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Tournaments

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

Bowlathon 2026

8 May 2026 by mySMBC
Categories Defford, Tournaments

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

Wiltshire Open Fours and Aussie Pairs Tournaments

13 January 2026 by mySMBC

Wiltshire SMBC are once again holding an Open Fours & Australian Pairs Tournaments this year. Open Fours will be on Sat 16th May and Australian Pairs on Sunday 17th May. We would like … Read more

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Worcester 3 bowl Triples – 07-Feb-26

15 December 202513 December 2025 by mySMBC
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White Horse Open Fours Tournament

21 August 2025 by mySMBC

White Horse Short Mat Bowls Club are holding another Open Fours Tournament on Saturday 17th January 2026 and would like to invite you to submit a team for this event. … Read more

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📢 Avon County SMBA Open Triples – Entries Extended!

15 August 20254 August 2025 by mySMBC

Date: Sunday 14 September 2025Venue: Avon County SMBAEntries: Limited to 36 TeamsClosing Date: Friday 15 August 2025Menu: To be advised How to Enter:Send entries to:Dave Sawyer10 Kingston Avenue, Saltford, Bristol … Read more

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Wiltshire Fours Success!

18 May 202517 May 2025 by mySMBC

Following on from our recent success at the Oxford 3 Wood Pairs, the cream of Gloucestershire descended upon North Wilts Indoor Bowling Club to compete in the Wiltshire Fours. Representing … Read more

Categories Defford, Ripple, Tournaments
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Friendly – Somerset

Inter County 26 Friendly Kingsway Community Centre | 4 Jul 2026 Gloucestershire - - - Somerset -

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Friendly -Somerset

Inter County 26 Friendly Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club | 23 Aug 2026 Somerset - - - Gloucestershire -

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September 2026
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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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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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