2012
8th Dec 2012...Saturday...Skittles Evening
At the HDA club Redditch...7:30 pm start
At the HDA club Redditch...7:30 pm start
9th November 2012...Friday...AGM
13th June 2012...Wednesday...Committee meeting...2:30 pm at the Club house.
5th June 2012...Tuesday..Diamond Jubilee Celebration...2:00 to 4 pm
An afternoon of fun on and around the Green!
May 2012...a new small bowls equipment shop has opened near Redditch. Situated within Fatboys retail shop at Tardebigge Court it has a small stock of bowls equipment and trades under the Bowls4U heading. It is also able to order items from many of the well known bowls makers. For the Bowls4U site click here.
12th May 2012...Saturday
After the wettest April for many years the approach to the club became very wet and muddy.
The Saturday morning gang spent a couple of hours laying an improved path to we can all
keep our feet dry and our whites clean!. More photos in the 'Photos-Events' section.
The Saturday morning gang spent a couple of hours laying an improved path to we can all
keep our feet dry and our whites clean!. More photos in the 'Photos-Events' section.
7th May...Monday...Committee meeting...2:30 pm at the club house.
21st April 2012...Saturday...First match of the season
Presidents v Captains Teams.
Presidents v Captains Teams.
19th April 2012...Green opens...2:00 pm onwards.
14th April...Saturday...Pre- season clean up...9:00 am onwards
Join us this morning while we clean up the clubhouse and around the green in preparation for the start of the 2012 season. Everyone welcome.
Join us this morning while we clean up the clubhouse and around the green in preparation for the start of the 2012 season. Everyone welcome.
12 & 13th April...Thursday & Friday...Subs are due..pay at the clubhouse...6:00 pm onwards
26th March 2012... Monday...Committee Meeting...2:30 pm
17th March 2012...Saturday...Race Night
Get your tickets for another hectic night of horse racing!
Get your tickets for another hectic night of horse racing!
23rd January 2012...Monday...Committee meeting...2:30 pm
2011
10th Dec 2011...Saturday...Skittles Evening
To be held at the HDA club...7;30 pm start. Bring a plate of food for an American style supper.
To be held at the HDA club...7;30 pm start. Bring a plate of food for an American style supper.
All INDOOR fixtures...go to fixtures tab
11th Nov 2011...Friday..AGM -7:15 pm
AGM at the SSSC.
AGM at the SSSC.
8th Oct 2011...Saturday...Presentation Evening-7:30 pm
Annual presentation of club cups and trophies at the SSSC. Live music, Irish bingo and a quiz.
Annual presentation of club cups and trophies at the SSSC. Live music, Irish bingo and a quiz.
4th Oct 2011...Tuesday...Committee meeting.
Meet at the Clubhouse at 7:30 pm.
Meet at the Clubhouse at 7:30 pm.
24th Sept 2011...Saturday...Top dressing of the green ready for winter.
All meet at the club at 9:00 am for a morning 'light' workout!
All meet at the club at 9:00 am for a morning 'light' workout!
16th Sept 2011...Friday
WWBA v Entaco
WWBA v Entaco
12th Sept 2011...Monday
WWBA v Norfolk County
WWBA v Norfolk County
11th Sept 2011...Sunday...Finals Day
Club finals
Club finals
6 Sept 2011...Tuesday...Committee meeting
Meet at the clubhouse at 7:30 pm.
Meet at the clubhouse at 7:30 pm.
22 Aug 2011...Monday Committee meeting
Meet held at the clubhouse at 2:00 pm
Meet held at the clubhouse at 2:00 pm
19th Aug 2011...Friday
WWBA Presidents day
WWBA Presidents day
13th Aug 2011...Saturday Gala
Entaco ladies team of Margaret Andrew, Judy Warner, Judy Husband and Joan Bell won the Weston Sub Edge gala by winning all of their matches. Well done ladies. This is the second year running that a team from Entaco have won this gala.
