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Bocking Sports Club Cinema Night - Night of Comedy - Saturday 12th April
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesCinema Night with Hamburger or Hotdog £5pp Night of comedy, Fools and Horses / Dads Army Saturday 12th April @7.30 Bar opens at 7pm...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 1 Apr 25 -
Pre Season Meeting 6th April 10.30am
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesAt the clubhouse on Sunday 6th April 10.30am . Members and new members very welcome.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 22 Mar 25 -
Not long now to wait. Grass getting a cut
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesFeaturing Peaky Blinders
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
New Fence - The Burns Way !
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesA fence has been erected alongside the car park hopefully making this area safer.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Bowls is good for you !
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesMore to bowls than you think and how good it is for you ! Not to forget good for socialising and making new friends
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Christmas Draw 🎄
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesJust a quick reminder that the Christmas Draw will be held at 19:45 on Friday 20th of December at the bowling club. Please attend if you ar...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
National and County Competitions
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesIf any members are looking to enter National and County competitions please can you check the relevant Portals to log your entries if Bowls ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
All Club Competitions Presentation Photos are on ‘Club Finals page’
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John Kittlesx
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Closed season work on green
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesGreen Team cutting, spiking, laying topsoil and grass seeding.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Ron Chivers Funeral Details on 8th November
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesFuneral will be held on on Friday November 8th at 11:00 at St Michael’s Church Wake at Horse and Groom, Rayne Road. Family flowers o...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
R.I.P. Ron Chivers 1st October 2024
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesVery sad to report Ron passed away on Tuesday 1st October. Ron was a popular member of the club for many years. In recent years Ron had not ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Nigel Juniper’s Wake will be held on 13th October from 12.30 at the Bocking Sports Club
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesPlease let us know if you would like to attend RSVP to [email protected] so we have an idea of numbers. Thank you.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Bocking Sports Club – Film Night showing The Net on Friday 18th October 2024 at 8PM
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesCinema time ! The film is The Net (1995). Cost is £5 and includes Hot Dog / Burger / Popcorn / Ice Cream.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
22/09/24 – Sudbury Double Fours on Saturday 21st September
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesRunners up again for Bocking losing to Arclight B in the Final. Well done all on reaching the final.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
20/09/24 – Spring Triples
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWhat a thrilling final. Won with the last wood of the game. Winners pictured receiving the trophy from Captain Sue Broome are Kevin Johnson,...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
18/09/24 – Sudbury Mixed Triples League – Runners Up
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesBig well done to all the bowlers who played this year. Great for club to finish runners-up in the league.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
18/09/24 – More achievements for the club – North West Essex Triples
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesThe triple of Micky Jaggard, Ray Harris and Michael May played the final on Saturday and narrowly lost to Braintree Dave Hunt, Josh Hefferna...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Bocking Sports Club Christmas Party on 6th December 2024
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesYes Sir I can Boogie ! It’s party time with Cosmic Events Disco, Buffet with Free Raffle. 7pm till late. Tckets £10 each availab...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
14/09/24 – George Copsey Plate
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesVictorious winners Kevin Johnson, Simon Twin and Steve Cook who beat Len Bickerstaff, Michael May and Ivan Butcher in the final. Captain Sue...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Bocking on Tour 2024 – 38th Tour visiting Bournemouth
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWe had a great time on tour but weather was not kind to us on the last 2 days so we got 3 of our 5 games played. Top points were Ivan and Pe...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
29/08/24 Phil Wood Bowls England National Finals 2 wood singles
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesPhil lost his first round match 6-15. Hard luck but Well done for qualifying, a great achievement. 😃
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
R.I.P. Nigel Juniper 13th October 1940 – 24th August 2024 (Obituary updated 30/08/24)
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesNigel was born in Victoria Street Braintree and only lived a few miles away in Panfield when he was taken into hospital where he sadly died....
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Monday 19th August 2024 – Ladies Vs Gents
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesGents 94 Ladies 48. Men recapture the Trevor Turner trophy.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Update 31st July 2024 – Phil Wood – County 2 wood singles final
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesPhil lost 16-7 in the final. A great a achievement reaching the final. Phil now represents Essex at the National Championships at Leamington...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Bocking Alliance Bowls Club AGM and Prize Giving on 20th October 2024 at 10:30am
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesThis year the prize winners will receive their prizes and rewards at the AGM. There will be no separate Presentations Evening.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
13th July 2024 – Bocking Success Phil Wood on qualifying for the National Championships
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesCongratulations to Phil Wood who on Saturday won his Essex County Bowling Association 2 Wood Singles Semi-Final resulting in him qualifying ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
13th July 2024 – Fancy Dress Charity Fun Day – 13th July 2.30PM
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWe had a great entertaining day Saturday 13th July at Bocking Alliance Bowls Club. Fancy Dress Fun Day for the charity Braintree Youth Proje...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
18/06/24 – Bocking top the table ! – see Sudbury Mixed Triples League page
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWell done team !
