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EAST BIRMINGHAM OVER-60's BOWLING ASSOCIATION
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The Association was formed in 1988 to provide a mid-week programme of Crown Green bowling activities for men and women in the over 60 age group.

Initially, membership was restricted to a few clubs whose location was within a 5 miles radius of the Fox & Goose Public House in the east of the city. Its popularity has grown such that the Association now accepts membership from clubs in all areas of Birmingham and surrounding districts.

This easy to navigate website is the main communication tool for the Association. Club Officials and individual bowlers can find news, fixtures and results first hand and much more.

If you represent a club that is interested in joining our Association, or have any information you think is worthy of inclusion on the website, please contact the Association Secretary on this link.

Forthcoming Events in 2024.
LeagueWed 24 AprAll Divs
CupWed 1 May'A' Cup Round 1 'B' Cup Round 1
MeritMon 13 MayIndividual Merit Qual Rd.
RepresentativeMon 24 JunRepresentative Match v South West Birmingham
DelegateMon 18 NovPresentation/Rules Revision Meeting at Goldieslie 11am

Click here for full 2024 Programme listing.

Latest News.
Sutton Park B (released 20 days ago)
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Unfortunately Sutton Park are not able to run a 2nd team this year and have had to pull out of division 6.
All of their fixtures have now become byes.
EBOS bowls shirts (released 24 days ago)
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Tony Freeth, our representative team manager, has been looking into getting some polo shirts with the EBOS logo/badge on. He would like as many of the representative team players to wear them as the team would look really impressive if most or all wore the same outfit.
The shirts are white polo with black panels down the side and have the EBOS logo at the top. The quality of the shirts is excellent and the cost is £27. The minimum order is 15, the EBOS committee are buying them so we now are up to about 9 to order. If anyone is interested ,whether in the representative team or not please text me on 07726 165108 to let me know the size that you want.
This needs to be done as soon as possible to get up to the minimum of 15 and in time for the first match in June.
Thank you Pete.
Welcome to 2024 EBOS bowls season (released 51 days ago)
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The new 2024 season is soon to start and the fixtures have been completed and can be found on the Bowlsresults website.
Also the new 3 home 3 away Cup match draw is done and can be found on Bowlsresults too. To find this click on Competition results and open A Cup or B Cup.
Possible changes for2024 (released 156 days ago)
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At the Presentation/Rules Revision meeting on 20th November at Goldieslie, the committee have 3 items for discussion that if are favourable with the delegates could be possible proposals at the February AGM for the 2024 season.

1, Introduction of a ladies merit.

2, Pairs final to consist of 8 pairs instead of 4.

3, All cup matches to be played on a 3 home/ 3 away basis.
EBOS 2023 OVER 75s MERIT WINNER MAURICE HAYCOCK (released 206 days ago)
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EBOS 2023 OVER 75s MERIT FINAL

The finals day of the Over 75s merit was played at Ward End Social on a green that was in very good condition and despite overnight rain was running quite quickly.

The first semi final was Maurice Haycock of NIFO against Alan Wincott of the Greville.

Maurice was in great form and bowled exceptionally well and made it to the final with a 21-7 win.

The 2nd semi final saw Chris Hall of Hollyfields take an early lead against Brian Yourell of Moor Lane. Chris was continually improving his lead , but then Brian started clawing his way back and looked as though he could take the game really close. Then with Brian holding 2 good bowls on a long mark , Chris found a winning shot and then went on again to win 21-16.

The final was nip and tuck all the way through the game, both players trying the marks they were successful on in the semis. It was always looking like it would be a close finish and at 19 across Chris lead out and with 3 bowls sent it was difficult to see who was counting, then Maurice came in with the winner and just touched the jack towards his other bowl also to count 2 and take the title 21-19.

It was a great final with superb bowling .

Well done to Maurice and thank you to Fred Tovey and Ward End Social for making us very welcome. ebos2023
EBOS CUP FINALS 4TH SEPTEMBER (released 228 days ago)
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The EBOS cup finals take place tomorrow 4th September.

ALL GAMES START AT 10.30 am.

AT Water Orton

A Cup Boldmere St. Michaels A v. Greville

AT Erdington Cons

A Cons. Cup Goldieslie A v. Streetly Sports A

AT Bradford Arms

B Cup Marston Green A v. Coleshill Social B

AT Towers

B Cons. Cup Boldmere Sports B v. Boldmere St. Michaels C

CAN I REMIND ALL PLAYERS THAT DRESS CODE APPLIES TO ALL FINALS.
EBOS REPRESENTATIVE TEAM V. DUDLEY AND DISTRICT . (released 242 days ago)
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TREBLE COMPLETED !!!!

The East Birmingham Over 60s Representative team finished this season's fixtures with an outstanding performance against the very strong Dudley and District League.

This fixture has had disasterous results in the past and could be the first time we have ever beaten them.

BUT WHAT A WIN.

