BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GSMBA - ECPv6.11.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gsmba.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GSMBA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195418Z UID:10000359-1782932400-1782932400@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Westbury DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-westbury-3/ LOCATION:Westbury on Severn Parish Hall\, Rodley Road\, Westbury-on-Severn\, Gloucester GL14 1PF CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260624T061636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T063134Z UID:10000379-1783159200-1783180800@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Friendly - Somerset DESCRIPTION:Inter County 26 Friendly\n \n Kingsway Community Centre\n |\n \n 4 Jul 2026\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Gloucestershire \n\n \n 20\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n 20\n 11\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Somerset \n\n \n 11 URL:/event/friendly-somerset/ LOCATION:Kingsway Community Centre\, Thatcham Avenue\, Quedgeley\, Gloucester\, GL2 2GS CATEGORIES:Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T064257Z UID:10000348-1783450800-1783461600@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Wotton Hall DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-wotton-hall-2/ LOCATION:Wotton Hall Social Club\, 138 Barnwood Road\, Gloucester\, GL4 3JS CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T231929Z UID:10000360-1783623600-1783623600@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Yorkley DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-yorkley-4/ LOCATION:Yorkley Community Centre\, Bailey Hill\, Yorkley\, Gloucester\, GL15 4RS CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195429Z UID:10000343-1783969200-1783980000@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Sharpness DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-sharpness/ LOCATION:Sharpness Village Hall\, Oldminster Road\, nr Berkeley\, GL13 9NA CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260713T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T192937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T165325Z UID:10000371-1783969200-1783980000@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ FoD DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-fod-2/ LOCATION:Berry Hill Social Club\, Kells Meend\, Berry Hill\, Coleford GL16 7AD CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T211236Z UID:10000344-1784142900-1784152800@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Kingsway DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-kingsway-2/ LOCATION:Kingsway Community Centre\, Thatcham Avenue\, Quedgeley\, Gloucester\, GL2 2GS CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T193026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T191801Z UID:10000372-1784833200-1784844000@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Defford DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-defford-2/ LOCATION:Defford Village Hall\, Harpley Road\, Worcester\, WR8 9BL CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260401T170338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T224043Z UID:10000336-1784966400-1785085200@gsmba.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/305626489_604441181387094_4035412033799356147_n.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christopher Hillier":MAILTO:christopher.r.hillier@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T191920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195522Z UID:10000362-1785438000-1785448800@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Ripple DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-ripple-5/ LOCATION:Ripple Parish Hall\, School Lane\, Ripple\, Tewkesbury\, GL20 6EU CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195526Z UID:10000349-1785956400-1785967200@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Longhope DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-longhope-2/ LOCATION:Latchen Room\, Longhope\, Gloucester GL17 0QE CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T125520Z UID:10000352-1786129200-1786129200@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Woolaston DESCRIPTION:** RE-SCHEDULED due to hot weather **\n\n \n\n \n Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-woolaston/ LOCATION:Woolaston Memorial Hall\, Swains Fld\, Woolaston\, Lydney\, GL15 6SU CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195531Z UID:10000361-1786474800-1786474800@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Huntley DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-huntley-3/ LOCATION:Huntley Village Hall\, North Rd\, Huntley\, Gloucester\, GL19 3DU CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T185523Z UID:10000350-1786561200-1786561200@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Westbury DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-westbury-2/ LOCATION:Westbury on Severn Parish Hall\, Rodley Road\, Westbury-on-Severn\, Gloucester GL14 1PF CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201310Z UID:10000351-1786647600-1786658400@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Yorkley DESCRIPTION:Postponed – Too Hot – Phew!\n\n \n\n \n Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-yorkley/ LOCATION:Yorkley Community Centre\, Bailey Hill\, Yorkley\, Gloucester\, GL15 4RS CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T192107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T202752Z UID:10000364-1786734000-1786744800@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Woolaston DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-woolaston-3/ LOCATION:Woolaston Memorial Hall\, Swains Fld\, Woolaston\, Lydney\, GL15 6SU CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T210000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260813T073718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T074114Z UID:10000387-1786993200-1787000400@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:GSMBA: Management Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nApologies\nAndy Todd (Secretary)\n1. Approval of Minutes of previous meeting on 15 June 2026\n2. Matters arising from minutes.