Entaco ladies team of Margaret Andrew, Judy Warner, Judy Husband and Joan Bell won the Weston Sub Edge gala by winning all of their matches. Well done ladies. This is the second year running that a team from Entaco have won this gala.
29th July 2011...Friday
WWBA Finals day
WWBA Finals day
28th July 2011...Thursday
Skills training with the County coach and his team. Start at 1:00pm.
Skills training with the County coach and his team. Start at 1:00pm.
25th July 2011..Monday...Committee meeting
Meeting held 2:00pm at the clubhouse.
Meeting held 2:00pm at the clubhouse.
10th July 2011...Sunday
England U25 International trials. See photos in the Photos-Events section.
England U25 International trials. See photos in the Photos-Events section.
9th July 2011...Saturday
Entaco had a stall at the SSSC Summer Fete to raise funds and to attract new members. Thanks to Karen and Judy H for giving up their time to 'man' the stall. Photo shows Judy H, Karen and Judy W having set up the stall and flying the flag for Entaco.
Entaco had a stall at the SSSC Summer Fete to raise funds and to attract new members. Thanks to Karen and Judy H for giving up their time to 'man' the stall. Photo shows Judy H, Karen and Judy W having set up the stall and flying the flag for Entaco.
9th July 2011...Saturday...Middleton Cup
A win for Worcestershire against Warwickshire
A win for Worcestershire against Warwickshire
26th June 2011...Sunday...Walker Cup
WWBA v Worcs
WWBA v Worcs
27nd June 2011...Wed
Committee meeting held..7:30pm at the clubhouse.
Committee meeting held..7:30pm at the clubhouse.
15th June 2011...Wednesday...Ladies match
WWBA v Bowls England match held to mark WWBA 75th Anniversary..see Photos section under Events.
WWBA v Bowls England match held to mark WWBA 75th Anniversary..see Photos section under Events.
10th June 2011...Friday...Touring team
Match against Ross-on-Wye men's Touring team...A good win for Ross.
Match against Ross-on-Wye men's Touring team...A good win for Ross.
9th May 2011...Monday...Committee Meeting
Held at the clubhouse...7:30pm start
Held at the clubhouse...7:30pm start
27th April 2011...Wednesday... Ladies roll-up
Ladies please come along to a friendly early season roll-up..2:30 pm start...tea and biscuits provided.
Ladies please come along to a friendly early season roll-up..2:30 pm start...tea and biscuits provided.
23rd April 2011...Saturday..First fixture
President v Captain match
President v Captain match
21/22nd April...Thursday/Friday evening annual subs are due.
Please come to the club and pay your subs...6.00pm onwards...don't forget your club competition fees also.
Please come to the club and pay your subs...6.00pm onwards...don't forget your club competition fees also.
9th April...Saturday morning
General pre season clean up of clubhouse and around the green
General pre season clean up of clubhouse and around the green
19th March 2011...Saturday...Race Evening
Our annual race evening to be held at the SSSC..Prompt start at 7:30pm.
Our annual race evening to be held at the SSSC..Prompt start at 7:30pm.
5th March 2011...Saturday...Indoors match at Welford
An honourable draw.
An honourable draw.
14th Feb 2011...Monday...Committee Meeting held
Meeting held at the clubhouse at 2:30pm.
Meeting held at the clubhouse at 2:30pm.
6th Feb 2011...Sunday...Indoors match at Bromsgrove
Match played over 18 ends- 6 triples games. The result was a narrow 10 points win for Entaco!
Match played over 18 ends- 6 triples games. The result was a narrow 10 points win for Entaco!
8th Jan 2011...Saturday...Indoors match at Welford
A good win for Welford.
A good win for Welford.
2010
11th December 2010...Saturday...Skittles Evening.
All meet at the HDA club for a prompt start at 7:30pm. Please bring food for an 'American style' supper.
All meet at the HDA club for a prompt start at 7:30pm. Please bring food for an 'American style' supper.
6th Dec 2010...Monday...Committee Meeting (note changed date..was 13th Dec.)