At Banbury we had 8 winners and a convincing 50 shot win.

Amazingly away at Langley we had a fantastic 11 winners and managed a 3 figure win of exactly 100 shots.

Thanks to every person involved in all 3 matches this year and to our captains Tony Freeth and Chris Hall for their very hard work to enable us to get these great results.

Once again thank you to Banbury Bowling Club for the use of their green and another superb buffet.
SCORES FROM REPRESENTATIVE MATCH V. DUDLEY AND DISTRICT (released 242 days ago)
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REPRESENTATIVE MATCH V. DUDLEY AND DISTRICT.

AT BANBURY

Mick Webb Goldieslie 21 T Cadman George 7

Steve Turner Bradford 21 A Mole Woodman Saltwells 14

Peter Evans Hollyfields 21 B Chiswell George 13

Rick Green Sutton Park 18 S Lediard Royal Oak 21

Bernie Boyle Bradford 10 M Pailing Royal Oak 21

Jayne Bates Bold. St. M 21 S Pugh Royal Oak 11

Paul Shingler Bradford 21 J Watton Phoenix Mill 4

Joan Ingram Bold. St. M 21 D Hill Pheonix Mill 18

Chris Hall Hollyfields 19 J Pratley George 21

Cath McComb Bold. St. M 21 P Atkins Woodman MP 8

Terry Oshea Bold. St. M 11 E Winston George 21

Mark Galvin Bradford 21 J Deakin George 17

226 176

AT LANGLEY

Dave Edwards Brookhill 21 D Aldridge Coombswood 17

Bill Kinchin Moseley CC 21 A Redding Mary Stevens Park 13

Tony Toal Woodbourne 21 I Cox Laurels 8

Dai Roberts Boldmere Sp. 21 L Smith Coombswood 11

Tony Eades Bradford 21 D Bell Coombswood 15

Jack Badham Moseley CC 21 D Wheatley Cradley Heath Sp. 10

Terry Beasley Brookhill 17 M Hill Woodman Saltwells 21

Ray Cope Boldmere Sp. 21 I Passey M S P 12

Paul Johnson Water Orton 21 T Abbey Thimblemill 14

Roy Woolley Greville 21 I Hamblett Cradley Sports 10

Tony Freeth Brookhill 21 P Hackett Laurels 12

D Clarke Banbury 21 L Morgan Woodman MP 5

248 148

TOTAL SCORE 474 324
EBOS REPRESENTATIVE MATCH V. DUDLEY (released 254 days ago)
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REPRESENTATIVE MATCH V. DUDLEY ON THURSDAY 17th AUGUST 11am START

HOME TEAM

AT BANBURY PRACTICE TILL 10.45

C HALL Hollyfields CAPT.

P EVANS Hollyfields

R GREEN Sutton Park

J INGRAM Bold. St. Michaels

C McCOMB Bold. St. Michaels

T OSHEA Bold. St. Michaels

J BATES Bold. St. Michaels

S TURNER Bradford Arms

P SHINGLER Bradford Arms

B HACKETT Bradford Arms

M WEBB Goldieslie

K HACKETT Water Orton

RESERVES D KEMP Bold. Sp. B BOYLE Bradford P HITCHINSON Hamstead

AWAY TEAM

AT LANGLEY PRACTICE AT 10.45

A FREETH Brookhill CAPT.

P JOHNSON Water Orton

A EADES Bradford Arms

D CLARKE Banbury

D EDWARDS Brookhill

R WOOLLEY Greville

D ROBERTS Boldmere Sports

R COPE Boldmere Sports

T TOAL Woodbourne

C ASHFIELD Woodbourne

J BADHAM Moseley CC

W KINCHIN Moseley CC

RESERVES J WELHAM Hamstead K KINCHIN Moseley CC T BEASLEY Brookhill

CAPTAINS WOULD LIKE PLAYERS TO WEAR BLACK TROUSERS AND WHITE POLO SHIRTS.
2023 OVER 75s MERIT FINAL (released 261 days ago)
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EBOS 2023 OVER 75S MERIT FINAL

This year's final will be held on WARD END SOCIAL on Monday 14th August.

The draw will be made at 10.20am and play will commence at 10.30am.

The 4 finalists are

Chris Hall Hollyfields

Brian Yourell Moor Lane

Maurice Haycock NIFO

Alan Wincott Greville.

