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   ***Latest News***

20th November - Some of the Current Member Profile Photograph's have been updated.

20th November - The Club History has been updated.

19th November - Buntingford Bowls Cub laid on another great event as they held the Annual East Herts Bowls Association Presentation evening. Well done to all of the prize winners, and a big thank you to Roxana Clifton, Debbie Marks & Roger Evans for providing an excellent meal.

18th November - Next weeks Indoor game at Cheshunt on the 24th November has been cancelled as the Cheshunt club could not raise a team. I bet they were just scared......

17th November - The EHBA Presentation has been moved to Buntingford Bowls Club. Due to a poor uptake of the tickets, a decision was made to move venues and reduce the costs to £12 for a buffet and entertainment. So, if you are at a loose end this evening please get in touch with Roger Evans and let him know you're interested in attending. Thanks.

   On Saturday 17th November at 9.20am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 48187.               There have been 8737 views so far in 2018 averaging 27 views every day. Thank you so much.

14th November - After finally getting round to celebrating our 2017 performances, here is a team photo showing our record trophy hall:
          

12th November - The Home page has been updated with new photogragh's.

12th November - The Latest Club Newsletter has been added to the 'Newsletters 2018' page. And with a new proposal to re-design our club badge in time for our Centenary year, I would certainly recommend visiting the 'Club History in Pics' to see how our club badge has evolved over the years before passing your feedback to our Committee. Thank you.

12th November - The Club History page has had a complete overhaul with new photographs added. Also there are many updates included.

12th November - The History in Pics has been updated with new photographs. In addition both the EHBA and EHBL Photo galleries also have new additions with new photograph's added.

10th November - A new record has been created for number of visits to this website in a calendar year. Thank you - and please keep sending in your news stories to admin@buntingfordbowls.co.uk

10th November - Some of the photo galleries have been updated.

8th November - In the next few hours someone will click onto the website and turn the counter to a new record for number of website visitors in a calendar year. 48047 is the number now - just 11 more 'hits' and we're there...

8th November - Last call for any 'Rule Changes/Amendments' to be in ahead of the AGM. Any items will need to be with Frank Beale in writing by today!
Any Other Business items will need to be with Frank  Beale by 29th November. Thank you.

6th November - Member Profiles updated with the National Tony Allcock Trophy performance this year where the club reached the last 32 in the Country - a tremendous achievement!

4th November - So we're just a few more visits away from a record........ 
If the view counter reaches 48058 - then we have a new record for number of visits in a Calendar year. If its you that visits and makes the record - why not drop me an email and tell me? Email - admin@buntingfordbowls.co.uk

2nd November - Dont forget if you want to make any rule amendments in time for the AGM they will have to be sent to the Chairman in the next couple of days. For 'Any Other Business' its 7 days before the meeting. Thanks

    On Friday 2nd November at 3.30pm the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 47950.                  There have been 8500 views so far in 2018 averaging 27 views every day. Thank you so much.

23rd October - There have been lots of Website updates.
The Club Members 2018 page has been completely revamped. It has been updated and shows all of your achievements for 2018.
Our Club History page has been updated with some background history on the creation of our Club Badge. This new information is courtesy of Eddie Plume with thanks.
Lots of the other website pages have also been tweaked here and there.

  On Tuesday 23rd October at 9.00pm the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 47793.                  There have been 8346 views so far in 2018 averaging 28 views every day. Thank you so much.

20th October - Please can all of our members take time to look at the notice boards. There are also a lot of Social events coming up. Please also take the time to nominate for the upcoming Indoor matches. Thank you.

 - Don't forget Competition Entry Night this Friday. This is for the External Competitions (Club Competition entries will be early next year). Thank you.

    On Tuesday 16th October at 9.30am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 47669.                  There have been 8219 views so far in 2018 averaging 29 views every day. Thank you so much.
 - We are well on the way to smashing the record for number of views in a Calendar year. Currently this stands at 8607 in the year 2016.
Thank you to everybody, and please keep sending in your latest news stories & photograph's.

16th October - Another excellent Buntingford Bowls Club Presentation Evening with more than 1 or 2 sore heads in the morning. A massive thank you to Roxana Clifton & Roger Evans for their organisation, and thank you to our guest speakers of Bryan 'lads, lads, lads' Davies, Dinah Geere and our  Hertfordshire Ladies County President Natalie Chalcraft.

13th October - The October newsletter has now been added to the website.

6th October - Don't forget next weeks Presentation Evening. It's 6.30pm for a 7pm sit down so please don't be late and keep everyone waiting. Thank you.

29th September - Thank you to those members that supported the Club Renovation day. There were around 30-40 people at anyone time and nice to see some of the new members helping out. A big thank you to Ellen Amos for keeping us all fed and watered.

28th September - Following our successful season as a Club, the 'Club Records' page has now been updated. There have been a number of records created this season that will go down in the History of the club.

28th September - Some sad news to report that Peter Branagan has passed away. Peter had been a member since the early 90's and in his time was a Club Two Wood Pairs Champion. Our thoughts are with Joan and family.
                                  
Funeral details: 11am at Harwood Park Crematorium, Stevenage, SG2 8XT, on Monday 29th October, and then back to Buntingford Social Club.

24th September - All members should have now received an email with a Competition Entry form attached. This must be completed if you wish to enter a Hertfordshire County Competition, an EHBA, an EHBL, or an EHDWBA competition. The club will be hosting a 'Competition Entry Night' on Friday 19th October at 7.30pm where I would encourage you all to attend.

You may already be aware that Hertfordshire have withdrawn the County Under 30 Singles and Officers Singles competitions from their programme.
In the past Buntingford have had no success in the Officers Singles but did enjoy much success in the County Under 30 Singles. This competition began in 1980 and the club won this competition 6 times, with 2 further Runner Up's. Buntingford Bowls Club have been the second most successful club in the history of this competition:
Mark Plume holds the Hertfordshire County Record with 4 wins, Scott Wake and Carl Frostick have each won the tournament once. Both Mark and Scott have also each been Runners Up. 

23rd September - So the weather beat everyone today as the end of season 'Captain v Captain' finale was cancelled - and it probably saved everyone from food poisoning given those that were down to carry out the tea duty today... ...
Don't forget next weekend is the scheduled renevation works - all hands on deck please.

19th September - The 'Club Honours' page has been updated with the 2018 record haul of reaching 16 External Competition Finals.

19th September - A number of menu pages on this website  are now being updated as the season draws to a close:
 - The 'Club Record Wins' page has been updated with many of the record scores being achieved this year.
 - The 'Club History page' has been updated with more information.
 - The 'Club County Players' page has been updated with the 2018 stats.
 - The 'Photo Galleries' are now being updated with 2018 photo's.
 - Two new pages have now been added to the website:
    'Rankings - Titles' and 'Rankings - Finals'. If you have ever won a competition, or even been in a Final at any level - you will be ranked amongst our great club history.
 - Our Facebook page is also packed full of photograph's and information about our great club  aswell. 

  On Tuesday 18th September at 2.30pm the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 47033.             There have been 7583 views so far in 2018 averaging 29 views every day. Thank you so much.


So this season will surely go down as the greatest season ever in the history of Buntingford Bowls Club. A number of 'historic firsts' have seen the club reach new standards. A record number of players have contributed to a magnificent season,  and the highlights and achievements are listed below.

16th September -
  COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2018
Buntingford's Men rounded of their fantastic season by winning the Hertfordshire County League.
After reaching the Semi Finals they faced arguably the best club in Hertfordshire on their own green - Garston. However, they were no match for the mighty Bunty Boys as they steamrolled their opponents 43-25.
In the County League Final they faced Harpenden. This was a repeat of the 2014 Final and this time the result was exactly the same!!!
The Bunty Boys ran out 43-30 winners to move up to 2nd in the all-time winners list with 3 County League Titles since the competition began in 1995.
And on a great note, Buntingford did not lose a single rink during the entire 2018 campaign.

A big thank you to Team Manager Roger Evans for kicking off the day with our traditional Breakfast for reaching this stage of the competition.
Thank you to our reserves Bryan Davies, Dave Murphy and Roger Evans.
And a big thank you to our faithful travelling support of Ellen & Greg Amos, Jennie Keeling, Daryll Davies and Micky G.

The victorious team were:
Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake, Mark Plume, Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Carl Frostick & Garry Warrender.  
     