Meeting held at 2:30pm at the Presidents home.....freezing cold at the club!!
Meeting held at 2:30pm at the Presidents home.....freezing cold at the club!!
21 November 2010..Indoors match at Solihull.
A good win for Entaco to start the indoor matches.
A good win for Entaco to start the indoor matches.
12th November 2010...Friday...AGM
This years AGM took place at the SSSC. It was well attended with close on 50 members present. The committee for 2011 was agreed along with a decision to buy a commercial dishwasher, funds permitting. See AGM section for more details.
This years AGM took place at the SSSC. It was well attended with close on 50 members present. The committee for 2011 was agreed along with a decision to buy a commercial dishwasher, funds permitting. See AGM section for more details.
25th October 2010...Monday...Committee Meeting
Committee meeting held at 2pm in the pavilion.
Committee meeting held at 2pm in the pavilion.
25th September 2010..Saturday..End of season work on the green.
A working party of slaves needed to dress the green in preparation for next season. Please come along and lend a hand. Lots of shovelling, brushing and dragging to do! Starts at 8:30 sharp and should be done before mid-day.
A working party of slaves needed to dress the green in preparation for next season. Please come along and lend a hand. Lots of shovelling, brushing and dragging to do! Starts at 8:30 sharp and should be done before mid-day.
17th Sept 2010...Friday...Presentation Evening
Presentation evening starts at 7:00pm and will be held at the club pavilion this year. As well as the trophies being handed out there will be a fish & chip supper and a social evening. Even if you are not a winner this year please give your support to this event. Just £5 each covers the supper.
Presentation evening starts at 7:00pm and will be held at the club pavilion this year. As well as the trophies being handed out there will be a fish & chip supper and a social evening. Even if you are not a winner this year please give your support to this event. Just £5 each covers the supper.
12th Sept 2010...Sunday...Finals Day
Here we are once again at Finals Day. The first matches start at 10:00 am. All members are welcome to come along to cheer on the finalists. See you there. Link to the Finals day results & photos.
Here we are once again at Finals Day. The first matches start at 10:00 am. All members are welcome to come along to cheer on the finalists. See you there. Link to the Finals day results & photos.
23rd August 2010...Monday...Committee Meeting
Committee meeting held today at 7:00pm.
Committee meeting held today at 7:00pm.
14th August 2010...Saturday...Weston Subedge Gala
Congratulations to the winning team of Margaret Andrew, Maureen Smith, Judy Warner & Helen Goodman. These Entaco ladies won the Weston Subedge Gala on Saturday despite the very wet weather. Wiinning prize was a silver photo frame...just need to take that team photo to add the finishing touch. Well done ladies!
Congratulations to the winning team of Margaret Andrew, Maureen Smith, Judy Warner & Helen Goodman. These Entaco ladies won the Weston Subedge Gala on Saturday despite the very wet weather. Wiinning prize was a silver photo frame...just need to take that team photo to add the finishing touch. Well done ladies!
13th August 2010...Friday... hedge cutting.
A small group of volunteers cut the hedges in record time. Took about an hour and just before the heavans opened! Thanks to Les, Kelvin, Chris H, Royston, Mike W, Karen, Judy, Harvey & Mike B.
A small group of volunteers cut the hedges in record time. Took about an hour and just before the heavans opened! Thanks to Les, Kelvin, Chris H, Royston, Mike W, Karen, Judy, Harvey & Mike B.
10th August 2010...Tuesday...Interberga League update.
The final match of the season saw Entaco gain just 3 points against Barbourne. However we had enough points in hand to ensure we stayed top of the league. A fine season for Entaco with 12 wins from 14 matches played. The season ended with the top three positions thus:- Entaco on 143 points, Barbourne on 116 and Bromsgrove-Joy on 98.
The final match of the season saw Entaco gain just 3 points against Barbourne. However we had enough points in hand to ensure we stayed top of the league. A fine season for Entaco with 12 wins from 14 matches played. The season ended with the top three positions thus:- Entaco on 143 points, Barbourne on 116 and Bromsgrove-Joy on 98.