May I remind you that dress code must be adhered to in all finals and wish you all good luck.
SCORES FROM REP. MATCH V. HEART OF ENGLAND (released 265 days ago)
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Representative Match v. Heart of England Over 60s

At BANBURY

R Green Sutton Park 21 C Bevan Colebrook 11

A Hartwell Moor Lane 6 J Pratley KGV 21

S Sims Walmley 21 D Harvey College 18

P Evans Hollyfields 21 M Pritchard KGV 14

B Hackett Bradford 14 S Lediard The Hart 21

T Oshea Bold. St M 21 K Wright The Hart 11

P Shingler Bradford 21 R Boliver Colebrook 11

S Turner Bradford 21 J Meredith The Hart 5

A Yapp Bold. St. M 21 J Byrne Bell 7

C McComb Bold. St. M 21 N Laxton The Hart 15

J Ingram Bold. St. M 20 M Taylor British Oak 21

C Hall Hollyfields 21 B Maskell Colebrook 11

229 166

At THE HART

T Aubury Brookhill 16 P Rose Triplex 21

T Toal Woodbourne 17 D Goode K N E S 21

E Musgrave Moseley 21 A Darling Triplex 20

T Freeth Brookhill 7 C Baker Triplex 21

P Johnson Water Orton 21 J Beechey KGV 15

T Beasley Brookhill 20 P Dunbavin Triplex 21

D Clarke Banbury 19 J Badham Moseley 21

R Cope Bold. Sports 21 J Hearnden Triplex 16

T Eades Bradford 21 J Reid British Oak 18

D Roberts Bold. Sports 10 J Alderson Alcester 21

R Woolley Greville 17 D Hearnden Triplex 21

D Edwards Brookhill 21 S Davies Hall Green 17

211 233



Total Score 440 399
TONY FREETH AND TONY AUBURY WIN THE PAIRS MERIT AGAIN !!! (released 265 days ago)
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2023 EBOS PAIRS MERIT

The finals of the Pairs Merit were played on a very damp Monday morning at Erdington Conservative Club.

A lot of overnight rain stopped just in time for the green to be prepared and play was possible.

The first Semi final saw Peter Graham and Mike Jenkins of Boldmere St. Miichaels take a massive 11-0 lead against Moor Lanes Brian Yourell and Paul Smith.

This lead went to 16-4 before Brian and Paul staged a big comeback.

At 20-15 down the Laners lay 4 on in the corners, but Peter found a great bowl to pick the jack up for game.

Coleshill Social pair of Bob Jones and Dave Morris also took an early lead of 7-1 in the other Semi final. Then Tony Freeth and Tony Aubury of the Brookhill picked up the weight of the green and went to 18-7 up before eventually winning to 12.

So the 2022 winners from the Brookhill were in the final again looking to retain their title.

They continued to play very tight and consistently and it proved too much for Peter and Mike.

The 2 Tonys won 21-6 and deservedly won the pairs merit again.

Thanks to ERDINGTON CONS for the use of the green.
EBOS CUP SEMI FINALS. (released 265 days ago)
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All EBOS Cup Semi final matches on Monday 7th August

Attention to all teams that are playing in the cup semi finals.

All the matches start at 10.30 AM.
SQUAD FOR REPRESENTATIVE MATCH V. DUDLEY (released 267 days ago)
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EBOS REPRESENTATIVE MATCH V. DUDLEY AND DISTRICT on Thursday 17th August at 11am

The following players have been chosen by the selection committee to be in the squad for this match.

Can you please let them know of your availability or non availability as soon as possible with a text to 07726 165108. Preferably by this weekend.

BSM. J Ingram, A Yapp, T Whitehouse, C McComb, T Oshea

Bold. Sports . R Cope, D Kemp, D Roberts, A Johnson

Bradford. T Eades, B Hackett, S Turner, P Shingler, D Nicholls

Brookhill. A Freeth, D Edwards, T Aubury, T Beasley

Goldieslie. M Webb

Hollyfields. C Hall, P Evans

Moseley CC. E Musgrave, W Kinchin, J Badham

Moor Lane. B Yourell, D Alldritt

Sutton Park. R Green

Water Orton. P Johnson, K Hackett

Walmley. S Sims

Greville. R Woolley

Banbury. D Clarke

Walmley Soc. R Livesley

Woodbourne. T Toal, C Ashfield.



The home game is again at BANBURY.

Another win for EBOS REPRESENTATIVE TEAM (released 273 days ago)
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EBOS REPRESENTATIVE MATCH V. HEART OF ENGLAND

The match result was a second win this season for EBOS.

After our win against SW BIRMINGHAM OVER 60S we played HEART OF ENGLAND and were again victorious.

The away leg was played on the The Hart where we had a great result to hold them to just a 22 shot loss.

The home leg was played on the excellent Banbury green and with 9 winners we managed a big 63 shot win.

So overall a superb win of 41 shots.

THANKS TO ALL THE PLAYERS AND TO OUR HOME LEG HOSTS BANBURY .

THE GREEN AND SURROUNDS WERE IMACULATE AND THE FOOD AND HOSPITALITY IN THE CLUB WAS WONDERFUL.

Big game now in August v. Dudley and District League.

The treble is on .. lets do it.
Well done Tony Freeth 2023 Merit Winner (released 273 days ago)
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EBOS INDIVIDUAL MERIT FINAL 2023 AT HOLLYFIELDS

The final of the 2023 Individual merit was held at Hollyfields and was won by Tony Freeth of the Brookhill Bowling Club.

