11th December 2024
Colchester Ladies Beat Havering in Yetton Plate
CIBC ladies had a fixture against Havering in the Yetton Plate. There were two home and two away rinks. The CIBC ladies won on both home rinks, and away at Havering they drew one match and lost the other. The overall shot count favoured CIBC, 95-68. At home the girls were impressive winning 62-30, but away they went down 33-38.
Karen Leatherdale playing with Olive Hawkins, Joy Tingay and Polly Josh got off to a great start playing against Havering skip Jackie Golds, and team, Alison Marshall, Sally Farber and Sheila Endean. They led 7-1 after three ends, then 16-4 after seven. Then Havering got stuck in and pulled the score back and were only three shot behind after eleven ends, (17-14). After that Colchester pulled further ahead to win 30-20. They won mainly because three times they recorded five shots on an end, half their score. Havering won a fair number of ends but just not by big margins.
On the other home rink CIBC skip Liz Tunn had Tina Fisher, Jill Nicholson and Gill Costin in her team. Havering skipped by Jo Willis and playing with Maggie Thong, Julie Willis and Chris McCarthy got off to the better start and led 5-2 after four ends. However, they lost the next five ends and CIBC turned it around to led 12-5. Things did not go well for the visitors after that as they only won four of the next twelve ends and CIBC were able to win 32-10 taking six shots on the last end.
At Havering CIBC skip Loraine Daden and team Beverley Oakes, Francis Smith and Gail Barrett did well to earn a draw after a slow start. Playing for Havering skip Beryl Morris, and Rose Faust, Linda Davey and Cecille Harrison had a 4-0 lead after two ends lost it and were 4-5 down after five ends. Havering then regained the lead by winning the five ends leaving CIBC trailing 5-13 after ten ends. CIBC then won seven of the last eleven ends to earn a creditable draw, 19-19.
On the second away rink CIBC skip Pam Smith had Marion Bailey, Judith Tarr and Sharon Lunnon in her team. Havering skip M. Heath, and her team got off to a great start to lead 10-0 after four ends. The following twelve ends were all hard fought, each of which was won by a single shot. Havering still had the lead (14-8). The final five ends were pretty even, and CIBC lost the game 14-19.
Colchester Ladies Triumph in Masons
CIBC ladies played Ipswich BC in a Masons Cup fixture. There was one home and one away rink. CIBC won both rinks with an overall shot count o 37-21.
Pam Smith skipped CIBC on the away rink. In the team were Marion Bailey, Jan Howell and Sharon Lunnon. Julie Spice skipped the Ipswich team which included Anne Lyas and Elaine Wright. CIBC started the best winning eight of the first nine ends and led 13-2 as a result. The hosts did rally over the final seven ends, but CIBC won 16-8.
CIBC were skipped by Loraine Daden in the home leg, playing with Beverley Oakes, Francis Smith and Gail Barrett. They started well and were 11-4 up after six ends. Ipswich, skipped by Julie Witham and included Joy Mackie, Val Standring and Lucy Ratcliffe, rallied by winning the next two ends but then losing four in a row, giving CIBC a lead of 17-8 after twelve ends. CIBC went on to win 21-13.
Colchester Lose to Barking in Top Club Fixture
Colchester Indoor Bowlers were away to Barking Bowls Club at the weekend. The hosts fielded a strong team and won on four of the five rinks with a favourable shot count of 97-73.
On the rink that CIBC won, CIBC mixed pairs skip Elliot Mann was paired with Liz Tunn. The CIBC pair won the first five ends giving them a 9-0 lead. Unfortunately, they only won one of the next seven ends and trailed 10-13 after twelve. They picked up four shots on the next end to lead by one but lost the next end. With the scores tied going into the final end they emerged 15-14 winners.
Bradley Mann was the CIBC skip for the mixed triples match. Geoff King and Pam Smith were his teammates. They started well winning the first end but battled after that to trail 5-15 after eight. Their fortunes did not improve over the last ten ends with the host winning 12 of the 18 ends. With four ends still to play CIBC trailed 12-19 and still had a chance. However, Barking won all four ends to take the game 12-24.
Malcolm Stark skipped the CIBC mixed fours contingent. Also playing were Beverley Oakes, Pam Smith and Andy Smith. They got off to a slow start losing the first four ends to trail 0-11. They never actually led in the game but were only down by three shots after eleven ends (10-13), and by two shots after fourteen (12-14). Over the final four ends the hosts took three shots to two by CIBC giving the game to Barking 17-14.
In the two wood men’s singles Brian Smith played Barking’s D. Hughes. No card details are available, but Brian played well and held a 17-14 late into the game before D. Hughes hit a purple patch to win 21-18.
In the ladies two woods singles Eileen King, a late replacement for an unwell Sharon Lunnon, put up a spirited performance against Barking’s J. Preston. Eileen started well and was in the lead 6-1 after six ends. After eleven ends it was 7-7, and then 11-11 after sixteen. J. Preston held a one-shot lead after twenty ends but unfortunately Eileen was unable to repeat the form of the early ends and Barking won 21-14.
2nd December 2024
DAVID MERRIDAY
It is with great sadness to announce that David Merriday passed away on Saturday 30th November after a long illness.
David had been a member here at CIBC for many years and will be missed by many.
David’s funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 30th December at 11.30 and then onto CIBC for the wake.
27th November 2024
Calling All New Bowlers
We are looking for New Bowlers with less than two years’ experience that are interested in playing in the Essex Coastal New Bowlers Cup tournament which will be played at Essex County BC on Sunday 16th of February 2025.
If you are interested in playing in this Tournament please speak to Ann Wright (club coach)
21th November 2024
Colchester Ladies Win In Masons Trophy
CIBC Ladies B team enjoyed a good win over Ipswich Ladies B. The match was played on one home and one away rink. The CIBC ladies won on both rinks with a favourable shot count of 42-30.
On their home rink the CIBC skip Leslie Weedon playing with Jill Hay, Tina Antony and Ann Butcher were up against Ipswich skip, Edna Harness, Shirley Pert, Julie Price and Helen Lee. The home team found themselves in a tight match even though they led 9-3 after five ends and 18-7 after ten. They only won two of the next eight ends but managed to hold on to win 21-17.