\n3. Officers’ Reports\na. Secretary (including correspondence) \n\nRequest to National Lottery Fund for grant to purchase electric mat roller has been refused\n(see Attachment for grounds for refusal). Is this worth pursuing\, given our move to GL1.\nAttended ESMBA AGM with League Secretary\, AGM minutes now published and circulated\nseparately. Note particularly: requirement to collect date of birth when affiliating members to\nESMBA (for safeguarding and other reasons); proposals on changes to the ICC discussed at\nOpen Forum – if agreed\, will not be introduced until 2027-28 season; increase in fees.\nClub registration deadline is 31 August: 12 clubs have renewed their registration with\nGSMBA as of 12 August; reminder to be sent to those clubs who have not yet rejoined.\nI have now switched my distribution list for club contacts to use the club/officer forwarding\naddress\, as listed on the website\, rather than individual addresses. I will make sure that any\nchanges to club contacts are reflected on the website. /mail-forwarders/\n\nb. Treasurer\nc. Membership Secretary\nd. Competition Secretary\ne. League Secretary\nf. County Team Captain\n4. AOB\n5. Date of next meeting\nAttachment 1: Refusal of Grant Application for Electric Mat Rollers\nThank you for your application 20348868 to National Lottery Awards for All England.\nWe’re sorry to tell you that your application was not successful. URL:/event/gsmba-management-committee-meeting-9/ LOCATION:Kingsway Community Centre\, Thatcham Avenue\, Quedgeley\, Gloucester\, GL2 2GS CATEGORIES:GSMBA Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T170522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T113123Z UID:10000355-1787079600-1787090400@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Huntley DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-huntley/ LOCATION:Huntley Village Hall\, North Rd\, Huntley\, Gloucester\, GL19 3DU CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T191500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T193441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195542Z UID:10000373-1787166900-1787176800@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Kingsway DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-kingsway-7/ LOCATION:Kingsway Community Centre\, Thatcham Avenue\, Quedgeley\, Gloucester\, GL2 2GS CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260624T062422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T064855Z UID:10000380-1787479200-1787500800@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Friendly -Somerset DESCRIPTION:Inter County 26 Friendly\n \n Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club\n |\n \n 23 Aug 2026\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Somerset \n\n \n -\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n -\n -\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Gloucestershire \n\n \n - URL:/event/friendly-somerset-2/ LOCATION:Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club\, Recreation Field\, Blackford Rd\, Wedmore\, BS28 4BS CATEGORIES:Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/images-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260824T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260824T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260405T193526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T025924Z UID:10000374-1787598000-1787608800@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Summer @ Sharpness DESCRIPTION:Score Cards\n \n\n \n Game Cards\n \n\n \n Results Sheet URL:/event/summer-sharpness-2/ LOCATION:Sharpness Village Hall\, Oldminster Road\, nr Berkeley\, GL13 9NA CATEGORIES:Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/output-onlinepngtools-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260209T231801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201529Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/smpt-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260209T232041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T232041Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/smpt-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T183000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260607T091055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T093309Z UID:10000377-1789286400-1789324200@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Avon Open Triples DESCRIPTION:AVON COUNTY SMBA\nOPEN TRIPLES TOURNAMENT\nBristol Indoor Bowls Centre\nSouth Liberty Lane\, Bedminster\, Bristol BS3 2TY \nSunday 13th September 2026 \nEntry Details\n\nEntry Fee: £24 per team\nMaximum Entries: 36 teams\nClosing Date: Friday 28th August 2026\nMenu: To be advised\n\nTeam Entry\nClub: _______________________________________ \nLead: _______________________________________ \nSecond: _____________________________________ \nSkip: _______________________________________ \nContact Details\nName: ______________________________________ \nAddress: ____________________________________ \n\n\nPostcode: _______________ \nTelephone: __________________ \nMobile: ____________________ \nEmail: ______________________________________ \nEntries\nPlease email player names to: \nDave Sawyer\n10 Kingston Avenue\nSaltford\nBristol BS31 3LF \nEmail: dave.sawyer@live.co.uk\nTel: 07940 980287 \nPayment\nPlease send entry fees to: \nGeoff Simmons\n16 Martock Road\nKeynsham\nBristol BS31 1XA \nEmail: treas.acmbas1@outlook.com\nTel: 07711 278302 \nBank Transfer Details\nAccount Name: Avon County SMBA\nAccount Number: 21167456\nSort Code: 40-32-13 \nReference: Your Club Name \nAlternatively\, cheques should be made payable to Avon County SMBA. \nImportant\nAll entry fees must be received before the closing date. URL:/event/avon-open-triples-2/ LOCATION:Bristol Indoor Bowls Club\, South Liberty Lane\, Bedminster Bristol\, BS3 2TY CATEGORIES:Open Tournament ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/output-onlinepngtools-12-e1758439625138.