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Hoddesdon Bowls Club (Rosehill) is in an easy to reach area, at its current location since 1936. Many of our members come here from Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, and Nazeing. We also have members who come from further afield from Cheshunt, Enfield, Hertford, Ware, Stanstead Abbotts and Bishops Stortford who find it worth travelling that extra distance to join in our friendly atmosphere.
As a private members club with excellent facilities, Hoddesdon Bowls Club (Rosehill) enables members of all abilities to enjoy a wide range of recreational and/or competitive lawn bowls activities throughout the summer season, during April to September. In addition, our members enjoy a wide variety of other recreational and social activities throughout the whole year.
Rosehill had a very good win in the latest round of the Scotts Blain competition on Friday 29th July, scoing 4 points to 2, winning the Singles, Triples and Fours matches, only losing in the Pairs. Rosehill are now through to the 1/4 finals against either Hertford or Ware on the 4th August. Congratulations to all those who took...
Last Sunday (24th July), Margaret and Mervyn organised a Club Event called "All about Jack". In the heat of the afternoon, 30 people took part, sorted into teams of 3, playing triples. Each activity was based on a scenario that could arise in a game of bowls where players found the Jack in unusual positions on the rink but...
A great afternoon and evening was had by all on Sunday 10th July with an afternoon of bowling following by a BBQ accompanied by a singer. Our thanks go to Dave Garrard for organising the BBQ and entertainment. Dave cooked 80 meals of steak or chicken. The weather was glorious. Everyone enjoyed the sunshine, some danced on the...
Marion Smith and Margaret Johns are through to the 1/4 finals of the East Herts District Womens Bowling Association 4 Wood Pairs competition. After a very close fought match at home on 6th July, our ladies won by 1 shot. The final score being 13 shots to 12. Having beaten the ladies from Hertford Castle, Marion and...
Rosehill ladies had an excellent evening on Monday 27th June. In the Markwell Trophy Rosehill won on both rinks away at Chechunt, 12-8 and 35-3, winning 4 points. In the Ladies Evening League match played away at Buntingford, the ladies won 21-8, winning 2 points. Magnificant wins by the 10 ladies involved. Well done...
Rosehill has four qualified coaches who between them can help new and more experienced bowlers develop their game. As a Level 2 coach, Malcolm Songer is leading the coaching team. If you would like to benefit from one or more coaching sessions, please contact Malcolm in the first instance to discuss and for arrangements...
It was a busy day on 1st June with all rinks in use duruing the Friends of English Bowls match played at Rosehill. Players came from near and far, with one coming from as far away as Cornwall to participate. A good time had by all.
A huge round of appluase for Marion for winning her first round match in the National Women's Senior Singles (Over 55s) competition. Marion played away against another excellent player, Anne Hudson, at Hertford Bowls Club, winning 15-21. A magnificent result. Well done Marion. Marion is also through to the third round...
A great match took place on Tuesday between a Rosehill team consisting of Jamie Edden, Nick Elmes, Steve Gransby, and Terry Day versus a team from Rye Park in the East Herts Bowls League Fours competition. It was a very competitive game in the first half with the two sides leap frogging each other into the lead, at one point...
Congratulations to Malcolm Songer for achieving his badge to play as a Hertfordshire County representative. This means that on a permanent basis Malcolm can be called upon to play on behalf of the County in National Competitions. A tremendous achievement. Well done Malcolm.