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Ripple

Winter League Results & Tables 2025/26

5 April 2026 by mySMBC

Winner Runner-Up Division1 Tewkesbury (Avonside) Defford (Diamonds) Division2 Yorkley (Falcons) Ripple Division 1 Division 2

Categories Defford, Results, Ripple, Tewkesbury, Winter, Yorkley

Thrilling Start to National Championships for Gloucestershire

16 March 2026 by mySMBC

Gloucestershire players travelled to Melton Mowbray this weekend to compete in the opening events of the 2026 National Championships, proudly representing the county against the best teams from across the … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, Forest of Dean, Kingsway, Ripple

Gloucestershire Shine in Dawlish Thriller

15 February 2026 by Monica Carter

Sixteen players from Gloucestershire enjoyed another splendid week of bowls at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish Warren, South Devon, competing across all disciplines — Singles, Pairs, Triples and the … Read more

Categories Defford, Kingsway, Ripple, Tournaments

Bromsgrove Triples

7 February 2026 by mySMBC

Another great opportunity to see Gloucestershire teams out on tour, with some viewing the day as the perfect warm-up for a week at Dawlish Warren. Teams from Defford, Ripple and … Read more

Categories Defford, Ripple, Sharpness, Tournaments

County Mixed Fours

1 February 2026 by mySMBC

The final discipline in this year’s County Competitions was the Mixed Fours. The event was supported by nine teams, each comprising two gents and two ladies. And what a competition … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, Forest of Dean, Kingsway, Ripple

British Champs: Gloucestershire Ladies Flying the Flag

20 January 2026 by mySMBC

Last weekend saw the 2026 Ladies British Isles Championship take place in Belfast, with 3 of Gloucester’s ladies representing England. Jo Featherstone (Sharpness) was selected in the Pairs, with Monica … Read more

Categories British Isles, Ripple, Sharpness

Hot Shot: Hall of Fame Moment!

22 January 20264 January 2026 by mySMBC

The team from Ripple have waltzed straight into our Hall of Fame after pulling off a hot shot in the recent County Triples…All six woods scoring — yes, ALL SIX. … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Ripple

Summer League: Results 2025

6 October 20255 October 2025 by mySMBC

After the Finals Evening at Ripple … League Champions: Defford (Diamonds) Runners Up: Yorkley (Falcons) Third: Kingsway (Swans) Fourth: Yorkley (Kestrels) Division A Division B

Categories Defford, Kingsway, Results, Ripple, Summer, Yorkley

Summer League Final Goes Down to the Last Bowl

2 October 2025 by mySMBC

The village hall at Ripple was packed to the rafters for the Summer League Final, and the teams certainly didn’t disappoint. It all came down to the very last bowl … Read more

Categories Defford, Kingsway, Ripple, Summer, Yorkley

Hot Shot for Ripple Ladies at Bristol Triples

18 September 202514 September 2025 by mySMBC

The Bristol Indoor Arena was the stage for a lively day of competition as teams from across the region came together. Represented were two sides from Defford, one from Ripple, … Read more

Categories Defford, Ripple
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Association’s AGM and Presentation of Trophies 2026

All, The final date for submission of proposals and nominations for officers to the GSMBA AGM has now passed and no proposals nor nominations have been received. Therefore, I attach the final agenda for this year’s meeting which will take place at Wotton Hall Social Club, starting at 7.00pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Read[...]

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01 May 2026

ESMBA Top Club

The TLH Leisure Resort in Torquay support and host the Annual TLH Top Club Championship, between the leading clubs in England. with Clubs competing with one another in the 4 ... Read more

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TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HS
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10 May 2026

3 Bowl Charity Open Pairs

3 Bowl Charity Open Pairs Sunday 10th May 2026 £17 per pair entry fee payable to Oxford and District IBC E mail : £250 prize money The charity is Asthma ... Read more

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Oxford & District IBC, Sandy Ln W, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 6NA
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16 May 2026

Wiltshire Open Fours Tournament

Hi All Wiltshire SMBC are again holding an Open Fours Tournament this year on Sat 16th May and in addition a new Australian Pairs Competition on Sunday 17th May. We would ... Read more

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North Wilts Bowls Club, Westcroft, Chippenham SN14 0LZ
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17 May 2026

Wiltshire Australian Pairs

Hi All Wiltshire SMBC are again holding an Open Fours Tournament this year on Sat 16th May and in addition a new Australian Pairs Competition on Sunday 17th May. We would ... Read more

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North Wilts Bowls Club, Westcroft, Chippenham SN14 0LZ
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18 May 2026

TLH Short Mat Australian Pairs

Join us on this exciting midweek short mat bowls break. Our Australian Pairs is the main event with silverware and cash prizes for the winners! This break includes: Arrive on ... Read more

£297
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TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HS
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06 June 2026

Avon 3 Wood Pairs

Avon County SMBA OPEN 3 WOOD PAIRS BRISTOL INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE SOUTH LIBERTY LANE, BEDMINSTER, BRISTOL BS3 2TY SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2025 £16 PER TEAM 3 WOODS ENTRIES LIMITED TO ... Read more

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Bristol Indoor Bowls Club, South Liberty Lane, Bedminster Bristol, BS3 2TY
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25 July 2026

Llansamlet Australian Pairs & Triples

Earlswood Indoor Bowls Club, Neath, SA10 6JP Mair Jones Australian Pairs: Saturday Gerald Sheldon Triples: Sunday

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Earlswood Indoor Bowls Club, Neath SA10 6JP
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