31st December

CLUB COMPETITIONS
Please note that Round 2 of the Men’s Singles deadline has been extended to 09/01/2022

COVID – 19 OMICRON VARIANT
1) As the spread of the Omicron virus is on the increase it is noticeable that a number of league games are being cancelled as teams are finding themselves short of a player etc. Team Leaders should contact their opponents Team Leader to discuss the situation and if they decide to cancel their game they should find an alternative date on which to play by booking a rink through the BowlR rink system. NB – Spaces are available.

2) All Members should ensure that they follow the Club Rules regarding the wearing of masks throughout the Club unless sat down eating or drinking or actually bowling. Walking around the Club holding a drink is not allowed. You must be seated.

22nd December

Robbie Robinson Trophy

It is regrettable that, due to a number of issues beyond our control, there will be no Restaurant Service at the Club.  However, and due to this competition being a one day only from start to finish, we have decided to make available the sale of sausage rolls and pork pies along with our normal drinks , chocolate and crisps. These will be sold at the marked price that we paid from the Supermarket ie no profit but equally at no loss to the Club.
These are unusual and difficult times and this is a one off occasion due to the short notice and unavailability of staff.  We ask that you appreciate the difficulties and understand that it is not always possible to do the impossible, but we do try.

21st December

The following Competitions have had their play-by-dates extended for early rounds.
Men’s Pairs – Open Two-Wood Singles – Mixed Pairs

Round 1 : 26th December
Round 2 : 23rd January
Round 3 : 27th February

16th December

Members please note that there is a growing concern amongst some Members regarding the spread of the Covid-19 Variant, Omicron.
Please be assured that the Club has, and continues daily, to ensure that we abide by the Government decrees and mandates including, but not limited to, the Health & Safety Executive and EIBA rulings on what is expected of Clubs afilliated to the English Indoor Bowls Association.  We expect the same from all our Members when attending the Club by ensuring that the rules are followed and masks and social distancing is maintained in accordance with those rules.
It is, therefore, a matter for Members to make their own decisions as to whether or not to attend the Club and they are advised to take a Lateral Flow Test, thereby satisfying themselves that they are testing negative. If it tests positive, then of course, stay at home and advise people that you have been in contact with accordingly. With the knowledge of a negative test they can of course attend the Club as usual.
We expect all our Members to take that responsibility as a norm, thereby making the best positive efforts to keep our Club as free as possible from this virulent strain of Covid-19. If this means that a team is unable to play due to a lack of team members, then the game may be postponed and played at a later date; that date to be decided by the League Secretary once more information becomes available.
AWH 22.25

9th December

All Clubs Please Note – EIBA Directive

With the Government announcing yesterday that the Country will be moving to ‘Plan B’ of their Covid 19 Guidance Indoor Bowls Clubs will now need to implement the following protocols.
From Friday 10th December 2021 face coverings will be legally required to be worn by your Members, visitors and staff, who have face to face contact with the public, when they enter and move around the venue.
The face covering can be removed when they are on the green playing and when having a drink and or a meal.
In addition, if any of your Members / Staff live with or have been in contact with someone who has been identified as a suspected or confirmed case of the Omicron Variant they must self isolate for 10 days, even if they have been double or triple vaccinated.
21.20 09.12.21

5th December

Christmas Cards – Please note that our customary method of Xmas Card distribution ie the A to Z boxes within the Club will not be used this year due to the transmittable problems associated with Covid-19 and it’s current Omicron variant.

1st December

With the outbreak of the Omicron Variant (Covid-19) and the Governments reaction to keeping us safe, by making it mandatory for the nation to resume the wearing of masks on public transport, in shops, hairdressers etc.  This does not affect the Colchester Indoor Bowls Club directly but the latest advice from the EIBA has recommended that the wearing of masks throughout Indoor Bowls Clubs should resume.  This recommendation excludes the wearing of masks when on the rinks and if seated with food or drinks.  The recommendation will be adopted by CIBC with affect from Monday 6th December and will remain in place until we are advised otherwise. In addition we ask that all Members wear masks when moving about within the Club, use hand sanitation regularly and check into the track and trace system on first entering the Club. 

