"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
A tremendous performance by Bob Carter’s Jack Pye clinched his side maximum points at Hevingham despite the home side winning two of the four games. Carter, chasing a Bure League and Cup double, included all five Norfolk bowlers named in the England…
In what could prove to be a vital South Norfolk League away win Watton Expendables came away from defending champions Hempnall with an 8-2 victory. Pix Hyam, George Hume & Jack Marshall led the way with a 15-9 win, Chris Willies’ triple won 13-8…
The funeral of former NCSMBA Competition Secretary Mike Smail will take place at Breckland Crematorium, Norwich Road, Scoulton, NR9 4NR on Wednesday 25th March at 2pm. The wake will take place afterwards at Connaught Bowls Club, Station Road, Attlebo…
Horsford Heroes remain top of the City of Norwich League after a 10-4 away win at Jarrolds. The home side, currently sitting one place off the foot of the table, shocked their visitors after winning both first half games. Peter Smart, Roger Hart &…
The NCSMBA is deeply saddened to learn that Mike Smail of Forncett SMBC has passed away. Mike was a hugely generous man who was always willing to play his part in the administration of short mat bowls at club, league and county level. He stepped up t…
Harling entertained Forncett for the first leg of their Breckland Five Pairs semi-final clash. It proved to be a close match on the night leaving Harling only taking a narrow two shot lead into the second leg. Harling won three of the five games with…
South Norfolk League giants Hempnall increased their lead at the top of the table to 18 points after beating visitors Connaught by 10-0. Kerry Greenacre, Ray Lamb & Keith Cooke stormed to a 26-2 win with Charlie Archer’s triple winning 24-7, Paul…