30th December 2022
Future Fees/Charges
Just to keep everyone informed on this important matter. The Club’s Committee is investigating a range of options to ensure the Club is financially viable, can invest in new facilities, develop our bowlers, and offer members value for money and a wide range of bowling/social activities. This work is on going and there are currently no plans to make any changes on the 1st January 2023. As options develop more information will be made available. Wishing you a happy New Year.
15th December 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Doug Brown. Doug passed away on 6th December at the age of 83.
The funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 4th of January at 12.30 then on to Colchester Indoor Bowls Club for the wake.
Our condolences go out to Doug’s family and friends.
13th December 2022
Derek Wheeler update
Peggy would like to say a big thank you to the members of the bowls club for the great support, messages and cards which she and the family found of great comfort.
She would also like to thank the club for the generous donation to the chosen charity in Derek’s memory.
Finally a big thank you to Mark and the catering team for a lovely spread at the wake.
27th November 2022
New Bowlers training session for the Coastal Cup is on Sunday 18th December at 2pm with Ann Wright.
If you are a new bowler and have been playing less than two years put your name down on the sheet at the end of rinks 1-3.
24th November 2022
After leading the Club very successfully, and particularly through the Covid pandemic, Steve Copeland has decided to stand down from his role as President. We thank Steve for all his hard work and dedicated service to our Club. We look forward to seeing him back bowling after enjoying a well earned rest.
The Club’s Committee elected John Simpson as their Chair on Friday 18th November. John will assume the duties of Chair and President from that date.
17th November 2022
This year we will be having a NEW YEAR’S EVE Party.
Check in the bar for details.
10th November 2022
Derek Wheelers funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 2nd December at 12.30pm and then onto the bowls club for refreshments. Please all plenty of travel time to arrive at the crematorium for 12 noon due to possible traffic problems.
9th November 2022
12th November – please note
Due to the urgent arrangement of a Denny Cup match we have had to cancel the Drive. We apologize for the late notice unfortunately National competitions have to take priority.
8th November 2022
Reminder
The closing date for Round 1 of the Men’s, Over 60’s and 2-Wood Singles is Sunday 4th December.
Thank you to everyone who has booked their club competition matches so far.
Bowlr is showing 23 matches still to be booked.
On Monday 5th December 3 more competitions with 78 entries will begin so please ensure your rinks are booked by the deadline.
It is unlikely any extensions will be possible unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Thank you
Tony Dale
Competition Secretary
e-mail : cibccompsec@hotmail.com
1st November 2022
It is with great sadness we inform you that Derek Wheeler passed away yesterday, Monday 31st October, at Welshwood Manor.
Although his designated office was Treasurer, Derek was more than that and was a major driving force in shaping what CIBC is today.
At this time Peggy requests that the family be left to grieve.
Further details will be posted when known.
6th October 2022
Update for Roger Miles funeral…
Roger’s funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday October 31st at 11.00 AM.
Family flowers only.
Donations in Rogers memory can be made via Hunnaball of Colchester or via a donations box on the 31st of October
Hilary and Family would welcome your attendance at the service and for refreshments at the Officers club following the service.
4th October 2022
RINK BOOKINGS… Now that we have moved back into the winter season and Rink availability is greatly reduced due to League and Club matches, National and County games. When you are booking rinks for Roll ups ALL names for that session MUST be entered into the booking, if only one name is entered for that session the Stewards will assume that there are seven free slots available for us to add to and could lead to disappointment for some.
Winter Club Knockout Competitions 2022/23
Entry lists for next season’s competitions are now on the noticeboard.
There will be no entry forms in the membership renewal letters.
The lists will remain up until Friday 14th October 2022.
The playing arrangements will be as follows;
Playing Arrangements
The first player drawn is the challenger. They must offer their opponent two dates, including a weekend and a weekday (excluding Bank Holidays). The challenger provides a marker for singles competitions.
Challenges must be made within 3 days after either (1) the competition starts, or (2) the closing date of the previous round. The opponent shall accept one of the dates offered within 3 clear days of the receipt of the challenge.
If an initial challenge is not made on time the second named player will become the Challenger and must likewise offer 2 dates within 3 days.