Club Competition Update

Thank you everyone for successfully completing Stage 1 of the Mens’ Singles.
Next Round to be completed by 2nd January 2022.  The following competitions have a play-by date of  12th December 2021.

Open Two Wood Singles
Mens’ Pairs
Mixed Pairs
Any feedback on the Competition so far to: 
cibccompsec@hotmail.com please.

12th November

Our current Hon. Treasurer is retiring shortly so we are currently seeking a replacement.
Should you know of anyone who might wish to fulfil this role, please make contact with our Hon. Secretary or President for further details.

10th November

We have been advised that Maurice Timberlakes funeral will take place at Chelmsford Crematorium North Chapel at 13.00 on Tuesday 23rd November 2021.  Our condolences go out to his family and friends and will be missed by all those who knew him.

4th November

It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of a former long standing Member and one of our coaches, Len Harvey.  Len died on Saturday 30th October after a long illness. Our condolences go out to his family and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

2nd November

National Team Competitions Dress Code Update
View the details here: 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Hon. Secretary

31st October

Club Competitions 2021/22 – Playing Arrangements

• All live competitions are now visible on BowlR with play-by dates for each round.
• Matches and rinks to be organised by mutual agreement between competitors.
• First-named player in the draw for singles competitions organises a marker.
• Matches to be booked on BowlR and scores to be entered as per league games.
• Completed scorecards to be placed in the box provided.
• Re-spots to be used for all competitions.

Match Durations…

Singles:  21 shots
2-Wood Singles:  21 Ends
Pairs:  21 Ends
Triples:  18 Ends
Fours:  21 Ends
Novice Pairs:  2-hour session until a final of 21 Ends

Competitions not Started…

Currently there are insufficient entries for the following competitions;

Novice Medley Pairs:  4 Entries
Handicap Triples:  4 Entries from inexperienced bowlers
Ladies Triples:  3 Entries
Ladies Fours:  2 Entries

Unless these competitions reach a minimum of 8 entries they will not be played.

Entry deadline for these competitions extended until 28^th November.

28th October

2019/20 Club Finals

10am Saturday 30th October

Men’s Singles ( Keith Jeffrey v Shaun Cook)

Ladies’ Fours

Novice Medley Pairs

28th October

Re-Spotting the Jack (Side Spots)

During National & County competitions the jack is not re-spotted if an end is killed with the exception of – Over 60’s matches and Sets Play (under 18’s & 25’s) when the side-spots are used to respot the jack. 

For Club matches (Leagues and all Competitions) if an end is killed the jack is respotted under the Club Rule 21 (see handbook for details) NB If a bowl is covering the spots the jack should be placed immediately in front of the obstructing bowl but not touching it.

21st October

Ladies’ Singles Final (2019/20)

10am Sunday 24th October Rink 5

Rose Kerridge v Liz Tunn

Please come along to see who will represent our club in the Champion of Champions.

18th October

Club Competitions – Reminder

The closing date for club competitions is Sunday 24th October.

Entry forms on the bar.

Completed forms in the Competition Secretary pigeon hole please.

Entries can be sent to cibccompsec@hotmail.com

15th October

FYI the club will be closed during the day tomorrow (saturday 16th) but will be open from 5pm tomorrow evening for the Bingo.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

12th October

During the Covid -19 pandemic and with the intermittant opening and closing of the Club it has not always been possible for Members families to advise us of their passing. Consequently we often hear much later so we mention now the passing of Doug Charker back in April this year, Colin Spencer on 26th September this year and our belated sympathies go out to their families and friends.  They will be sorely missed by those who knew them.