County League Final v Harpenden 43-30
Peter Warrren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 24-11
Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Carl Frostick & Garry Warrender drew 19-19
County League Semi Final v Garston 43-25
Peter Warrren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 21-12
Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Carl Frostick & Garry Warrender won 22-13

East Area League Cup Final v Northaw & Cuffley 50-37
Stan Keen, Bryan Davies, Tony Keeling & Garry Warrender won 19-18
Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 31-17

                           Final East Area 'Division A' League Table:
            Team                     Played   Won   Drawn   Lost   For   Against   Points
        Buntingford                     4          4          0         0     219       79         24
    Bishop's Stortford               4          2          1         1     156      143        15
         Datchworth                    4          2          1         1     145      151        15
             Ware                          4          0          1         3     125      182         3
     Sawbridgeworth                 4          0          1         3     107      199         3

                             East Area League 'Division A' Results:
Away v Bishop's Stortford 40-26
Bryan Davies, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender won 20-15
Roger Evans, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 20-11
Home v Sawbridgeworth 70-16
Ross Murphy, Vic Greenberg, Carl Frostick & Garry Warrender won 31-11
Peter Warren, Dave Murphy, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 39-5
Home v Ware 53-24
Ross Murphy, Bryan Davies, Carl Frostick & Tony Keeling won 21-18
Peter Warrren, Vic Greenberg, Dave Murphy & Mark Plume won 32-6
Away v Datchworth 56-13
Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 37-4
Roger Evans, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender won 19-9

14th September - The 'Club Finals Results' page has now been updated.

14th September - Buntingford Bowls Club Finals Results 2018:

Dinah Geere wins the Ladies Singles and Ladies Handicap 'Double'.
Debbie Marks win both Ladies Pairs Competitions.
Howard Baker wins 3 Club Finals.
Ross Murphy, Scott Wake and Garry Warrender both win 2 Finals.
Jenny Newington wins her first Club Final after 6 previous Runners Up.
John Collins win his first Club Final after 4 previous Runners Up.
Joan Wilson wins her first Club Final.
Jennie Keeling wins her first Club Final.
Michael Foulger wins the New Members Cup and together with Runner Up Nathan Jennings, they have a great bowls future ahead of them.

12th September - The last of the Club Finals takes place this Thursday at 4.30pm (12th Sept). Chris Hatley, Jan Ward & Roger Evans take on Howard Baker, Jennie Keeling & Garry Warrender (subbing for the injured Dave Murphy).
Supporters welcome. Thank you

   The Buntingford Gala due to take place this weekend has been cancelled.

Some upcoming events taking place at the club:
Saturday 13th October 6.30pm - Buntingford Presentation Evening
Friday 19th October 8.00pm - External Competition Entry night.
Saturday 3rd November 8.00pm - Big Micks Quiz

11th September - The 'Club History' page has been updated with our magnificent achievements this season - and of course more history can still be created this season as Buntingford's Men play in the Hertfordshire County League Semi Finals this Sunday morning at Garston Bowls Club.

11th September - Our Bowls England Photo gallery has been updated on the website with all of the Buntingford Bowls Club members that have qualified for the Bowls England National Championships. Please select 'Bowls England Pics' from the menu page to view the latest photgraphs added.

11th September - 'Club History in Pics' has also been updated.

9th September - Buntingford created history today after having reached 3 East Herts Bowls League Finals.
Sue Batchelor & Ross Murphy were the clubs very first Finalists in the Mixed Pairs Competition:
                             

Roger Evans, Mike Hatley, Tony Keeling & Carl Frostick were the clubs first Fours Finalists since the year 1925:
         

In the Pairs Garry Warrender subbed for the injured Dave Murphy, and with partner Greg Amos became the Clubs first Pairs Finalists since 1925 aswell: 
                            

A new page has now been added to the website given our recent club successes in the East Herts Bowls League competitions 'EHBL Finals Pics'

 On Monday 10th September at 10.00am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 46724.             There have been 7274 views so far in 2018 averaging 28 views every day. Thank you so much.


8th September - Club Finals Day Results will follow after the completion of the Club Triples Final this Thursday, but a massive thank you to Roxana Clifton, Ellen Amos, Gwen Beale and lots of helpers in the kitchen, on the Bar and on the green. And thanks to Roger Evans for his organisation on the day.

6th September - Buntingford Bowls Club now top 600 Appearance for Hertfordshire since the start of their History......
Following Ross Murphy & Roger Evans representing Hertfordshire this week, Buntingford players have now played a massive 601 games for their County.
61 Hertfordshire games this season have featured Buntingford Players and this is a new club record. Well done to the 9 Buntingford Members that have played for Hertfordshire this season at 'Friendly' level, 'Eastern Counties' Level, 'Middleton Cup' level and 'Balcomb Trophy' level. You have done the club proud this season. Number of Appearances below:
9 - Mark Plume, Garry Warrender, Roger Evans
8 - Carl Frostick
7 - Ross Murphy
5 - Vic Greenberg, Dave Murphy, Tony Keeling
4 - Peter Warren

Incidently Dave Murphy should have been playing the last County game, but as many of you know Dave is currently incapacitated with a broken fibula. We wish Dave a speedy recovery.

  Saturday 29th September has been chosen as the  'Club Renovation Day'.
This is where we put the green to rest for the winter and involves cutting, seeding and loading tonnes of top soil onto the green. This is a big job and the club require as many members as possible to help throughout the day. Please can you all make every effort to attend. Th ank you.

4th September - A big thank you, and welcome to our new Website sponsors:
   
A full page detailing more about the services and care Layston Grove Offer has been added to our 'Website Sponsors' page. Their logo is also displayed  on the front page of our website. For more information call 01763 274327 or alternatively please visit www.oakdalecaregroup.com

4th September - Greg Amos has decided to step down from his role as Men's Club Captain. We would like to thank Greg for all of his hard work and committment during his time in office.

4th September - The latest Club Newsletter has now been added to the website. Please visit the 'Club Newsletter' page for the latest updates.


   On Monday 3rd September at 7.50pm the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 46413.                There have been 6963 views so far in 2018 averaging 28 views every day. Thank you so much.

 
   Buntingford Bowls Club Finals Day Programme has now been finalised:

9.30am
Ladies Four Wood Pairs:
Ellen Amos & Val Moules v Jenny Newington & Debbie Marks
Mens Four Wood Pairs:
Steve Baker & Garry Warrender v Howard Baker & Scott Wake

10.00am
Boniwell Singles:
Tony Keeling v Vic Greenberg

10.30am
New Members Semi Finals:
Michael Fourger v Tom Jennings
Terry Cooper v Nathan Jennings

12.30pm
Williams Novice Singles:
Keith Savage v John Collins
Ladies Handicap Singles:
Dinah Geere v Jenny Newington
Mens Handicap Singles:
Garry Warrender v Scott Wake
Ladies Two Wood Pairs:
Joan Wilson & Debbie Marks v Jackie Thomas & Rosemary Webber

1.30pm
Bert Bradley Plate:
Vic Greenberg or Greg Amos v Ross Murphy

3.00pm
New Members Final:
M Fourger or T Jennings v T Cooper or N Jennings
3.30pm
Mens Two Wood Pairs:
Tony Duffin & Mark Plume v Howard Baker & Ross Murphy

3.45pm
Ladies Championship Singles:
Dinah Geere v Debbie Marks
Mens Championship Singles:
Garry Warrender v Tony Keeling

               The Club Mixed Triples Final will be played at a later date.

The East Herts Bowls League Finals will take place on Sunday 9th September at Ware Bowls Club. Buntingford Bowls Club will be represented in 3 Finals:

10.30am
East Herts Bowls League Singles Final
Bob Hayter (Hoddedson & Rye Park v Nick Goff (Sawbridgeworth)
East Herts Bowls League Secretary's Singles Final
G. Smith (B.S.P.) v Harry Wright (Sele Farm)
East Herts Bowls League Mixed Pairs Final
Sue Batchelor & Ross Murphy (Buntingford) v R. Russell & P. Russell (W&D)
East Herts Bowls League Fours Final
Roger Evans, Mike Hatley, Tony Keeling & Carl Frostick (Buntingford) v
R. Hills, D. Crudgington, M. Johnson & D. Baker (Cheshunt) 

2.30pm
East Herts Bowls League Pairs Final
SUB TBC (Dave Murphy injured) & Greg Amos (Buntingford) v
A. Gibbs & M. Milne (Hertford Castle)
East Herts Bowls League Triples Final
C. Parkhouse, T. Stickland & R. Edwards (Welwyn Garden City) v
G. Frost, I. Stone & L. Brown (Welwyn Garden City)
Ranson Cup Final
Cheshunt v Welwyn Garden City

3rd September - The Buntingford Bears have been confirmed as East Herts Bowls League Division Two Runners Up for 2018.
That's back to back promotions for the team. Congratulations to the players.
Here's a full list of the squad and the number of games each has played:
11 - George Swaby.   10 - Stan Keen, Brian Bushell, Mike Hatley.
9 - Dave Murphy, Tony Keeling, Len Purdy.   4 - Mick Marks, Phil Geere.
3 - Ross Murphy.   2 - John Weaver,  Mick Cheeseman.
1 - Jake Andrews, Howard Baker.