A challenge can only be declined if both dates clash with the following matches previously booked;
· National or County Representative Matches
· Inter-County Leagues
· Denny Cup
· Yetton Trophy
· National or County Champion of Champions.
A player not accepting a valid challenge will forfeit the game. If neither player issues a challenge, both are eliminated.
General Rules
Novice competitions are restricted to members with less than 3 years indoor or outdoor playing experience (i.e. for this year those who joined in the 2019/20 season).
At the start of the season entry sheets will be posted on the Club Competition noticeboard. Only the team leader’s name is required for pairs and above. The first scorecard submitted will constitute the team. Substitutes will be allowed but must not skip.
The duration of the games are;
· Singles (including 2-wood) = 21 Shots (both double-rink)
· Pairs and Fours = 21 Ends
· Triples = 18 Ends
Killed ends will be replayed, i.e. no re-spots.
Scores to be entered onto BOWLR and cards left for the Competition Secretary.
Club finals to be played in whites with a club shirt.
Unusual situations will arise. Common sense and a spirit of fair play will apply in deciding the appropriate course of action.
25th September 2022
Rink availability for Friday 30th September…
All six rinks are available for roll ups from 09.00 – 11.00. Rinks 1,2 & 3 will be unavailable from 11.00am so that we can set the floor for presentation evening. Rinks 4,5 & 6 will be available until 4.00pm.
Eight volunteers would be greatly appreciated from 11.00am for a couple of hours to help lay the flooring ready for the evening’s presentations. Free tea or coffee and a Bacon or Sausage bap as a reward for your help. See Keith.
23rd September 2022
It is with great sadness we have to report the passing of Roger Miles in the early hours of this morning.
Roger will be missed by all his friends at CIBC.
We will advise details of the funeral once we receive them.
19th September
Jackie’ Branton Speak’s funeral will be held on 27 September at 12:30pm at the Three Counties Crematorium, Halstead Road, High Garrett, Braintree, CM7 5PB, followed by a wake at the Weavers Bar and Restaurant, Bocking Village Club, Church Street, Bocking CM7 5LA.
Jackie’s wish was that those attending the funeral should wear something pink. There will be a donation box at the funeral and at the wake, with donations going towards a bench in Jackie’s memory.
15th September
Presentation Night… Please return your invitation slips by 26th September duly completed and with payment for your guest if applicable. Slips received after will not be eligible for food on the night. Thank you
12th September
With sadness we have to inform you that Jackie Branton-Speak passed away peacefully on September 2nd after a short illness. Jackie will be missed by all her friends both here at CIBC and at Tiptree.
We will update you all on funeral arrangements when we have them.
12th September
Please note that as a mark of respect for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II the club has decided that we will be closed on Monday 19th September.
The club will reopen as usual on Tuesday 20th September.
10th September
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. For over seventy years she has dedicated her life to service for her country and the Commonwealth.
She has led at all times with a quiet determination and selfless devotion and has been all that is the very best of us. We have been proud to continuously display her portrait in our club.
We join the Royal Family and the nation in their grief and offer the Royal Family our heartfelt condolences.
1st September
Our New menu starting Monday 5th Sept
29th August
Great News… I am pleased to announce that our Kitchen and Dinning room will be re-opening on Monday 5th September at 10:00am so please come along and make Mark welcome.
I would like to take the opportunity to give a huge thank you to Jon Tokely for supplying us all with sandwiches over the past few months plus the various buffets he and his mum Heather have done for the club.
22nd August
Richard Nicholson’s funeral will be held at Colchester crematorium on Wednesday 7th September at 2pm. The wake will be held at the indoor club at 3pm.
15th August
Tim Twydellpassed away 11th August aged 99.
Tim was a long time member of the club together with her husband Wally and bowled well into her 90’s.
Tim was a devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.
The wake will be held at the Lexden Crown from 10am – 12pm 19th September.
The funeral service will be held at St Leonards Church Lexden at 12:30pm after the wake.
11th August
It is with great sadness to inform you that Richard Nicholson passed away on Friday 5th August. I will post more information when I have it.
8th August
We are in the process of sending out annual membership renewal invoices to all members. Most will be sent by E Mail (where we have the members e mail address) with a small proportion by Royal Mail post.
