SATURDAY PITSTOP WITH ESSEX FORD BILLERICAY – 10.5.8

Our guest was bowler Les Field from Central Essex Bowling Club, which plays at King George's playing field, Ingrave Road, Brentwood.

Les came on air ahead of the club's May 11 open day, which has since happened and been a success – with the secretary running out of application forms to give to prospective new members.

Les and the club were only too aware of the need to make bowls appeal to a wider age group.  He also described the difference between flat green bowling, as at King George's, and crown green with a crest in the ground to be negotiated so bowling is part uphill, part downhill.

Also mentioned was June 8^th's Arthur Bennett Memorial Trophy, played for by Essex clubs remembering the late proprietor of the Brentwood funeral directors.  Twelve teams of eight (four men, four women) are expected at King George's contesting the trophy.

For more information about Central Essex Bowling Club, phone Brian Lawrence on 01277 222373.

From Essex Ford Billericay:

The show's sponsors will be out supporting the Orchid cancer charity's Cycle Essex 2008 race, also on June 8.  For details of how to participate in 20, 40, 75 and 100-mile rides, see www.phoenixfm.com/events.php.

Essex Ford Billericay's used car selection is backed by the dealer and comprises mostly own-owner late models with low mileages.  Contact vehicle sales mentioning Phoenix FM.

Part sales offers include a set of four tyres for the price of three.  And a £99 value service for a Ford car aged over three years includes a free £25 Debenhams gift card.

Phone Essex Ford Billericay on 01277 652242.

Article by Oliver Rowe, 11 May 2008
Posted in Saturday Morning with Oliver Rowe

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