11th October

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Maurice Timberlake who passed away on Saturday 2nd August and our deepest sympathies go to his entire family.  Maurice had been a member of the club for a number of years and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

8th October

IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ

LEAGUE MATCHES

SCORING ON IPADS/BOWLR SYSTEM

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BOTH TEAMS TO ENSURE THAT THE SCORE THAT HAS BEEN RECORDED ON THE MATCH SCORE CARD ALONG WITH THE TEAM MEMBERS NAMES AND THEIR PLAYING POSITION IS RECORDED ON THE IPADS LOCATED BEHIND RINKS 1 & 2.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO DO THIS ARE WITH THE IPADS AND ALSO THERE IS A COPY ON EACH TABLE BEHIND EACH RINK.

IT IS A VERY SIMPLE PROCESS. SOMEONE FROM EACH TEAM MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR UPDATING THE IPADS AT THE END OF THE MATCH.

1.     ONE TEAM MEMBER (NOT A SUB), AND IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH OF THE TEAMS GOES FIRST, MUST LOG IN TO THE IPAD WITH THEIR MEMBERSHIP ID No.  (SEE THE STEWARD IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THIS)

2.     YOU WILL SEE THAT DAYS MATCH AND SHOULD SELECT IT.

3.     THE RELEVANT MATCH SCREEN WILL APPEAR AND YOU MUST ENTER THE TEAMS AND THEIR PLAYING POSITION BOWLED E.G. LEAD, 2 AND SKIP FOR TRIPS, AND ENTER THE SCORE AND PRESS SAVE. THIS RETURNS THE IPAD TO THE LOGIN SCREEN

4.     A MEMBER OF THE OTER TEAM THEN ENTERS THEIR MEMBERSHIP ID AND REPEATS THE PROCESS TO SELECT THE MATCH. THEY HAVE THE OPTION TO REVIEW THE SCORES ETC. AND IF IN AGREEMENT CONFIRM THE RESULT AND SAVE IT AND LOG OUT. IF THE SCORE IS INCORRECT SELECT CHALLENGE.

5.     END OF PROCESS.

FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE THE LEAGUE TABLES AND YOU AND YOUR SKIPS WILL CONTINUALLY COMPLAIN THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING.

FIRST FAILURE TO INPUT YOUR TEAMS SCORE WILL RESULT IN A WARNING. A SECOND FAILURE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF A POINT FROM YOUR LEAGUE SCORE.

6th October

CLUB DRESS CODE

All Players MUST Wear the Correct Dress:

For roll ups, league games, points and all competitions, the basic dress code will be CIBC club shirts or tops that shall be predominantly white i.e., designed for bowls with collars but may not be of a third-party club unless that club is visiting. Regulation mid-grey skirt/trousers/shorts shall be worn. Bowling shoes/sandals may be brown, white or grey and must be designed specifically for indoor bowling i.e., flat soles with no heels or tread. The new style shoes introduced lately have mixed colours and may also be worn provided they are of a recognised maker and sold specifically for indoor bowling.

Shorts must be regulation and of Bowls England design. Colour must be mid-grey or white and must match the dress code for your game.

For all club matches, including friendly fixtures, CIBC club shirts must be worn.

A white dress code applies to Club Finals and specified matches and comprises the club shirt and white skirt/trousers/shorts and white indoor bowling shoes.

Permitted optional extras for all the above include waist coats/cardigans and white jumpers and for the ladies’ light brown tights or stockings.

Jeans, regardless of colour, are NOT permitted

1st October

Entry forms for this years club competitions are now available in the bar area. Please have these returned by Sunday 24th october.

ICL/DENNY
Practice Roll Up
Saturday 2nd October from 09.00

Gentlemen  –  If you would like to be considered for selection for the coming 2021/22 season please come along to the session above for a practice with our Mens Captain and Selection Committee members.

