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Following the Prime Ministers statement earlier this week, regarding "The Rule of 6" etc,questions have been raised by many in the sport as to how this affects the short mat bowls clubs that have been granted "Safe Bowls" status. A statement h…

Read more: ESMBA statement issued on 26-9-20 regarding Rule of 6

Boris Johnson’s new “Rule of Six” seems to have caused some confusion among short mat bowlers but the ESMBA has moved quickly to clarify the situation. One of the exemptions to the new rules listed by the Government is for organised sports and activi…

Read more: ESMBA issue clarifications on Covid-19 restrictions

With Potters Resort currently closed due to new building projects to create larger venues for social distancing, the Potters Short Mat Bowls Cup Weekend has been rearranged for the 24^th September 2021. The event was set to celebrate its 20^th Year in…

Read more: Potters Cup Weekend Celebrations delayed for a year

Forncett, Thetford and Horsford BC have now joined Connaught, First Bus and Hingham in gaining Safe Club status from the ESMBA making it six clubs already in the county ready to begin playing short mat bowls again. This should prove hugely encouragin…

Read more: Six Norfolk clubs granted Safe Club status

In the first week that short mat bowls clubs were able to gain Safe Club status three Norfolk clubs were among them. Connaught, First Bus and Hingham can now prepare to legally resume playing short mat bowls again after receiving their certificates.…

Read more: Three Norfolk clubs prepare to return to short mat bowls

All Norfolk CSMBA club contacts should have received, about two weeks ago, information regarding a safe return to bowls from NCSMBA Safeguarding Officer Teresa Goldsmith. Information regarding registering your club and players for 2020/21 was also in…

Read more: Latest Information for Norfolk Short Mat Bowlers