Colchester A played Wellingborough at a neutral venue recently and earned a place in the semi finals of the Mason Trophy to be played in Nottingham. Colchester A won on both rinks and the shot count was 37-29 in their favour. Skip Pam Smith had in her team Sharon Lunnon, Beverley Oakes and Gail Barrett. […]
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Mar
Mar
This passed weekend CIBC were in County League action against Barking. Although CIBC won on two of three home rinks the shot count favoured the visitors, 57-58. In Barking the home team also won on two of the rinks and also took the shot count, 54-63. Overall it was 111-121 in Barkings favour and 10 […]
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Feb
Feb
1926 – 2026 After a long and fulfilled life including bowling at CIBC Ron passed away peacefully at Cheviot care home on Tuesday 24 of February 2026. Funeral arrangements will be announced when we have them.
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Feb
Feb
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allen Abbott on Monday 16th February. Allen had been a valued member of CIBC since 2013 and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His funeral will take place at Colchester Crematorium on 6th March at 1:45pm, followed by a wake at […]
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Feb
Feb
Colchester Indoor Bowlers met Gallows A team from Gallows Bowls Club in the last 16 of the Masons cup. The match was played over two rinks, one at each venue. Unusually both team seemed to like the opposition rink more than their home rink as both teams won away from home. In Colchester Gallows won […]
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Jan
Jan
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sid Hales, who died peacefully on Monday 19 January. Sid had been a valued member of CIBC since 1999 and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral arrangements will be shared once they are confirmed. UPDATE…Sid’s Funeral will be held at […]
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Jan
Jan
CIBC and Clacton BC clashed in a County League match at the weekend. Both clubs won on all three of their home rinks. Clacton’s greens are noted for being very slow while at CIBC greens are slicker. This is borne out by the results as both teams struggled on the away rinks. At home CIBC […]
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Jan
Jan
The 2025 Robbie Robinson Cup attracted a field of 16 bowlers hoping to win this mixed singles event, inspired by the much beloved CIBC founder member, the late Robbie Robertson. Players were split into four groups. Each player had to play the three others in the group in order to qualify for the knockout stages.Knockout […]
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Jan
Jan
Calling all ladies, any level of play or experience. Are you interested in practicing in a friendly roll up format? Join us for a ladies practice at one of our dedicated sessions. We get together to focus on something each week, working to improve two-wood play (many team competition matches are 4s and we want […]
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Dec
Dec
We are saddened to share the news that Kay Lee passed away on Thursday 18th December. Kay was a much valued member of CIBC for many years and will be fondly remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Kay’s funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 20th January at 1pm and […]