26th September

20th September

16th September

14th September

Lifting of Covid-19 Restrictions

Please note that in line with Government regulations the Covid restrictions applied to the Club will revert to the use of 6 rinks and normal restaurant use with effect from 1st October 2021.
Should Members wish to adhere to the wearing of masks whilst bowling or in crowded areas then they should do so for their own comfort and peace of mind but it is not compulsory.

9th September

Essex County Indoor Bowling Association Comps 2021/22

Entries for the 2021/22 competitions must be made by the clubs by 30^th September 2021

A copy of the cancelled 2020/21 seasons entries is available in the club as this will be used as a basis for the Clubs entries for 2021/22. Will all entrants check their details and amend as necessary.

New entries can be made at this stage but this opportunity will expire on September 28^th 2021.

3rd September

Playing schedules for the winter leagues are now available in your pigeonholes, these include revised play lists.

Please collect them asap.

3rd September

Hand Books are now available to collect from the Duty Steward.

2nd September

23rd August

Due to circumstances beyond our control the kitchen will not be open this week. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Update… There will be a selection of sandwiches in the cooler in the dining room.

19th August

12th August

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sandra Hill who passed away on Sunday 1^st August, our deepest sympathies go to her husband Chris, daughter Erica and son David.

Sandra had been a member at the club for many years and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

7th August

4th August

20th July

A reminder that Summer Points start next Monday (26th) at 9am and 11am and again on Thursday at 11am with all 6 rinks available.

19th July

Winter Team Leaders…

Please collect your team registration forms from the desk in the bar area and return them to Martin French by 1st August 20121.

16th July

As of Monday 19^th July, we are reverting to the full 6 rinks being available in the usual 2-hour continuous slots with 1 hour at lunchtime. Please refer to the BOWLr booking system.

In line with Government and EIBA guidelines Social Distancing and mask wearing are no longer mandatory requirements, we strongly advise that all of our members and guests respect the space of others and where possible maintain social distancing for the continued safety of all around them and avoid close contact unless wearing a mask.

We continue to still have in place:

• Social distancing floor stickers and signage.

• Hand sanitiser stations, which you are encouraged to use before entry to facilities and during your visit.

• Screens at reception/till points.

• Enhanced cleaning regime.

• NHS QR code posters for you to record your visit on the Covid19 app or use manual sign in book.

To assist the Stewards with the sanitisation process after each session, we are asking the teams leaving the rink to please use the wipes provided to clean the mats and jacks ready for the following session. It should only take a few minutes of your time and is a small price to pay to maintain the excellent bio security we have within the club.

22nd June

Summer Leagues.

Fixture lists are now available on the bar and all team leaders have been informed, so be prepared for the first games next week, if selected.

A list of Wednesday morning team members will be on the notice board tomorrow morning and team leaders will have an envelope in their pigeonholes with details of their individual teams. We have had to limit the number of team to 8, and with the number of applicants, teams will consist of 7 or 8 members each. With 14 games of triples to play most members should get 5 or 6 games before the end of September.

18th June

Following the Government’s decision to delay stage 4 of the Road Map out of the Covid restrictions, we have no option but to continue with the current playing times and conditions as set out under Stage 3 operational from 17^th May. Hopefully full access will be granted from 19^th July, or perhaps sooner.

In the meantime the summer evening leagues on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and the Wednesday morning league, will commence from the week commencing 28^th June. Team leaders will shortly receive the fixture list and for the Wednesday morning league the teams will soon be posted on the noticeboard, so keep an eye out. Team leaders should soon be contacting you to confirm when you are playing.

If you have already booked roll ups for a Wednesday morning from 30^th June then please accept our apologies as your booking will be cancelled to accommodate the league games.

Points will not commence until all restrictions have been lifted.

Although it appears that most members currently playing are wearing proper dress code it is confirmed that from Monday 21^st June casual dress will no longer be accepted.

Further apologies for the short notice of the changes but we trust you appreciate these decisions are mainly beyond our control.

