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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T163000
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UID:10000319-1777653000-1777890600@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:ESMBA Top Club
DESCRIPTION: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 disciplines over 2 days\, at the TLH’s own Indoor Bowling Complex. Qualification is through the ESMBA Summer Club Championship or through qualifiers usually held in January. \nTHREE NIGHTS FRIDAY/SUNDAY evening meal\, bed\, breakfast £204 per PERSON \nTWO NIGHTS FRIDAY & SATURDAY evening meal bed\, breakfast POR \nEntry is limited to 16 teams\, maximum 1 per club closing date FEBRUARY 28th 2026. If spaces remain after \nthe closing date a second team may be considered. \nEmail brian@esmba.co.uk \nTelephone 01258 817432
URL:/event/esmba-top-club/
LOCATION:TLH Leisure Resort\, Belgrave Road\, Torquay\, TQ2 5HS
CATEGORIES:ESMBA Open
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Baker":MAILTO:brian@esmba.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105154
CREATED:20260106T073738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T123730Z
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SUMMARY:3 Bowl Charity Open Pairs
DESCRIPTION:3 Bowl Charity Open Pairs\nSunday 10th May 2026\n£17 per pair entry fee payable to Oxford and District IBC\nE mail : \n                OSMBA treasurer\n          \n£250 prize money \nThe charity is Asthma + Lung UK
URL:/event/3-bowl-charity-open-pairs-2/
LOCATION:Oxford & District IBC\, Sandy Ln W\, Littlemore\, Oxford OX4 6NA
CATEGORIES:Open Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T170000
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SUMMARY:Wiltshire Open Fours Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Hi All\nWiltshire 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.\nWe would like to invite you to submit a team or teams into these events and I attached application forms accordingly for your use.\nPlaces will be on a first come first served basis so we encourage you to get your entries in early to avoid disappointment.\nWe recently moved to our new venue at North Wilts Bowls Club in Chippenham\, so this will be the first time running these events here. North Wilts Bowls club is a lovely venue and they have their own caterers on site\, which provide very good meals at a reasonable price.  More info on this will be sent our to teams nearer the time.\nPlease pass this invitation onto your fellow club members or anyone else you know that would be interested.\n\nRegards\nKaren Kirby\nPlease complete this form and return by 12th April 2026 either by post to\nKaren Kirby 56 Station Road Westbury BA13 3JN or\nemail to karen_kirby@outlook.com
URL:/event/wiltshire-open-fours-tournament/
LOCATION:North Wilts Bowls Club\, Westcroft\, Chippenham\, SN14 0LZ
CATEGORIES:Open Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105154
CREATED:20260113T080122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T080150Z
UID:10000323-1779004800-1779037200@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:Wiltshire Australian Pairs
DESCRIPTION:Hi All\nWiltshire 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.\nWe would like to invite you to submit a team or teams into these events and I attached application forms accordingly for your use.\nPlaces will be on a first come first served basis so we encourage you to get your entries in early to avoid disappointment.\nWe recently moved to our new venue at North Wilts Bowls Club in Chippenham\, so this will be the first time running these events here. North Wilts Bowls club is a lovely venue and they have their own caterers on site\, which provide very good meals at a reasonable price.  More info on this will be sent our to teams nearer the time.\nPlease pass this invitation onto your fellow club members or anyone else you know that would be interested.\n\nRegards\nKaren Kirby\nPlease complete this form and return by 13th April 2025 either by post to\nKaren Kirby 56 Station Road Westbury BA13 3JN or\nemail to karen_kirby@outlook.com
URL:/event/wsmba-australian-pairs-2/
LOCATION:North Wilts Bowls Club\, Westcroft\, Chippenham\, SN14 0LZ
CATEGORIES:Open Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105154
CREATED:20250821T205243Z
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SUMMARY:TLH Short Mat Australian Pairs
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nArrive on Monday roll ups available during the afternoon\nMain competition is the Australian Pairs (4 woods)\nCash prizes and silver trophy for the winning pairs\nOptional Killer Singles competition to be played in the evening\, depending on entries\nIndividuals and groups welcome to book\nClubhouse bar with viewing gallery\nFull use of all the outstanding TLH leisure facilities\nNightly bingo and entertainment
URL:/event/tlh-short-mat-australian-pairs-2/
LOCATION:TLH Leisure Resort\, Belgrave Road\, Torquay\, TQ2 5HS
CATEGORIES:TLH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105154
CREATED:20260401T170714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T170811Z
UID:10000337-1780732800-1780765200@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:Avon 3 Wood Pairs
