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The following statement has been issued by the ESMBA concerning the latest lockdown announced by the Government between the 5th November and the 2nd December 2020. 

ESMBA Coronavirus statement 4th November 2020

Under the latest Government lockdo…

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After all the hard work put in by the clubs that achieved “Safe Club Status” it is sad to see all short mat bowls coming to a halt in England once again as the latest Government lockdown begins on Thursday. All indoor and outdoor leisure facilities,…

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The following update has been published on the ESMBA website for the information of all members and clubs.

Coronavirus progress update 25^th October 2020

The ESMBA ‘Safe Bowls’ scheme has now been running for over 6 weeks, we have had over 200 clubs c…

Read more: ESMBA Coronavirus Update

The NCSMBA is saddened to hear of the passing of Les Nash who died on October 23rd aged 87 years. Les was an active member of Felthorpe SMBC when they played in the Bure League and he later joined Hevingham SMBC. He was a qualified umpire during his…

Read more: Les Nash - Rest in Peace

Windows SMBC have announced that Roy Whitmore has passed away aged 94 years. Roy has been a valued member of the club for the last ten years and was regarded by all as a real gentleman. The NCSMBA send their sincere condolences to his family and frie…

Read more: Roy Whitmore - Rest in Peace

Following the Government’s announcement over the new Tier 1, 2 & 3 system the ESMBA have issued a statement which is copied below. With Norfolk currently still in Tier 1 all clubs with Safe Club Status in the county can continue as per the approv…

Read more: ESMBA issue statement on Government’s Tier 1, 2 & 3