Please look out for these over the next few days. For those with e mail addresses please check you SPAM as sometimes these can accidentally go there.
If you do not receive yours in the next week please mention this to either the Hon Secretary(secretary@colchesterindoorbowlsclub.co.uk)
NB We are aware of a small issue where in some cases the same e mail and invoice has sent 6 times. We apologise for this and are working with our providers to resolve this issue.
8th August
It is with great sandness to inform you that Mary Robinson passed away on Monday July 25th. Much loved wife of the late Robbie Robinson, mum to Janet and Gary and Mother-in-law to Kim. Mary was a devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.
The funeral service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 10th August at 3.30pm.
7th August
Winter League Sheets will be available for collection by team leaders from midday Monday 8/8/22 under the Notice Board in the bar.
28th July
Winter Club Knockout Competitions 2022/23
Entry lists for next season’s competitions are now on the noticeboard.
There will be no entry forms in the membership renewal letters.
The lists will remain up until Friday 14th October 2022.
The playing arrangements will be as follows;
Playing Arrangements
The first player drawn is the challenger. They must offer their opponent two dates, including a weekend and a weekday (excluding Bank Holidays). The challenger provides a marker for singles competitions.
Challenges must be made within 3 days after either (1) the competition starts, or (2) the closing date of the previous round. The opponent shall accept one of the dates offered within 3 clear days of the receipt of the challenge.
If an initial challenge is not made on time the second named player will become the Challenger and must likewise offer 2 dates within 3 days.
A challenge can only be declined if both dates clash with the following matches previously booked;
· National or County Representative Matches
· Inter-County Leagues
· Denny Cup
· Yetton Trophy
· National or County Champion of Champions.
A player not accepting a valid challenge will forfeit the game. If neither player issues a challenge, both are eliminated.
General Rules
Novice competitions are restricted to members with less than 3 years indoor or outdoor playing experience (i.e. for this year those who joined in the 2019/20 season).
At the start of the season entry sheets will be posted on the Club Competition noticeboard. Only the team leader’s name is required for pairs and above. The first scorecard submitted will constitute the team. Substitutes will be allowed but must not skip.
The duration of the games are;
· Singles (including 2-wood) = 21 Shots (both double-rink)
· Pairs and Fours = 21 Ends
· Triples = 18 Ends
Killed ends will be replayed, i.e. no re-spots.
Scores to be entered onto BOWLR and cards left for the Competition Secretary.
Club finals to be played in whites with a club shirt.
Unusual situations will arise. Common sense and a spirit of fair play will apply in deciding the appropriate course of action.
18th July
Some bowling colleagues have been disappointed when games have had to be cancelled due to opposition teams failing to turn up or with a player short.
Please can team leaders ensure that their players are aware of when they are playing. Hopefully that will resolve this issue and avoid further problems and disappointment.
Thank you
24th June
Good news folks, we are up and running with our phonelines working again.
18 Days without the phones ringing has not been easy for Staff or Members and hopefully the new system will be an improvement on the last one and without the crackling and distortion.
21st June
Rink Closures
Please note that the Points Competition scheduled for Thursday 30th June is cancelled as rinks 4, 5 & 6 will be under Dales repair, therefore closed for use.
19th June
It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Mann. Maureen passed away earlier this week and our sympathies go out to her husband David, her daughter’s Caroline and Helen and David’s children Tim, Adrian and Lucy along with her nine grandchildren.
Both Maureen and David have been Members of the Club for many years, David a Founder Member and Past President with Maureen joining some 2 to 3 years later. She will be sadly missed by her extended family, friends and team-mates here at the Club.
Maureen was a very successful bowler with wins in the County Fours (1988 & 2000), the County Triples (2000 & 2001), the County Pairs (2002 & 2008) and a Member of the Yetton winning team in 1998/99.
Maureen’s funeral will take place at 11.00 on Wednesday 13th July at the Colchester Crematorium and afterwards, the Celebration of Maureen’s life at the CIBC where all are welcome.
15th June – Club Phone Lines
We regret that our incoming and outgoing phone lines are temporarily out of order and once we have had this cleared and running again this notice will be removed.