3rd August 2010...Tuesday...Interberga League update
Another hard fought win for Entaco against Community. Twelve points to be added to the total mean we can't be toppled from top place going in to the last game next week at Barbourne.
Tonights Teams: Top to bottom rows below where: -Rink 4:- Barbara, Mike & Judy. Rink 3:-Brian, Chris & Judy. Rink 2:- Les, Kelvin & Eileen.
Another hard fought win for Entaco against Community. Twelve points to be added to the total mean we can't be toppled from top place going in to the last game next week at Barbourne.
Tonights Teams: Top to bottom rows below where: -Rink 4:- Barbara, Mike & Judy. Rink 3:-Brian, Chris & Judy. Rink 2:- Les, Kelvin & Eileen.
27th July 2010...Tuesday...Interberga League update.
With more wins this month against Inkberrow, Droitwich Spa and Hewell we now head the league by 33 points with only two games remaining. Well done to all the Entaco Interberga players for a great season.
With more wins this month against Inkberrow, Droitwich Spa and Hewell we now head the league by 33 points with only two games remaining. Well done to all the Entaco Interberga players for a great season.
6th July 2010...Tuesday..Interberga League update.
A good home win against Bromsgrove today and a further 10 points.
Before today's match Entaco are leading this league with 7 wins out of the 8 games played.
With a total of 84 points we were 13 points clear of Barbourne, in second place, before the latest results are taken into account.
A good home win against Bromsgrove today and a further 10 points.
Before today's match Entaco are leading this league with 7 wins out of the 8 games played.
With a total of 84 points we were 13 points clear of Barbourne, in second place, before the latest results are taken into account.
3rd July 2010...Saturday
Gala Day... Over 30 members took part in the Gala Day. Starting with a game of Spider. where all bowled towards the jack in the centre of the green. No one hit the jack but the closest and winner of the bottle of whisky was Brian Fryer.
Then followed three games of eight ends of rinks bowling. Teams where chosen at random for each game. The player who totalled the most shots over the three games won.
The winner this year, and recipient of the Presidents Cup, is Margaret Andrew with 36 shots. Close runners up where Brian Fryer, 31 shots, and Clive Andrew, 30 shots.
Thanks to all who took part on such a warm, sunny and friendly afternoon.
Gala Day... Over 30 members took part in the Gala Day. Starting with a game of Spider. where all bowled towards the jack in the centre of the green. No one hit the jack but the closest and winner of the bottle of whisky was Brian Fryer.
Then followed three games of eight ends of rinks bowling. Teams where chosen at random for each game. The player who totalled the most shots over the three games won.
The winner this year, and recipient of the Presidents Cup, is Margaret Andrew with 36 shots. Close runners up where Brian Fryer, 31 shots, and Clive Andrew, 30 shots.
Thanks to all who took part on such a warm, sunny and friendly afternoon.
28 June 2010...Monday
Committee meeting held....7pm at the club.
Committee meeting held....7pm at the club.
27th June 2010...Sunday
Entaco lady bowlers (L to R) Judy Warner, Karen Rice and Judy Husband win the Hewell Ladies Triples Trophy competed for at the recent Hewell Gala Day. Well done ladies!
15th June2010...Tuesday
Working party needed to cut the hedges & tidy up....contact Les Husband.
Working party needed to cut the hedges & tidy up....contact Les Husband.
15th May 2010...Saturday
Entaco managed a narrow 3 matches to 2 win, at Wellsbourne, in the Top Club competition, first round. .
Entaco managed a narrow 3 matches to 2 win, at Wellsbourne, in the Top Club competition, first round. .
17th May 2010... Monday
Committee meeting held at the Clubhouse.
Committee meeting held at the Clubhouse.
24th April 2010...Saturday
Our first match of the season starts with the traditional President v Captain game. See newsletter for details. A win for the Presidents team at 134 to 95. See photos under the events section.
