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Competitions

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

Success for Gloucestershire players in Dawlish again

5 December 20241 December 2024 by Monica Carter

Dawlish Warren Short Mat Bowls Tournament 25th – 29th November 2024 A Breakaway Leisure Ltd event Gloucestershire players have been involved in this tournament again this year. With 73 players … Read more

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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

Re-arranged Date – Macmillan Open Fours

28 November 2024 by mySMBC

I am so pleased to be able to say that we have been able to rearrange the Macmillan Championship for Sunday 9th February.  All, Please find attached details of the … Read more

Categories Charity, Tournaments

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

English Ladies British Isles Championships

21 October 2024 by Monica Carter

October 12 – 13th 2024 saw the 2nd Ladies British Isles Championships The squad travelled to Carmarthen for a weekend of matches with Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. The format … Read more

Categories British Isles

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

Support MacMillan Open Fours team entries still available

19 October 202418 October 2024 by Andy Todd

All, Please find attached details of the tournament which Herefordshire SMBA are organising to raise funds for the MacMillan cancer charity. Macmillan Open Fours Below is the explanatory e-mail from … Read more

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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

ESMBA Open competitions 2024/25

24 August 202423 July 2024 by Andy Todd

You many enter this year open competition by going to www.esmba.co.uk/competitions and click on the open competition section which will take you to the links for each competition, from this … Read more

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Knockout Cup
September 2026
Sep 13
13 September
County Registration & Trial Day

The Gloucestershire County Team is now inviting registered ESMBA/GSMBA players to put themselves forward for selection for the 2026/27 County Season. Whether you’re an experienced county player or have never considered county bowls before, this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, develop your game, and enjoy bowling alongside some of the county’s finest players.[...]

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Archive

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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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28 August 2026

World Cup

World Cup qualification is determined by a player’s position in the Order of Merit after the completion of the six world ranking events in the season. Players can accumulate ranking ... Read more

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

UK Open

The UK Open was first played in 2012 in Guildford before moving to Bromsgrove in 2013. 2017 saw the tournament move again, this time to Chelmsford. It is traditionally the ... Read more

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Falcon Bowling and Social Club, Channels Dr, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM3 3FB
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13 September 2026

Avon Open Triples

AVON COUNTY SMBA OPEN TRIPLES TOURNAMENT Bristol Indoor Bowls Centre South Liberty Lane, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 2TY Sunday 13th September 2026 Entry Details Entry Fee: £24 per team Maximum Entries: ... Read more

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Bristol Indoor Bowls Club, South Liberty Lane, Bedminster Bristol, BS3 2TY
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16 October 2026

ESMBA Torquay Competition Weekend

Pairs and Fours – Exclusive to ESMBA members Friday 16th October 2026 TLH Toorak Hotel -  3 nights £192pp - 2 nights £147pp • Dinner, Bed and Breakfast • Nightly ... Read more

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TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HS
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17 October 2026

Defford Charity Bowlathon

Defford Short Mat Bowls Club is, once again, holding its Bowlathon on Saturday October 17th 2026 In aid of St Richards Hospice and the Midland Air Ambulance At Defford Village ... Read more

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Defford Village Hall, Harpley Road, Worcester, WR8 9BL
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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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