"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
Please note that as previously reported, both on Latest News and the Norfolk Short Mat Bowls Facebook page, Simon Willies has been elected as NCSMBA Competition Secretary following the retirement of Mike Smail from the post. The dates of all events c…
Norfolk County Team Manager Jack Pye has named a squad of 25 players for the upcoming Inter-County Championship season when Norfolk will attempt to retain their title of I.C.C Premier Champions. It is the smallest squad for many years following the d…
Wortwell played host to Kessingland in a friendly during the week and everyone had a really good time with lots of laughter and good humoured banter. As Suffolk side Kessingland are no longer in the cross border Waveney League it was a really g…
New England Manager Chris Willies has named seven Norfolk bowlers in his first England squad. They are Jason Woods, Morgan Warnes, Gary Best, Jack Pye, AJ Brown, Ryan Fox & Jack Marshall.
England Manager Chris Willies pictured with Ryan Fox
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The NCSMBA Management Committee have filled three of the Officer positions that were left unfilled at the Norfolk AGM. The vital role of Competition Secretary has been filled by Simon Willies who adds that role to his current position of Vice-Chairma…
Counties have been informed that as from the 2025/26 season the England Management Team will be overseeing all of the ESMBA Open Competitions. All four competitions will be held at Solihull Indoor Bowls Club, Brick Kiln Lane, Solihull, West Midlands,…
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From the 1st September 2025 all ESMBA registered bowlers will receive improved personal accident benefits which will be automatically provided. ESMBA bowlers will receive the benefits detailed on the flier below and there will be no upper age li…