The Buntingford Bulls narrowly missed out on promotion from Division Three by just 4 points.

2nd September - East Herts Finals Day Results:
                          Ross Murphy wins the EHBA Singles
               Ross Murphy & Garry Warrender win the EHBA Pairs
          Ross Murphy & Scott Wake win the EHBA Two Wood Pairs
A hat-trick of wins and a successful Finals Day for Ross Murphy. Well done.

Runners Up for Bryan Davies, Tony Keeling & Mark Plume in the EHBA Triples. Runner Up for Bryan Davies in the EHBA Officers Singles. Runners Up for Buntingford's Men in both the Lyndhurst Trophy and the Thurgood Cup.

A massive thank you to Buntingford Bowls for hosting the event, and all of the helpers in the kitchen, the bar and those that worked on the green.
Well done to everybody that made it such a successful day.

1st September - Mark Plume wins the EHBA Champions of Champions.
Mark Plume became a record holder after winning the EHBA Champion of Champions for a record 4th time after victory against Alan Hutchison from Bishop's Stortford. After racing into a 12-3 lead, Mark was pegged back but dug in to finish winning an excellent contest 21-14. Well done Mark.
Thank you to the support from Tony & Jennie Keeling, Eddie Plume, Ross Murph and the Bishop's Stortford members.

1st September - The Buntingford Bulls won the bragging rights this year as they defeated the Buntingford Bears in their Annual challenge match by just 1 shot.

1st September - The Bunty Boys are East Area Cup Champions - again!
Buntingford's Men won a record breaking 9th Hertfordshire Bowls East Area Cup after a hard fought victory against Northaw & Cuffley 50-35.
The team raced into an early lead, but then were pegged back as the game went on. Both rinks were ahead during the first half, but then both fell behind at some stage during the second half of the match. Towards the end the Bunty Boys found second gear to run out as deserved Champions.
Stan Keen, Bryan Davies, Tony Keeling & Garry Warrender won 19-18
Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 31-17
Thank you to our supporters: Greg Amos, Ross Murphy & Jennie Keeling.

29th August - History made today as Sue Batchelor & Ross Murphy become our first ever East Herts Bowls League Mixed Pairs Finalists.
After falling behind the Buntingford Pair were 7 shots down with just 2 ends to play - BUT - 3 shots on the 20th end and then a 5 on the 21st end saw them through to the Final. Well done to both of you.
So, that's the EHBL Fours Final, the EHBL Pairs Final and now the EHBL Mixed Pairs Final gives Buntingford Bowls Club their best ever performance in the clubs history.
The Finals will be played on Sunday 9th September at Ware Bowls Club.

28th August - Dinah Geere bowed out at the Semi Finals stage of the EHDWBA Singles after a tough match. The score did not reflect the game and all the luck seemed to go against Dinah.
A consolation is that Dinah became the first Lady Bowler from Buntingford Bowls Club to reach that stage of the competition so Dinah created a little piece of history along the way.....

    On Friday 31st August at 8.30am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 46240.                     There have been 6790 views so far in 2018 averaging 27 views every day. Thank you so much.


         The 'East Finals Weekend' programme has now been confirmed.
   Buntingford have reached 9 out of the 11 Finals and the schedule is below:

SATURDAY 1st SEPTEMBER
10.00am
HERTFORDSHIRE BOWLS EAST AREA CUP FINAL
*Being played at Northaw & Cuffley Bowls Club*
Northaw & Cuffley v Buntingford

5.00pm
EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS FINAL
*Being played at Bishop's Stortford Bowls Club*
Bishop's Stortford v Buntingford
(Alan Hutchison v Mark Plume)

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SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER
*All Finals  being played at Buntingford Bowls Club*
9.30am
EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION TRIPLES FINAL
Allenbury's v Buntingford
(D Bowie, C Bowie, M Judd v Bryan Davies, Tony Keeling, Mark Plume)

EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION FOUR WOOD PAIRS FINAL
Hoddesdon & Rye Park v Buntingford
(Dave Fussell & Bob Hayter v Ross Murphy & Garry Warrender)

EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION FOURS FINAL
Bishop's Stortford v Rosedale

12.30pm
EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION LYNDHURST TROPHY FINAL
Bishop's Stortford v Buntingford

EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS SINGLES FINAL
Hoddesdon & Rye Park v Buntingford
(Bob Hayter v Bryan Davies)

EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION TWO WOOD PAIRS FINAL
Ware v Buntingford
(Graham Saville & Derek Grose v Ross Murphy & Scott Wake)

3.30pm
EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION THURGOOD CUP FINAL
Bishop's Stortford v Buntingford

EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION SINGLES FINAL
Ware v Buntingford
(Simon Stow v Ross Murphy)

EAST HERTS BOWLS ASSOCIATION MIXED PAIRS FINAL
Whit Hern v Rosedale

Donations of Raffle Prizes and Cakes would be very much appreciated. Thank you

27th August - Today's Australian Pairs competition resulted in a very tense play-off between Dave Murphy & Len Purdy against Garry Warrender & Ray Watkins. Dave and Len came out on top and congratulations to them both. 
Mike Cooper won the Australian Spider. A very big thank you to Roger Evans, Roxy Clifton, Ross Murphy and Peter Warren for the superb bbq buffet lunch. Thank you to all those who helped set out and clear the green. And another big thank you to all those who played today.

National Triples – The Story

So once again Carl Frostick, Scott Wake and Mark Plume took to the biggest stage in Bowls at the Bowls England National Championships at Leamington Spa as they entered the round of Last 64 in the National Triples competition.

The weather was kind to them, and as they waited to play they looked across  the rinks on all 5 greens and it really was ‘The Who’s who’ of top level bowls.
On show were Commonwealth Gold Medallist’s, British Isles Champions, National Champions, England Internationals both Senior and Junior, World Ranked players – and of course our very own Bunty Boys.

The Bunty Boys were up against former National Champions from Buckinghamshire on their rink. They were followed by a great number of Buntingford supporters and got off to a good start.
6-3 up after 5 ends and everyone could see they were involved in a great tussle. The Buckinghamshire Triple came back at them and then edged in front, but the Bunty Boys pulled away again and it was 9-7 after 9 ends.
The lads fell 11-10 behind after 13 ends and with just 5 ends to play the boys had to dig in – and they did just that!
Some excellent bowling saw them pick up a 4 on end 14 to lead 14-11. 
Another single on the 15th end stretched their lead, and then holding shot on the 16th end the Bucks skip mis-judged a fire with his last wood and the Bunty Boys picked up a 5 to lead 20-11.
2 ends to play and they had one foot in the next round. They played out the last couple of ends comfortably and shook hands to great applause from the supporters.

Back on the green just after lunch and they faced more former National Champions and a Triple from Herefordshire containing 2 England Internationals. It was clear to see the lads faced another tough encounter.
This time though they didn’t have the rub of the green and the opposing skip seemed to fire with nearly every bowl - and with great accuracy aswell.
Early on came a huge turning point. With the score at 2-5 after 5 ends, the Bunty Boys were holding 3 shots with just 1 bowl to come. The opposing skip fired and when all the bowls had come to rest instead of it being 5-5 on the scoreboard, it was 2-8 and it was going to be tough to come back from that.
2-10 and all the little rubs, edges and wicks were still going against the lads.
The Bunty Boys dug in but the ends were running out and the score was then 10-18 with 4 ends to play. They won the last 4 ends but couldn’t muster enough shots to take a victory and it finished 14-18.
A valiant effort with some fantastic bowling from all 3 Buntingford players.

Our supporters were commended by the opposition which was great to hear and you all created a great atmosphere for us to play in.
A massive thank you for those that travelled up on the day to cheer the lads on, and to those that booked hotels to stay in Leamington aswell. Your support was very much appreciated – Thank you so, so much:
Jennie & Tony Keeling, Ellen & Greg Amos, Daryll & Bryan Davies, Roger Evans, Eddie Plume, Jayne Plume, Chloe Plume, Garry & Matt Warrender, Ross & Matthew Murphy and Vic Greenberg.

