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1919 - 2019

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It's Our Centenary Year

To celebrate our Centenary Year, our club has played several special events during the season.

Playing The Royal Household Bowling Club, Windsor - Centenary Celebration

This must go down in the history of Braintree Bowling Club as one of the most privileged and memorable days for all members / players who attended this friendly Centenary match at the Royal Household Bowling Club in Home Park at Windsor Castle on Saturday, 13th July.

Royal Household

Click Here To See Our Centenary Events, Including Playing the Royal Household Bowling Club

Unfurling the New Club Centenary Flag on Centenary Day, 30th April


From Left to Right - Anne Beale, Una Gill And Malcolm Stark (Life Members of the Club)

Club Members News
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Congratulations To Malcom Stark on his 100th County Game

Well done to Malcolm Stark who received a well-deserved award following the Essex B.A. v Suffolk B.A. match on Thursday, 12^th September.

Malcolm, alongside Gordon Barrett of Witham Bowling Club, were presented with a certificate by the ECBA President, Terry Mizen, to mark their 100th game for the County. More Details ......

Picture: Terry Mizen (Left) & Malcolm Stark (Right)

Internal Competitions

Finalists

Champion

Congratulations to the Eagles on winning the Avian and well done to the Ospreys who came runnners up. Thanks to all who took part in the league this year and don't forget to enter you names for next season on the form on the noticeboard. Jan and Carl (Avian co-ordinators).

Forthcoming Events

Green Closes

Tuesday, 17th September 2019

Quiz Night

Saturday, 12th October 2019

Start: 7:00pm for 7.30pm Start

Entry: £3.00 Per Person

4-6 People Per Team.

Don't worry if you're not in a team, as individuals can be placed in teams of 4, 5 or 6 depending on numbers.

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

Presentation Evening and AGM

Trophy Cup

Saturday, 26th October 2019

Start: 5:00pm

This is an opportunity for all our competition finalists to receive an award for reaching the finals. Added to this, we have our Annual General Meeting, which includes nominations for club committee / non-committee positions for next season.

It’s also a great social evening to catch up with everyone and we even order in from the local fish shop, so please come along and support our finalists and the club.

5.00pm – Presentation of Competition Awards

6.15pm – Fish and Chips (Cod Only) or Chicken and Chips, £5.00 Per Person

(To order food, please enter your name on the notice board in the main hall)

7.00pm AGM

Indoor Bowls Friendly - Colchester

Sunday, 17th November 2019

Start: 2.15pm

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

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

RockRoll Dancers Centenary Dance Featuring Elvis in the Building

Saturday, 23rd November 2019

Start: 7.00pm

Elvis2 Get your blue suede shoes on and dance the night away with our premier Elvis impersonator. Eat, drink and be merry as “The King” swoons and serenades.

It’s been a busy season, so let’s make sure the Centenary year goes out in style.

Tickets are £5.00, available from John Laidlaw.

Ticket price includes buffet food and the bar will, of course, be open.

New Year's Eve Party & Disco

Happy New Year

Tuesday, 31st December 2019

7.30pm – 12.30am

We are having a New Year’s Eve Party at the Clubhouse.

Tickets are £4.00 each, which includes a complimentary drink at midnight.

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

Bring your own nibbles.

Indoor Bowls Friendly - Jacks - Away

Sunday, 19th January 2020

Start: 3.00pm

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

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

Disco Train Nite Train Disco

Saturday, 21st March 2020

7.30pm - 11.30pm

Brought to you by the Social Committee.

Come and join us for a fun filled evening as the Nite Train takes to the rails.

Disco Man and Lady

So, grab your tickets and get ready to travel through a variety of music and dance the night away. Toot, Toot!

Tickets £6.00 each. Bring your own nibbles.

Contact: John Laidlaw on 01376 343070, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Indoor Bowls Friendly - Clacton - Away

Sunday, 5th April 2020

Start: 2.30pm

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

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

See below for Latest News or our Club News section for other events.