On the away rink CIBC skip Joy Tingay playing with Edna Woods, Mo Wood and Steph Heard were up against Ipswich skip Pat Jolly, Anne Pable, Sue Saunders and Norma Wright. CIBC were up 7-4 after five ends, a lead that extended to 15-5 after ten. The game ended 21-13 in favour CIBC in spite of five shots for Ipswich on the sixteenth end.
CIBC Win Well In National Competition
CIBC ladies came against Clacton ladies in the Yetton Plate in two home and two away games.
On rink one at home CIBC skip Loraine Daden playing with Beverley Oakes, Francis Smith and Gail Barrett got off to a good start to lead 6-5 after five ends. Colchester then turned it on and were leading 18-6 against Clacton skip Chrissy Greenwood, and her team Sandra Harris Carol Hargreaves and Kay Park. CIBC went on to win 20-9.
Rink two saw CIBC skip Karen Leatherdale and team Olive Hawkins, Joy Tingay, and Polly Josh paired off against Clacton skip Jan Millington and her team Belinda Brook, Carol Morris and Laney Kaldred. CIBC had a narrow 4-2 lead after five ends. They then turned it on to lead 15-2 after ten ends and went on to win 15-8.
On the first of the away rinks CIBC skip Pam Smith playing with Linda Hills, Marion Bailey and Sharon Lunnon started well but after five ends only held a slim 7-5 lead over Clacton skip Rita Seamons and her team Elaine Clifford, Sarah Bailey and Sandra Wood. After ten ends however, the lead was 15-6 and they went on to win 24-8.
On the second away rink CIBC skip Liz Tunn playing with Tina Fisher, Jill Nicholson and Gill Costin played against Clacton skip Carol Bramble, Sandra Rose, Paddy Bellis and Anette White. This turned out to be the closest game of the day. CIBC were behind 3-5 after five ends. After ten ends they led 10-5 and went on to win 14-10.
CIBC won on all four rinks with a shot count of 73-35.
15th November 2024
JOHN HIGGLETON
It is with great sadness to announce that John Higgleton passed on Sunday 27th October.
John had been a member here at CIBC and a member at West End Bowls Club for many years.
John’s funeral will be held at the CO-OP Wimpole Road on 27th November at 12.30pm then back to West End Bowls Club for the wake.
14th November 2024
Colchester Beat Clacton in Top Club Competition
On Saturday CIBC hosted Clacton BC in the National Top Club knockout competition. CIBC won the encounter 14-2 by winning on four of the five rinks. The shot count for the match favoured CIBC by 94-42.
On rink five CIBC skip Elliot Mann with team Beverley Oakes, Tina Fisher, and Andy Smith were too strong for the Clacton team and only twelve ends were played with CIBC winning 27-4.
On rink four L. Tunn and Dan Rodger also outplayed the opposition and the game ended after 13 ends with CIC leading 25-4.
Rink six saw CIBC skip Brad Mann playing with Geoff King and Pam Smith and played to a win in eleven ends. The final score was 14-8.
The singles match on rink 2 was won by Clacton skip Peter Hagger, playing against CIBC’s Graeme Brookes. The Clacton skip won the first six ends to lead 0-10. After thirteen ends the difference was still ten shots with Clacton leading 5-15. The game ended after eighteen ends and Clacton winning by 7-19.
In the final game, The Ladies singles rink three witnessed Sharron Lunnon of CIBC playing Belinda Brooke. Sharron lost the first end but then won the next eight ends to lead 14-2 after nine ends. Sharron went on to win the game 21-7.
CIBC Ladies Win County League Encounter
CIBC Ladies played Clacton on a home and away county match. Each club won their home fixture with CIBC winning the shot count, 44-35.
In the home game CIBC skip Loraine Daden and team Francis Smith, Sharon Tuxford and Gail Barrett lost the first end but picked 6 shots on the second. After six ends CIBC were leading 7- 4. After nine ends they led 11-7. After which they won nine of the next ten ends to lead 30-9. The final score was 30-15.
In the away rink Clacton skip Carol Bramble and her team Sandra Harris, Paddy Bellis and Elaine Clifford had a good 20-14 win against CIBC skip Pam Smith playing with Beverley Oakes, Judith Tarr and Sharon Lunnon. Clacton led 14-5 after nine ends. CIBC had a good spell winning the next six ends but Clacton still had a 14-11 lead. The Clacton ladies did enough over the next six ends to win the game.
6th November 2024
Colchester Bowlers Win Big In Egham Cup
In the first round of the Egham Cup CIBC were up against Clacton BC. Two rinks played simultaneously at each club. The Colchester club produced “hands up” performances, as Clacton conceded the match after seventeen ends.
In Clacton on rink four CIBC skip Brad Mann and his team Tina Fisher Gail Barrett and Andy Smith took six ends to assert themselves and lead 8-3. Halfway through the game they led 11-5. CIBC won all but one of the next eight ends forcing Clacton to concede as they could not win. A 23-9 win for CIBC.
On Clacton’s rink three CIBC skip Cadell Lench and his team Sharon Lunnon, Pam Smith and Graeme Brookes found themselves in a much tougher contest. After five ends CIBC trailed 1-8. At the halfway point they were still behind 8-12. CIBC begun winning most of the next seven ends played and led 17-15 after sixteen ends at which point Clacton conceded as overall the contest was lost.
On rink three at CIBC, skip Malcolm Stark with his team Beverley Oakes, Eileen King and Len Oakes had little problem winning 31-3 after seventeen ends at which point Clacton conceded the game. CIBC had led 15-2 at the halfway stage.
It was on CIBC’s rink four that the home team had their biggest win. Skip Dan Rodger, playing with Liz Tunn, Loraine Daden and Geoff King lost the first two ends but led 4-3 after three ends. After nine ends they were up 20-3. The final score was 43-6 to CIBC.
CIBC won 74-9 on the home rinks and 40-24 away.
