"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
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,…
The following update has been published on the ESMBA website for the information of all members and clubs.
Coronavirus progress update 25th October 2020
The ESMBA ‘Safe Bowls’ scheme has now been running for over 6 weeks, we have had over 200 clubs c…
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…
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…
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
The City of Norwich League has officially postponed the 2020/21 season, they say that they hope to run a full season comprising of League, Cup & Championship events starting in September 2021. They intend to monitor the situation and hopefully st…
The NCSMBA is saddened to hear that Diana Adcock of Connaught Bowls Club has passed away. Diana has been a valued and much loved member of Connaught, and the NCSMBA, for many years and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Diana won the Norfolk…