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Sudbury MTL Singles Winner 2026 – Michael May
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesCongratulations to the new Champion Michael on winning the title again. Top bowling beating his opponent from Sudbury 21-13.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 21 Sep 26 -
Sudbury MTL Double Fours 2026
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesGreat effort by the team battling through the rounds to reach the final again and finishing runners up on the day. Great achievement by all ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 21 Sep 26 -
Starting end of season work on the green
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesToday work started on the green, hard work by all, scarifying the green both ways, removing lots of barrow loads of thatch from the green. W...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 21 Sep 26 -
Fun Night Saturday 24th October
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesHOY! BOCKING SPORTS CLUB! FUN NIGHT AT THE CLUBHOUSE Saturday 24th October 2026 6:30 For a 7pm Start. Limited tables available for teams o...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 21 Sep 26 -
Sudbury Mixed Triples League Semi Finals 5th September
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesIt was a day of mixed fortunes for the club. Steve Cook and Peter Hart bowed out of the Pairs losing to Shaun and Sue Lancaster from West...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 13 Sep 26 -
The Green Team Trophy
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesOn Sunday 13th September 16 members of the green team split into fours and played 3 games of 6 ends each matches and the scoring was very cl...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 13 Sep 26 -
Eastbourne Bowls Tours 2026 - 40th Tour
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWe had another great tour, good company, laughs, lovely hotel and food, a few drinks and oh yes some bowling too. On tour the weather was k...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 13 Sep 26 -
Dodo Award 2026
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesPresented to Peter Hart for a wrong bias in the greenkeepers match. Pictured is an ecstatic Peter collecting the trophy.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 13 Sep 26 -
North West Essex Champions of Champions 2026
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWell done to Phil Wood battling through the rounds to the final and hard luck in the final finishing runner up to Silver End's champion ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 13 Sep 26 -
Club Finals 29th & 30th August
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesOur club finals were played at the weekend. Congratulations to all. It was a good weekend with some competitive match ups. Thank you to the ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 2 Sep 26 -
Bocking Runners Up in Sudbury Mixed Triples League
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWell done to Captain Ivan Butcher and all who played in the league securing 2nd spot in the final table. Another great result for the club.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 2 Sep 26 -
North West Essex League Success !
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesNorth West Essex League Final positions Good day for Bocking B the Champions and Bocking D promoted Division B Congratulations to Bocking...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 27 Aug 26 -
Various External Competitions Final Stages
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesThe club is pleased to announce in the North West Essex Phil Wood is in the Champion of Champions Final at Steeple Bumpstead on 12th Septemb...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 27 Aug 26 -
North West Essex Ladies League
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWith the league fixtures now completed our Bocking Ladies who finished a very respectable 4th in the league, only 3 pts off second - well do...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 20 Aug 26 -
Juniper Day
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesOn Sunday the annual Juniper day match was played. On Juniper Day we remember our dear friend Nigel Juniper who did so much for the teams wh...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 18 Aug 26 -
Peggy Kerlogue R.I.P.
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesIt is our sad duty to advise of the passing of Peggy. At the very grand old age of 97 she was a long time Member of Crittall Braintree a...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 18 Aug 26 -
Sarah May Essex County Ladies Champion of Champions Semi Final
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWell done to Sarah winning her way through to the Essex County Ladies Champion of Champions Semi Final. Unfortunately on the day Sarah lost ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 4 Aug 26 -
Congratulations Group 2 on winning the Ashford Cup
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesCongrats to Group 2 bowlers, including our own Simon Twin on defeating Group 6 to lift the Ashford Cup.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 26 Jul 26 -
Essex County Pairs Semi Final
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesUnfortunately Peter and Phil lost today 20-17 to Stuart Lowe and Mitchell Young from Springhiuse Bowls Club. We congratulate them and wish t...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 25 Jul 26 -
Driveway Sale
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesThank you to Club Secretary Len Bickerstaff whose driveway Sale raised £110 for a very worthy cause, this year's club charity Pros...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 25 Jul 26 -
Update on Season so far
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesJust an update on competions the club is getting on in competitions. Mixed fortunes but overall a good season so far for the club. County ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 24 Jul 26 -
Bocking Alliance Bowls Club into Essex County Mens Pairs Semi-Final
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesBig well done to Peter Hart and Phil Wood who last night travelled to Romford and won 19-10 against a pair from Silverthorn. Next up Peter a...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 15 Jul 26 -
Our Sponsored Charity - Prostrate Cancer Uk
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesBocking Alliance Bowls Club is proudly supporting Prostate Cancer UK which is our nominated charity for this and next year. https://pros...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 14 Jul 26 -
New Look !