7th June

COVID Update 3rd June 2021

Premises

We recently received a visit from the HSE Covid compliance officer who was very pleased and highly complimentary about all precautions, ventilation and signage installed at the club over the last 12 months. 

Kitchen Hygiene

We have received the updated Hygiene visit from Colchester Borough Council Environmental health and yet again the kitchen has been rated the highest at 5 – Well done to Kelly and Nigel.

17th May

As previously advised the Club is now open with its new floor. Please come and try it out before summer leagues etc start from 21^st June.

To encourage old members back that didn’t renew due to Covid fears last September we are offering a one-off Summer Membership to cover the period from 17^th May to 30^th September 2021 at a cost of £20.

If you wish to take up this offer then please telephone the Club and the Steward can take payment by card or you can call in and pay over the counter in person.

Membership renewal information for the coming winter season commencing in October will be issued as usual in August for payment by 30^th September 2021.

14th May

The new floor has been completed. Below are the final pictures that have been taken over the past week.

Underlay ready for the carpet.

Carpet relayed on rinks 4,5 & 6 and just starting on rinks 1,2 & 3.

Carpet relayed on rinks 1,2 & 3.

A few pictures to show you the new ends of the rinks.

And the floor is complete.

We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday 17th.

12th May

The Funeral of David Elsdon will be held at Three Counties Crematorium, High Garrett near Braintree on Wendesday 19th April at 2:30pm.

Due to Covid restrictions there is still a limit of 30 people at this venue and all spaces have been allocated. Flowers are family only please and if you wish to make a donation it is to the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance as follows:

https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/25-04-2021-david-dudley-elsdon

Should anyone eish to follow the service then there will be a live cast as follows:

Service order for David Dudley Elsdon
Service Date	19-May-21 at 2:30
Service Chapel	Chapel – Three Counties
Website	https://www.obitus.com/
Username	sodo9037
Password	396318
Webcast:	Live Webcast
Please send this username and password exactly as above to family and friends. You can login to our website at any time to view a test connection (and we strongly recommend you do this) but you’ll only be able to view the Live Webcast approx. 5 mins before the service start time. Please be aware this is a public building and the timing of the Live webcast is semi-automated to allow for services running early or late – please use your discretion if you can see activities not applicable to the service you are here to watch.

11th May

Celebration of the life of David (Nobby) Adams.

Saturday 29th May from 6:00pm at Bocking Sport Club. Food provided with a Toast to David’s life at 8:00pm.

Donations towards erecting a Memorial are welcome – Any monies left over will go to a local charity or person in need of equipment.

10th May

Opening times for the resturant starting Monday 17th May will be… Monday’s, Wednesday’s & Friday’s 12:00 pm until 3:00pm until further notice.

3rd May

Returning to Bowls – 17^th May 2021

At the time of writing the new floor is well under way and on time for opening as scheduled. Let’s hope the Government are not given any reason to delay the lockdown easing date.

Here are the proposed new opening times and rules for the period 17^th May to 20^th June only.

1.     The ‘rule of 6’ will apply, maximum triples on 4 rinks. Social distancing to apply.

2.     5 x 2 hour sessions per day, Monday to Friday, commencing at 9am, 11.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm and 7pm, subject to bookings. The Steward reserves the right to close the club if there are no bookings 30 minutes before the session start time.

3.     Preference is for pre-booking online although walk in members will be allowed on the day and fitted in on a rink as per usual roll-up procedures. Please note all members should be named on the booking, not just Fred + 5 for example.

4.     Masks must still be worn throughout the club, except when on the rink. The one way system will still be in place and lockers can now be used. Casual dress optional.

5.     The bar will be open for table service only and the shop will be open by arrangement with the Steward on duty.

6.     The restaurant will open some lunchtimes, see their notice at the Club to confirm timings.

We are at present collating more information to try and establish the more usual activities from 21^st June, including Summer Evening Leagues, Points and the Wednesday Red and Blue League.