It was a very strong line up and there was some excellent bowling all morning.

In the semi final Tony had to work very hard to beat Rick Green who had taken a big lead, but eventually Tony got ahead and won 21-16.

The other semi final was an all Bradford clash and Bill Hackett bowled really

well to beat Dave Nicholls 21-8.

The final saw Tony play his best game and managed to take the title with a 21-9 win against Bill.

Congratulations to Tony Freeth.....2023 Individual Merit Champion.

Thanks of course also to Hollyfields for the use of the excellent green and facilities.
EBOS PAIRS MERIT FINAL 2023 (released 278 days ago)
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EBOS PAIRS FINAL 2023 ON 24TH JULY AT 10.30am

This final will be played at ERDINGTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB

Can the players please arrive by 10.15 when the draw will be made.

DRESS CODE APPLIES TO ALL FINALS.

The qualifying pairs are :

Tony Aubury and Tony Freeth Brookhill

Mike Jenkins and Peter Graham Bold St Michs

Paul Smith and Brian Yourell Moor Lane

Bob Jones and Dave Morris Coleshill Social

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE PLAYERS.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH V. HEART OF ENGLAND (released 287 days ago)
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HOME TEAM

AT BANBURY

C HALL Hollyfields CAPT.

J HUTT Brookhill

R GREEN Sutton Park

J INGRAM Bold. St. Michaels

C McCOMB Boldmere St. Michaels

B HACKETT Bradford Arms

A YAPP Boldmere St. Michaels

T OSHEA Boldmere St. Michaels

S TURNER Bradford Arms

P EVANS Hollyfields

P SHINGLER Bradford Arms

S SIMS Walmley

RESERVES B BOYLE Bradford Arms A HARTWELL Moor Lane

AWAY TEAM

AT THE HART

A FREETH Brookhill CAPT.

T AUBURY Brookhill

D EDWARDS Brookhill

D ALLDRITT Moor Lane

T EADES Bradford Arms

D CLARKE Banbury

E MUSGRAVE Moseley CC

R WOOLLEY Greville

P JOHNSON Water Orton

T BEASLEY Brookhill

T TOAL Woodbourne

D ROBERTS Boldmere Sports

RESERVES S GREEN Greville R COPE Boldmere Sports

Home practise till 10.45 Away practise at 10.45

Captains would like players to wear black trousers and white polo shirts.
WELL DONE THE REPRESENTATIVE TEAM (released 293 days ago)
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REPRESENTATIVE MATCH v. SW BHAM OVER 60s

The match played at home at Boldmere St. Michaels and away at Triplex was a win for East Birmingham Over 60s.

We won both home and away with the biggest win being away by 22 shots. A great result on a tricky and fast Triplex green against a very good team.

The home win a little closer by 2 shots.

THANKS TO ALL THE PLAYERS WHO TOOK PART AND TO HOSTS BOLDMERE St. MICHAELS FOR USE OF THE GREEN AND FOR PROVIDING A WONDERFUL BUFFET.

It is important that the players selected for the next match v. Heart of England on 17th July let us know of their availability by 3rd July.
EBOS REPRESENTATIVE MATCH RESULT AGAINST SW BHAM OVER 60s (released 293 days ago)
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Triplex
Steve Davies - Hall Green 21 8 Steve Green - Greville
Bev Pritchard - KGV 21 20 Karen Kinchin - MCC
Carl Vaughan - British Oak 17 21 Tony Freeth - College
Ian Bishop - King George VI 7 21 Bill Kinchin - MCC
Denis Goode - K.N.E.S. 21 11 Pete Evans - Hollyfields
Dave Sheppard - Kings Heath Park 21 18 Eddy Musgrave - MCC
Malcolm Palmer - Kings Heath Park 12 21 Tony Beasley - Brookhill
Barry Maskell - Kings Heath Park 11 21 Roy Woolley - Greville
Barry Sterling - Woodlands 2 21 Dai Roberts - Boldmere
John Beechey - KGV 21 9 Keith Hackett - Water Orton
Dave Dixon - Woodbourne 10 21 Paul Johnson - Water Orton
Colin Ashfield - Woodbourne 21 15 Joan Ingram - Boldmere
185 207

Boldmere St Michaels
John Alderson - Alcester 21 6 Paul Buckley - Towers
Peter Dunbavin - Black Horse 21 10 Paul Guggiari - MCC
Christine Harvey - Maggies 21 10 Alan Wincott - Greville
Ken Harvey - Maggies 12 21 Phil Vigurs - Boldmere Sports
Bob Bean - Triplex 11 21 Richard Green - Sutton Park
Mark Taylor - British Oak 9 21 Dave Clarke - Banbury
John Hearndon - Triplex 19 21 Chris Hall - Hollyfields
Clive Bevan - Colebrook 21 12 Tony Eades - Bradford Arms
Ricky Boliver - Colebrook 11 21 Bill Hackett - Bradford Arms
Nigel Winn - Baldwin 16 21 Andy Hartwell - Moor Lane
Chris Bird - Baldwin 21 18 David Kemp - Boldmere Sports
Diane Hearndon - Triplex 18 21 Tony Toal - Woodbourne
201 203

Total Score 386 410
EBOS REPRESENTATIVE MATCH v. HEART OF ENGLAND 2023 (released 294 days ago)
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EBOS REPRESENTATIVE MATCH v. HEART OF ENGLAND on Monday 17th July

The following players have been chosen by the selection committee to be in the squad for this match.