6th May – Summer Season – Roll-Ups
If you wish to book a roll-up please make sure that you enter the names of those who will be there on the day. Names booked must be paid for before you bowl as is the normal practice, If the named bowlers do not turn up to play they will be charged the rink fees nonetheless. The practice of booking your entire team in the hope they all turn up must cease forthwith, Pay before you play for all names booked whether they all turn up or not.
25th April – Obituaries
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of two of our Members in the last two weeks. The first was Alan Meekings on Wednesday 13th April and Barry Shearing on Wednesday 20th April. They will both be sadly missed by their families and friends and team-mates here at the Club.
Please see noticeboards for full details and funeral dates.
20th April – 20 Club Members in the County Finals
Essex County Mens & Ladies Finals are taking place this coming weekend 23rd and 24th at the Falcon IBC. We have 20 of our Members taking part so support from non-competing Members would be very much appreciated if they wish to watch these games and cheer on our Club competitors. Click Here For County Finals Schedule
12th April – Over 60’s A Team through to Finals
Colchester Over 60’s A Team beat Tilbury 51 – 33 to qualify for the Finals at the Falcon Bowls Club over the weekend of 23rd – 24th April and a massive congratulations go out to all the team members. We wish you the best of luck so bring the trophy back boys.
11th April – League Teams 2022/23
Members and Team Leaders especially are reminded that to be in any of the leagues in the upcoming 2022/23 Season their teams must be registered. This means that by now you should have returned your Team Sheets to enable the League Secretary to prepare the fixtures.. If you don’t return them you will not be registered and therefore will be unable to take part. So please, help us all out by returning the Team Sheets forthwith. Latecomers now will not be excused so if you want to play, get your completed sheets in NOW.
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th April – Club Finals Weekend Results
Please visit our Club Competitions page to see the results of the Club Finals Weekend
4th April – EIBA National Finals – Ladies Over 60’s Singles
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Mrs Liz Tunn won the National Ladies Singles Over 60’s Final and and our congratulations go to her for her splendid achievement in becoming the National Champion. This achievement reflects well on our Club and we are all immensely proud of her. Well done Liz and good luck for the coming years. 05/04/22 We have received further details as follows:
Liz won her matches against stiff opposition and finally won through to the Final to play Linda Wheeldon from North Cave IBC (East Youkshire) and won it by 21 – 14. Her earlier matches were against Maggie Stanley from Angel (Tonbridge) winning 21 – 10 and Anne Horne from Lowestoft in the Semi-Final winning 21 – 13.
4th April – Club Finals Weekend 2022 Information
Please click on this link for full details of the Club Finals for this coming weekend (9th & 10th April).
26th March
On Friday the 8th April the Half Yearly (Spring) Meeting will be held at the Club at 19.00. This meeting is your opportunity to elect the Officers and Committee Members for the 2022/23 year commencing on 1st October 2022. An agenda is published and on the notice boards at the Club and it is hoped that as many of you as possible will attend to show your support for the Clubs Committee.
All nominees will need to attend along with their Proposer and Seconder as voting will be taking place.
You can also collect an Agenda on arrival or earlier if you wish.
1st March
With the Spring Meeting scheduled for 8th April this year it is time for Nominations to be made for the Officers of the Committee. The Nomination list is now on the notice board and should you feel as though you would like to stand for any of the roles, please enter your name, Proposer & Seconder. The list closes on Friday 26th March. If a role is not listed as vacant it means that the current Officer is willing to continue but, of course, this does not prevent you standing in opposition. Please read the notice carefully before applying.
15th February
*We are running a summer League Triples on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening all at 18.30. If you can get a team together of 6 to 8 players please put the Team Leaders name on the list on the Notice Board.
We are also running the Wednesday Morning Triples League and again, please put your name on the list on the Notice Board if you are interested. Someone will be in touch with you to provide you with further details.
*Margaret Belsham’s Funeral will take place at the Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 3rd March 2022 at 10.15
Family flowers only please followed by sandwiches and drinks at CIBC where all are welcome.
7th February
National Champion of Champions – Unfortunately Rose Kerridge lost her first Qualifying Round 21-7 so better luck next time Rose. You did well nonetheless.
ShaunCook was knocked out in the Quarter Final 21-15 after a First Round win of 21-15. Well done Shaun and better luck next time London & Southern Counties Knockout Our Men’s Team beat Huntingdon with a well deserved score of 75-64 to reach the Semi-Final. Their opponents will be either Barking or Wey Valley.