DESCRIPTION:Avon County SMBA\nOPEN 3 WOOD PAIRS\nBRISTOL INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE\nSOUTH LIBERTY LANE\, BEDMINSTER\, BRISTOL BS3 2TY\nSATURDAY 6th JUNE 2025\n£16 PER TEAM\n3 WOODS\nENTRIES LIMITED TO 36 TEAMS\nClosing date FRIDAY 29th MAY 2025\nMenu to be advised\nTo: Dave Sawyer\, 10 Kingston Avenue\, Saltford\, Bristol BS31 3LF\ndave.sawyer@live.co.uk Tel 07940980287\nPlease email players names.\nCLUB………………………………….LEAD………………………SKIP……………………….\nContact Name/Address …………………………………………………….…………………………..\n…………………………………………………………………………………\n…………………………………………………………………………………\nPost Code…………………. Tel………………………….\nEmail…………………………..…. ….. Mobile………………………….\nPlease send entry fees to Geoff Simmons\, 16 Martock Road\, Keynsham\, Bristol BS31 1XA\ne-mail: treas.acmbas1@oulook. Tel:07711278302\nALL FEES TO BE MADE IN ADVANCE OF CLOSING DATE\nPlease send entry fee to Avon County SMBA a/c no. 21167456 sort code 40-32-13\nReference — Your Club Name\nCheques to be made payable to Avon County SMBA
URL:/event/avon-3-wood-pairs-2026/
LOCATION:Bristol Indoor Bowls Club\, South Liberty Lane\, Bedminster Bristol\, BS3 2TY
CATEGORIES:Open Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T170000
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SUMMARY:Llansamlet Australian Pairs & Triples
DESCRIPTION:Earlswood Indoor Bowls Club\, Neath\, SA10 6JP \nMair Jones Australian Pairs: Saturday \nGerald Sheldon Triples: Sunday
URL:/event/llansamlet-australian-pairs-triples-2026/
LOCATION:Earlswood Indoor Bowls Club\, Neath\, SA10 6JP
CATEGORIES:Open Tournament
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christopher Hillier":MAILTO:christopher.r.hillier@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T170000
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CREATED:20260209T231801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T232134Z
UID:10000328-1787904000-1787936400@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:World Cup
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlayers can accumulate ranking points by competing in any number of these open events. Full details are shown here: http://shortmatplayerstour.com/rankings/world-rankings-works/. \nThe top four ranked players for each country featured in the Order of Merit after the final ranking event of the season are invited to take their place at the World Cup. \nA ‘Rest Of The World’ team can also qualify. This team will consist of the top four ranked players from the countries who do not have enough players included on the Order of Merit to field a team in their own right. \nA player’s country is determined one of three ways. \n\nPlace of residency\nPlace of birth\nParent’s nationality\n\nIn the first instance the SMPT will use the place of residency as the default country for who a player will represent. A player may change this by submitting proof to the SMPT of either their place of birth or their parent’s nationality. Once verified\, the player may change their country of representation. All relevant evidence must be given to the SMPT no later than the completion of that player’s first ranking event in any given season. \nIf a player who has qualified cannot take part in the World Cup they will be replaced by the next highest qualifying player from that country on the Order of Merit list. The new player will take the 4th spot in the team\, with any of the original qualifiers moving up one spot. \nIf no replacement player is available from the Order of Merit then the SMPT may\, at its discretion\, invite another player from outside of the Order of Merit\, who also meets one of the three criteria above for the same country. \nThe SMPT may\, at its discretion\, invite teams from countries not listed in the SMPT Order of Merit. This will be permitted to promote the sport in these countries.
URL:/event/world-cup/
LOCATION:Falcon Bowling and Social Club\, Channels Dr\, Broomfield\, Chelmsford\, CM3 3FB
CATEGORIES:SMPT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T170000
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CREATED:20260209T232041Z
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UID:10000329-1787990400-1788022800@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:UK Open
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt is traditionally the first ranking event of the season. \nFormat \n\nPlayers will be in groups of 5 or 6.\nThe top 2 players from each group will qualify for the main Cup.\nThird and Fourth placed players will qualify for the Plate.\nThe remaining players will qualify for the Shield.\nSaturday: Registration is from 7.45am-8.45am.\nPractice is allowed from 8am-8.45am and play commences at 9am on both days.\nGroup games will be played on Saturday and Sunday morning with the knock-out stages following on Sunday afternoon.\nPlayers will be required to mark up to 3 games during the group stage and a knockout game.
URL:/event/uk-open-3/
LOCATION:Falcon Bowling and Social Club\, Channels Dr\, Broomfield\, Chelmsford\, CM3 3FB
CATEGORIES:SMPT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T170000
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CREATED:20251130T090203Z
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UID:10000318-1792168200-1792342800@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:ESMBA Torquay Competition Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Pairs and Fours – Exclusive to ESMBA members \nFriday 16th October 2026 \nTLH Toorak Hotel \n–  3 nights £192pp – 2 nights £147pp \n• Dinner\, Bed and Breakfast\n• Nightly entertainment\n• Full use of TLH Leisure facilities \nChildren’s rates and rates for additional nights available on request. \nEntry forms will be available on the ESMBA website\nwww.esmba.co.uk/competitions/\nor email brian@esmba.co.uk \nRates are based on 2 people sharing a standard twin/double room.\nUpgrade available terrace £10pppn\,Seaview £8pppn and Riviera £6pppn.
