Essex County Short Mat Bowls Association

Just to remind bowlers of the county roll-up day on the 5th September 9:30 at Falcon Bowls club

On the day sandwiches, chips, panini etc will be available on the day and the bar will be open as normal.
For further information please contact the county Manager Anthony Fautley [email protected]

Essex Announces New County Manager

Essex County Short Mat Bowls Association
Proudly Presents the

Sammy Lambert Charity Triples
Sunday, 13th September 2026
Venue: East Hanningfield

The Essex County Short Mat Bowls Association is proud to host the Sammy Lambert Charity Triples on 13th September 2026 at East Hanningfield.

Sadly, Sammy Lambert passed away in 2017. Sammy was a passionate advocate for the game of short mat bowls in Essex and served for many years as the Association's President, a role he carried out with great dedication, commitment, and pride.

In memory of Sammy, and in partnership with his wife Linda and the Lambert family, the Essex County Short Mat Bowls Association established the Sammy Lambert Charity Triples in 2018. This years event raises funds for Marie Curie, a charity that provides invaluable care and support to people living with terminal illness and their families across the UK.

Visitors can also read Sammy's own account of how the Essex County Short Mat Bowls Association was formed on the About Us page of the Essex website. His vision, leadership, and commitment played a significant role in developing and strengthening short mat bowls throughout the county.

This annual charity event is held in recognition of Sammy's outstanding contribution to Essex short mat bowls and to ensure that his legacy continues while supporting a cause that was close to the hearts of his family.

We look forward to welcoming clubs, players, and supporters for a day of competitive bowls, friendship, and fundraising in Sammy's memory.

Please See Entry Form below or contact Steve Killington to book your reservation

Presentation Night - Time Change

The league and county are looking forward to the Presentation Quiz on Saturday at Falcon. This is to celebrate all the winners and runners up in both league and county competitions. But we are aware many of you may want to watch England play Norway on Saturday evening. Because of this the committee felt it would give everyone the chance to see the match if we started promptly at 6.30 instead of 7 pm.

We hope you will all enjoy the evening and if you were able to bring a raffle prize that would be much appreciated. Please pass on this change of start time to all your club members on your table.

The CPSU have changed their name NSPCC

https://sport.nspcc.org.uk/news-and-blogs/2026-06-nspcc-sport-new-name-same-mission/

Complete the attached link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBwID8kCuRYP3YsaCmHDnL5D3ZVE-xGebqMKsOH7X0Lww2Fw/viewform

Essex County Short Mat Bowl Roll -up will be 5th September 2026, at Falcon Bowls club from 9:30 to 4pm, anyone can attend, Please can i ask you to register your interest with Anthony Fautley details are on the poster,

ESSEX COUNTY MANAGER VACANCY

Essex County Management team are expressing interests from Essex bowlers for the position of County Managers Position.

• The appointment will be for 3 years with a review after the first year.
• The Manager will need a current DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check.
• This position will be conducted by Interview

All interested parties should send their application with a short account what you can bring to the manager’s position together with your name, club and your ESMBA No and send to [email protected]

• Closing date for applications is 24th July 2026
• Candidates will be interviewed from 27th July 2026

The successful candidate will be notified and appointed 31st July 2026

Please Note: duties for the county managers position can be found on the advertisement on the Essex website news page. (see link below)

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Announcement - Dates for next seasons County Championships (2026-27)

County's presentation night. This years event will be quiz night as most people appear to enjoy them, to save any disappointment please book your tables early.