"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
The 10th anniversary of Thetford Short Mat Bowls Club was celebrated on the evening of Wednesday 2nd September. 35 club members and 35 invited guests, including the Mayor and Mayoress of Thetford, attended the event held at the club’s venue the Charl…
“The closing date for the NCSMBA County Mixed Fours Competition and ESMBA National Championships Mixed Fours Qualifier is fast approaching - 13th September 2026. Please get any entries in to me - This email address is being protected from spambo…
Gary McNabb wins again
Gary McNabb retained the SMPT UK Open in Chelmsford at the weekend retaining the title he won last year and is now a three-time UK Open champion. He was in magnificent form winning every one of his games over the weekend’s even…
Wales won the SMPT Bowls Trader World Cup in Chelmsford on Friday beating Ireland 5-1 in the final by winning three of the four games. Arwel Morgan beat David McBride 12-11, Andrew Hudson beat Glenn Harvey 14-7 and Richard Arran won by 15-5 against P…
INDOOR BOWLS
OPEN DAY
Where? Thorpe Marriott Village Hall, NR86XE
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The SMPT comes back to Chelmsford’s Falcon Bowling and Social Club for their self-styled SMPT World Cup on Friday 28th August and the UK Open on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August. On Friday night England will be defending their title and are see…
The Bure League Annual General Meeting was held at Hevingham Village Hall last night. Despite the league featuring many of the top bowlers in Norfolk the number of clubs remains at just four. The league will continue with the new system brought in la…