Woodford Bowling Club

The Lawn Bowls Season at Woodford started on Saturday. Despite the photo the sun was shining, and the green looking good. We always start our Saturday Drive with a “Spider Game” where everyone bowls to a small disc in the middle of the green but I think bowling indoors during the winter months has had an effect.

Have you ever thought a thought about giving the game of Lawn Bowls a try well come along on this Sunday. Please see below for details.

We are very sad to share the news of the death of Clive Hubbard who passed away earlier this week.

Clive joined the club in 2008 and will be remembered for his gentle nature, cheerful outlook and wonderful sense of fun.

He particularly enjoyed playing in the Tuesday Evening League and continued to come along to support his team even after becoming ill. He was delighted to see his team lift the trophy.

We extend our sympathy to Jenny and their family at this very sad time.

As the new outdoor season approaches, Woodford Bowl’s Club is holding its pre-season meet up this Sunday 22nd March. Also in attendance will be Bowlsweat Direct for all your bowling needs. Anyone is welcome to come along and purchase items from their stall. Any requests for specific items call them on 01483 536337 and they will bring the item to the Club for you to collect.

On 24th August at very short notice Woodford held the Group 5 Finals. Congratulations to the following winners
Champion of Champions - Keith Riley
Hatfield Trophy - Kevin Reid
Veterans Cup - Tony Brooks

Well done all those at the Club who helped out throughout the day with the catering, bar and preparation of the Green.

On 19th August we held our Fun Bowl’s evening where rinks are set up with various challenges/obstacles with aim to try and improve your bowling skills. Members are put into teams and rotate around the Green to score the most points.

On 12th August we held out Tuesday Evening League meal and presentation of the John Hutchins Trophy to the winners which this year were Team D. Congratulations to Garry Hall, Steve Drew, Mike McInerney, Jim Howe, Jacky Vince, Marc Robertson, Muriel Ansell, Jenny Hubbard, Terry Moloney and Robbie Sheppard.

Over the weekend of 9th/10th August we had our Charity Triples Competition. The winners were Margie Glover, Sue Haynes and Steve Glover who will represent the Club at the Charity Triples Final held at Connaught Bowl’s Club on Sunday 21st September.

On 18th July we hosted the Churchill and Jubilee Finals which was attended by the Mayor of Redbridge Cllr Beverley Brewer. She also presented the trophies. The Churchill Cup was won by our own Mark Willcocks.

On 10th July Essex Area D held their annual Benevolent Triples Gala held this year at Griffin. The weather was very hot and the Woodford Trio of Ann Palmer, Sue Haynes and Christine Vernon made it through to the final where they were beaten by a team from Griffin.