"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
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…
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…
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.…
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…
The ESMBA have issued a statement concerning short mat bowls clubs that have achieved “Safe Club” status. Those Norfolk clubs that have received their “Safe Club” certificates should read through the statement. Norfolk of course is currently in Tier…
The following statement has been issued by the ESMBA concerning the latest lockdown announced by the Government between the 5th November and the 2nd December 2020.
ESMBA Coronavirus statement 4th November 2020
Under the latest Government lockdo…