It was a shame the offer of a Coach to the Bowls England National Championships at Leamington Spa from Buntingford Bowls Club wasn’t taken up by the members - because you really did miss out on a truly great spectacle……

    On Monday 27th August at 9.45am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 46092.                     There have been 6642 views so far in 2018 averaging 28 views every day. Thank you so much.

24th August - We wish John Hicks all the best after suffering a heart attack during an operation. Get well soon John.

23rd August - A belated and a very warm welcome to our newest members. 20 have joined Buntingford and we hope you have all enjoyed your first few months with us. You have all been added to our Club Members 2018 page.
Gill Alderton, Ian Round, Michael Fourger, David and Tricia Hill, Nathan Jennings, Tom Jennings, Kris Jennings, Brian Moore, Alan and Sue Neal, James and Karen Turner, Terry Cooper, John and Jan Shepherd, Phil and Cindy Hare, Mike and Jane Roberts.
Thank you to all of the coaches, the helpers and those club members that have given up their time to make our new members feel so welcome.
As a club we now top over 100 members again - fantastic!

23rd August - The battle of Buntingford in the East Herts Bowls League Pairs Semi Final saw Greg Amos & Dave Murphy have an excellent game and triumph against Bryan Davies & Ross Murphy 25-15. This is the first External Competition Final Greg has reached and we wish both Greg & Dave well in the Final.
So thats the Bowls League Fours Finalists and the Bowls League Pairs Finalists now confirmed, and this will be the first time in nearly 100 years that Buntingford will be represented in these competitions on EHBL Finals Day.
Sue Batchelor & Ross Murphy will be hoping to make it a hat-trick of finalists as they will play their Mixed Pairs Semi Final on the 29th.

22nd August - Latest East Herts Bowls League latest Tables.......
This was before the last Buntingford Bears game where they secured 1 point - So surely that's promotion now and a Division Two Runners Up spot?

The Buntingford Bulls may just have missed out on promotion but what a great season for them aswell:

21st August - As it does every season the winner of the County League 'East Division A' always comes down to a clash between Bishop's Stortford and Buntingford. The Bunty Boys have been in 7 out of the last 8 East Area Cup Finals - and today they reached another one!
With the floodlights on at Bishop's Stortford the lads won by 14 shots.
Bryan Davies, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender won 20-15
Roger Evans, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 20-11
The final is due to be played on the same day as the East Herts Bowls Association Finals Day where Buntingford players are already in 8 out of the 10 finals. Good luck sorting out the programme for that one!

20th August - So that 8 out of 8 complete.....
Buntingford's Men have equalled last seasons record  by reaching 8 East Herts Bowls Assocoiation Finals. The Association run 10 competitions and the Bunty Boys have dominated this year again.
Competing the 8 last night was Ross Murphy in the EHBA Singles and Mark Plume in the EHBA Champion of Champions.
Ross went into an 11-2 lead, and then fell behind 16-12. A close finish saw Ross come through 21-20 and sedcure his place in the Final.
And Mark also raced into a big lead, only to be pegged back. 15-4 up, and then 18-16 in front, Mark eventually ran out winning 21-16. This win now means Mark will be playing in his 5th EHBA Champion of Champions Final. 
Well done to both of you and we wish all Buntingford Finalists well on EHBA Finals Day at Buntingford Bowls Club on Sunday 2nd September.

19th August - Please log into our Facebook page to see photograph's and action from the Bowls England National Championships.

18th August - Now this is a great story to share and a nice touching moment. Every player that qualifies for Leamington in the Bowls England National Championships is awarded a badge. Here's one below:
                                                   
This year Bishop's Stortford Bowls Club had two Ladies qualify for the National Finals after they had reached the Hertfordshire County Pairs Final. This was the first time they had ever qualified. However, one of the Ladies fell and broke her hip and the other also fell over which meant that neither player could attend the Championships to play, and therefore neither player was awarded their badge. Bowls England were adament that their rules state that players have to be in attendance to receive their qualifying badge and they weren't going to budge given the circumstances. Very harsh indeed.
Whilst Buntingford Bowls Club were playing their National Two Fours this week at Leamington, Ross Murphy managed to secure another badge, and together with the badge he won himself for qualifying - he has donated both badges to those Ladies. WOW! What a generous gesture. Well done Ross.

18th August - Bishop's Stortford Bowls Club hosted their Annual Pairs Tournament and taking part this year were Buntingford's Tony Keeling, Dinah & Phil Geere and Mark Plume. Now Tony and his partner were very generous in their games giving their opponents more shots than they got themselves in every game they played. Dinah & Phil had a mixed bag across their 4 games, and Mark Plume partnering Alan Hutchison ended up as Tournament Winners. Well done.
                             

                 National Two Fours – The Story

Buntingford’s journey started back in May and finished at the Bowls England National Championships at Leamington Spa in August – and in a National Final. Who would have ever thought that was possible...

After receiving a Bye in the first round, the Bunty Boys then beat 4 Hertfordshire Clubs in the knockout stages to take them through to the Area Final. A last wood win against Houghton Regis from Bedfordshire saw them reach the Last 16 play-off match - a feat that had never been achieved before in the history of the club.
A match up against Romford from Essex containing a number of National Champions and England Internationals went down to the wire and a 2 shot victory saw Buntingford Bowls Club reach the Bowls England National Championships at Leamington Spa for the very first time – and the last 8 in the country!

Travelling up on the morning of Thursday 16th August it was pelting down with rain, but the rain cleared and the sun shone through as the lads took their place on the green to play Bristol Bowls Club. A surreal experience to believe that Buntingford Bowls Club were actually playing in a National Quarter Final.
Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume were locked in a very tight battle that saw the scores at 6-5 after 11 ends played. The rink of Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender were also in a tight contest that never saw any team pull away by more than 4 shots – but at half way through the match, Buntingford led.
17 ends each played and Buntingford were ahead by 4 shots.
19 ends played each and Buntingford were up by just 2 shots.
Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender were 1 end ahead and going into the last end were 1 shot down on the scoreboard. Three brilliant bowls in the last 3 woods by Dave Murphy and Garry Warrender saw the lads pick up three shots to win 18-16 and the Bunty Boys were almost there.
A great 20th end by Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume saw them pick up 4 shots and the game was all over. Buntingford Bowls Club had reached the National Two Fours Semi Finals – and now cue the celebrations……
Team Manager Roger Evans and travelling reserve Bryan Davies lived every bowl from the side-lines and offered great support throughout the encounter. It was also great to see support from Buntingford’s Larry Bullen, Mike Hatley, Greg Amos, Eddie Plume and of course from all of the families of all of the players. Bishop’s Stortford Bowls Club were also out in force to support and with Marcia Dunstone from Hertfordshire Bowls, Buntingford had a great following.

Semi Final morning and the Bunty Boys were buzzing.
There was great support again as a number of people packed the sides of the green to cheer the lads on.
Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume were drawn to face an England International from Workington Bowls Club in Cumbria, and the rink of Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender had an equally tough match against their opposition.

Early into the game and with some excellent bowling Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender led 15-2. The rink of Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume were locked into another tense encounter with the scores going firstly in favour of the Bunty Boys, and then the way of their Cumbrian opponents.
The rink against Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender began to peg back against the Bunty Boys and the rink of Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume began to fall behind. With the scores at 15-7 and 14-19 meant there were now only 3 shots in the game.
But - 17 ends played and Buntingford were now up by 6 shots.
2 ends left and Buntingford had pulled back and were level on the rink of Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume tied at 21-21, and the rink of Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender were up 18-13. Buntingford were almost there…..
A great last bowl by Mark Plume saw their rink win by 1 shot leaving their opponents needing a 6 to tie the game against Garry Warrender. They didn’t get the shots required and Buntingford were in the National Two Fours Final – WOW!!!

The National Final – yes the National Final (how good does that sound?) saw Buntingford up against the favourites for the competition. Gerrards Cross had won the title before and this time their team contained 8 Buckinghamshire County Middleton Cup players and a number of England Internationals. The Bunty Boys were the underdogs but we were never going to give in that easily….