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Bowls Big Weekend 2024 – Sunday 26th May and Bank Monday 27th May
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesThinking about playing bowls ? – see How to Join page for more information. We offer free coaching too ! Bocking Alliance Bowls Club ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Bocking May Fayre – Try Bowls for free – Monday 6th May 2024
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartThe bowls club will be open between 11am and 3pm on the Bocking May Day Fayre, providing the opportunity people to give bowls a go. A bowls ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Captain Vs Chairman Match – Saturday 27th April 2024
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartA close match resulted in a win for the Captain (Sue Broome) team 82 shots against the Chairman’s (John Kittles) side 78 shots . An en...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Bocking May Fayre – Try Bowls for free – Monday 6th May 2024
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartThe bowls club will be open between 11am and 3pm on the Bocking May Day Fayre, providing the opportunity people to give bowls a go. A bowls ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Green Opening- Friday 19th April 5PM 2024
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartIf weather conditions are good the green will open on Friday 19th April at 5PM for roll ups
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Pre-Season Meeting and AGM 2024
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartBowls Club Pre-Season Open Meeting – Sunday 7th April at 10.30 in the clubhouse. Bocking Sports Club AGM – Friday 8th March 8PM...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Crocodile Hotson – Colin Hotson’s new life in Australia
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartIt was just over four months ago that Colin Hotson and his wife Linda sold their Braintree house and flew out to Brisbane, Australia on one ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
R.I.P. Stephen Tate
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartIt is with deep regret to inform you that Stephen Tate (husband of Geraldine) passed away on 17th January. Our thoughts are with Geraldine ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
R.I.P. Malcolm Smith 1942 – 2023
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartIt is with much sadness we advise the death of Malcolm Smith. Malcolm was one of of the star bowlers of the Courtaulds Bocking Factory Club....
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Happy New Year
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter Hart. Good health, good fortune, happiness and bowlers lots of woods near the jack.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Bocking Sports Club Christmas Draw – Friday 22nd December 2023 at 7pm
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartWe hope all are well and ready for Christmas. A reminder that the Bocking Sports Club Christmas Draw is on Friday 22nd December. Bar opens a...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Christmas Party – Friday 8th December 2023
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartBocking Sports Club Christmas Party at the club. £10 includes Live singer Paul Jerome and Buffett bar opens 7.30 buffet at 8pm and liv...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
22nd October 2023 AGM – Cheque Presentation to St Helena Hospice
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartClub members Sarah May and John Kittles present a cheque for £1,577.55 to Neil Meadows of St Helena Hospice which was the club’s...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Green Opening 2023 - 100th Centenary Year 1923 - 2023
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartThe 2023 season commenced with our traditional Captain v Chairman match with 30 members participating. Chairman’s Team Win Back Row l...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Archive News 2022
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter Hart2022 Bocking Special Charity Day for Florentina’s Footsteps Florentina, a little six year old girl who was diagnosed when just four...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Archive News 2021
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartGreen Opening Date 2021 We hope to open the green on Saturday 17th April. Due to restrictions, there will not be a Pre-Season Open Meeting....
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Archive News 2020
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartPre- Season Open Meeting – CANCELLED Our pre-season open meeting to have been held on Sunday 5th April 2020 at 10.30a.m. in the clubh...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Archive News 2019
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter HartR.I.P. Jeanette Seymour It is with great sadness we advise that Jeanette died peacefully on Boxing Day. Jeanette has been the club’s ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Archive News 2018
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter Hart2018 club successes 2018 has proven a great year for the club MEMORIAL SHIELD WINNERS (for the second year in succession) WIDDUP CUP WINNER...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Archive News 2017
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: Peter Hart2017 Charity Donation – Our cheque for £1278.89 was presented to the Braintree & District Stroke Support Group on 13th Octob...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25 -
Social Events coming up in February and March see Social Events Page
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesTake a look at Social Events
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Feb 25