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County/Nationals

Over 55s Pairs Competition

18 October 2025 by mySMBC

The Over 55s Pairs Competition was held at Kingsway today — thanks to Chris Evans for his spellbinding organisation, and to everyone for your enthusiastic participation. A perfect 16 teams … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Kingsway, Longhope, Tewkesbury

Entries are now OPEN for the GloSMBA County Championships 2025–26!

28 July 20256 July 2025 by Andy Todd

To all Club Secretaries / Contacts, Please find on the GSMBA Website the entry forms for this year’s County Championships / National Qualifiers 2025-2026. Can you make all members of … Read more

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ESMBA National Finals Allocations Notification

22 January 2025 by mySMBC

Wish all players representing Gloucestershire players the best of luck in the finals.  COUNTY – GLOUCESTERSHIRE CONTACT – Chris Evans Below are the national qualifiers for your county for the … Read more

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Marvellous Days of Bowling at the County Championships

19 January 2025 by mySMBC

The final competition of the county championships, the fours, was a tremendous success, with all teams showcasing competitive spirit and enthusiasm. The event was a testament of the skill and … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, Kingsway

Another Fantastic Day at the County Mixed Fours

12 January 202512 January 2025 by mySMBC

This year’s mixed fours event saw six teams compete in a straight league format, expertly organised by Chris, with a “winner takes all” approach. It was great to welcome teams … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, Yorkley

County Triples Champions

18 December 2024 by mySMBC

Marvellous day’s bowling had by all 12 teams that took part in the Counties Triples competition. The competitive energy and enthusiasm made for some thrilling moments. All 12 teams brought … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, Tewkesbury

County Pairs Champions

30 November 2024 by mySMBC

We are thrilled to announce your new County Champions, Rose and Derek Wilson! A huge congratulations to them on their well-deserved victory. The recent Pairs Bowls competition saw an impressive … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Kingsway

Over 55 Pairs Championship

23 November 2024 by mySMBC

Welcome your Over 55 Pairs champions, Pam Belton and Tony Smith from Kingsway The Over 55 Pairs Championship kicked off with 17 teams competing in a thrilling 4-group, 5-mat round-robin … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Kingsway

Singles Championship 2024

19 October 2024 by mySMBC

Please welcome your 2024 Singles Champion: Saul Featherstone! Returning to defend his title, Saul Featherstone has once again proven why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the county … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, GSMBA, Kingsway, Tewkesbury, Yorkley

GloSMBA County Championships Entry 2024-25

1 September 202424 July 2024 by Andy Todd

Its that time of year, Please get your entries in for ESMBA National and County Competitions Singles – Sat Oct 19th 2024 @ Kingsway Over 55’s Pairs – Sat Nov … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, GSMBA
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ICC: Herefordshire (Away)
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Singles: Championships 2025/26

Please make sure all entries, both County Championships and National entries, are sent to Chris Evans (Competition Organiser) not ESMBA. The closing date for entries is the 26th September 2025 Costs for entry per discipline per player is £5:00 only. No additional fee for National entries.

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December 2025
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ICC: West Midlands (Away)
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Pairs: Championships 2025/26

Please make sure all entries, both County Championships and National entries, are sent to Chris Evans (Competition Organiser) not ESMBA. The closing date for entries is the 26th September 2025 Costs for entry per discipline per player is £5:00 only. No additional fee for National entries.  

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21 November 2025

Short Mat Pairs Break 2025

Join us for a festive break at TLH Derwent Hotel, where your will enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast, plus: 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Arrive Friday, roll up sessions ... Read more

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TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HS
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24 November 2025

Dawlish Warren: Autumn 2025

Our air-conditioned Washington Ballroom is an excellent venue for Short mat bowls. With space for up to 5 mats, you can play whatever the weather! The game is played like ... Read more

£309
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Langstone Cliff, Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Devon EX7 0NA
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29 November 2025

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 2025

Macmillan Open Fours

Our annual charity fund raising tournament in aid of Macmillan Cancer support will be held at Leominster leisure centre, Bridge Street again this year. This year it is on Saturday ... Read more

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Leominster & District Indoor Bowling Club, Bridge Street, Leominster HR6 8EA
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30 November 2025

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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07 December 2025

Christmas Short Mat Festival 2025

Enjoy a festive midweek break at the lovely 3 star TLH Toorak or the TLH Derwent Hotel where you will enjoy dinner bed and breakfast. Arrive on Sunday, with registration and ... Read more

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TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HS
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21 December 2025

Sharpness Xmas Triples

Hello all, Sharpness SMBC are hosting an Xmas Open Triples event on Sunday the 21st December, the details are on the attached entry form. Please circulate it with your members. ... Read more

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Sharpness Village Hall, Oldminster Road, nr Berkeley GL13 9NA
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