"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
A special meeting of club members at Kirby Bedon SMBC last night brought 29 years of short mat bowls history in the village to an end when a vote was passed to close the club down. Declining membership had made team selection increasingly difficult s…
Norfolk enjoyed a successful start to the 2017-18 Inter-County Championship season with both teams winning at home to old rivals Essex. Norfolk Premier beat Essex Premier 27-13 after taking an early lead. In the singles Gary Best beat Mitchell Young…
Read more: Norfolk on top against Essex as I.C.C action begins
There were dramatic results in both summer league divisions this season as Watton managed an incredible turnaround in division two after losing their first three match's and only collecting two points they looked destined to be scrapping to keep off…
A sparkling first half performance by favourites Wymondham left Kirby Bedon reeling in the Summer Cup Final at St Faiths. Many believed that Wymondham’s win at Bob Carter in the semi-final had as good as guaranteed them the cup and that specula…
Bob Carter lifted the Norwich Cup for the tenth time after beating Hempnall in the much delayed final which was finally played at the neutral venue of Kirby Bedon. Hempnall suffered a first session meltdown as Jean Woods, Nigel Willard & Robert H…
The NCSMBA is saddened to learn of the death of Shirley George of Haddiscoe SMBC. Shirley passed away on Sunday 3rd September after a brave fight against cancer. Shirley served as Secretary of Haddiscoe SMBC, also played for Bradwell in the Coastal L…
Defending challenge cup holders Bob Carter will have to see who they face as they have been drawn away to either Hempnall or Harling in the first round. It could see a potential re run of last season's final as home advantage could be crucial with al…
Read more: Defending champs likely to see a repeat of last season final