Friendly Fixtures 2023
Friendly Fixtures
April 2023
Saturday 22nd Opening Drive - the Opening Drive took place and was attended by a large number of members who had a really enjoyable afternoon. As it was the start of the season and there had been recent rain it was necessary to use the 'wet mats'. After the game everyone gathered in the Clubhouse for refreshments as members had been requested to 'bring along a plate of food'.
Sunday 30th Home v Runwell Hospital - this was the first friendly game and comprised of 5 mixed triples. Runwell won 3-2 on rinks, but thanks to Emer Morris, Roger Martin and Derek Powell winning 24-11, and Simon Ash, Geoff Cox and Sheila Wright winning 21-9, Madon won overall 84-74. A good afternoon enjoyed by all.
May 2023
Sunday 7th Coronation Celebration (see Club events page)
Thursday 11th Away v Danbury - unfortunately after 8 ends rain stopped play.
Saturday 13th Away v South Benfleet - a team of 4 mixed triples travelled to South Benfleet and fortunately the weather stayed dry. After 9 ends Maldon were leading by 9 shots but unfortunately after tea things changed and Maldon eventually lost 56-59 overall, however the afternoon was very enjoyable. Maldon's team of the match was Simon Ash, David Sargood and Mark Piper who won 19-10.
Thursday 18th Home v Gravesend Veterans - Maldon welcomed players from Gravesend Vets for a game of 6 rinks. The weather was glorious and everyone enjoyed the afternoon. Maldon managed to win on 4 rinks, and despite a big defeat on Rink 2, the final score was 107 to Maldon and 105 to Gravesend Veterans - a very close game. Obviously the afternoon would not have been such a great success without the help of many members of Maldon Bowls Club. Please see picture below.
Friday 19th Home EVPA v EPP (Meal) - Maldon hosted this match on a lovely sunny afternoon.
Sunday 21st Home v Wickford - this friendly match comprised of 3 mixed triples and Maldon won on all 3 rinks 22-8, 19-13, 15-11 with an overall score of 56-32. The highest winning rink was Sue Walker, Peter Holohan and Steve Morrison. Well done to everyone that participated and thanks go to Wickford for a very enjoyable afternoon.
Thursday 25th Away v Stock - Maldon won on three rinks out of four with an overall winning score of 73 points to 51 points.
Sunday 28th Away v Southminster - Unfortunately Maldon were unable to get enough players for 4 triples but 9 Maldon players spent a very pleasant afternoon at Southminster. Two rinks won with the third rink losing, resulting in a total of 51 points to Maldon and 65 for Southminster.
June 2023
Thursday 1st Home Chelmsford (Centenary Trophy) - with wonderful weather Maldon were competing to retain the Centenary Trophy which they won last year. However it was not meant to be as Maldon lost on three rinks out of the four with a total of 62 shots to 70 shots for Chelmsford. After the match the trophy was presented to Chelmsford's captain of the day and returns to them for another year.
Friday 2nd Jack and Bowl (Mark Royal Roadshow) - A large number of club members and bowlers from other clubs attended the Roadshow which seemed to be a great success. The bar was open throughout the day and refreshments were sold.
Saturday 3rd Ladies Day - See Ladies Fixtures page.
Sunday 4th Away v Lionmede - Simon the Captain for the day said 'We lost on two rinks and squeezed a win ( by one) on the third rink. We did get some wins in the raffle!!
My rink experienced a 9 point swing on one end : from 4 up to 5 down as their skip pinged the jack sideways to roll is over to all their woods near the edge of the rink!!!
The green was very slow which meant less accuracy and more ‘lobbing!’
Despite the above a nice afternoon in the sun with pleasant people.'
Saturday 17th Ladies v Gents - the afternoon consisted of three triples over 18 ends with a stop for tea after 9 ends. The Ladies won on two rinks and the final score was 52 to the Ladies and 45 to the men. Picture shows the winning Ladies.
Saturday 24th Carnival Cup - 24 members took part in the annual Carnival Cup game. This fun game consisted of pairs with 4 sets of 4 ends, with partners for every set being redrawn after the four ends. All players kept their own individual scores and at the end of the afternoon Alan Brand was declared the Carnival King with a score of 22 points. Runners up were Len Thorogood, who has recently joined the club, and Eric Dow. A very enjoyable afternoon was had by all participants.
July 2023
Sunday 2nd Club Day Outing to Eastbourne - what a wonderful day out we had to Eastbourne. 57 members and guests had an early morning start from the Club and our first stop on the way was at National Trust Birling Gap, where we were able to buy refreshments and enjoy the views of part of the Seven Sisters cliffs. Everyone then had an hour or two to explore the seafront in Eastbourne before making their way to Eastbourne Bowls Club where we received a warm welcome. The match comprised of 12 triples where unfortunately only one Maldon team won, Eric Dow, Derek Baker and Sue Walker. Despite the result everyone had a good time which concluded with a fish and chip meal before the journey home. Thanks go to Graham Smith who organised the day in his usual efficient manner.
Thursday 6th Away v Writtle
Saturday 8th Club Competitions Pairs/Triples
Thursday 13th Away v Silver End - cancelled
Saturday 15th Club Competitions Paris/Triples
Sunday 16th Home v Tillingham - although everyone enjoyed the afternoon on this occasion Maldon were runners up.
Saturday 22nd Home v Corringham and Fobbing BC - on a wet afternoon Graham Smith, Captain for the match, welcomed Corringham and Fobbing Bowls Club to Maldon. As Corringham and Fobbing were two members short Peter Saunders and Emer Morris stepped in at the last minute to make up the numbers. The result at the end of a soggy match was a draw and everyone adjourned to the clubhouse for a welcome cup of tea and biscuits along with a raffle, the afternoon concluding with Graham telling one of his jokes which always go down well. Corringham and Fobbing members also indicated that they would like to host a match with Maldon possibly sometime next season.
