Friendly Fixtures 2024
Friendly Fixtures
April 2024 Saturday 27th Opening Drive - Well what a start to the season. Over 50 members attended the Opening Drive and we were lucky to play 18 ends before the rain started. A very enjoyable afternoon was had albeit a bit cold and after the game everyone adjourned to the club house and enjoyed a buffet provided by all the members.
Sunday 28th Away v Runwell Hospital - a very cold afternoon saw 18 players visiting Runwell Hospital Bowls Club. At the start of the afternoon it was agreed that 10 ends would be played followed by tea and biscuits when it would be decided if we would continue to play a further 8 ends. After the 10 ends it was agreed that we would continue as all though cold the rain had stayed away. The final score was 92 to Maldon and 85 to Runwell.
May 2024
Sunday 5th Centenary Cup Chelmsford - Captain of the Day, Keith Watson, took a team of 4 mixed triples to Chelmsford, to contest the highly-prized Centenary Trophy. Unfortunately despite Tony Broom, Ron Thackray and Lynn Stothard winning on their rink with a score of 20-10, they were the only winning rink. Chelmsford retained the trophy with an overall score of 45-81.
Thursday 9th Home v Danbury - this was a game of 6 mixed triples. The sun shone and Maldon won on five of the six rinks with an overall score of 118-76.
Saturday 11th Home v South Benfleet - Club Captain, Geoff Cox, welcomed members from South Benfleet and Canvey Bowls Club to Maldon. Four mixed triples took place and Maldon won on three of the rinks with an overall win of 72-53. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all.
Thursday 16th Home v Gravesend Veterans - what an enjoyable afternoon. Gravesend Veterans arrived by coach and everyone was concerned about the weather and whether the rain would hold off. Fortunately the weather was kind and the match comprised of 6 rinks over 21 ends. Tea was taken after 10 ends and the result at the end of the match was 113 shots for Maldon and 103 shots for Gravesend. The customary raffle took place prior to our visitors leaving Maldon.
Sunday 19th Home v Wickford - unfortunately Maldon did not win on this occasion but a good afternoon was had by all.
Thursday 23rd Home v Stock - the game comprised of 5 Triples. Maldon won on one rink, drew on one rink and lost on 3 rinks. The winning rink comprised of John Wileman, Bobby Bruce and Malcom Jones getting a total score of 27 to Stock's 9. The afternoons overall total was 72 shots to Maldon and 91 to Stock.
Sunday 26th Away v Southminster - cancelled by Southminster as they could not get enough players.
Friday 31st Mark Royal Jack & Bowl Roadshow
June 2024
Saturday 1st Ladies Day - a great afternoon was had by all and further details are recorded on the Ladies page.
Sunday 2nd Away v Lionmede - Captain of the Day, Keith Watson went to Lionmede for a game of three triples. Unfortunately Maldon only managed to win on one rink with an overall score of 46-53. It was a lovely afternoon but only the team of Keith Watson and Alan Brand, led by skip Derek Baker recorded a win. Thanks must go to Linda Warren and Maurice Willett, two Maldon social members who stepped up to play, enabling Maldon to put out a full team.
Saturday 8th Irish Rules Bowls - On Saturday 8th June, we held an Irish Rules Bowls Game, Possibly better titled the "Upside Down Game".
We had 24 heroes turn out on a lovely afternoon, for 8 ends of hilarity. The rules were interesting, with Skips bowling first, followed by the number three's, then the number two's, leaving only the Leads to play their woods, shortly followed by the jack as directed by the Ship. The idea was to get the jack near to your woods as the points scored would be given to the opposing team.
Yes it got complicated. Much fun was had except for the poor Skips trying to remember to reverse all the rules of normal bowls.
The result was that the team with the most points LOST and the Team with the least points WON, so well done Pam Clack, Malcolm Jones, Ron Thackray and Chris Timcke who each won a can of Guinness for their efforts.
Sunday 9th Essex v Norfolk Balcomb Trophy - we saw some amazing bowls played and it was a close game throughout, unfortunately one of the Essex rinks lost by six shots on the penultimate end which meant that Norfolk won by three shots. It was a great effort by all the players and a most enjoyable game.
Saturday 15th Ladies v Gents - We managed to play 16 ends of pairs with 21 players; as there was not an even number of ladies to gents Phil Arnold very kindly agreed to play on the ladies side and Derek Benson and David Sargood agreed to play 8 ends each. At the end of the first 7 ends the rains came and everyone ran for shelter and stopped for an early tea. After tea and with the rain stopping the game continued and the end result was a win for the men this year.
