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Ripple

County Over-55 Pairs Championship Report

11 October 2026 by Chris Evans

The County Championships for the 2026/27 season got underway with the Over-55 Pairs competition, as 14 teams arrived at the new county venue, Freedom at GL1. The venue gave everyone … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Ripple, Whaddon

Avon 3 Bowl Pairs

8 June 20267 June 2026 by mySMBC

Another outing for the Gloucestershire bowlers, this time travelling to Bristol for the increasingly popular 3 Bowl Pairs format. A strong field of 36 teams competed across 9 mats at … Read more

Categories Defford, Ripple, Sharpness, Tournaments

Oxford 3bowl Pairs

12 May 2026 by mySMBC

Gloucestershire on tour again, this time to Oxford in support of Asthma and Lung Disease charities. Sharpness and Ripple/Defford both fielded two teams for a morning of three round-robin games. … Read more

Categories Defford, Ripple, Sharpness, Tournaments

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
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October 2026
Oct 26
26 October
GSMBA: Management Committee Meeting

Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes of previous meeting on 17 Aug 26 2. Matters arising from minutes. 3. Officers’ Reports a. Secretary b. Treasurer c. Membership Secretary d. Competition Secretary e. League Secretary f. County Team Captain 4. AOB 5. Date of next meeting (Jan-27)

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November 2026
Nov 01
01 November
ICC Oxfordshire (Away)

Oxfordshire – Gloucestershire

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Nov 08
08 November
Singles: Championships 2026/27

All entries for both the County Championships and National Qualifier entries must be submitted directly to Chris Evans (Competition Organiser). Please do not send entries to the ESMBA. The closing date for all entries is 30th September 2026. Remember this year’s competitions will be held at Freedom Leisure @ GL1. Entry fees are as follows:[...]

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Nov 15
15 November
ICC Worcestershire (Home)

Gloucestershire – Worcestershire

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Nov 29
29 November
Triples: Championships 2026/27

All entries for both the County Championships and National Qualifier entries must be submitted directly to Chris Evans (Competition Organiser). Please do not send entries to the ESMBA. The closing date for all entries is 30th September 2026. Remember this year’s competitions will be held at Freedom Leisure @ GL1. Entry fees are as follows:[...]

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28 November 2026

World Fours Masters

Teams will be split into groups of four The top two teams in each qualify for the main Cup knock-out. The remaining 2 teams in each group go into the ... Read more

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Falcon Bowling and Social Club, Channels Dr, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM3 3FB
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29 November 2026

Macmillan Open Fours

We are pleased to invite clubs to enter our annual charity fundraising tournament in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, which will once again be held at Halo Leominster Sports Centre, ... Read more

£32
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Leominster & District Indoor Bowling Club, Bridge Street, Leominster HR6 8EA
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29 November 2026

World Pairs Masters

Pairs will be split into groups of 4. The top 2 in each group will qualify for the main Cup knock-out. The remaining 2 pairs in each group go into ... Read more

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Falcon Bowling and Social Club, Channels Dr, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM3 3FB
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12 December 2026

Sharpness Christmas Triples

Hello all, Sharpness SMBC will again be hosting a Christmas Open Triples event, this year it will be on Saturday 12th December, the details are on the attached entry form. ... Read more

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Sharpness Village Hall, Oldminster Road, nr Berkeley GL13 9NA
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09 January 2027

British Open

Players will be in groups of 5 or 6. The top 2 players from each group will qualify for the main Cup. Third and Fourth placed players will qualify for ... Read more

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Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club, 80 Slater St, Leicester LE3 5AS
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17 January 2027

White Horse Open Fours Tournament

White Horse Short Mat Bowls Club are holding another Open Fours Tournament on Sunday 17th January 2027 and would like to invite you to submit a team for this event. ... Read more

£60
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Codford Village Hall, Broadleaze, Codford Saint Peter, Wiltshire BA12 0PP
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20 February 2027

English Masters

Players will be in groups of 5 or 6. The top 2 players from each group will qualify for the main Cup. Third and Fourth placed players will qualify for ... Read more

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Falcon Bowling and Social Club, Channels Dr, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM3 3FB
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