31st October 2024
Colchester Bowlers Win Against Fierce Rivals
Colchester Indoor Bowls Club met Ipswich in the National top club knock out competition and managed to record a 10-6 win over the Suffolk club. The opposition flooded the rinks with current and former Internationals. CIBC were able to field Liz Tunn our own former International plus Dan Rodger and Brad Mann two young Essex County players. Another young County player Elliot Mann was not available for the fixture. The club is going through a rebuilding phase as Shaun Cook and Josh Jenner have left the club leaving a yawning gap in the men’s county league team.
On rink 3 Sharon Lunnon of CIBC took on Lucy Radcliffe in the Ladies two wood singles Sharon got off to a great start and led 5-0 after three ends and later 8-1 after seven ends. However, Lucy was not intimidated and came back to level the scores 9-9 after thirteen ends. Sharon won 6 of the next eight ends to hold a 17-12 lead after twenty one ends. Nearly over you might imagine, not really. Lucy won the next four ends and the scores were again tied at 17-17. Sharon took four shots over the next two ends to reach the magic number to win 21-17.
On rink 6 Liz Tunn and Dan Rodger were paired against Julie Burch and International and World Bowls Championship contestant Phillip Last. The match up was close for the first seven ends with the scores tied on 5-5.
Liz and Dan won the next nine ends to lead 24-5 and two ends later they ran out winners 24-7.
On rink 5 in the mixed pairs, CIBC’s Geoff King and Pam Smith were up against Bo Darek and U21 international Charlie Beeton. For a while it looked like it might have been a runaway win for the visitors
as after eight ends they led 2-8. Geoff and Pam won the next three ends and to hold a 9-8 lead after eleven ends. CIBC won four of the final seven ends and took the match 16-11.
On rink 2 the men’s two wood singles Len Oakes found himself up against former international and world indoor championship player John Rednall. Len got off to a reasonable start and the scores were tied 3-3 after four ends. After ten ends John was 3-11 up, and after seventeen ends the score was 5-19. John won the encounter 10-21 after twenty one ends.
The mixed fours were played on rink four. CIBC skip Graeme Brookes and team Beverley Oakes, Tina Fisher and Andy Smith lined up against Sarah Beeton, Stella Utteridge, Mark Euston and Ipswich skip Elliot Last. Six ends in CIBC trailed 2-8. However, after thirteen ends CIBC had managed to tie the scores 10-10, then went one up by wining the next end. Unfortunately, Ipswich won three of the final four ends and took the match 18-12.
17th October 2024
If you are interested in trying out for our County League squad then come along to the club this Saturday morning (19th) for the County League trials. Start time 10.00am
Congratulations to
Dan Rodger, Bradley & Elliot Mann for being selected following a successful County trial at Barking at the weekend for the Liberty Cup
14th October 2024
Top Club and Egham Competitions
The club would like to ensure we have widest pool of players to select from for the mixed Top Club and Egham competitions.
Please can any players wishing to represent the club in these tournaments enter their name onto a sheet on the noticeboard.
This will remain up until Saturday 19th October.
DEREK PAGE
It is with great sadness to announce that Derek Page passed away on Friday 11th October.
Derek had been a member here at CIBC for many years and will be missed by so many of his friends.
Update**
Derek’s funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 11th November at 1pm and then onto CIBC for the wake after the service.
(No flowers please)
Donations can be made via this link…
https://derek-page-1934-2024.muchloved.com/
10th October 2024
The closing date for 24/25 winter season Club Competition entries is October 31st.
Entry forms are available in the Bar area on the noticeboard.
9th October 2024
A message from Jenny Johnson (The organiser of the Potters Trip)
Last week, a group of 85 people, mostly members of Colchester Indoor Bowls Club, along with 4 players from West Mersea and a few from Dovercourt and Ipswich, attended the Bowlers Tournament at Potters Hopton. Competing under the team name “Colchester Oysters,” we entered 18 teams of 4 bowlers, making us the largest group at the tournament.
A total of 83 teams participated from across the country, with each team playing four matches in a round-robin format. The top 16 teams then advanced to the knockout stage. Impressively, six of our teams made it to the final 16, and one team—Jon Tokley, Graeme Brookes, Geoff, and Eileen King—reached the semi-finals. Unfortunately, they were defeated in that round.
Nevertheless, our bowlers made the club proud. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to such an enjoyable five-day event.
Best regards,
Jenny Johnson
8th October 2024
We’ve added a new feature to the Bowlr booking system to make it easier for you to confirm your availability for matches. We’re starting with Friendly matches, but it may be expanded to other types in the future.
The first match using this feature will be the friendly against Arclight on Sunday, 20th October. You’ll receive an email invitation, but you can also check within Bowlr. Just log in, go to “My Account,” and click on “Club Matches” on the left-hand side. There, you’ll see all available Friendlies and can confirm your attendance by selecting “Yes” or “No.”
7th October 2024
CIBC 24/25 WINTER CLUB COMPETITIONS
The entry forms for 24/25 Club Competitions are now available in the bar under the display screen.
23rd September 2024
DAVID NICHOLS
David passed away peacefully on 14th September 2024.
Beloved Husband of Beryl.
Much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad.
Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 10th October at 11.30am.
Family flowers only please.
If desired, donations to Blood Cancer UK via dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/14-09-2024-david-victor-nichols.
Please join the family at The White Heart West Bergholt CO6 3DD after the service
20th September 2024
MARGARET PATTERSON
Margaret Patterson passed away on Monday 16th September.
Margaret had been a member for many years and will be missed by all her friends here at CIBC.
Update….
Margaret’s funeral will be held on Thursday 3rd October at 2.30pm at Colchester Crematorium and then on to CIBC for the wake.
11th September 2024
New Bowlers
If you have been bowling for less than two years and have not represented the club in either County or National Competitions we have a new League for you to sign up for which starts in October and will be on Thursday evenings.
If you interested in joining this league, please add your name to the list which is located on the noticeboard adjacent to Rink 2.
10th September 2024
Kitchen Staff required.
