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County Championship/National Championship Qualifiers Information 2026/27 from Simon Willies

“It only seems like yesterday when I packed away my bowls for Short Mat. I hope you are all looking forward to the new season.

The dates for the combined Coun…

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With August now with us the Friendly Afternoon League table is topped by Thetford Castle followed by Thetford Abbey just three points behind them. But lurking in third place, with one game in hand over Castle and two games in hand over Abbey, are Ban…

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Alan Bunn of Hevingham and Windows has won a few trophies over the years and continued this trend by winning the annual Windows Triple Competition played over May and June. Alan, now 91, can be seen attending Windows annual Fish n Chip Triples, held…

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It’s a proud moment for popular Wymondham SMBC bowler and NCSMBA Assistant Competition Secretary John Jeffery who has been presented with an award in recognition of 15 year’s valued and dedicated service to the Ministry of Defence. The award was pres…

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There was a welcome by the ESMBA Chairman Barry Hedges to the 2026 ESMBA AGM where there were 27 delegates and 11 committee members present. The Chairman remarked it was one of the best turnouts he had seen for a long time.

There were apologie…

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The NCSMBA is saddened to learn of the passing of Andrew Coleman of Forncett SMBC after a long illness. Andrew was previously the Secretary of Forncett for many years and was a valued member of the club and the Association. Andrew was very popular wi…

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