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County/Nationals

County Triples

20 January 202410 December 2023 by mySMBC

Ten teams, two close fought semi finals, both having score-draws for the final end, brought us to the County Triple Final … Well done Steward Minchew, Gill Johnson and Glyn … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, Tewkesbury

County Pairs

6 March 20242 December 2023 by mySMBC

From 13 Pairs down to two… At the semi final (Yorkely vs Yorkley and Defford vs Defford) we knew the final would be Yorkley vs Defford … well done Saul … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, Yorkley

Over 55s Pairs

6 March 202427 November 2023 by mySMBC

14 Teams turned up at Kingsway for the County Championship Over 55 Pairs Competition. All the paperwork was prepared in advance by Saul which made it easy for Phil Jennings … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Kingsway, Tewkesbury

Our new County Champion

12 November 2023 by mySMBC

From 12 contenders, and after a well fought final … Saul Featherstone is our new County Champion beating last years’ winner Stewart Minchew

Categories County/Nationals, Uncategorised

Success in the British Isles Champs

15 October 202311 October 2023 by mySMBC

Over the weekend of the 8th/9th October the first ever Ladies British Isles was held at Melton Mowbray. Teams from England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland met for the first time … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, onTop

County Championships 2023/24

12 November 202314 September 2023 by mySMBC

Good evening all, Attached are the entry forms for this year’s County Championships/National Qualifiers. Please can you make all members of your club aware of these or put them up … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, onTop

England National Championship Pairs Winners 

1 April 2023 by mySMBC

England national championship pairs winners  Ryan Knight and Saul Featherstone 

Categories County/Nationals, onTop

Winners & Runners up for the County Competitions

27 April 202426 March 2023 by mySMBC

Winners & Runners up for the County Competitions are as follows: Singles: Winner: Stewart Minchew R Up: Derek Wilson Pairs: Winner: Ryan Knight & Saul Featherstone R Up: Stewart Minchew … Read more

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England have announced their team for the upcoming World Championships in Aberdeen in March

16 January 2023 by mySMBC

England have announced their team for the upcoming World Championships in Aberdeen in March. Congratulations to all of those selected. We wish them every success.

Categories County/Nationals

2021-22 County Championship Results:

7 September 20228 January 2022 by mySMBC

Singles: Winner Ollie Hipkiss Runner-up Ryan Knight Pairs Winners Gill Johnson & Stewart Minchew Runners-up Ryan Knight, Ollie Hipkiss Over 55 Pairs Winners Jan Jennings, Graham Ewers Runners-up Gill Johnson … Read more

Categories County/Nationals, Defford, Gloster Knights, Kingsway, Tewkesbury
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April 2026
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22 April
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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