by the Social Committee.

Come and join us for our Nite Train Disco Night.

Tickets £6.00, bring your own nibbles.

If you are interested in attending, please contact John Laidlaw on 01376 343070, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Indoor Bowls Friendly - Clacton

Saturday, 26th March 2022

Start: 2.30pm

Please support our club with this friendly, indoor bowls afternoon event (see noticeboard for details of costs).

If you are interested, please enter your name on the form pinned up on the notice board in the main hall and indicate on the form if you would like a lift.

Meeting Pre-Season Meeting

March 2022

Date & Time To Be Advised

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.

Potters Roadshow (Mark Royal)

Monday, 9th May 2022 & Monday, 18th July 2022

12.00pm to 7.00pm

Braintree Bowling Club will be hosting a Potters Poadshow, which is open to all clubs to buy Bowls, Clothing and Accessories.