3rd February
*It is again with great sadness that we announce the death of Len Rampling. Len died peacefully at home 0n 24th January and our deepest sympathies go out to his wife Doris, his daughter Karen and son Graham.
Len was aged 93 and was a Member of this Club for 14 years. He will be sadly missed by his freinds and team-mates here at the Club and further details will be published when known.
30th January
*With great sadness we also further announce the death of Margaret Brown, wife of Fred Brown, on 29th January. Margaret was a Social Member of the Club and will be sorely missed by many. Our thoughts go out to Fred and their family. Further details will be posted when known
*It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Muriel Adams on Saturday 22nd of January. Muriel joined us in 2001 and was a popular Member who was involved for a good number of years with the organisation of our Points Competition every week. She will be missed by her many friends and team-mates and our thoughts go out to her family. Further details when known.
28th January
*It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Margaret Belsham earlier this morning. Our deepest sympathies go out to Roger and all the family. Margaret was a Life Member and a member of the club when we first opened in 1982. She will be sorely missed by many.
*As a result of the preferences shown by those attending the Christmas meals our President, Mr Steve Copeland, has made the following personal donations to the four chosen Charities on a pro-rata basis:
Cancer Research £150.00, Essex Air Ambulance £125.00, Alzheimer’s Society £100.00, British Heart Foundation £30.00. He was also able to Gift Aid the donations to these Charities to enable a further 20% to be paid by the Government.
We trust that you all agree that this was a preferable option rather than him paying for the more traditional gifts that may not have always been useful.
26th January
Congratulations to both Rose Kerridge and Shaun Cook who are through to the National Champion of Champion Finals being held at the Dolphin IBC in Poole, Dorset on Friday 4th February 2022. A tremendous achievement by both and a wonderful reflection on our Club as a whole. Our very best wishes to you both and all the best of luck. Go get ’em Guys (sorry Rose)
25th January
Funeral Details of Jim Macdonald are as follows:
Jim’s funeral takes place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 17th February at 11.00
His Wake will follow afterwards at the Colchester Officers Club, Londinium Rd, Colchester CO2 7NU
24th January
Funeral Details of Ian Sach are as follows:
Ian’s funeral takes place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 8th February at 11.00
His Wake will follow at Colchester Indoor Bowls Club at approx. 12.00
16th January
Fantastic news :
Gail Barrett won the Ladies County Indoor Singles Competition versus Sue Kemp scoring a winning 21 – 16 victory over a very good and competitive player. A terrific win and our congratulations go out to Gail this evening and we trust that John has already cracked open the Bubbly. Well done Gail, we’re very proud of you.
Sharon Lunnon and Jake Roberts also won the County Mixed Pairs Final so congratulations to both Sharon and Jake for a tremendous win.
It has been a great day for CIBC and we are equally proud of you all. Well done indeed.
14th January 2022
I have received an unsigned letter, presumably from a Member, regarding the Dress Code of the Club, complaining that certain Members are flouting the rules. Without knowing who wrote the letter I can only ask that all Members take a good look at the rules and comply with them forthwith. The rules apply to the dress required to bowl at CIBC and footwear is included. Our Stewards have enough to do without having to monitor and/or remind bowlers of the standards that the Rules express so, be aware that those who see fit to ignore the rules will be asked to leave the Rinks and to change into the correct clothing. If the Member who wrote the letter would care to contact me directly I would be pleased to discuss this further and in greater detail.
Ashley W Hanmer
Hon Secretary 13.30
14th January 2022
We are sorry to announce the passing of Jim Macdonald and our sympathies go out to his wife Mavis and Son’s James and Ian and Daughter Fiona
Jim passed away on 26th December 2021 aged 87 and will be sorely missed by his friends and team mates at the Club. Jim joined the Club along with his wife Mavis in May 2007 and was well known for his rendition of ‘The Ode to the Haggis’ on our regular ‘Burns Night dinners.
We are sorry to announce the passing of Ian Sach and our sympathies go out to his wife Eileen and all his family. Ian passed away this month and further details will be published when known. Ian passed away at the age of 87 and will be missed by many of his friends and team mates.