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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

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

County Pairs

15 December 202513 December 2025 by mySMBC

The County Pairs competition was held at the Kingsway Centre and attracted 19 teams. The tournament organiser issued a plea beforehand: if you put your name on the waiting list, … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, Kingsway, Sharpness

New Bowls Club at Sharpness Village Hall!

31 August 202530 August 2025 by mySMBC

Yes folks, the southernmost team in Gloucestershire is officially up and running! The club will be based at Sharpness Village Hall. The initiative is being led by Saul Featherstone, Jo … Read more

Categories Sharpness
Knockout Cup
March 2026
Mar 28
28 March
Two Shires: Worcestershire (Home)
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15 February 2026

4321 Short Mat 2026

This break includes lots of bowling – you will be playing twice a day. For this reason, each team can have a substitute if required. You will be staying at ... Read more

£340
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TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HS
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21 February 2026

English Masters

The English Masters is the fifth of six ranking events of the Short Mat Players Tour 2025-26 season. Players will be in groups of 5 or 6. The top 2 ... Read more

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

Spring Short Mat Festival

We lay up to 16 mats on our indoor arena which gives an excellent playing surface. There is lots of opportunity to bowl both as part of the triples competition ... Read more

£408
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TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HS
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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 : osmba.treasurer@gmail.com £250 prize money The charity is ... 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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