Saturday 29th Club Competitions Pairs/Triples
Sunday 30th CDPP v CD (meal) Despite the wet weather everyone had a good afternoon which concluded with an excellent meal (see pictures below)
August 2023
Saturday 5th Club Competitions Pairs/Triples
Sunday 6th Home v Southminster - cancelled by Southminster
Saturday 12th Club Competitions Pairs/Triples
Sunday 13th Presidents Invitation Day (Meal) - See Club events page
Saturday 18th - Semi-Finals of the Club Triples: Sheila Wright, Roger Martin and Dan Green will play Steve Morrison, Geoff Cox and Frank Walker in the finals.
Saturday 19th Away v Burnham Hillside - 9 of us set off to Burnham on a lovely sunny afternoon and although we lost on all three rinks with a total score of Maldon 26 and Burnham 56 we have a very enjoyable afternoon and were treated to an excellent tea.
Sunday 27th Away v Ingatestone - Three mixed triples, 18 ends. It was a closely contested match on two rinks but unfortunately both rinks lost out by 2 shots. However, one rink with Cherry Richardson as Skip managed to have a final score of 18-9 which gave Maldon an overall win of 5 shots, 45-40. It was another very enjoyable afternoon.
Thursday 31st Home v Chelmsford - cancelled
September 2023
Saturday 2nd Club Competition Finals
Sunday 3rd Club Competition Finals
Thursday 7th Blackheath and Greenwich 2023 Tour - Maldon welcomed a team from Blackheath and Greenwich bowls club on a very warm afternoon. Report of our Captain Carole is as follows: 'Despite being 7-2 up when we stopped for tea Rink 1 lost 8-18. Rink 2 fared a little better but recorded an 8-11 loss. Thank goodness for Steve Mayhew, skip on Rink 3 where, with John Foster, Dave Underdown and Geoff Cox an impressive 18-4 win was on the board. Geoff Gasson also pulled a win out of the bag 13-11. Rink 5 took a hammering 4-19, but the biggest excitement came from Rink 6 where the score was tight all the way. They went into tea 7-7, and it was then that their observant president Mick, spotted one certain name repeatedly represented on our honours board ... after that, the gloves were off and they went back out on a mission to bring Andy Squire, and his team, down. Going into the final end, it was 11-11, but the shrieks of jubilation from Irene, let everyone know that Blackheath and Greenwich won the final end, resulting in an 11-12 loss for Maldon. Mission accomplished. Thanks go to Graham Smith and Sheila Wright for spending a long time sorting out the raffle tickets, and to Margaret Baker for counting up the money and getting the cash prizes into envelopes. Thanks also to Pam Clack and Ann Parker for doing the teas and to Derek Baker for running the bar. Finally, thank you to everyone who helped to set out the rinks and to Blackheath and Greenwich for a lovely afternoon.'
Saturday 9th Home v Great Baddow - Colin Wall Captained this game a welcomed the team from Great Baddow for a friendly match of 4 mixed triples. Maldon won on 2 rinks, lost on 2, but won overall with a score of 63-57. Team of the day was Jim Hamilton, Brian Cullumbine and Derek Powell, who had the highest winning rink 21-9. It was good to see some of our new bowlers playing, and performing well. Everyone had a lovely, albeit hot afternoon.
Sunday 10th Jubilee Cup - 30 members of the Club took part playing 3 sets of 6 ends. Carole, our Club Captain, had organised the teams and the afternoon. The final scores spanned 28 shots, and only 4 teams recorded a positive result. Congratulations to the winners, Sheila Wright, Roger Martin and Dave Underdown. This is the second season that Dave Underdown has been in the winning team. Thanks to everyone who helped make the afternoon a great success.
Saturday 16th President v Captain - the following is taken from Carole the Captain's Facebook report: ' Six teams battled it out on the green in the President v Captain match this afternoon. Highest winning rink for Captain Carole's team was Steve Mayhew, Linda Warren and John Foster, winning 27-9. Highest winning rink for President Paul's team was Simon Ash, Geoff Cox and Peter Saunders, winning 26-10. Captain Carole, Dave Bruce and Moyra Underdown had a convincing win over President Paul's triple 24-9 and, with wins on 3 rinks and a draw on a fourth, the Captain's team claimed an overall win 109-99. The bowls was followed by a barbecue. A huge thank you goes to Richard and Sue Walker, who did all the shopping, preparation and cooking, and thanks to Sheila Wright and Simon Ash for helping to cook and serve the food. It was a very enjoyable afternoon, thanks to everyone who helped in any way.'
Thursday 21st Witham - the Club welcomed a team of 5 mixed triples from Witham and everyone had an enjoyable afternoon. Unfortunately, Maldon lost 4 out of the 5 rinks with Witham having an overall score of 94 compared to Maldon's 64. Congratulations to Dave Bruce, Peter Pask and John Foster, the only winning rink.
Sunday 24th Club Drive - The afternoon started with the semi-finals of the 11 ends 3 woods competition with William Wallis taking on his Aunty, Anna Wallis, and sealed the game after 7 ends with a 13-0 win. Carole Ash was playing Tony Wallis and won 13-3 after eight ends. Carole then played William in the final and won 9-5. Well done to all bowlers and congratulations to Carole.
The afternoon then continued with the final Club Drive of the season. The weather was kind and the afternoon was enjoyed by 35 members of the Bowls Club taking part in a friendly games of bowls. Tomorrow afternoon will see the end of the Season with the Green being shut at 6pm.
Monday 25th End of Season - Green Closed at 6pm