Can you please let them know of your availability or non availability as soon as possible with a text to 07726 165108



BSM. J Ingram, AYapp, T Whitehouse, C McComb , T Oshea

Bold. Sp. R Cope, D Kemp D Roberts, A Johnson

Bradford B Boyle, T Eades, B Hackett, S Turner, P Shingler

Brookhill A Freeth, D Edwards, T Aubury, T Beasley

Hollyfields C Hall, P Evans

Moseley CC P Guggiari, E Musgrave, R Pegg

Moor Lane B Yourell, D Alldritt, A Hartwell

Sutton Park R Green

Wilnecote G Morton

Water Orton P Johnson, K Hackett

Greville R Woolley

Banbury D Clarke

Walmley S Sims

Walmley Soc, R Livesley

Hamstead A Stonehouse



Individual Merit Final 2023 (released 296 days ago)
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East Birmingham Over 60's Bowling Association 2023

The Individual Merit Final will be held at Hollyfields on Mon 10th Jul at 10.30am.



Players to arrive at 10.15am for the draw.

Dress code applies for all Association finals.

The qualifying players are.

1 Bernie Boyle Bradford Arms
2 Tony Freeth Brookhill Bowling Club
3 Richard Green Sutton Park
4 Steve Green Greville Arms
5 Bill Hackett Bradford Arms
6 Andy Hartwell Moor Lane
7 David Nicholls Bradford Arms
8 Brian Yourell Moor Lane

I promise that this will be a great mornings bowling
and urge you all to come down and support this event.
OVER 75s MERIT QUALIFIERS 2023 (released 296 days ago)
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EBOS 2023 OVER 75S QUALIFIERS

This year`s qualifiers for the OVER 75s MERIT are

CHRIS HALL Hollyfields

MAURICE HAYCOCK NIFO

ALAN WINCOTT Greville

BRIAN YOURELL Moor Lane

The finals day is Monday 14th August at 10.30

Venue to be arranged.



Special congratulations to Brian who has now qualified for the finals of all 3 merits.
REPRESENTATIVE MATCH v. SOUTH AND WEST BIRMINGHAM (released 308 days ago)
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REPRESENTATIVE MATCH V. SW BHAM ON MONDAY 26th JUNE 2023 AT 11am

HOME TEAM

AT BOLDMERE ST. MICHAELS

C HALL Hollyfields CAPT.

P GUGGIARI Moseley CC

R GREEN Sutton Park

P BUCKLEY Towers

A EADES Bradford Arms

B HACKETT Bradford Arms

A HARTWELL Moor Lane

T TOAL Woodbourne

D JONES W E Social

D CLARKE Banbury

D KEMP Boldmere Sports

J WELHAM Hamstead Social

AWAY TEAM

AT TRIPLEX

A FREETH Brookhill CAPT.

W KINCHIN Moseley CC

K KINCHIN Moseley CC

J INGRAM Bold. St. Michaels

R REGAN Moseley CC

P EVANS Hollyfields

E MUSGRAVE Moseley CC

R WOOLLEY Greville

P JOHNSON Water Orton

K HACKETT Water Orton

S GREEN Greville

D ROBERTS Boldmere Sports

RESERVE T AUBURY Brookhill

Home practice till 10.45 Away practice at 10.45

Captains urge players to be at the venues early and to be wearing black trousers and white tops.
OVER 75s MERIT (released 317 days ago)
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OVER 75s MERIT DRAW 2023

To be played at GOLDIESLIE on Monday 19th June

Please be at the green at 10.30 am for the draw.

Tony Aubury Brookhill

Colin Porter Water Orton

Alan Wincott Greville

Bob Jones Hamstead

One qualifier for finals day.
OVER 75s MERIT (released 317 days ago)
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OVER 75s MERIT DRAW 2023

To be played at HAMSTEAD on 19th June

Please be at the green for 10.30am for the draw.

Alan Jones Bold. St. Michs

Dave Calthorpe NIFO

Robert Crook Streetly Meths.

Brian Yourell Moor Lane

One qualifier for finals day
OVER 75s MERIT (released 317 days ago)
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OVER 75s MERIT DRAW 2023

To be played at WATER ORTON on Monday 19th JUNE

Please be at the green for 10.30 am for the draw.

Dot Greenwood Coleshill Soc.