The game kicked off and both rinks picked up a two on the first end.
4-0 up and although it may not seem much now knowing how the game panned out – but it is a hugely significant moment to mention that Buntingford Bowls Club actually led a National Final……
From then on the Bunty Boys battled hard but it just wasn’t to be.
The players shook hands and as the Bunty Boys headed over to their families there were maybe one or two tears amongst all of the hugs.

It hurts to get beaten in a National Final – but who would have thought it? Buntingford Bowls Club were National Two Fours Finalists for 2018.
847 entries at the start of the competition and Buntingford had reached the last 2.
A massive achievement for all of the players involved and one that shouldn’t be underestimated.
The Bunty Boys had built a great team spirit throughout the season and credit to all of the players and supporters involved……….
   

      On Saturday 18th August at 9.20am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 45668.                     There have been 6218 views so far in 2018 averaging 27 views per day. Thank you so much.

15th August - Chris Hatley, Val Moules & Dinah Geere bowed out at the quarter-final stage of the EHDWBA Triples competition on a challenging Ware green. Hard luck Ladies.

15th August - I would say thats promotion secured!
Well done to the Buntingford Bears - Runners Up in the East Herts Bowls League Division Two. Well done to all of the players that have represented the team throughout the season.

And the Buntingford Bulls have still an outside chance of finishing Runners Up in Division Three and securing promotion for themselves with 1 game to play:
 

15th August - Buntingford Bowls Club make the local Mercury Newspaper:
   

15th August - So that's now 6 out of 8 complete....
Buntingford's Men reached the East Herts Bowls Association Lyndhurst Trophy Final after victory against Hoddesdon & Rye Park. Ross Murphy, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 23-11 at home, and Vic Greenberg, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrrender won 20-13 away. Well done lads

13th August - The Buntingford Bears are almost there......
Another win in their latest East Herts Bowls League Division Two game against Aston saw them secure 4 points out of a possible 6, and edge that little bit closer to promotion to Division One. Just one game to go........

12th August - Mick Marks made his debut for the East Area in the Hertfordshire Area League. This is a six rink competition where the East Area, North Area, West Area and South Area all play each other on the same day. Well done Mick for helping the 'East Area' to finish as Hertfordshire Area Runners Up for 2018.

12th August -
 HISTORY FOR BUNTINGFORD
Buntingford Bowls Club have qualified for the Bowls England National Championships at Leamington Spa after victory in the National Two Fours against Romford by 2 shots - and they are now in the last 8 of the Country!!!
And what a match this was....... Buntingford were up against arguably the best club in Essex containing National Champions and an England International Player - but that didn't matter at all !
Buntingford led early on and then kept the lead at halfway. Romford fought back and got their noses in front for the very  first time after 19 ends played on both rinks. 4 shots behind with just 4 ends to play and the Bunty Boys dug in.
2 shots on 1 rink, a single on the other, 2 shots on the last end and the Bunty Boys led by 1 shot with just 1 end to play - And it came down to the last wood.
Bunty were holding one, the Essex skip was wide - and the Bunty Boys win!!!
                     
Peter Warren, Dave Murphy, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 25-16
Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Carl Frostick, Garry Warrender 17-24

Great support from Roger Evans, Greg Amos, Ray Watkins, Micky Grimsdale, Dave Clifton, Jennie Keeling, Val Moules & Stan Keen - Thank you.

Ross has worked out there were 847 entries in the Bowls England National Two Fours across the Country. Here is Buntingford's run to the Quarter Finals:

     On Friday 10th August at 9.00am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 45168.                        There have been 5668 views so far in 2018 averaging 25 views per day. Thank you so much.

9th August - The scoring records keep tumbling this year.......
A new highest winning margin was recorded as Buntingford created history with our biggest win ever. Playing at home against Sawbridgeworth in the County League, the Bunty Boys won by a record 54 shots in a 70-16 win. The win puts the team clear at the top of the table with just one game left to play.
Ross Murphy, Vic Greenberg, Carl Frostick & Garry Warrender won 31-11.
Peter Warren, Dave Murphy, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 39-5

9th August - That's 5 out of 8 now complete - with 3 to go.....
Ross Murphy & Garry Warrender comfortably won their EHBA Pairs Semi Final against Sawbridgeworth on a rainy afternoon at Bishop's Stortford.

So lets recap - Buntingford have reached the EHBA Final in:
The Thurgood Cup
Triples - (B Davies, T Keeling & M Plume)
Pairs - (R Murphy & G Warrender)
Two Wood Pairs - (R Evans & P Warren or R Murphy & S Wake)
Officers Singles -  (B Davies)

Semi Finals still to play:
Lyndhurst Trophy
Singles - Ross Murphy
Champion of Champions - Mark Plume

8th August - The latest East Herts Bowls League Tables show both of the Buntingford Teams in great positions as we head into the final few games:

The Buntingford Bears have just 2 games to play and are in prime position for back to back promotions. And with just 1 game to play the Buntingford Bulls need all 6 points to give themselves an excellent chance of promotion into Division Two. We wish both teams all the very best.

8th August - Buntingford now have a real chance of their first East Herts Bowls League Fours Championship in nearly 100 years.....
Roger Evans, Mike Hatley, Dave Murphy & Carl Frostick have reached the Final after a 21-18 win against Ware. A tight game turned on its head as the Buntingford Team picked up a 5 on the 17th end to go in front. The team then held out for the win. Well done.

8th August - 4 complete with 4 to go.....
Bryan Davies, Tony Keeling & Mark Plume battled their way into the EHBA Triples Final after victory against Bob Spence' triple from Whit Hern. The Bunty Boys led early on, only to be pegged back, but then pulled away towards the end to win 19-12. A big thank you to Bob Hayter and his team at Hoddesdon & Rye Park for their hospitality.

7th August - Ross Murphy has won through to the Semi Finals of the EHBA Singles after an excellent game in a 21-13 victory in his Quarter Final match. Ross was up against Richard Rogers who had already knocked out Tony Keeling & Carl Frostick and we wish Ross all the best in his Semi Final game.

7th August - From our Ladies Captain Debbie Marks:
It was the Club's Annual Ladies Gala with 20 teams from across the County competing. It was a lovely day and the weather held out with only a few spots of rain in the late afternoon. A big thank you to Roger Evans and his all male kitchen crew for a lovely three course lunch, to Tony Duffin, Bryan Davies & Mick Marks for running the bar, to Rosemary Webber for her stall, to all those who donated cakes and raffle prizes, to the three reserves, Liz Cooper, Joan Wilson & Sue Batchelor for helping with the various activities. And finally a big thank you to all those who maintain the green even during these trying climactic conditions, the club and green looked lovely.

6th August - 3 out of 10 complete - with 5 to go.......
Roger Evans & Peter Warren triumphed against the 2016 Champions in the EHBA Two Wood Pairs Quarter Finals. The win means they will now face our other Buntingford Pair Ross Murphy & Scott Wake for a place in the Final. We wish both Pairs all the best.

6th August - Gwen Beale & Carl Frostick came oh so close to making the EHBA Mixed Pairs Final but just fell short for the 2nd time in 3 years. In their Semi Final Match they were drawn to play Whit Hern who have made the Final in the last 2 years and went down by 10 shots. Their Lead played very well and I'm told a few lucky 'wicks' went against them during the game, and that proved to be the difference. Hard luck to both of you.

6th August - The Buntingford Bears are almost there.......
Back to back promotions is a real possibility now.....
4 points against top of the table Bengeo brings them that bit closer.
Well done team.

6th August - Greg Amos & Dave Murphy joined our other Buntingford Pair into the Semi Finals of the East Herts Bowls League Pairs after a 23-13 win against Welwyn Garden City. Their opponents started well but playing long jacks (with the mats down - yes in August with the summer were having.....), the Bunty Pair pulled away for victory. Unfortunately, it won't be an all Buntingford affair in the Final as both pairs now have to play each other. So we guarantee to have our first finalists in the EHBL Pairs since 1925. All the best to all of the Buntingford players.

6th August - Bryan Davies & Ross Murphy strolled into the Semi Finals of the East Herts Bowls League Pairs after a 23-7 win against Sawbridgeworth. Excellent leading from the front by Bryan saw them through. Buntingford's last EHBL Pairs winners date back to the 1920's, so we wish the lads well in their next match.

4th August - Reigning and defending EHBA Triples Champions Peter Warre, Vic Greenberg & Garry Warrender bowed out at the Semi Final stage this year after defeat at Ware.

     On Saturday 4th August at 9.15am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 44900.                        There have been 5450 views so far in 2018 averaging 25 views per day. Thank you so much.