Saturday 22nd Club Outing Woodbridge - what a wonderful day we at at Woodbridge. Graham Smith had organised the coach and a stop off at Dobbies for coffee. Once arriving at Woodbridge we were greeted by a lovely lady called Viv who escorted us to their clubhouse to drop off our bags before having 2 house to explore Woodbridge. It was an interesting clubhouse as there was only one changing room so we all had to mix in together which was interesting. The afternoon comprised of rinks, 10 ends before a cup of tea and 11 ends after tea. As there were so many players from Maldon some members only played half a game. It was a most enjoyable afternoon with Maldon winning by 5 shots. After presentations and lots of laughter and promising that we would host Woodbridge next season we set off for a delicious meal at The Bull at Brantham, again organised by Graham. Thanks must also go to Captain Cox and David Sargood for sorting out the teams in such an excellent manor. It would appear that our club drunk their clubhouse dry, mainly due to the spectators that were in our party.
Saturday 29th Eastern Counties League Essex v Suffolk
July 2024
Thursday 4th Away v Writtle - Captain of the day Keith Watson took 3 teams of triples to Writtle Bowls Club on a glorious afternoon. At the tea interval Maldon were trailing by 2 rinks to 1, but after a stunning fight back by Graham Smith's team with Liz Hamilton and John Rawlinson, Maldon came out overall winners 59-45. This result was helped by a sterling fight back by Peter Ward's team with Brenda Ward and Jim Hamilton. Malcolm Jones' team with Phil Arnold and Keith Watson kept up their pre tea-break lead and won 22-10. Well done to all bowlers. Keith Watson also won the raffle and and a cash prize of £6.00. It was a good afternoon all round.
Sunday 7th Away v Frinton - Maldon bowlers ventured to Frinton to play Andy Evans and his team mates in a game of four mixed triples. Sandra McDonagh played well on her outdoor debut. Unfortunately Maldon lost on all four rinks but this was not helped by the weather and the fact that the game had to be called off after 10 ends due to a thunderstorm. However, Frinton treated us very well and provided a lovely tea which was enjoyed by all.
Thursday 11th Away v Silver End - On Thursday 11th July three triples from Maldon took on Silver End in a friendly. David Sargood was Captain of the Day and the opposition chose to play 16 ends. We were made most welcome and treated well. We won on two rinks but lost on one. However we won overall by 49 points to 42. We were pleased with the result as their skips were the club captain, the club coach and an Essex 4's semi finalist respectively
Saturday 13th Club Competitions Pairs/Triples
Sunday 14th Home v Tillingham - another very enjoyable afternoon with Maldon winning on 2 rinks and gaining an overall score of 71 shots to Tillingham's 63.
Saturday 20th Home v Corringham and Fobbing BC - the afternoon comprised of all 6 rinks being used for triples. Maldon won on five of the rinks with a total score of 104 shots to 84. It was a very enjoyable afternoon and the Club made a profit of £40 on teas and £30 on the raffle.
Saturday 27th Club Competitions Pairs/Triples
Sunday 28th Carnival Cup - This year's winner with a winning score of plus 11 was Club Chairman Simon Ash. Dave Bruce and Derek Baker were joint runners up with plus. Simon also won the Carnival Cup in 2019.
August 2024
Saturday 3rd Club Competitions Triples
Sunday 4th Home v Southminster
Saturday 10th Club Competitions Pairs/Triples
Sunday 11th Presidents Invitation Day (Meal) - a very enjoyable day was had by all with 36 players participating in a game of mixed triples after which we were treated by an excellent meal prepared by Cherry Richardson and her team.
Saturday 17th Home v Burnham Hillside - three rinks of triples on a glorious afternoon. Maldon won on 2 rinks but lost on one although the overall score was 51-49.
Sunday 25th Home v Ingatestone - Maldon welcomed a depleted Ingatestone side to Maldon and, to avoid cancelling the friendly, Captain of the day Keith Watson recruited 2 of our willing bowlers, Alan Brand and Maurice Willett, to play for Ingatestone, and what key players they turned out to be. The final score was 45 to Maldon and 43 to Ingatestone and a good time was had by all.
Thursday 29th Home v Chelmsford - cancelled
Saturday 31st Away - Gt Baddow - Maldon 50points and Gt. Baddow 79 points. Maldon lost on 3 rinks & won by 1 on the 4th rink
September 2024
Saturday 7th Club Competition Finals
Sunday 8th Club Competition Finals
Friday 13th ECWBA Patrons Day - a very successful day.
Saturday 15th Jubilee Cup - winners Dave Underdown, Phil Arnold and Cherry Richardson
Thursday 19th Away - Witham
Saturday 21st President v Captain - the President's team won this year and the match was followed by a very successful BBQ prepared by a number of Club members under the guidance of Cherry Richardson,
Sunday 29th Club Drive
Monday 30th End of Season - Green Closed at 6pm