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260617T221537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T222829Z UID:10000378-1789293600-1789308000@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:County Registration & Trial Day DESCRIPTION:The Gloucestershire County Team is now inviting registered ESMBA/GSMBA players to put themselves forward for selection for the 2026/27 County Season. \nWhether 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. \n📅 County Registration & Trial Day \nSunday 13th September 2026 \n📍 GL1 Freedom Leisure Centre\, Gloucester \nPlayers should wear black trousers and their club shirt\, with club stickers displayed on their bowls. \nThe county team competes in: \n🏆 Inter-County Championship (ICC) \n🏆 Brunel Cup \n🏆 Two Shires Trophy \nAdditional coaching sessions are also being planned throughout the season to help players develop and prepare for county competition. \nIf you would like to be considered for selection\, please complete the registration form and return it to Monica Carter no later than 31st July 2026. \n📧 Email: county.captain@gsmba.uk \nIf you are interested in playing for the county but cannot attend the September trial day due to a pre-arranged holiday\, family commitment\, or illness\, please contact Monica to discuss your circumstances. \nWhy not give it a go? County bowls offers competitive matches\, excellent camaraderie\, and the chance to represent Gloucestershire with pride. \nWe look forward to welcoming both returning and new players for the coming season. URL:/event/county-registration-trial-day/ LOCATION:Freedom Leisure @ GL1\, Bruton Way\, Gloucester\, GL1 1DT CATEGORIES:Friendly,Inter County Cup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T163000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260722T171340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T205038Z UID:10000381-1791709200-1791736200@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Over 55s Pairs: Championships 2026/27 DESCRIPTION:All entries for both the County Championships and National Qualifier entries must be submitted directly to Chris Evans (Competition Organiser). Please do not send entries to the ESMBA. \nThe closing date for all entries is 30th September 2026. \nRemember this year’s competitions will be held at Freedom Leisure @ GL1. \nEntry fees are as follows: \n\nCounty Championships: £5.00 per player\, per discipline\nNational Entries: An additional £3.00 per player\, per discipline\n\nPlease note that all dates and venues remain exactly the same as those used for the National Qualifiers. \nIf you have any queries\, please contact Chris Evans. URL:/event/over-55s-pairs-championships-2026-27/ LOCATION:Freedom Leisure @ GL1\, Bruton Way\, Gloucester\, GL1 1DT CATEGORIES:County/Nationals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GSMBA-over-55s-pairs-e1728240338832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Evans":MAILTO:chrisevansbowler@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20251130T090203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T050247Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/output-onlinepngtools-29.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Baker":MAILTO:brian@esmba.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T120000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260426T080400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210244Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pasted-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T090000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260722T174527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T184844Z UID:10000382-1792314000-1792314000@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Pairs: Championships 2026/27 DESCRIPTION:All entries for both the County Championships and National Qualifier entries must be submitted directly to Chris Evans (Competition Organiser). Please do not send entries to the ESMBA. \nThe closing date for all entries is 30th September 2026. \nRemember this year’s competitions will be held at Freedom Leisure @ GL1. \nEntry fees are as follows: \n\nCounty Championships: £5.00 per player\, per discipline\nNational Entries: An additional £3.00 per player\, per discipline\n\nPlease note that all dates and venues remain exactly the same as those used for the National Qualifiers. \nIf you have any queries\, please contact Chris Evans. URL:/event/pairs-championships-2026-27/ LOCATION:Freedom Leisure @ GL1\, Bruton Way\, Gloucester\, GL1 1DT CATEGORIES:County/Nationals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GSMBA-pairs-e1728240649236.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Evans":MAILTO:chrisevansbowler@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T163000 DTSTAMP:20260824T100747 CREATED:20260722T182803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T150637Z UID:10000383-1794128400-1794155400@gsmba.uk SUMMARY:Singles: Championships 2026/27 DESCRIPTION:All entries for both the County Championships and National Qualifier entries must be submitted directly to Chris Evans (Competition Organiser). Please do not send entries to the ESMBA. \nThe closing date for all entries is 30th September 2026. \nRemember this year’s competitions will be held at Freedom Leisure @ GL1. \nEntry fees are as follows: \n\nCounty Championships: £5.00 per player\, per discipline\nNational Entries: An additional £3.00 per player\, per discipline\n\nPlease note that all dates and venues remain exactly the same as those used for the National Qualifiers. \nIf you have any queries\, please contact Chris Evans. URL:/event/singles-championships-2026-27/ LOCATION:Freedom Leisure @ GL1\, Bruton Way\, Gloucester\, GL1 1DT CATEGORIES:County/Nationals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/singles-e1728239982489.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Evans":MAILTO:chrisevansbowler@hotmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR