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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…

Read more: 17 year old Alex Kley wins UK Open

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…

Read more: Ireland retain SMPT Bowls Trader World Cup

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…

Read more: Carter win record eleventh Summer League title

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,…

Read more: SMPT provide a feast of bowls

The arrangements for Rob Cranston’s funeral have been announced by Claire. The service will take place on Monday 3^rd 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…

Read more: Rob Cranston - Funeral Arrangements

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…

Read more: Norfolk Over 60's in winning form against Friends of Essex