3rd August - Jennie Keeling (subbing for Sue Batchelor) & Ross Murphy have made it through to the Semi Finals of the East Herts Bowls League Mixed Pairs with victory against Ware. After winning 11 of the first 13 ends they were pegged back to finish 17-17 and went into an extra end. Holding 3 after Jennie had bowled and heading for victory, only for the opposing skip to fire and finish 3 inches from the Jack. With the last bowl of the match Ross drew a back-toucher to claim victory. Well done to both of you

3rd August - Buntingford are still on course for a 9 out of 10 after Mark Plume booked his place in the EHBA Champion of Champions Semi Finals with victory at Bengeo. 14-4 up on an 'interesting rink' and then Mark dozed off for the next 3 ends dropping a 4, 3 and a 2 in the process. H e then woke up to see out the win 21-13.

3rd August - Bryan Davies came so close to reaching the Semi Finals of the EHBA Singles after a 21-20 defeat against Kevin Tryrell from Bishop's Stortford. 20-20 and Bryan was holding game until Kev with his last wood took the shot. Bryan had one wood to come but just couldn't quite make it. Gutting for Bryan and well done to Kev. Ross Murphy is now our clubs sole survivor in the EHBA Singles.

2nd August - The Buntingford Bears are edging closer to back-to-back promotions after another victory this week. The rink skipped by Tony Keeling was 16-5 behind but battled back for a 23-17 win. And the rink skipped by Dave Murphy were 12-3 up, and then 16-15 down going into the last end. Holding 1 with just Dave Murphy to bowl, and he drew second wood for a 1 shot victory on his rink and give the Bears all 6 points. Well done Team.
The Buntingford Bears next match is against the top of the table team Bengeo on Monday evening (6th).

1st August - So it won't be a EHBA Clean Sweep this year but the club are still on for nine out of the ten. You have to be in the right frame of mind to play a competitive match and when the traffic plays a part in delaying your arrival that can have a big impact on the outcome of the game.
Cheshunt was gridlocked and play didnt start until 6.45pm. No trial ends and a shortened match of just 18 ends would have affected the outcome. The Bunty Boys of Roger Evans, Dave Murphy, Scott Wake & Carl Frostick came close but playing on a tricky rink they fell short by 13-16. Playing the full 21 ends may have seen them get over the winning line - but we'll never know....  

1st August - Ross Murphy & Scott Wake reach the EHBA Two Wood Pairs Semi Final. Well done lads.

31st July - 2 complete with 8 to go......
Buntingford's Men romped into the Final of the EHBA Thurgood with a 48-31 victory against Whit Hern. The Bunty Boys have now reached two finals and still have representatives in the other 8 competitions.

30th July - The EHBA Clean Sweep is still on - just!
Ross Murphy & Garry Warrender came back from 13-2 behind in their EHBA Pairs Quarter Final, and 19-12 behind with just 3 ends to play and picked up a single and 2 three's to force an extra end - which they won. Well done lads.

30th July - Latest East Herts Bowls League Tables:
4 Games left to be played for the Buntingford Bears who are well placed for back to back promotions.
2 Games left for the Buntingford Bulls as they push for a promotion place.
We wish both teams well in their final few games.

29th July - The 'Bunty Boys' of Carl Frostick, Scott Wake & Mark Plume finished this year as County Triples Runners Up 2018. A tremendous achievement to reach the Bowls England National Championships this season, but disappointment in the Hertfordshire County Triples Final.
The boys started really well picking up a 6 on the first end followed by a 2 on the next end. But from then on nothing went their way. The opposing skip played 4 massive bowls during the game including turning a 3 down into a 6 up, a 4 down to a 5 up, a lucky wick saw a 3 down turn into a 4 up, and another 1 down turned into a 4 up. 19 shots against Buntingford on the scoreboard with a massive 30 shot turnaround in just those 4 bowls. It was all very dis-heartening. The Bunty Boys played well in patches but overall were just a little off the pace. A valiant effort and after 14 ends they shook hands. The weather didn't help with the rain and wind playing havoc with deliveries and the pace of the green early on. Such a shame given how hot and sunny it has been over the recent weeks.
A big thank you to the support from the Buntingford members that braved the conditions to cheer the lads on. The usual crowd turned up again - Thank you: Ellen & Greg Amos, Ross & Matthew Murphy, Eddie Plume, Jayne Plume, Roger Evans, Jennie & Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy, Micky Grimsdale, Peter Warren & Vic Greenberg. And even our old member Ken Mulqueen turned up to support aswell. Great to see you Ken.

    On Sunday 29th July at 4.00pm the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 44634.                      There have been 5184 views so far in 2018 averaging 24 views per day. Thank you so much.

28th July - Buntingford's Men have created Buntingford History as they reach the Last 16 of the Bowls England National Two Fours competition with victory against Houghton Regis (compliments to a club with nice friendly members).
The match was played in windy conditions with the green a bit heavy after yesterday's storms and it came down to the very last bowl of the match. The Bunty Boys were 12 shots up across the two rinks at the halfway stage and were looking odds-on to reach the next round, but three poor ends on one rink saw the gap close to just 1 shot with just 3 ends to play. One rink picked up a 3 on their last end, the other dropped a two on their 20th end and it was 2 shots in front going into the last end. Buntingford held one, only for their skip to take it out to hold three and the match..... It then came down to Gary Warrender with the last bowl of the match and he promptly drew second bowl to send the Bunty Boys through and cue the celebrations........
Romford Bowls Club are up next for a place in the Quarter Finals and a place at Leamington Spa in the Bowls England National Championships. The date will be confirmed soon, together with the Neutral Green location.
The victorious team were:
Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender 21-17
Peter Warrren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake, Mark Plume 20-23
A big thank you to Sue Batchelor & Ellen Amos for Bacon Rolls for breakfast and rolls for lunch, and good see our old Bunty Boy Aggers back cheering us on. And later on our good friend and past member Bert Cherrington made an appearance at the club. Nice to see you Bert.

28th June - The Buntingford Bowls Club Home Page has been updated.

27th July - So just as we approach a huge weekend for Buntingford Bowls Club with the last 32 clash in the National Two Fours taking place on Saturday morning, the club hosting the Hertfordshire County Team Ten Final taking on Saturday afternoon, and the Hertfordshire County Triples taking place for Carl Frostick Scott Wake & Mark Plume on Sunday morning, we find the once clear blue skies with the sun endlessly shining brightly in the sky has been replaced with thunder, lightening, cloud and lots of rain & hail.....terrific......
Photo's courtesy of Roger Evans.

                  

                  

                  
        And Roger Evans was three quarters through cutting the green/hail.....
                                

26th July - Buntingford's Men took all 6 points against Ware in the latest County League match - just. With one rink romping to victory, the other rink was a little closer. After being 1 shot behind on the scoreboard and 1 down on the last end, up stepped Carl Frostick to take out the Ware shot bowl to secure all of the points for the Bunty Boys.
Ross Murphy, Bryan Davies, Carl Frostick & Tony Keeling won 21-18
Peter Warrren, Vic Greenberg, Dave Murphy & Mark Plume won 32-6

25th July - Australian Pairs - Monday 27th August at 10.00am.
Ever wondered what to do on the last Bank Holiday of the year? Why not come along and join in the fun of ‘Aussie Pairs’. Ever wondered what to do with that exotic flowery shirt that seemed a good purchase at the time? Dress down day means that you can wear what you like (within reason), nothing that would scare the horses or the servants of course, and nothing tooooo revealing either, or you can wear your normal bowls wear, the choice is yours.... naturally, bowls shoes are to be worn.
Luncheon will be the famous ‘Bunty BBQ’.... £5.00 per head
Interested? Put your name on the nomination sheet below...
Nominations will close on Wednesday 22nd August at 10.00am

25th July - Part 1 of 10 is now complete after defending and reigning EHBA Officers Singles Champion Bryan Davies battled his way to this years Final. Bryan raced into a 18-8 lead in his Semi Final Match against the 2016 EHBA Singles Champion Rick Helm, only to drop a 4, 4 and a 2 in consecutive ends to make the scores level at 18-18. Bryan then dug deep to pick up a 2 on the next end followed by a single to reach the Final. Well done Bryan.

25th July - Gwen Beale & Carl Frostick raced into the Semi Finals of the EHBA Mixed Pairs after a thumping 23-5 win at Sawbridgeworth. Well done to both of you.