11am until 2.30pm Mon-Fri. Some weekend and evening work could also be available.
Call Mark on 07920 827230 for more information.
6th September 2024
Your Winter Team sheets are now available in the Bar area.
2nd September 2024
Summer Fantastic 5’s Area Final…
Colchester White V’s Kempston B
Will be played at Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club on Saturday 7th September.
Start Time 3pm
Robert Oatham
It is with sadness to announce that Robert Oatham passed away on 26th June 2024.
Bob had been a member of CIBC for many years and also a member of Witham Bowls Club.
Bob will be missed by all his family and his friends at both clubs.
Please note that this is late news and the funeral has already taken place.
30th August 2024
Full Members…. Today is the last day for your £10 discount off your annual subs.
If you can’t make it into the club, call the duty steward and make your paymemnt over the phone.
27th August 2024
Reminder for Full members…
You have until Friday to get your £10 discount on your Subs renewals.
If you can’t make it into the club, you can make your payments over the phone.
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
The Kitchen will be closed this Friday 30th August.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Normal hours will resume on Monday 2nd September.
19th August 2024
Just a quick reminder to all Full Members…
If you pay your annual subs before the end of August you will receive a £10 discount.
5th August 2024
WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR BLACK BOWLING TROUSERS & SHORTS
PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER WITH THE DUTY STEWARD
31st July 2024
FYI…
Your subs renewals have been sent today via email and for those without email we have sent them by post.
For Full memberships if you pay before 31st August you will get £10 off.
Please be aware that some emails have the date of 23/24 season in the subject. This was caused by a glitch in the system. All inoices are for the 24/25 season.
17th July 2024
All Summer Club Comps are now on Bowlr with the exception of the Red & Blue Round Robin comp which is on the noticed board.
8th July 2024
PHIL DOW
It is with great sadness to announce that Phil Dow passed away on Thursday 4th July.
Phil was a member here at CIBC for many years.
Phil will be missed by his wife Brenda, his children Ann, Michael and Sarah and all here at CIBC.
Memorial service to be held in St. Michael’s & All Angels Church, Copford CO6 1DG on the 23rd August 2024 at 11.30am
28th June 2024
Update on Ray Ellis funeral…
We are now able to confirm the date, time and place of the funeral: 11.30 on 11 July at Colchester Crematorium.
All are welcome and we are inviting those who attend to wear some colour if they wish.
27th June 2024
New Summer Club Competitions…
We have three new competitions for you to sign up for…
We have a New Bowler Pairs Competition, an Open Triples Knockout competition, and an open single competition.
If you are interested in joining any of these comps, please add your names to the lists on the boards opposite the end of Rink 3.
Closing Date for all three comps is the first week of July.
2oth June 2024
A sad message recieved from Paul Ellis son of Ray Ellis…
Raymond Ellis, died at the age of 85 on Monday night at Colchester General Hospital after a short and sudden illness. We will miss him desperately.
In his retirement, he greatly enjoyed his membership of the Bowls Club and the companionship of other members. Thank you to you all for making him so welcome and giving him the regular opportunity to play and stay fit.
The provisional date and location for the funeral are 11 July at 11.30 at Colchester Crematorium, but this is to be confirmed.
26th May 2024
EXTRA SUMMER LEAGUE MATCHES
I have posted on the noticeboard some summer K/O Club Matches. If you are interested in playing in any of these, please register your team names on the sheet below each competition.
If you have any questions, please call Geoff Miller on 07726 753237
18th May 2024
Ruby Wilkinson
It is with great sadness to announce that Ruby Wilkinson passed away at home after a long illness on Wednesday 15th May.
Ruby had been a member here at CIBC for many years and will be missed by us all.
UPDATE…
Ruby’s funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 12th June at 3.15pm and then onto CIBC for the wake.
15th May 2024
Olympic Gold at Colchester Indoor Bowls Club.
British Olympic Gold Medallist James Cracknell came to Colchester Indoor
Bowls Club for a specially arranged Presidents Invite Match.
Four teams turned out for the special games to showcase the clubs great
facilities, members and offerings.
James Cracknell played Second position in the Presidents Team with John
Montgomery at lead, Dave Fisher at Third and Dan Roger as Skip. The
Opponents had Paul Hubert at Lead, David Linghorn-Baker at Second,
Graham Walkinshaw at Third and the Skip being Team Selector Andy Smith.
The Second arranged match was packed with even more talent consisting of
the Ladies Team who had our Nationals Legend Sharon Lunnon at lead, Club
legend Jan Howell at Second, current ladies club champion Gail Barrett at
Third position with Internationalist Liz Tunn as Skip.
The ladies Team played against a highly rated Men’s Team consisting of
Club Legend David Mann at Lead, Club Legend Dave Dignum at Second, Men’s
Finalist John Kavanah at Third and Club Finalist Darren Dellar as Skip.
The Four Teams battled it out for 2 hours in a 2 Sets of 7 Ends match
with a 1 end Tie Breaker to decide the winner.
Our visitors James Cracknell and David Linghorn-Baker played a massive
part after a quick coaching session on the day. David took no time to
find his feet as he played bowls as a youngster but James was closely
matching his efforts having tried the game briefly in Australia.
In the end it was Andy Smiths Team who won against President John
Montgomery’s Team and on the other Rink it was the Ladies Team who beat
the Men in a closely matched contest. Amazingly both games went down to
a single end tie breaker producing an exciting finish to both games.
It was a fantastic afternoon of Bowls at Colchester Indoor Bowls Club
and we can’t wait to see our Visitors back again.
10th May 2024
Keith Moss Funeral update…
Keith’s funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 15th May at 2.30pm and the wake will be at the Starlight Chapel in the grounds of the Crematorium at 3.30 pm.
7th May 2024
TREVOR WEST
It is with great sadness to announce that Trevor West passed away This morning (Tuesday 7th May)
Many of you will remember Trevor as a Deputy Steward here at CIBC but many more will remember Trever as an accomplished bowler. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Trevor’s funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday June 3rd at 11.30 am. Information about the wake will be posted when we have it.
