28th March 2024 – Result of the match versus West Mersea IBC, our last of the current indoor season, is now on the Results page. One to forget however – this was not a good day at the office as we lost on all 3 rinks. We now go on to the outdoor season with a visit to Severalls BC on 9th May.

22nd March 2024 – Result of the match versus Jacks Centre now on the Results page. Going into the last end of the last match the score was 117-117. Well done to Jacks for winning that end by 3. The Jacks Centre Captain said he worked hard to get his best players out in an effort to win the game due to the last few years where the VPs had good wins.

4th March 2024 – Unfortunately the friendly against Havering IBC on 14th March has been cancelled by our opponents due to a lack of players.

29th February 2024 – Results updated up for yesterday’s and previous 2 matches. To see the results for 2024 click here.

25th January 2024 – Results updated up to yesterday’s match against SCRIBOS. To see the results for 2024 click here. Mixed fortunes for the first two games. A disappointing loss against Essex County IBC, followed by our win against SCRIBOS. Unfortunately yesterday’s match was reduced to 5 rinks with the VPs “donating” members to SCRIBOS. On my rink Ian Dudley played for SCRIBOS and put in an excellent performance. On the next rink George Dowding our new President was in excellent form with his 3 compatriots winning the Top Rink prize. Well done George.

16th November 2023 – First news update for some time. However the results have been updated as and when they have been played. You will find photos from some of the matches. These can be found where there is some text in red. Click on the left side of the caption. I have analysed the “Top Rink” details and can say that David Saggars and Ernie Brockman top the table with a brilliant 7 wins each. To see the full table click here. The fixtures for the first quarter of 2024 have been added. For some of the venues “What 3 Words” have been added as the location. If anyone needs an explanation please contact the Media Officer at philip.morris@blueyonder.co.uk Don’t forget the AGM is on Sunday 19th November at 10:00am at RHP Bowls Club.

23rd June 2023 – Results updated up to yesterday’s match against Group 4. To see all results for 2023 click here. We also welcome our latest 2 new members, Chris Ridgwell from Shoebury Park BC and Joe Lawrence from Belfairs BC outdoors, both Essex County indoors. I believe these 2 clubs are represented for the first time so our message is being distributed more widely.

26th May 2023 – Results for the games against Group 2, Essex Past Presidents and Walthamstow & District are on the RESULTS page click here

6th May 2023 – Results for the games against Mersea BC and Severalls BC are on the RESULTS page click here. The games to be played in July on the Kent Tour have been added to the CALENDAR page click here

22nd March 2023 – Result for todays match against Jacks Centre was a defeat by 103 to 124. We won 3 rinks and lost 3. Full result can be found on the RESULTS page click here. Keith Jones

17th March 2023 – Result for yesterdays match against Havering IBC was a defeat to a very strong team 82 to 127. The previous week’s match against Barking was cancelled. Full result can be found on the RESULTS page click here. Keith Jones

1st March 2023 – Result for todays match against Tye Green IBC was a close win for the VPs 119 to 110. Full result can be found on the RESULTS page click here. Keith Jones

28th February 2023 – We welcome new members Bill Swallow, Kevin Haslegrove, Stan Keller, Brian Hobden, Steven Klein, Dennis Heavin and Malcolm Byford.

28th February 2023 – The Committee page has been updated with new photos. click here. Philip Morris

22nd February 2023 – Result for the recent match against Colchester IBC was a win for the VPs 160 to 103. Full result can be found on the RESULTS page click here. Keith Jones

16th February 2023 – Result for the recent match against Falcon IBC was a win for the VPs 131 to 93. Full result can be found on the RESULTS page click here. Keith Jones

4th February 2023 – I have just received the very sad news that one of our members Ricky Watson, passed away on Thursday morning (2nd February). We send sincere condolence to all his friends and family.  Ken Perry

2nd February 2023 – The download of the Application Form has been made easier. Click on the tab “Download ApplicationForm(pdf)”. On the next screen you will see a link named “Application Form”. Click on that and the form will be displayed. From there you can print or save it. Philip Morris

25th January 2023 – EVPA V BARKING IBC THURSDAY 9TH MARCH 2023 has been cancelled by Barking due to parking issues. I have sent an email to all those requesting this match. Keith Jones

25th January 2023 – Result for todays match against S.C.R.I.B.O.S. was a win for the VPs by 120 to 93. Full result can be found on the RESULTS page click here. Keith Jones

18th January 2023 – Today we had a close encounter with Essex County IBC. Our hosts winning by 127 – 120. Full result can be found on the RESULTS page click here. Philip Morris

14th January 2023 – Match Invitation MAY – JUN 2023 has been emailed to all members. Keith Jones

8th January 2023 – I have just received a phone call informing me of the death of Ken Fox. Ken although not a current member, supported the Association for many years. Ken  and Peggy were also very strong supporters on the Vice Presidents Tour and tourists spent many happy hours with them both. Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy’s go out to Peggy and family. Tony Ellis

28th December 2022 – I have just received the very sad news that one of our members Eddie Dennison, passed away yesterday. We send sincere condolence to all of his family. Tony Ellis

17th December 2022 – As some of you may know, Norman McDonald suddenly passed away earlier this week. Norman had been a member of the Association since 2010 and will be sorely missed. Ken Perry

16th November 2022 – As many of you will know, Alan Francis passed away suddenly a few weeks ago. Alan had been a member of the Association since 2009 and was well respected throughout the Chelmsford district. He also served as an auditor of the Associations accounts in recent years. He was very helpful to me during my years as your Match Secretary, turning out on numerous occasions at the very last moment when we were short of players. He will be sorely missed. Ken Perry

20th October 2022 – The Association AGM will be held on Sunday 20th November 2022 at RHP Bowling Club.

I7th January 2022 – It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Peter Russell, a long-time member and a Past President of the Essex Vice Presidents’ Association.Peter passed away on December 17th 2001 although we have only just found out due to the terrible postal service we are receiving at present.

1st January 2022 – We are sorry to have to announce the death of George Coster. George was President in 2005 and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.