If you were involved in previous Summer Evening Leagues as a team leader and haven’t already been contacted to re-enter this year, or if you would like to enter a team, please contact Brian Smith at brian.l.smith@ntlworld.com or on 01206 502998 as soon as possible.

There will be an entry form on the notice board to put your name down for the Red and Blue League, deadline 11^th June.

More details will be published nearer the time.

3rd May

It is with great sadness we have to report the passing of Don Hassall on Sunday 2nd May. He will be greatly missed by family, firends and members. Details of the funeral etc. will be posted as and when known

30th April

Only a small update for today, the last day of the second week.

This is how the club looked this morning before the workmen arrived.

This is how the club looked at the end of the day.

Our next update will be on Tuesday.

29th April

28th April

28th April

The following is a message to all our Members  from Mollie Skilton & her family following the passing of her husband Cyril.

As Mollie is a Founder Member of the Club we felt that as this is the only way in which she can get her message to all of us, we would, in this instance, publish it through the website.

“Hello to all my friends in the CIBC

Just to let you know that Cyril, my husband was cremated on Friday 16^th April.

Thank you very much for all your cards, flowers and phone calls sent in support of me and my family. Thery were very much appreciated.

As soon as restrictions are lifted I will be back (hopefully) bowling and supplying the sweeties.

Thank you all again,

Regards,

Mollie Skilton and family”

27th April

27th April

It is with sadness that we announce the death of our Member, Jan Tracey, on 3rd April 2021. Our deepest sympathies go out to her husband Paul, sons Colin, Michael, Daniel, Paul Nathan, and David, and their families. Jan will be sorely missed by all her friends and team-mates.

Due to the restrictions of numbers allowed at the memorial service, Members who may wish to view the ceremony over the internet ….

The Service will be on Thursday 29^th April, at 2:45 pm

The Service can be viewed live, or, after 2-3 days, for a period of 28 days after the date of the service.

Obitus web site ……….        www.obitus.com

User Name …… tixe9336

Password …….. 015111

27th April

It is with sadness that we announce the death of David Elsdon on Sunday 25th April at St Georges Nursing home in Witham Our deepest sympathies go to his daughters Jayne and Tracey and their families. Many of you may remember him from the time he used to carve the meat for the caterers, his regular Sundays assisting in the shop or from Severals outdoor Bowls club where he was a member for many years. David will be sorely missed by his family, friends, team mates and members of the club.  The funeral will be at Colchester Crematorium (Date to be confirmed)

23rd April

last update for this week…

This is what the club looked like this morning before the workmen arrived, frame work completed on rink’s 4,5 & 6 and they had started on the frame work for rink’s 1,2 & 3.

Polystyrene inserts have arrived today.

This is how the club looks at the moment with the frame work on rink’s 1,2 & 3 and rink’s 4,5 & 6 with the polystyrene inserts in place.

22nd April

Progress.

21st April

A visual update on the new floor.

20th April

As you are aware the work on the new wooden flooring started yesterday. We will try to keep you all updated on the progress on a daily basis by uploading pictures of the various stages of the work. Below are some pictures taken yesterday.

Bare rinks before the work started.

Removing the carpet.

Underlay and bare contrete exposed

Base work started.

19th April

Update re Pat Gray Funeral webcast/livestream link arrangements:

https://vimeo.com/event/889725/1239101815

Tribute site for donations can be accessed as follows:

https://patgray.muchloved.com

If anyone particularly wishes to attend there are a few spaces below the 30 left. You will need to be pre registered therefore you will need to book a space.  Please contact Anita Gray on 07973 864 324 to do so!

15th April

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Rod Hume on 13th April. Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Mary and family.  Rod will be sorley missed by his family, friends, team mates and members of the club.

