"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
Norfolk Over 60’s entertained Cambridgeshire Ladies for a friendly challenge match at Hingham and Norfolk again named an all ladies team for the game. After a tight first session that was drawn 6-6 on points Norfolk edged into a two point lead after…
Harling are the Summer Afternoon League champions despite being held to a 4-4 draw by visitors Shropham in their final match. Two wins were enough for Harling with Stuart Langridge, Juliet Langridge & Stephen Smith winning 17-6 and Len Deathridge…
A solid start for four Norfolk bowlers in the SMPT UK Open in Essex saw them qualify for the knock-out stages in the Cup Competition but that was as good as it got. Chris Mann won four games and lost just one to finish second in Group 32 and won his…
Ireland retained the SMPT Bowls Trader World Cup in Essex with a 5.5 to 0.5 points victory against England in the final. In the group stages England beat Norway 5-1 on points, Rest of the World 6-0, Scotland 5-1 and Wales 4.5 to 1.5 on points. They r…
Bob Carter retained the NCSMBA Summer League Championship title after inflicting a punishing home defeat on Halvergate. The home side had already dropped out of contention for the title after home and away defeats against second placed Wymondham and…
All roads lead to Essex this weekend for one of the season’s biggest events as the UK Open and the SMPT Bowls Trader World Cup take place at the Falcon Bowling and Social Club in Chelmsford. Nine Norfolk players will take to the mats for the UK Open,…
The arrangements for Rob Cranston’s funeral have been announced by Claire. The service will take place on Monday 3rd September at Norwich Cathedral at 2.30pm followed by Earlham Crematorium at 4.30pm. The wake will be held at the Holiday Inn near Nor…