Derek Wigley Goldieslie

Chris Hall Hollyfields

David Groves Bold. St. Michs

0ne qualifier for finals day.
OVER 75s MERIT (released 317 days ago)
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OVER 75s MERIT DRAW 2023

To be played on HOLLYFIELDS on Monday 19th June

Please be at the green at 10.30 am for the draw.

Mike Jenkins B St Michs

Maurice Haycock NIFO

David Dunn Anchor Meadow

Bill Hackett Bradford

John Overy Hamstead

One qualifier for finals day
Pairs Merit qualifiers (released 317 days ago)
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Pairs Merit qualifiers for the Final on Monday 24th July
Tony Aubury and Tony Freeth Brookhill
Mike Jenkins and Peter Graham B St. Michs.
Paul Smith and Brian Yourell Moor Lane
Bob Jones and Dave Morris Coleshill Soc.
I have had great feedback from all host clubs yesterday...thank you very much to
Goldieslie, Walmley Soc.,Boldmere Sports and Coleshill Soc.
PAIRS MERIT (released 330 days ago)
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PAIRS MERIT QUALIFYING ROUND
To be played at Boldmere Sports on Monday 5th June
Please arrive for the draw which will take place at 10.15
C. Porter/S. Partington Water Orton
A. Jones/ J. Jones Bold. St. Michs.
D Palmer/ J. Naylor Coleshill Soc.
C. Baker/F. Tarry Coleshill Soc.
S. Hughes/ G. Birchall Goldieslie
P. Evans/ P. Walker Hollyfields/ Bold. St. Michs
B. Yourell/ P. Smith Moor Lane
1 qualifier for finals day
PAIRS MERIT (released 331 days ago)
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PAIRS MERIT QUALIFYING ROUND
To be played at Goldieslie on Monday 5th June
Please arrive for the draw which will take place at 10.15
T. Aubury/ T. Freeth Brookhill
B. Groves/ D. Groves Bold. St. Michs.
A. Steele/ N.Carter Walmley Soc.
F. Benton/ R. Crook Streetly Meths.
L. Shemmell/ D. Davies Coleshill Soc.
R. Giles/ E. Richards Walmley B C
J. Ingram/ A. Ingram Bold. St. Michs.
1 qualifier for finals day
PAIRS MERIT (released 333 days ago)
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PAIRS MERIT QUALIFYING ROUND
To be played at Coleshill Social on Monday 5th June
Please arrive for the draw which will take place at 10.15
D. Dunn/D. Mortiboys Anchor Meadow
P. Buckley/ P. Stevens Towers
M. Jenkins/ P. Graham Bold. St. Michs.
C. Hall/ C. Merritt Hollyfields
G. Parker/ A. Wincott Greville
D. Crook/ R. Bubb Streetlt Meths.

1 qualifier for finals day
Pairs Merit (released 333 days ago)
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PAIRS MERIT QUALIFYING ROUND
To be played at Walmley Social on Monday 5th June
Please arrive for the draw which will take place at 10.15
R. Woolley/ S. Green Greville
J. Overy/ J. Welham Hamstead
S. Turner/ D. Nicholls Bradford
R. Lawrence/ J. Latimer Sutton Park
B. Jones/ D. Morris Coleshill Soc.
S. Wigley/ D. Wigley Goldieslie
C. Beveridge/ B. Beveridge Goldieslie
1 qualifier for finals day
Merit draw (released 343 days ago)
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Individual Merit Draw 2023

To be played on Bradford Arms on Monday 15th May

Please arrive for the draw which will take place at 10.15

Tony Aubury

Tony Toal

David Turner

Phil Ellett

Alan Wincott

Rick Green

John Welham

Dot Greenwood

Ben Beveridge

Andy Hartwell

2 qualifiers for finals day.
Merit draw (released 343 days ago)
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Individual Merit Draw 2023

To be played on STREETLY METHS on Monday 15th May

Please arrive at the green for the draw which will take place at 10.15

Bob Jones

Martin Wallace

Peter Evans

Paul Johnson

Paul Buckley



Brian Yourell

Bill Hackett

Tony Eades

Roy Woolley

2 qualifiers for finals day.
Merit draw (released 347 days ago)
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Individual Merit Draw 2023

To be played at TOWERS on Monday 15th May

Please arrive at the green for the draw which will take place at 10.15

Kevin Lander

Chris Hall

Lawrence Vale

Tony Freeth

Gerry Parker

Joan Ingram

Steve Green

Dave Kemp

Steve Turner

2 qualifiers for finals day
Merit draw (released 347 days ago)
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Individual Merit Draw 2023