25th July - It is with sad news to announce the passing of Hazel Hicks, wife of member John Hicks. John had taken time away from bowls in recent years to care for Hazel and thoughts are with John and his family at this difficult time. The funeral will take place at Harwood Park, Stevenage on Friday 3rd August at 11.45am.

24th July - Roger Evans, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy (sub for Mike Hatley) & Carl Frostick used their 'get out of jail card free' last night as they won through to the East Herts Bowls League Fours Semi Finals. Playing on an awful Shire Park green, they were 7 shots down with just 2 ends to play - and promptly picked up a 3 and a 5 to win by 1 shot. Well done lads.
Buntingford have previously won the Bowls League Fours - but this dates back as far as 1924 & 1925, so we wish the lads well nearly 100 years on from those successes!

23rd July - Buntingford Ladies lead the way at the halfway stage in Division A of the County League East after 2 wins in their first 3 games. Well done Ladies and keep it going......

23rd July - Buntingford's Men fell short in their Quarter Final match against Bishop's Stortford in the County Club Championship (3x Fours). Two rinks were close but unfortunately one rink went down by 10 shots (sorry). This is the furthest the club have gone in this competition in the Clubs history.
The team was: Ross Murphy, Greg Amos, Tony Keeling & Mark Plume.
Stan Keen, Peter Warren, Bryan Davies & Carl Frostick.
Roger Evans, Mick Marks, Vic Greenberg & Dave Murphy.

21st July - Mick Marks was the winner of the Fi xed Jack competition with John Collins as Runner Up (again). 26 Members entered on a hot sunny day. Rosemary Webber & June Renney provided an excellent lunch, and thanks also go to Roger Evans & Bryan Davies for squeezing 7 rinks into the green. Ellen Amos won the 'Spider' on the day and thank you to everyone that donated raffle prizes.

20th July - Roger Evans, Bryan Davies (Subbing for Scott Wake), Dave Murphy & Carl Frostick cruised into the Quarter Finals of the EHBA Fours after a 27-10 win at Rosehill against Malcolm Songer. Well done lads.

20th July - Buntingford still have strong representatives in the East Herts Bowls League Competitions as we reach the Quarter Final Stage:
Fours - Roger Evans, Mike Hatley, Tony Keeling & Dave Murphy
Pairs - Ross Murphy & Bryan Davies, Greg Amos & Dave Murphy
Mixed Pairs - Sue Batchelor & Ross Murphy
We wish them all well in their upcoming matches.

20th July - CONGRATULATIONS TO MARK PLUME ON HIS NOMINATION.
It has been recommended that your names go through for Senior England International Trial selection. 
 - Glenn Williams
 - Tom Muir
 - Nick Muir
 - Bryn Evans 
 - Mark Plume
 - Jerry Rumball

Kind regards
Marcia Dunstone - Executive Secretary, Hertfordshire Bowls

The England International Trial Squad will be named after the Bowls England National Championships at Leamington Spa being played during the month of August.

19th July - The EHBA Clean Sweep is still on (no pressure then Bunty Boys).
We're down to the Quarter Finals and Semi Finals in most of the EHBA Competitions and Buntingford still have representatives in all 10 competitions. The EHBA Finals Day this year is being held at our home club and  we wish all of our Buntingford Members well as they push for places in the Finals.

18th July - Carl Frostick, Scott Wake & Mark Plume now know their opponents for their first round match at Leamington Spa in the Bowls England National Triples Championships - and I think it's going to be quite a game......
They face a triple from Buckinghamshire that include a current England International player. Two of the players have won a National title, and the other has been a National Runner Up on m ore than one occasion.
The bigger they are, the harder they fall.........

18th July - There have been some thumping wins for Buntingford Bowls Club this season across a number of competitions. The 'Club Record Wins' page has now been updated.

17th July - Buntingford's Men cruised into the Semi Finals of the EHBA Lyndhurst Trophy after a comfortable victory against Cheshunt 52-21.
Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling & Carl Frostick won 27-8
Mark Plume, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender won 25-13

17th July - The full 2016 news from this page has now been moved to the archived news page titled 'Club News 2007-16'.

    On Wednesday 18th July at 9.00am  the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club Website stood at 44222.                      There have been 4772 views so far in 2018 averaging 24 views per day. Thank you so much.

16th July - Buntingford's Men got their County League campaign underway with a thumping win at Datchworth. On two very tricky rinks the Bunty Boys notched up a massive 56-13 victory.
Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 37-4
Roger Evans, Tony Keeling, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender won 19-9

16th July - More up to date East Herts Bowls League Tables:

14th July - Part Two of 'Super-Saturday' was oh so close........... 
At the halfway stage of the Bowls England Tony Allcock Trophy at Rosedale the Buntingford Team led by 9 shots across the two rinks, only to be pegged back and over taken towards the end. With just a couple of ends to play Buntingford were just 4 shots adrift and it was still anybody's to win. But Rosedale killed an end and then picked up shots. Despite a great effort by the team Buntingford bowed out of the competition at the Last 32 stage nationally. The team created Buntingford history along the way and deserve a lot of credit for reaching this far into the competition - a first for the club.
Phil Geere, Chris Hatley, Dinah Geere & Vic Greenberg 19-19
Debbie Marks, Val Moules, Mike Hatley & Tony Keeling 11-19
Thank you to the 10 supporters that turned up to cheer the team on, and to Roger for keeping some members up to date of the match scores via text during every end of the game.

14th July - Part One of 'Super-Saturday' is complete after Buntingford's Men thumped Bovingdon in the Bowls England National Two Fours 59-25.
The win now puts the club into the Last 32 in England and is the first time in the Club's History they have reached this stage. This win is also the joint second highest winning margin in this competition for the Bunty Boys.
Ross Murphy, Tony Keeling, Carl Frostick & Garry Warrender won 24-12. Dave Murphy, Vic Greenberg, Scott Wake & Mark Plume won 35-13.
Well done lads and we wish you well in your Last 32 match against the Bedfordshire qualifiers Houghton Regis. The date of this match is still to be confirmed.

14th July - Elsewhere this morning Hertfordshire travelled to Norfolk for their 5th League match out of 6 in the Eastern Counties League. Hertfordshire won the match against Norfolk and now cannot be caught at the top of the league and are therefore crowned CHAMPIONS. Playing in the previous league games were Buntingford's Dave Murphy, Peter Warren, Ross Murphy, Carl Frostick, Garry Warrender & Mark Plume. Well done to the Bunty Boys.

  A big day for Buntingford Bowls Club on Saturday 14th July: 
Buntingford's Men play in the Hertfordshire Area Final and for a place in the Last 32 of the Country in the National Club Two Fours at home 9.30am.
And later that day at 6pm Buntingford play for a place in the Last 16 of the Country as they take on Rosedale (away) in the National Tony Allcock Trophy.
               Please come along and support your club. Thank you.

13th July - The latest East Herts Bowls League Tables have been published and the Buntingford Bears remain in contention in Division Two with games in hand, and the Buntingford Bulls are mid-table in Division Three:

13th July - Well done to Chris Hatley, Val Moules & Dinah Geere for reaching the EHDWBA Triples Quarter Finals after beating Hertford Castle. Well done Ladies.

12th July - Reigning Champions Buntingford beat Ware Bowls Club in the Quarter Finals of the EHBA Thurgood Cup. Buntingford have reached the Final for the last 4 years and we wish the team well as they go for a 5th straight Final later this month.

11th July - Ross Murphy & Garry Warrender came unstuck in their Hertfordshire County Pairs Quarter Final match after going down against a Garston pair at Potters Bar Bowls Club. Hard luck lads.

10th July - Peter Warren, Vic Greenberg & Garry Warrender joined Bryan, Tony & Mark into the Semi Finals of the EHBA Triples after a 19-14 victory at Hoddesdon & Rye Park. Fortunately they miss each other in the Semi Final draw and could meet in the Final......

9th July - Bryan Davies, Tony Keeling & Mark Plume romped to a 22-5 win in their Quarter Final match of the EHBA Triples. Well done lads.

8th July - Fantastic news as Buntingford beat Sandy Conservative Bowls Club - sorry, I mean - Fantastic news as Buntingford 'THRASHED' Sandy Conservative Bowls Club in the National Tony Allcock Trophy. This was the round of Last 64 Nationally and the team romped into the Last 32 in England and the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire Area Final after a stonking 47-28 win.
The victorious team was; Stan Keen, Phil Geere, Chris Hatley & Dinah Geere 28-14, Debbie Marks, Roxana Clifton, Mike Hatley & Tony Keeling 19-14.  Well done to everyone!  Rosedale are up next and Buntingford Bowls Club are now just 2 wins from reaching Leamington and the Bowls England National Championships.............