13th April 2021

Peter Thomas Cook sadly passed away in hospital on 28^th February 2021.

Beloved husband to May for 54yrs. Much loved Dad to Wendy and Teresa. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

6th April 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the death of our Member, Jan Tracy, on 3rd April 2021. Our deepest sympathies go out to her husband Paul, sons Colin, Michael, Daniel, Paul Nathan, and David, and their families. Jan will be sorely missed by all her friends and team-mates.

5th April 2021

I am sorry to inform you that the club will not open on 12th April as originally stated. The reason is that we have taken the opportunity offered to us to install the new wooden floor so as to be ready for the next target date of 17th May.

My apologies to anyone already booked in from 12th April and trust you understand it was more convenient and economic to do this now rather than wait until we were fully open sometime in the future.

Steve Copeland

30th March 2021

 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Pat Gray, wife of former Club Captain Dennis Gray, on Saturday 20th March 2021.  Pat and Dennis were both members of CIBC for nearly 20 years (Pat until 2018) and were dearly loved by the members. Our condolences to their two daughters and their Families; Anita & Paul and their son James and Cathy & Trevor and their son Matthew.

The funeral is due to be held on 23rd April 2021 at the Three Counties Crematorium, Halstead Road, High Garret. Due to Covid restrictions it is strictly Family only at the funeral. Flowers are Family only however any donations should be sent in aid of the Bristish Heart Foundation to Hunnables Funeral Directors.

Details of the Webcast of the funeral will be posted when known.

23rd March 2021

Some additional clarification on definition of ‘household’.

The Club will accept that pairs from the same support bubble can play singles. We trust our members to comply with the rules.

21st March 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dave Adams on Tuesday 16th March 2021. Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Pam and family. Dave was also a member of Bocking Alliance Bowls Club and passed away after a short illness.

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Opening

The Development Committee propose, in keeping with the Government Roadmap and EIBA guidelines, that we open from 12^th April as follows:

2 sessions, 9-11 and 11.30-1.30, on 3 mornings per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for singles (same household only) or individuals. All 6 rinks available, £2.50 per player per session. No food or drinks available in bar etc. Wearing of masks and social distancing to continue, so no use of changing rooms or lockers, casual dress acceptable. Pre-booking through BOWLr system only until bar is open and staffed. If there is sufficient demand then we will consider extending the number of sessions/days.

If all goes well then from 17^th May we will revert to the previous arrangements as in August 2020 regarding ‘rule of 6’. Maximum triples on each rink, 4 rinks and number of sessions to be confirmed. Food and drink available with table service only. Wearing of masks and social distancing to continue.

Finally we hope to be fully open from 21^st June with no restrictions. We have in mind various options for a shortened summer league, points etc but cannot make any decisions until the Government confirm the official lifting of restrictions and you will appreciate that all of the dates above are subject to change. We will keep you informed.

10th March 2021

The Development Committee are currently discussing provisional opening times to start bowling again. Further details will be posted soon.

28th February 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cyril Skilton on Friday 26th February 2021 and our deepest sympathies go out to his wife Molly and his extended family.
Both Cyril and Molly are Founder members of the Club and much loved by many of our Members.
Further details will be promulgated when known.

21st February 2021

It has been a while since there has been anything upbeat to post here, so it is nice to have something to headline, namely, yesterday’s Government announcement regarding the latest Lockdown Roadmap.

Whilst the dates released are, in the main, ‘no earlier than’ they will, of course, be continuously under review and subject to change.

Starting next week, all the factors controlling our operations will also be reviewed by the Club Committee, as will any guidance and/or instructions issued by the EIBA on resumption dates.

Looking at the target dates as they stand today and on the proviso that they can be met, it is clear that the Club will be open on or before the start of the 2021/2022 season.

Ashley

12th Febuary 2021

Ashley has been discharged from hospital and is now at home, still very tired and sore. He thanks all those who have sent their kind messages and hopes to be back to normal soon.