To be played on RAVEN on Monday 15th May

Please arrive at the green for the draw which will take place at 10.15

Frank Benton

Dave Nicholls

Christine Beveridge

Peter Graham

Ray Cope

Phil Vigurs

Mike Jenkins

John Overy

Bernie Boyle

Jim Cosgrave

2 qualifiers for finals day.
2023 Fixtures (released 414 days ago)
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I can confirm that the 2023 season league tables and fixtures are complete and are now online on the bowlsresults Website.
Now that there are 71 teams and all but division 6 have 12 teams in a division....some clubs will be surprised to see that they have been promoted.
Positions have been worked out thoroughly and I wish every team the best of luck for this coming season.
Pete
Tom Thornton (released 453 days ago)
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Streetly Sports are sorry to announce that Tom Thornton passed away on Saturday 7 January.
His funeral will be on Friday 3rd February at 1.45 at Streetly Crem. West Chapel.
Programme for 2023 (released 460 days ago)
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The programme for 2023 is on the website.
The dates will not change, but the divisional layout could change depending on the final commitments of teams from all clubs at the AGM on Monday 20th February. The venue and time will be confirmed ASAP.

Pete
EBOS CUP FINALS MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER (released 598 days ago)
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EBOS CUP FINALS 5TH SEPTEMBER 2022

SENIOR CUP FINAL at GOLDIESLIE 10.30AM Start
Banbury v. Moor Lane

SENIOR CONSOLATION CUP FINAL at RAVEN 11AM Start
Walmley Social 'A' v. Greville

JUNIOR CUP FINAL at DRAKES DRUM 11AM Start
Queslett 'A' v. Goldieslie 'C'

JUNIOR CONSOLATION CUP FINAL at DEERS LEAP 11AM Start
Drakes Drum 'B' v. Queslett 'B'
EBOS 2022 OVER 75S MERIT FINAL REPORT (released 611 days ago)
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This year's over 75s Merit Final was held at Boldmere St Michaels on a green that was in great condition and had been watered as needed to be during this dry spell, so was a little holding on the day.
The semi finals were both close games with good bowling . Alan Wincott of the Greville gave Bill Hackett ( Bradford Arms) a tough game but Bill went into the final with a 21-18 win. In the other semi-final, Dave Calthorpe of NIFO managed to get home with a good display against a battling Robert Crook from Streetly Meths, 21-15.
So Dave who had won this trophy on the last 2 occasions was hoping for a hatrick of wins and bowled superbly with perfect weight to take a massive 17-6 lead...Bill then won the jack and changed the length completely, bowling almost full corners over the crown.
This proved to be successful as he pulled back to just lead, but Dave fought back again and the game went down to the last end and Bill Hackett took the title with a 21-20 win.
A thrilling game for the spectators to enjoy....well played to all of the players and congratulations to Bill Hackett.
Mr Ken Rose of NIFO who again generously sponsored this competition attended and presented all 4 finalists with prize money.
Thank you Ken.
Peter Evans
Match Secretary


Doubles Merit Final 25th July Chairman's report (released 632 days ago)
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Well today was the Doubles Merit Final on an excellently prepared and very challenging Hollyfields bowling green.
The two semi finals were very different, Tony Aubury & Tony Freeth were always in front against Robert Crook & Frank Benton winning 21-12.
The other game saw Brookhill's husband and wife pairing of John & Meryl Hutt against Peter Drake & Mike Jenkins. The Mikes pair took a good early lead, but the Brookhill pair fought back to win 21-19.
So it was an all Brookhill final with great bowling by all four bowlers with additional entertainment of Banger !!
It went to the wire with Tony Aubury & Tony Freeth getting home 21-16.
Thank you Chris Hall and Hollyfields BC for today. Well done to all of the bowlers who entered. You are all winners in my book.
Mick Collins ...Chairman
Individual Merit Final 11th July... Chairman's report (released 632 days ago)
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It was a great day at Walmley today for the Singles Merit Final, the green was in great condition and with the hot weather, it was flying.
Four good quarter finals followed by two excellent semi finals, where Dave Smith bowling a great bottom edge mark got the better of Brian Yourell and Peter Evans
traded shot for shot with Ken Podmore to get home 21-16.
So could it get better...in a word YES. Dave and Peter traded shot for shot, no quarter asked or given, the lead changing hands until Peter finally got home 21-19.
Great game....Special thanks to Walmley for making it possible.
Mick Collins ...Chairman.
Cancellation of Representative Match (released 643 days ago)
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It has been agreed by both teams that due to the excessive heat forecast for Monday the match with Heart of England Over 60's is cancelled.
Pairs Merit Final (released 649 days ago)
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The Pairs Merit Final will be played on Mon 25th July at Hollyfields.
Start time is 10.30 am .... players please be there for 10.15 am for the draw..