Our first match of the season starts with the traditional President v Captain game. See newsletter for details. A win for the Presidents team at 134 to 95. See photos under the events section.
22 & 23rd April 2010...Thursday & Friday
Annual subs are due and payment can be made at the Clubhouse on Thursday from 6:00pm and Friday between 6:00 and 7:00pm. See newsletter for amounts due.
Annual subs are due and payment can be made at the Clubhouse on Thursday from 6:00pm and Friday between 6:00 and 7:00pm. See newsletter for amounts due.
19th April... Monday
Committee meeting held- 2:00pm start..at the Clubhouse.
Committee meeting held- 2:00pm start..at the Clubhouse.
Now 17th April 2010...Saturday (revised date..was previously 10th April)
Club Members......We are having a working day on the green and in the pavilion. Please come along and give a hand, starting at 9:00am.
Club Members......We are having a working day on the green and in the pavilion. Please come along and give a hand, starting at 9:00am.
13th March 2010...Saturday
Race Evening...Another full house which we hope everyone enjoyed including the delicious Fish & Chip supper.
Race Evening...Another full house which we hope everyone enjoyed including the delicious Fish & Chip supper.
11th March 2010...Thursday
Committee Meeting held at club-2:30pm start. See March 2010 Newsletter for latest match and club information.
Committee Meeting held at club-2:30pm start. See March 2010 Newsletter for latest match and club information.
6th March 2010...Saturday
Indoor match against Welford...6 Mixed rinks...2.00pm start...whites
A very enjoyable afternoon, only slightly spoiled by Welford taking a narrow victory, 99 to 96! Well done Welford.
During the tea break Les Husband publically thanked Chris Pearce for being Entaco's Captain and organiser for the 2009/2010 indoor games. Thanks from all of us Chris.
Indoor match against Welford...6 Mixed rinks...2.00pm start...whites
A very enjoyable afternoon, only slightly spoiled by Welford taking a narrow victory, 99 to 96! Well done Welford.
During the tea break Les Husband publically thanked Chris Pearce for being Entaco's Captain and organiser for the 2009/2010 indoor games. Thanks from all of us Chris.
7th Feb 2010...Sunday
Indoor match against Bromsgrove...6 Mixed rinks...2.30pm start...whites..... A second win in 2010!
Indoor match against Bromsgrove...6 Mixed rinks...2.30pm start...whites..... A second win in 2010!
25th Jan 2010...Monday
Committee meeting held at Club. Newsletter to follow.
Committee meeting held at Club. Newsletter to follow.
9th Jan 2010...Saturday
Indoor Match against Welford...6 Mixed rinks...2.00pm start...whites
Despite the snow and ice this fixture went ahead. A good start to the New year with a 159 to 87 win for Entaco. (Link to photos)
Indoor Match against Welford...6 Mixed rinks...2.00pm start...whites
Despite the snow and ice this fixture went ahead. A good start to the New year with a 159 to 87 win for Entaco. (Link to photos)
2009
15th Dec 2009...Tuesday
Christmas Bingo at the SSSC 8.00pm start
Christmas Bingo at the SSSC 8.00pm start
12th Dec 2009...Saturday
Skittles Match at HDA 7.30 pm start
American style food......bring some food to share.
Just an evening of fun...casual dress.
Skittles Match at HDA 7.30 pm start
American style food......bring some food to share.
Just an evening of fun...casual dress.
22nd Nov 2009..Sunday
Indoor match against Solihull...6 Mixed rinks...2.30pm start... whites...Meet at club at 1.00pm
Indoor match against Solihull...6 Mixed rinks...2.30pm start... whites...Meet at club at 1.00pm
Nov 6th 2009
The AGM was held in the main room at the SSSC. Presentations were also made to the club trophy winners and runners up.
To see this years winners go to our Club Trophies page.
The AGM was held in the main room at the SSSC. Presentations were also made to the club trophy winners and runners up.
To see this years winners go to our Club Trophies page.