Steve

9th Febuary 2021

As many members have enquired about Ashley’s condition suffice to say he is doing ok but still battered and bruised. Apparently looking better due to a haircut and a shower. What our nurses have to put up with! Seriously though he is in the best place and taking the first steps to recovery, however slowly.

Mary and James would like to thank everyone who has sent cards to Ashley, but as we are not able to visit, these are being scanned and sent to him in picture format as we are sure it will boost his morale. We feel sure he will thank you all himself once he is able.

4th Febuary 2021

An update on Ashley’s condition. He is now out of CCU and back on the ward and is off oxygen and has had all tubes removed so he can eat, drink and speak more easily. 

Apparently starting to be a bit bossy with family and staff, so more like the Ashley we know! Hopefully on the mend and I will let you know if there are any material changes in his condition.

Steve

3rd Febuary 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Sibley who passed away on 31 January 2021. Our deepest sympathies go out to his daughter Karen and son Trevor. John who was also a member of Silver End Bowls Club enjoyed his roll ups and played in our Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon league games. John was also well known for his darts prowess in the seventies. He will be sadly missed by all.

1st Febuary 2021

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Just a short note to let you know, if you haven’t already heard, that Ashley was involved in an accident on Wednesday whereby he was hit by a car whilst he was walking his dogs.

He was immediately taken to A&E with several cracked ribs, a fractured skull and severe cuts, bruises etc. As you can imagine he was apparently hit at some speed although to the driver’s credit he did stay with Ashley and called the ambulance. I have no knowledge of the exact circumstances leading to the accident but suffice to say that the Police did detain the driver overnight.

I have been in regular contact with Mary and the latest advice is that he is still in CCU with oxygen helping his breathing and of course on medication for pain relief. Needless to say, he isn’t looking his best!

Mary has asked that you refrain from calling her at present, I’m sure you will agree that even with the best intentions she doesn’t want to keep repeating herself to well wishers. I’m always in contact with her and will pass on any updates as and when.

Steve Copeland            

26th January 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the death of our Member, David Moss, on 26th January 2021. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife, Sylvia, daughter Colleen and her partner Steve, his brother Keith, sister Margaret and to all his extended family. David will be sorely missed by all his friends and team-mates.

20th January 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William J Braithwaite aged 77 on 15th January 2021. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife Sue and his extended family. Billy was known to many, at both Colchester IBC and West End BC and will be missed by many.
No further details are known at present.

19th January 2021

We have now received further details regarding the funeral of our Member and friend, Ian Steel which, due to the current rulings for Lockdown,  we are unable to physically attend.
However, should anyone like to view Ian’s service on line, they can do so by logging on to the following web address @15.30 on Friday 29th January.
www.obitus.com/
username     Kira5306
password      839422
If you are unable to watch the service live it is available for 28 days thereafter. There is also a “Memory” page Iansteel.muchloved.com where you can leave messages, light a candle or make a donation to the Royal British Legion.

5th January 2021

It has come as no surprise to the majority of us that the latest directives from the Government are “stay home, protect the NHS and save lives”. There are more, but those will suffice for the purposes of this website.
We are sure that our Members are following the rules and that we are all eager to return to Bowls. With the introduction of the Vaccines we would like to think that it will not be too far away from our return to the Club but realistically it will not be before the middle to the end of February now.  Hang in there everyone, spring is just round the corner.

1st January 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ian Steel who passed away last night 31/12/20 after his long illness. Our heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to his family, especially his wife Lesley, daughters Hannah and Emma and his son Zak. Ian had been unwell for a considerable time and loved his bowling. He was a Member of a number of teams in the various leagues and he will be sadly missed by his team mates and many others who knew him. Ian joined us in October 2011 and when he had to stop bowling due to ill-health he would still come along to support his team mates and to swap anecdotes with other ex-servicemen here at the Club. R.I.P. Ian