1st May 2024
Just a quick reminder that the Kitchen is now closed until Monday May 20th as Mark is now on holiday.
23rd April 2024
This week-end Colchester Indoor Bowls Club held their competition finals. Players of the two days have to go to Andy Smith and Mark Hemstedt who were each in 3 winning teams and runners up in none. Between the two of them they made it to every team final their gender permitted (except singles). VAR, umpiring was provided by Dave Lunnon, Paul Costin and Mark Garrett.
1) The new bowler and Junior Singles champ is Graham Stedman and runner up, Ian Reeves.
2) This year’s Ladies winner is Gail Barrett, who beat Pam Smith.
3) Men’s champion is now Bradley Mann. Tony Dale withdrew.
4) Men’s pair’s trophy went to Andy Smith and Ian Harris with Mark and Jon Tokley runners up.
5) The men’s fours cup was claimed by Graeme Brookes, Andy Smith, Cadell Lench and Mark Hemstedt. They beat Dave Threadgold, Robin Pigott, Peter Clench and Malcolm Stark.
6) Rose Kerridge and Yvonne Foley walked off with the Ladies pair’s trophy after seeing off Loraine Daden and Gail Barrett.
7) In the men’s triples Mark Hemstedt, Sam Roberts and Bradley Mann had success while Tony Wilson and Jon and Mark Tokley look forward to revenge next year.
8) In the mixed pairs Sharon Lunnon and Graeme Brookes beat Tina and Dave Fisher,
9) Andy Smith, Liz Tunn and Tom Smith were in good form to put John Miers, Gail Barrett and Darren Dellar into the runner up spot.
10) The Mixed fours cup was claimed by Liz Tunn, Rose Kerridge, Mark Hemstedt and Dan Rodger denying Dave and Sharon Lunnon and Brian and Pam Smith.
11) In The Ladder League final Kevin Benton and Maureen Woods ended on top beating Brian Finney and Alan Cole.
19th April 2024
Due to having a wake for Roy Hollingshead in the dining room on Monay 22nd April, the kitchen will be closed, apologies for the inconvenience.
KEITH MOSS
It is with great sadness to announce that Keith Moss passed away on Sunday 14th of April after a long illness.
Keith, 89, had been a popular member at CIBC for many years.
Keith will be missed by his family and all his friends and colleagues here at CIBC.
Keith’s funeral details will be announced shortly.
18th April 2024
Club Finals 2023/24
Colchester Indoor Bowls Club
Finals Weekend 2024
Updated Schedule.
Friday 19th April 7pm Start (Umpire Dave Lunnon)
Game 1 – New Bowler & Junior Singles (Marker Peter Leatherdale)
Players: Graham Steadman V Ian Reeves
Game 2 – Ladies Singles (Marker Liz Tunn)
Players: Gail Barrett V Pam Smith
Saturday 20th April 10am Start (Umpire Paul Costin)
Game 3 – Men’s Pairs
Players: Jon Tokley & Mark Tokley V Andy Smith & Ian Harris
Saturday 20th April 3pm Start (Umpire Paul Costin)
Game 4 – Men’s Fours
Players: Graeme Brookes, Andy Smith, Cadell Lench, Mark Hempstead
V
Dave Threadgold, Robin Pigott, Dave Hunt, Malcolm Stark
Game 5 – Ladies Pairs
Players: Rose Kerridge & Yvonne Foley V Lorraine Daden & Gail Barrett
Saturday 20th April 6.30/7pm (Umpire Required)
Game 6 – Men’s Triples
Players: Mark Hemstedt, Sam Roberts, Bradley Mann
V
Jon Tokley, Mark Tokley, Tony Wilson
Sunday 21st April 10am Start (Umpire Dave Lunnon)
Game 7 – Mixed Pairs
Players: Tina Fisher & Dave Fisher V Sharon Lunnon & Graeme Brookes
Game 8 – Mixed Triples
Players: John Miers, Gail Barrett, Darren Dellar
V
Andy Smith, Liz Tunn, Tom Smith
Sunday 21st April 3pm (Umpire Required)
Game 9 – Mixed Fours
Players: Dave Lunnon, Brian Smith, Sharon Lunnon, Pam Smith
V
Liz Tunn, Rose Kerridge, Mark Hemstedt, Dan Rodger
Game 10 – Ladder League Final
Players: Kevin Benton, Maureen Woods
V
Brian Finney, Alan Cole
Wednesday 24th April 6.30pm (Umpire Required)
Game 11 – 2 Wood Singles (Marker G Brookes)
Players: Daniel Rodger V Jon Tokley
Playing Arrangements
Registered club kit to be worn.
Rinks will be drawn on the day.
Singles, first to 21 shots.
All other games 18 ends, no time limit, no re-spots.
Catering
All finalists, umpires and markers will receive a free meal either before or after each fixture. Please, where possible pre-order your food.
12th April 2024
TEAM LEADERS.
Your team sheets will be available from this evening at the club.
10th April 2024
2024 summer and 2024/25 winter national competition entries are now open on the EIBA portal https://eibacomps.co.uk/
Closing dates…
https://eibacomps.co.uk/season/10/1 (summer entries close on 26th April)
https://eibacomps.co.uk/season/11/1 (winter entries close on 2nd June)
COUNTY COMPETITIONS 2024/25
Entry forms are now up on the noticeboards for County Competitions.
6th April 2024
The scheduled electric meter installation for Monday morning has now been cancelled by the installations company. So the club will now be open at the usual time and rinks are available to be booked.
5th April 2024
MARGARET WAITE
It is with great sadness to announce that Margaret Waite passed away on Tuesday 2nd of April after a long illness.
Margaret had been a member of CIBC for many years as bowler and as an avid bridge player.
Margaret will be missed by her family and all her friends here at CIBC.
Margarets funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 25th of April at 1.45pm and then onto CIBC for the wake.
3rd April 2024
Next Monday 8th April we are having a new electric meter fitted, so we will have no power between 8am & 10am. Sorry for an inconvenience caused.
