"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
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…
Norfolk Over 60’s entertained Friends of Essex for the second leg of their annual challenge match defending a narrow two point lead from the away leg. A tough match was expected as usual and after the first session of triples Norfolk’s lead had turne…
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Wymondham completed the double over title rivals Halvergate after achieving a hard fought 6-2 away win. Neil Davidson made a rare appearance leading for Wymondham’s Debbie Sparham & Jack Pye as they opened with an 18-15 win against Kerry Greenacr…