"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
The NCSMBA is saddened to report that Margaret Varvel has passed away. Margaret played for, and served as Secretary, of Costessey SMBC for several years and was a well known figure in the early days of the City of Norwich League. She was also a membe…
The East Coast Triples & Pairs Week at the famous Potters Resort produced some great bowls with 48 triples contesting the main event in the International Arena. After reeling off eleven straight wins in their group Derbyshire’s Maria Kitchener, I…
Read more: East Coast Triples & Pairs Week an outstanding success
In yet another major change to the 2024/25 Inter County Championship “A” Team groups the ESMBA has announced that Kent “A” will now play in a group of four counties leaving Norfolk “A” & West Mids “A” in a two team group where two teams qualify f…
Read more: I.C.C problem brewing as Norfolk "A" group reduced to just two teams
Costessey are the new holders of the City Shield after beating British Rail at Taverham last night 5-3 on points and 45-40 on shots. The outcome was not decided until the last end of the match with Costessey holding their nerve to win. Costessey won…
If you are looking for a worthwhile Charity Triples event to enter this summer Wortwell Short Mat Bowls Club are holding a competition in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind on Saturday 31st August. It promises to provide a super day’s bowling and entrie…
After an ESMBA weekend zoom meeting a final decision has been made regarding the enforced I.C.C “A” Team group and date changes. These were brought about due to the withdrawal of both Worcestershire and Essex from the competition. Norfolk “A” is now…
Wymondham are Breckland League Five Pairs winners after defeating Carleton Rode 52 shots to 36 in the final. The biggest win of the night was a 14-4 victory by David Chadwick & Jack Pye against Michael & Terry Newby while Hayley Osbourne &…