27th March 2024
Disability Bowls England
Congratulations to Dave Fisher & Jonathan Stokes for winning the Disability Bowls Pairs Final this morning at Nottingham.
Final score 21-13 to J.Stokes& D.Fisher
COUNTY FINALS WEEKEND AT FALCON
This year the county finals will be held on the weekend of 13th & 14th of April at Falcon.
We have teams in various matches that weekend so if you can make it, please go along to show your support.
Saturday 13th we have Over 60’s Double Rink Knock Out at 10am, Men’s Triples at 10.am & Ladies Fours at 2.30pm.
Good Luck to All.
(Full playing schedule is available on the notice board in the club)
Colchester Well Beaten In County Fixture
CIBC were well beaten by Essex County in their final County match of the season. The club are still second on the league table but have played all their games and are almost certain to slip down to third or even fourth when the other clubs complete their fixtures.
On the home rinks CIBC were well beaten. They lost on two of the three rinks scoring 41 shots to 62. On the away rinks the club also lost on two rinks with a close shot count – 48-49. Overall, the shot count was 89-111. The points result being 2-11.
On the first home rink CIBC skip Mark Hemstedt and his team Dean Richie, Paul Hubert and Robin Willis won their first end but then suffered 6 scoreless ends to trail 2-12 after seven. After 14 ends they trailed 7-19 and after better final third they lost 14-23.
CIBC skip Mitchell Springett, and his team Dave Dignum, Martin Hogg and Len Oakes boosted by 5 shots on the 5th end led 8-4 after seven ends. Both teams had lean times for the next seven ends with the hosts only scoring 2 shots, and the teams tied at 10-10. Another big end for the home team, a 4 put them in front for the remaining six ends and they ran out winning 17-14.
The third home rink saw skip Ian Harris and his team Tony Wilson, Robin Piggott and Gary McKay struggle, as they started with 5 scoreless ends to trail 2-9 after 7. Although CIBC won 7 of the final 14 ends, they only scored 8 shots to 16 by the visitors who won the game 25-10.
Away from home CIBC skip Andy Penfold playing with Peter Leatherdale, Brian Smith and Jamie Coleman will wonder how they lost. It was a close game up to the 14th end, 12-13. The next three ends were a horror show for the team as the hosts scored 10 shots to put the game out of their reach and they lost 14-26.
Skip Dave Harrington playing with Geoff King, Andy Smith and Darren Dellar managed to provide some good news. They led 7-3 after 7 ends despite being in the middle of a 4 end scoreless streak. After 14 ends they led 15-6 as the hosts battled with a 6 end scoreless streak. Essex County rallied in the final seven ends, but CIBC managed to hold them off to win 19-12.
The dreaded scoreless streak also dogged CIBC skip Martin Spence in the final away rink. Meaning, Martin and team John Kavanagh, Dave Hunt and Tony Dale trailed 2-6 after 7. The hosts then only managed to win on one of the next 7 ends, but they rallied to lead 12-7 after 14 ends. CIBC fought hard and after 19 ends the scores were tied 15-15. However, the hosts came back with 6 shots in the last two ends to win 21-15. Bummer, those 6 shots cost CIBC at least 3 match points on the final league table.
Essex Men Win National Inter County Trophy
Essex IBA men staged a dramatic comeback to beat archrivals Norfolk IBA and lift the Liberty Trophy. This is a Trophy that has eluded the Essex IBA for 50 years. Essex have been serial runners up, losing in four previous finals and in order to win this year they had to beat serial winners Norfolk who have won on six previous occasions. They also had to overcome the reality of being 20 shots down with just three ends to play (on six rinks) to end up winning 124-120.
Congratulations to five CIBC members who won National Championship Winners Medals. The CIBC players were Shaun Cook, brothers Bradley and Elliot Mann, Sam Roberts and Daniel Rodger.
Looking at the combined shot counts from 6 rinks Essex led 29-26 after 5×6 ends. However, things changed after 10×6 ends and Essex trailed 49-64. At the 15 end stage it was still close, 81-93 but after 18 ends Norfolk had a healthy looking lead 112-92. Unfazed, over the last three ends Essex calmly took 32 shots to just 8 by Norfolk to turn the final on its head. Well done guys.
26th March 2024
ADVANCED NOTICE
The Club Will be closed on Monday 13th May for our annual Deep Clean
22nd March 2024
NATIONAL SUMMER COMPETITIONS 2024
Registration is now open on the EIBA PORTAL
For the following competitions.
Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Open Pairs & Open Triples
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 26th APRIL 2024
21st March 2024
ROY HOLLINGSHEAD
It is with great sadness to announce that Roy Hollingshead passed away Thursday 14th of March after a long illness.
Roy had been a member here at CIBC for many years and he was also one of our coaches, helping many members starting out with Bowls.
Roy will be missed by his family and all his friends and colleagues here at CIBC.
Roy’s funeral will be held at the co-op Chapel on Wimpole Road on Monday 22nd April at 11am. The wake will be held here at CIBC at approximately 1pm all welcome.
20th March 2024
Big win for Colchester bowlers in County League
Recently CIBC played Tye Green BC home and away in a County League fixture. CIBC won the fixture 12-1 by winning on 5 of the 6 rinks, winning the shot count at both venues and winning the overall shot count. At home the shot count was 79-38 and away the count was 76-56, making a total count of 155-94.
In most of the 6 games teams experienced long streaks of ends in which they failed to score. This enables the opposition opportunity to pile on the shots. On rink 1 at home CIBC skip Bradley Mann playing with John Kavanagh, Dave Hunt and Tony Dale did not have this problem at the start and led 22-6 after 15 ends. Sadly Tye Green did have a streak of 3 scoreless ends soon to be followed by another four. However, after the 15th end the CIBC team knocked off and lost the final 6 ends while TYE Green piled on 12 more shots. CIBC hung on to win 22-18.
On rink 2 Tye Green were scoreless for the first four ends soon followed by six scoreless ends which left them trailing 1-20 after 11 ends. CIBC skip Dave Harrington was fortunate to have club founder member Dave Dignum as lead to apply pressure from the first bowl, enabling Darren Dellar, Martin Spencer and indeed skip Dave Harrington to cash in and win 27-13.
