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Defford Sapphires played superbly….

8 July 2022 by mySMBC

Hi folks Another couple of good competitive evenings of matches this week at Yorkley and Ripple. Yorkley Kestrels featured on both nights, winning 5 of their 6 matches, although 3 … Read more

Categories Defford, League, Summer, Wotton Hall

3 wins for Westbury Lancasters, also for Yorkley Kestrels

31 October 202230 June 2022 by mySMBC

The last 2 fixtures of June took place last evening (29th) at Westbury and Kingsway. 3 wins for Westbury Lancasters moves them up into the top 3, and 3 wins … Read more

Categories Kingsway, Summer, Westbury on Severn, Yorkley

Best points haul of the week goes to Yorkley Merlins

23 June 2022 by mySMBC

Hi folks Another busy week of 3 fixtures and 18 matches. Results sheet and updated league table attached. The new county website now has all the results, tables etc; included. … Read more

Categories League, Summer, Yorkley

Best performance came from Kingsway, with 3 wins at Wotton hall

23 June 202216 June 2022 by mySMBC

Hi folks A busy week of matches at 3 venues. Results attached. Best performance came from Kingsway, with 3 wins at Wotton hall plus 2 bonus points for scoring 6s … Read more

Categories Kingsway, League, Summer

Ripple Ravens move into the top 3

31 October 202212 June 2022 by mySMBC

Hi folks Results from Thursday at Ripple plus latest table, Ripple ravens move into the top 3, although they have played 3 more games than most others. Also a good … Read more

Categories Ripple, Summer

Each match was given a starting time….

31 October 20229 June 2022 by mySMBC

Hi folks A good evening at Yorkley yesterday, and all finished and away by 9:40. Which proves we don’t have to be playing late into the night. Each match was … Read more

Categories Summer, Yorkley

Shock start to the evening…

31 October 20221 June 2022 by mySMBC

Hi folks Update after last evening at Yorkley. Shock start to the evening with the league leaders being beaten at home by the bottom team 7-1. Top team of the … Read more

Categories Defford, Summer

Forest of Dean have leapt up the table as have Kingsway

31 October 202226 May 2022 by mySMBC

Forest of Dean have leapt up the table as have Kingsway, now just one point behind leaders Yorkley Falcons. The table changes with every fixture with everyone fighting to be … Read more

Categories Forest of Dean, Summer

A busy week in the league with 3 fixtures being played.

31 October 202222 May 2022 by mySMBC

A busy week in the league with 3 fixtures being played. I have attached the results plus a new league table. Yorkley Falcons go top after picking up 10 points … Read more

Categories Summer, Yorkley

A good evening at Westbury yesterday with all 4 teams winning at least one game

31 October 202212 May 2022 by mySMBC

Hi folks A good evening at Westbury yesterday with all 4 teams winning at least one game plus a couple of bonus points for losing by just one shot. Results … Read more

Categories Summer, Westbury on Severn
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Knockout Cup
June 2026
Jun 15
15 June
GSMBA: Management Committee Meeting

Agenda Apologies Minutes of previous meeting Matters arising from minutes Officers’ Reports Secretary (including correspondence) Treasurer The GSMBA Bank balance currently stands at £6,283.79 + the Scottish Widows of £3,919.92. There are no outstanding bills to pay so there should be little change this month. Membership Secretary Competition Secretary League Secretary County Team Captain Any other[...]

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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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