URL:/event/esmba-torquay-competition-weekend/
LOCATION:TLH Leisure Resort\, Belgrave Road\, Torquay\, TQ2 5HS
CATEGORIES:ESMBA Open
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Baker":MAILTO:brian@esmba.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105154
CREATED:20260426T080400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T080625Z
UID:10000375-1792224000-1792238400@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:Defford Charity Bowlathon
DESCRIPTION:Defford Short Mat Bowls Club is\, once again\, holding its Bowlathon on Saturday October 17th 2026 \nIn aid of St Richards Hospice and the Midland Air Ambulance\nAt Defford Village Hall \nBetween 08:00 and 24:00 Hours\nBowling in 2 Hour Slots\nWith and entry fee of £5 per person per slot
URL:/event/defford-charity-bowlathon-2026/
LOCATION:Defford Village Hall\, Harpley Road\, Worcester\, WR8 9BL
CATEGORIES:Open Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105154
CREATED:20260209T165420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T180359Z
UID:10000327-1795939200-1795971600@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:Macmillan Open Fours
DESCRIPTION: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\, Bridge Street. \nDate: Sunday 29 November 2026 \nEntry fee: £32.00 per team \nPlease email your completed entry form to the County Competition Secretary at\nhsmbacompetitionsec@gmail.com \n \nPayment should be made by bank transfer using the following details: \n\nSort code: 30-98-97\nAccount number: 61819160\nAccount name: HSMBA\nPayment reference: ‘Your Team Name’ Macmillan\n\nEach club is guaranteed one team entry. Clubs are also invited to indicate how many additional teams they would like to enter should places become available. Please do not include payment for additional teams at this stage. \nOnce all guaranteed entries have been received\, any remaining places will be allocated by draw. Full match details\, including playing times\, will be circulated to clubs well in advance of the event. \nThe tournament is open to both registered and non-registered players and is intended to provide a friendly yet competitive day of bowls\, giving everyone the chance to enjoy themselves while raising as much money as possible for this very worthy cause. \nFormat: \n\nUp to 40 teams\nTeams of four\, playing two woods each\nFour games per team\nTimed games of 40 minutes\nScoring: 2 points for a win\, 1 point for a draw\n\nTea\, coffee and cakes will be available throughout the day. Players are asked to bring their own lunch; a separate room will be available for refreshments and rest periods between games. \nThis is always a very popular competition and the support shown in previous years has been greatly appreciated. To ensure your club’s place\, please return your entry form as soon as possible. \nAs an organisation and of course with all your support we have now raised over £40\,000 for Macmillan\, we look forward to welcoming you for another enjoyable and successful Macmillan charity event.
URL:/event/macmillan-open-fours-2026/
LOCATION:Leominster & District Indoor Bowling Club\, Bridge Street\, Leominster\, HR6 8EA
CATEGORIES:Open Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105154
CREATED:20260209T232453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T232453Z
UID:10000331-1795939200-1795971600@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:World Pairs Masters
DESCRIPTION:Pairs will be split into groups of 4. \nThe top 2 in each group will qualify for the main Cup knock-out. \nThe remaining 2 pairs in each group go into the Plate competition.
URL:/event/world-pairs-masters-4/
LOCATION:Falcon Bowling and Social Club\, Channels Dr\, Broomfield\, Chelmsford\, CM3 3FB
CATEGORIES:SMPT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105154
CREATED:20260209T232739Z
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UID:10000332-1799481600-1799600400@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:British Open
DESCRIPTION:Players will be in groups of 5 or 6. \nThe top 2 players from each group will qualify for the main Cup. \nThird and Fourth placed players will qualify for the Plate. \nThe remaining players will qualify for the Shield. \nRegistration is from 7.45am-8.45am Practice is allowed from 8am-8.45am. Play commences at 9am. \nGroup games will be played on Saturday and Sunday morning with the knock-out stages following on Sunday afternoon.
URL:/event/british-open-3/
LOCATION:Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club\, 80 Slater St\, Leicester\, LE3 5AS
CATEGORIES:SMPT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270220T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105154
CREATED:20260209T232911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T232911Z
UID:10000333-1803110400-1803229200@gsmba.uk
SUMMARY:English Masters
DESCRIPTION:Players will be in groups of 5 or 6. \nThe top 2 players from each group will qualify for the main Cup. \nThird and Fourth placed players will qualify for the Plate. \nThe remaining players will qualify for the Shield. \nRegistration is from 7.45am-8.45am Practice is allowed from 8am-8.45am. Play commences at 9am. \nGroup games will be played on Saturday and Sunday morning with the knock-out stages following on Sunday afternoon.
URL:/event/english-masters-4/
LOCATION:Falcon Bowling and Social Club\, Channels Dr\, Broomfield\, Chelmsford\, CM3 3FB
CATEGORIES:SMPT
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