On the third home rink CIBC skip Daniel Rodger and his team Geoff King, Matt Lace and Elliot Mann only lost on two rinks to lead 23-5 after 13 ends. Tye Green did manage to win four of the last eight ends but only by a single shot each time. CIBC won 30-7.
Away from home CIBC skip Mitchell Springett and his team John Montgomery, Marti Hogg, and Len Oakes led 10-0 as Tye Green failed to score in the first five ends. The scores were close after 14 ends with CIBC leading 15-12. However, over the final 7 ends the home team only managed to win one end and CIBC won the game 32-13.
On the second away rink it was CIBC’s time to suffer two, four scoreless streaks in the first 10 ends. This resulted in Andy Penfold playing with Brian Smith, Jamie Coleman and Ian Harris trailing 4-12. Tye Green won most of the final 11 ends and the game 25-10.
In the third away rink CIBC skip Mark Tokley and team Robin Piggott, Tony Wilson and Gary McKay found themselves in a close game and after the first 14 ends the scores were tied at 14-14. On the next end CIBC scored 7 followed by a 3 and it was game over. The final score was 34-18 to CIBC.
CIBC are in 2nd place as the County League goes into its final stages. Falcon are top, four points ahead of Colchester with one fixture each left to play. With 13 points at stake it is anyone’s title. Some teams have two games to play with a possible 26 point haul, which could upset the aspirations of the top two teams.
13th March 2024
COLCHESTER BOWLERS WIN IN ESSEX LEAGUE
Colchester Indoor Bowls Club went up against Havering Bowls Club, home and away, in a recent match. Despite CIBC not fielding a number of their star players they had a good victory. CIBC won on all three home rinks racking up 74 shots to 43 by Havering. At Havering the home team won on two rinks, but CIBC managed to win the shot count 71-60. Which meant CIBC won the overall shot count 145-103 giving them an 11-2 victory.
At home CIBC skip Mark Tokley playing with Brian Smith, T. Wilson and Graham Brookes started well but after 7 ends the scores were level at 5-5. Seven ends later they were well in control leading 18-9. Both teams scored well over the last 7 ends for CIBC to win 25-15.
On another home rink CIBC skip Josh Jenner and team Nigel Jenner, M. Hogg and Darren Dellar had a big win, 30-12. After five ends CIBC had a narrow 5-4 lead. By the 14th end the lead was 21-8. Over the final 7 ends CIBC’s continued to dominate.
On the final home rink skip Mitchell Springett playing with Dave Dignum, Gary McKay and Len Oakes went behind in the early part of the match as Havering led 9-5 after seven ends. After 14 ends Havering still had the lead, 14-12. However, after the 12th end CIBC started a sequence of 8 winning ends to lead 19-14 after 19 ends. Havering won the final two ends, but CIBC won the game 19-16.
Away at Havering, CIBC skip Dave Harrington playing with Robin Piggott, Andy Smith and Ian Harris Got off to a slow start and were behind 3-11 after 7 ends. After 14 ends they were still well behind, 9-17. They had a minor rally over the next 3 ends (13-17) but then lost the final 4 ends and the game 13-23.
CIBC skip Dan Rodger, Geoff King, Matt Lace and Dave Hunt also had a tough day. After 7 ends they trailed 5-9. After 14 ends score was 17-10 in favour of Havering who went on to win 23-15.
CIBC skip Andrew Penfold and his team John Simpson, John Kavanagh and Jamie Coleman ensured CIBC won the away shot count with an emphatic 43-14 win. They were 18-6 up after 7 ends, then 29-12 after 14 ends.
Due to work being carried out by a Gas Company next Thursday (21st March) there will be a limited menu from the kitchen as we will not have any Gas that day.
12th March 2024
SUMMER LEAGUES 2024
If you are interested in playing in the Red & Blue triples league, please put your name on the list located on the noticed board.
We need more teams to play in our Monday Evening Triples League, all 6.30pm starts.
If you are interested in running a team or just want to play then please contact Geoff Miller.
6th March 2024
It is with great sadness to announce that June Telford passed away on 1st March 2024. June’s funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on 28th March at 1pm and then onto CIBC for the wake.
6th March 2024
Shaun Cook, Andy Smith and Elliot Mann won their Mens Triples County Semi Final on 5th March beating a team from Essex County on neutral venue at Falcon.
Shaun Cook, Andy Smith and Elliot Mann will now be in the Mens Triples County Finals at Falcon to be held over the week-end on 13-14 April 2024
Colchester A Team have also reach the County Final Week-End in the over 60’s Double Rink KO competition.
There are other County competitions still being played, in which we may have further success in reaching the County Finals
4th March 2024
Congratulations to Colchester bowlers Shaun Cook, Bradley Mann, Elliot Mann & Dan Rodger who were an integral part of the Essex Team who defeated Hampshire in Liberty Trophy Semi-Final on Saturday.
Essex will play Norfolk in the final at Nottingham on 23rd March.
Congratulations to Cadell Lench who will play in last 16 of Novice Singles on 5th April at Nottingham.
1st March 2024
Well done to Sharon Lunnon and Pam Smith for qualifying for the Ladies Over 60’s Pairs Finals in Nottingham on 3rd April.
22nd February 2024
Colchester Ladies Beat Tilbury in Area Final
CIBC had a good win against Tilbury in the Masons National Competition. One game was played at Tilbury and the other at home. The result was 9-0 as the CIBC ladies won at home and away rinks, 27-10 at home and 21-11 on the away rink.
Pam Smith was the skip on the home rink, along with Sharon Lunnon, Marion Bailey and Jan Howell. The away skip C. Riley and her team drew first blood by winning the first end, however, they were trailing 3-7 after 6 ends as the home side quickly warmed up.
The home side were playing well and led 17-5 after 12 ends. A 5 for the visitors on the 14th end gave them some hope of an upset. However, the home girls won all the remaining four ends to win 27-10.