The 4 pairs qualifying for this Final are
John and Meryl Hutt Brookhill
Tony Freeth and Tony Aubury Brookhill
Mike Jenkins and Peter Drake BSM
Frank Benton and Robert Crook Streetly Meths

Good luck to you all.
REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS (released 651 days ago)
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Results and team selection for Representative matches can now be found on EBOS website by using the REPRESENTATIVE TEAM button.
Representative Match v. South West Birmingham League (released 657 days ago)
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A big thank you to all the players , officials and host clubs on today's very successful and enjoyable representative match..
For EBOS a win too.... by 24 shots overall...
I will try to post the match result on the EBOS website soon..
Pete
2022 Individual Merit Final (released 657 days ago)
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EAST BIRMINGHAM OVER 60s 2022 INDIVIDUAL MERIT FINAL

MONDAY 11th JULY at 10.30 AM

To be played at WALMLEY BOWLS CLUB

Walmley Road Walmley Sutton Coldfield B761QN

The players that successfully qualified are



Brian YOURELL Moor Lane

Tony TOAL Woodbourne Sports

Steve GREEN Greville Arms

Peter EVANS Hollyfields

Dave SMITH Moor Lane

Ken PODMORE Goldieslie

Chris BAKER Coleshill Social

Paul BUCKLEY Towers



OFFICIALS ON THE DAY: All committee members



Players please arrive in time for the draw which will be at 10.15am

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DRESS CODE APPLIES FOR ALL FINALS DAY

MANY THANKS TO WALMLEY BOWLS CLUB FOR THEIR GENEROSITY AND CO-OPERATION IN HOSTING THIS EVENT

2022 Over 75s Merit (released 668 days ago)
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The 2022 Over 75s Merit

The 4 successful qualifiers are

Bill Hackett Bradford Arms

Dave Calthorpe NIFO

Robert Crook Streetly Meths

Alan Wincott Greville

Finals day is Monday 15th August at 10.30am

Venue to be confirmed
Result sheet (released 685 days ago)
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Just a reminder that it is important that the result sheet is fully completed with players both names and registration numbers and then checked and signed by both Captains. There have been a few issues of difficulties to enter the result onto the website.This is a great facility for us all and generally working well for our first season using it.
Thanks Pete
Resignation of Sutton Park B (released 697 days ago)
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Sutton Park B have sadly had to drop out of this season's Division 4.
They have not been able to field a full team for a few weeks and it will be an ongoing problem for them.
Therefore all their matches will become byes for their original opposition and previous results of matches played will be deleted.
They have full intention to resume again next season and will be welcomed to return, rejoining in the lowest division.
Representative Matches (released 724 days ago)
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2022 Representative Matches are as follows:
Monday 27th June v. South West Birmingham League HOME LEG on Raven AWAY LEG TBC
Monday 18th July v. Heart of England League HOME LEG on Goldieslie AWAY LEG TBC
Friday 12th August v. Dudley League HOME LEG on Walmley Social AWAY LEG TBC

Can any players who would be interested to play and would like be considered for selection please contact Chris Hall on 07949449534.

Thank You.
Rules for a drawn cup match (released 740 days ago)
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In the event of a tie (aggregate scores level), the Captains will each select THREE bowlers from
the original six to play again in three games of 7 shots up. The order of play/opponent shall be
decided by draw. The Captains shall toss a coin, the winner to have first cast of the jack in games
1 and 3. Each of the three extra games will be worth one point. The winners will be the team
which gains two or more points. The extra games shall be played immediately following the drawn
match, on the date allocated in the league programme.
Chairman's message (released 742 days ago)
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Well ladies and gentlemen it's finally here, the 2022 bowling season, and it welcomes us with typical English bowling weather. Remember last year as we battled to make our league season a success with all the Covid issues we faced and defeated, the weather smiled on us, let's hope it's not payback time this year. If it is, I know it's another battle that this great group of clubs will win.
As you are all aware, we have a full league program plus cups, merits and 3 confirmed representative games this season.
Well done to Peter Evans and our technical guru Geoff Hunt for producing all the information on our new updated website, which makes reporting match results so much easier for all our team captains. I would like to thanks all of the committee members for their continual hard work in making EBOS a league to be proud of.
Remember, you the clubs, drive the league forward with your hard work and effort.
Your committee's role is to help steer it into another successful stage of it's development. And finally, all the best to you all for 2022.
Let's get bowling!

Mick Collins
Registrations (released 744 days ago)
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Can all clubs please check their registration list.
It is suggested that you register all of your over 60 players. There is only a charge for the players used so it is less likely to incur a fine for an unregistered player if all are registered.
Late or new registrations must be forwarded to me by 9am on the day of the match.
Thank you
Peter
Welcome to EBOS 2022 (released 744 days ago)
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Welcome back all bowlers, wishing you a successful season.
This season there are 2 changes
1, Introduction of an additional point per individual winner in league matches.
2, Self online entry of match results from the start.

Match results sheets will still be needed to be completed and signed by both captains and kept for your own records.
It is important that both forename and surname are entered on the sheet, for the reason that online entry will be easier if both names are recognisable.

Online entry will be made by the the home team and checked by the away team. If correct, by pressing the save result tab, it will confirm the entry is accepted by both teams.

The point per winner will be added automatically on the entry of the result and will be shown in the the league table immediately.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any problems... email: results@ebosbowls.co.uk or call me on 07726165108.

Peter Evans
Match secretary