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County Knockout
County Knockout at Essex County Grounds, Southend, on Sunday 3rd August 2025, was won by Group 8 cup again this year. A few of our male members participated in the team. Well done, boys, keep the trophies coming
Essex Unbadged Finals at Braintree
Braintree Bowls Club hosted the finals of the Ladies Unbadged on Saturday, 2nd August. We had 3 players participating Sue Company in the Unbadged Singles and Jeanette Edmunds and Debbie Shrimpton in the unbadged pairs, they were cheered on by a few members who attended It was a very friendly, enjoyable Day. Jeanette and Debbie won the pairs, and unfortunately, Sue was beaten in the finals. However, she put up a good show and should be proud of achieving the finals. Well done to all 3 representing Silverthorn
Outside Honours 2024
County Shield r/up Club. -- Lea Valley League Winners Club -- County Knock out, Winners’ group 8 -- Lea Valley Pairs Winners– Ian Christey & Martin Heath. -- Lea Valley Mixed Pairs Winners – Deb Shrimpton & Ian Christey. -- Lea Valley Mixed Pairs r/up Bob Hillier & Sue Company -- London Parks Pairs Winners - Ian Christey & Martin Heath. -- London Parks Secretaries Winner– Martin Heath. -- County Secretaries Winner Martin Heath -- London Parks Single Winner Martin Heath -- Lea Valley Triples Winners G.Kempsell, M.Kempsell, M.Banning -- London Parks 4’s r/up – M.Heath, D.Heavin, G.North, I.Christey, (R.Haley) sub. -- London Parks Ladies Singles r/up Carol Heavin. -- Walthamstow & District Champion of Champions Winner, M.Heath. -- Walthamstow & District Triples r/up M.Heath, R.Ascott, I.Christey -- Walthamstow & District Senior Singles r/up Dave Kelsey -- National Pairs Finalists G.Kempsell & M.Kempsell -- National Johns Trophy Squad, Carol Heavin
Safe Guarding Officer
Our Club Safeguarding Officer Michael Ringer volunteered to take on the role of Club Safeguarding Officer for our Club in 2025. We were delighted to gain the safeguarding experience and knowledge that Michael brings to our Club. Safeguarding is about creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone involved, from young players to adult bowlers. It's about taking proactive steps to prevent and address any kind of harm or abuse. We follow the Bowls Development Alliance’s Safeguarding Policies, linked here, Adults Safeguarding & Childrens Safeguarding Policy.
THE BATTLE OF THE THORN
a great day of bowls Saturday 17th May 2025 , between Reggae Rollers and Silverthorn 4 matches of pairs were played with both teams coming out with 2 wins and 2:loses. Making the result a draw, see Instagram and twitter link for pictures on home page