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesA few improvements have been made recently round the club. Many thanks in particular to Stephen Coulson and Andy Simpson for their magnifice...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 16 May 26 -
Captains Vs Chairman's Match - 02/05/26
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesThe season opening match on Saturday saw Chairman Johnny Kittles team up against Sue Broome's Captains team. The spoils went to the Scot...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 5 May 26 -
Pre-season Roll Up for NW Essex League Teams On Weds 29th April 5pm
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesFor. ladies and gentleman interested in playing in the NW Essex League just turn up on the night. No need to put names on sheet for this. Cl...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 17 Apr 26 -
Green Opening Day - Thursday 23rd April
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesEnjoy your bowls and have a great season ! 🙂
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 12 Apr 26 -
New 'Code of Conduct' page
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesCode of Conduct page added to the main menu. Here you can view the bowls clubs own Code of Conduct. Enjoy your bowls and have great season �...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 12 Apr 26 -
Andy Shuttlewood R.I.P.
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of Andy Shuttlewood. Andy was a lovely man, kind, jovial and certainly one of life's g...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 27 Mar 26 -
2026 League Fixtures
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesLeague fixtures lists for North West Essex, North West Essex Ladies and Sudbury Mixed Triples have been added to the site.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 6 Mar 26 -
Pudding Party Time ! - 8th March 2026
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesThe Pudding Party is on the 8th March. Time is 1230 for 1pm. Price is £12.50 per head. If interested or you would like more info ple...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 28 Feb 26 -
Quiz Night - 28th March 2026
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesOur ever popular quiz is always a fun packed evening so dust of your thinking caps and enter a team or come along and join another team. &po...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 28 Feb 26 -
Cheque Presentation to Braintree Youth Project Charity
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesFollowing another successful Chilli and Curry lunch the bowls club had the great pleasure in presenting a cheque for £1402 to Braintre...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 17 Feb 26 -
Pre-season Meeting Sunday 12th April 1030am.
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesAt the club house. Members and new members welcome.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 4 Feb 26 -
Merry Christmas
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWishing all our members, friends and family peace, health and happiness this Christmas and in the coming year.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 24 Dec 25 -
Christmas Raffle Draw now 7 for 7.30 draw on Tues 23rd Dec
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John Kittlesnew time
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 22 Dec 25 -
Christmas Raffle Draw
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesThe grand draw will take place up the club on Tuesday 23rd December at 7.30pm arrive at 7pm. Come along and see if you have won any exciting...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 22 Dec 25 -
County Competition Portal now open
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesGo to https://www.essexcomps.co.uk/ Ladies entries close 31December 2025 Gents entries close 28th February 2026
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 11 Dec 25 -
North West Essex League Fixtures for 2026 now published
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John Kittlessee https://www.nweba.org.uk/selectCompetition.html
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 11 Dec 25 -
Food Glorious Food ! Advance notice of a couple of social events coming up
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesIn the New Year we have a Chilli and Curry Lunch on the 15th February and our Pudding Party on the 8th March. Times for both are 1230 for 1...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 4 Dec 25 -
Looking Good
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesLots of work on the green in early October. Green re-seeded and final cut early November for the winter ahead.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 23 Nov 25 -
Christmas Party - Friday 5th December 2025 7pm till late
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesMusic, dancing ( yes sir I can boogie lol), food and drink mixed in a heady combination to begin your Xmas celebrations. Keep an eye on the ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 2 Nov 25 -
Christmas Raffle
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesWe are holding a raffle with some super prizes. Buy boxes for 50p each available at the bar.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 9 Oct 25 -
North West Essex Ladies League 2025
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesCongratulations to the ladies who had a great season finishing as runners up in the league this year,
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 9 Oct 25 -
Quiz Night - Saturday 8th November 2025
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesOur ever popular quiz is always a fun packed evening so dust of your thinking caps and enter a team or come along and join another team.
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 9 Oct 25 -
David Hales R.I.P.
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesIt is with great sadness we report Dave's passing. Dave was a member of the bowls club for over 40 years, during the time of Bocking All...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 1 Oct 25 -
Bocking do the Double !
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesBocking do he Double in The Sudbury League. Winning both the Double Fours and the Millennium Cup. This is the first time this has ever been ...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 20 Sep 25 -
39th Bowls Tour - Rye
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesAnother very enjoyable bowls tour. Many thanks to Rodger, David & June for organising the tour and to Simon for printing the programmes....
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 14 Sep 25 -
Brilliant Bocking win Millennium Cup
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesOn Saturday Bocking Sudbury Mixed Triples Team ventured to Mistley to play Boxford Green in the Final of the Millenium Cup. An excellent tea...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 14 Sep 25 -
Mixed Fortunes but congratulations all round
Bocking, Braintree, EssexArticle by: John KittlesRunners up in the county North Essex Fours for Simon, Michael, Colin B and Rodger. Losing over at Romford 22-9 in the final to a strong team...
Bocking Alliance Bowls ClubPosted: 6 Sep 25