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Teresa and Selwyn Goldsmith, organisers of the annual Potter’s East Coast Triples & Pairs Short Mat Bowls Week, regret to inform bowlers that following the announcement by Boris Johnson yesterday the event will no longer be able to commence on Mo…

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The NCSMBA is saddened to learn of the death of Eddie Costello, a much loved member of the NCSMBA for many years. He died peacefully at home with his wife Joan and family after being discharged from hospital. During his playing years he played for cl…

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The NCSMBA is saddened to learn that John Jarvis of Thorpe Marriott SMBC has passed away and wishes to send its condolences to his wife and family. John was a very popular figure on the short mat bowls scene and will be greatly mourned by all who kne…

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The NCSMBA is saddened to learn that Maurice Kemp of Hevingham SMBC, who previously played for First Bus for many years in the City of Norwich League, died last night from Covid 19. Maurice was a popular and familiar face on the local short mat bowls…

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During December many clubs received a letter from Sutton Winsor Insurance Brokers, signed by both Michelle Donnachie of Sutton Winsor and ESMBA Chairman Barry Hedges, regarding the ESMBA Civil Liability Insurance Scheme that renews on 1st March 2021.…

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The NCSMBA is saddened to learn that Betty Richardson, who played for Hevingham for many years, has passed away and is reunited with John. Betty was at the heart of Hevingham SMBC during the years when John served as NCSMBA Chairman and later on as P…

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