Liz Tunn led the CIBC team on the away rink. Tina Fisher, Gill Cousins and Shirley Miller made up her team. The first 6 ends were tight with CIBC leading 4-3. It was still close after 12 ends with only 2 shots separating the teams, 10-8. Unfortunately, for Tilbury skip Sue Cooney, and her team Jean Holloway, Jenny Freeman and Sue Clark they only won 1 of the last 6 ends, and CIBC won the game 21-11.
16th February 2024
Well done to our Ladies for winning the Area 8 final of the Masons Trophy against Tilbury today. Overall score was 48 – 21 to Colchester.
14th February 2024
ESSEX COASTAL NEW BOWLERS TROPHY
This year the Essex Coastal New Bowlers Trophy Tournament will be held at Falcon Bowling Club on Sunday 18th February.
Tea/Coffee will be available from 9.30am, a hot lunch will be served from 1.00pm and light refreshments prior to the presentation of medals & the Trophy at approximately 6.00pm.
There are no restrictions on the number of guests that can attend so if you are interested in going along to give support to the CIBC Team there will be a charge of £12 per person if you want to be included in the meal & refreshments.
2nd February 2024
Saturday 3rd February our club will be in action against Barking at home and away. Three rinks will roll off at 10.00am in the home leg. CIBC are currently on top of the County League table. Falcon and Turpins after 2 games have the same points as CIBC but we have a better shot count.
Although currently 7th in the league Barking are a strong side and OUR players would appreciate a good turnout of members to cheer them on.
There are a lot of bowls to be rolled in the league before the season ends and good turnouts by cub members are most welcome.
See you there !!
24th January 2024
Big Win For Colchester Men In Essex County League.
Recently CIBC men met Turpins B C in a home and away Essex County League fixture. Each of the teams made themselves at home in the away fixtures. On the Colchester rinks Turpins won on 2 of the 3 games with an overall shot count of 58-54. While away from home, at Turpins the Colchester men won on 3 rinks with a shot count of 76-46. Overall, CIBC won 4 games to 2 with a shot count of 130-104.
On the first home rink Elliot Mann playing with John Montgomery, Paul Hubert and Gary MacKay started slowly winning just two of the first eight ends to trail 4-9. They picked up the pace and after 12 ends they were only one shot behind (9-10). The next seven ends, however, proved a nightmare as they only picked up one shot and trailed 10-21 after 19 ends. A valiant effort over the final two ends netted seven more shots to limit the loss to 17-21.
The second home rink featured CIBC skip Josh Jenner and team, John Simpson, Cadell Lench and Bradley Mann. They flew out of the blocks to win the first seven ends to lead 7-0. Seven ends later they led 20-6. They did slow down a little over the final seven ends to run out 29-14 winners.
On the third home rink Mark Tokley was the CIC skip. In his team he had Robin Piggott, Nigel Jenner and Ian Harris. They got off to a slow start and were down 1-9 after seven ends. They got going and reduced the deficit to just two shots, 7-9 after ten ends. During the final eleven ends Turpins skip Tom Lesslie and team Andy Wells, Mick McVoy and Steve Lesslie won all but one of the ends, and the game, 23-8.
Andy Penfold was the CIBC skip in the first away rink. He had in his team Geoff King, Jamie Coleman and Len Oakes. They won 25-18 but did not have it all their own way. They were behind after seven ends, 6-9. A better mid game saw them lead 14-13 after 14 ends. The final seven ends were never in doubt as CIBC won 5 of the ends to ensure a victory.
On another away rink Dan Rodger skippered John Kavangh, Andy Smith, and Terry Peck. They won 26-17 and were only ever behind on the scoreboard, briefly, early in the game, 4-5 after seven ends. After 14 they led 17-12.Turpins had a 5 on the 13th end to thank for keeping them in the game. Turpins then closed the gap to just 2 shots after 16 ends. CIBC powered away over the final 5 ends scoring 9 shots including a 5 of their own.
Mitchell Springett and his team Brian Smith, David Hunt and Darren Dellar had the biggest away win of the day, winning 25-11, and leading from start to finish. They were up 7-3 after seven ends, which became 13-6 after 14. They won four of the final seven ends, all by three shots.
23rd January 2024
Colchester Ladies Win Well In National Competition
Colchester Ladies B team met Falcon A in a round of the Masons National Competition. The format was a rink at each club.
Away from home Colchester B skip Liz Tunn and her team, Tina Fisher, Jill Nicolson and Karen Remirez got off to a good start and were 3-0 up after 2 ends. They lost the next 4 ends to trail 3-6 after 6 ends. It was anybodies game after 13 ends even with the Colchester trailing 7-11. However, Falcon’s skip S. Jones, and team S. Beavis L. Watkins and P. Adams won the next 4 ends giving the Falcon ladies an 8-15 victory.
On the home rink Colchester B skip Pam Smith playing with Sharon Lunnon, Marion Bailey, and Jan Howe got off to a fine start and led 4-1 after 3 ends. However, Falcon A skip Carol Saville and team Chris Watts, Sue De Bank and Adele Long won the next 4 ends leaving the home team trailing 4-7 after 7 ends. This was when the Colchester ladies found another gear. They won 9 of the next 11 ends including winning 6 consecutive ends to ensure a result written in stone, a 21-9 win.
The result was a home win for each club with the overall shot count in favour of Colchester, 29-24.
17th January 2024
MIKE WAITE
It is with great sadness to announce that Mike Waite passed away on January Sunday 14th.
Not only had Mike had been a member here at CIBC for a number of years, but he also worked here behind the scenes doing most of the maintenance and odd jobs around the club.
Mike will be missed by his wife Margaret, son Matthew and all his friends and colleagues here at CIBC.
Mike’s Funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 7th February at 1pm and then onto CIBC for the wake.
15th January 2024
JOHN BLANC
It is with great sadness to announce that John Blanc passed away on 19th December 2023.
John will be missed by his wife Phylis and all his friends here at CIBC and at West End BC.
John’s funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 25th January at 12.15pm and then on to West End BC for the wake.
12th January 2024
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