7th July - A successful Presidents day for Dinah Geere in the baking hot sunshine at Buntingford. Aswell as the bowling, £600 was raised for Dinah's chosen charity - Macmillan Nurses. This was through the Spider, Raffle and generous donations from the players. Well done to everybody involved.

6th July - Congratulations to Dinah Geere for making it through to the Quarter Finals of the EHDWBA Singles with a 21-13 victory after storming 11-2 in front early on. By my records no Lady Member from Butingford has reached this far into the competition and we wish Dinah well in her next match.

6th July - Buntingford's Men romped into the Quarter Finals of the Hertfordshire County Club Championship (3x Fours) for only the second time in the clubs history after beating (thrashing) Northaw & Cuffley 67-35.
Well done team for a new record high score:
Roger Evans, Mike Hatley, Vic Greeenberg & Dave Murphy won 26-10
Ross Murphy, Mick Marks, Scott Wake & Carl Frostick won 26-10
Stan Keen, Bryan Davies, Tony Keeling & Garry Warrender drew 15-15

5th July - A 'HOTSHOT' on the 3rd end helped Ross Murphy & Garry Warrender into the Quarter Finals of the Hertfordshire County Pairs after a winning their last 16 match comfortably. Well done lads.

5th July - The Buntingford Ladies got their County League campaign off to a great start after victory against Sawbridgeworth. Well done

5th July - Mark Plume won through to the Quarter Finals of the EHBA Champion of Champions after victory against Bob Hayter from Hoddedson & Rye Park 21-13.

5th July - Roger Evans, Mike Hatley & Tony Keeling bowed out at the Last 16 stage of the EHBL Triples after a narrow loss at Hoddesdon & Rye Park. Records show that this is the furthest a Buntingford Triple have reached in this competition.

5th July - I don't think this picture needs any more words - lovely photo......
      

5th July - Congratulations to Sue Batchelor, Ellen Amos & Roxana Clifton for winning the Standon & Puckeridge Gala Day. An added bonus was Roxy winning the Spider.
                             

4th July - Brian Bushell would like to express his sincere thanks to everyone for their generous donations in memory of his late wife Joan. A grand total of £1000 will be shared equally between the two nominated charities, Isabel Hospice and Marie Curie Cancer Care both of whom provided wonderful support.

2nd July - A unique result in the latest EHBL Buntingford Bears match with both rinks drawing. Both came back from losing positions with one rink 16-3 behind and the other 11-1 behind. Well done team.

2nd July - The latest edition of the Buntingford Bowls Club Newsletter has been uploaded to the website.

1st July - Buntingford's Men cruised into the Hertfordshire Area Final of the Bowls England National Two Fours. The win against Potten End by 43-20 takes the club into the Last 64 Nationally. The rink of Ross Murphy, Greg Amos, Tony Keeling & Garry Warrender had a low scoring game and after 14 ends only 15 shots has been scored in total. A few ends later and they finished winning 15-9. The rink of Roger Evans, Peter Warren, Scott Wake & Mark Plume also had a tight game and after 18 ends both sides had won 9 ends each. However, in those 9 ends they only dropped 11 shots, and scored 28. Well done lads.

       On Monday 2nd July at 8.45am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club website stood at 43541.
         There have been 4091 views so far in 2018 averaging 22 views every single day. Thank you so much.

29th June - Buntingford's Men finished just 2 shots short of scoring a new highest record win in the EHBA Lyndhurst Trophy. Peter Warren, Dave Murphy & Garry Warrender won 22-12 away at Hertford, and Ross Murphy, Scott Wake & Carl Frostick won 31-5 at Buntingford. Well done lads.

27th June - Roger Evans, Scott Wake & Carl Frostick joined 2 other Buntingford Triples into the EHBA Quarter Finals after a comfortable victory against a triple from Ware.

26th June - Dave Murphy's fine run to the Last 16 of the County Singles came to an end after a close game.

24th June - Congratulations to Buntingford as they march on in the Tony Allcock Trophy after a 34-30 victory against Potten End. The win now puts the club into the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire Area Semi Finals and the Last 64 in the Country. Well done - and you're now just 3 wins from reaching the Bowls England National Championships at Leamington Spa!
A tough encounter now awaits as the team face Sandy Conservative Bowls Club in their next game and we wish the team all the best.

24th June - Buntingford Bowls Club hosted the EHBA match against North West Essex and thank you to everyone that supported on the day. A couple of photograph's below show our Club Chairman handing over the green to the Presidents of both Asssociations - and this is the award you'll get for finishing as the highest losing rink........ A great funny momento of the day....

                              


23rd June - Hertfordshire rounded off their Middleton Cup campaign with a rather flat and lackluster performance against Norfolk. The Team Manager had made number of positional changes and had bought new personel into the team from the previous week - and I'm afraid it just didn't work as the players didn't really buy into it and it resulted in a heavy defeat. The team did win on 2 rinks and Carl Frostick was on one of those winning rinks having played against former World Champion Mervyn King. Carl Frostick was playing in his 50th game for Hertfordshire and many congratulations on reaching this milestone.
Mark Plume came up against World Indoor Semi Finalist Wayne Willgress and went down to a heavy defeat.
Over the 4 Middleton Cup games this season Carl Frostick won 3 out of his 4 games, Mark Plume won 2 out of his 4 games and Garry Warrender won 1 of his 3 games. Thank you once again to the supporters that turned up at Welwyn & District Bowls Club to cheer the team on. It is much appreciated.

22nd June - Buntingford's Men snatched defeat from the jaws of victory after going down against Oak Hill in the County Team Ten Compeition. With the Singles and Pairs both winning, it came down to the Triples and Fours - but unfortunately both went down by more shots that Singles & Pairs had won by. The match score finished 2-2, but Oak Hill progressed by 3 shots overall. 

        On Friday 22nd June at 8.45am the total visitors to the Buntingford Bowls Club website stood at 43200.
         There have been 3750 views so far in 2018 averaging 22 views every single day. Thank you so much.

20th June - Mick Marks fine run to the Last 16 of the Hertfordshire County Unbadged Singles came to an end after a fantastic battle at Welwyn Garden City. Mick put up a great fight going down just 21-18. Hard luck.
Dinah Geere also bowed out at the Last 16 stage after a fine run in the competition.

20th June - Buntingford's Men came through a tough test against Much Hadham in the EHBA Thurgood Cup to book their place into the Quarter Finals of the competition. Well done lads.

20th June - Greg Amos & Dave Murphy came through their second round match of the EHBL Pairs away at Welwyn & District. This match was due to be played at home, but a full green meant they had to travel to their oppponents. Well done both of you.

19th June - Ross Murphy & Garry Warrender won the battle of Buntingford in the County Pairs after an extra end victory against Scott Wake & Carl Frostick. This win takes the Bunty Boys into the Last 16 of the competition and we wish them all the best.

18th June - Dave Murphy is into the last 16 of the County Singles. Well done and we wish you well in the next round.

17th June - Congratulations to former member Peter Agnew on his qualification for the Bowls England National Championships.
Our 'Aggers', playing for his new club Luton Town has reached the Bedfordshire County Fours Final. We wish him all the best at Leamington Spa in August.

17th June - Buntingford's Men have made it through to the 4th Round of the National Two Fours after victory against Whitethorn on what can only be described in polite terms as a 'very tricky green'. Well done lads.

16th June - Hertfordshire travelled to Suffolk in their latest Middleton Cup Game and unfortunately the result didn't fully justify the high quality bowls that were on show.
Garry Warrender, on his rink raced into a 9 shot lead early on, but was pegged back and fell to a 6 shot defeat. Carl Frostick and Mark Plume had a close encounter all the way through their game and despite the last end being killed twice, they went down but just 3 shots. The atmosphere was excellent with lots of noise coming from the players, and from those watching from the sidelines. A big thank you to the supporters that travelled to cheer on the team.

15th June - Buntingford's Men battled past Sele Farm in the County Club Championship (Three Fours Competition) to reach the Last 16 of the competition.

14th June - Three Buntingford Pairs have made it through to the Last 32 of the County Pairs competition. Peter Warren & Bryan Davies have made it through - and our other two pairs now have to play each other. Carl Frostick & Scott Wake will take on Ross Murphy & Garry Warrender. 

14th June - The East Herts Bowls League Tables have been updated: