"I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so." Horatio Nelson
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…
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A nail biting end to the season long battle for the NCSMBA Summer League Championship title saw Bob Carter finally clinch it against defending champions Wymondham after a perfect last bowl by England star Gary Best. The last match of the season saw W…
Kirby Bedon entertained Thorpe Marriott in a vital relegation encounter in NCSMBA Summer League Division One with Kirby Bedon desperate for points to avoid being relegated for the first time ever in the Summer League. The visitors knew they needed to…
SMPT UK Open - Group Stages
The group stages of the SMPT UK Open included eight Norfolk players with three of them, Chris Mann, Jack Pye & Neil Davidson, seen as potential winners. Wymondham’s Jack Pye made easy work of Group 19 winning all…
Ireland retained the SMPT World Cup after defeating an England team featuring Wymondham’s Jack Pye. Both teams won two games apiece in the final with England’s Steven Proctor beating Mark Beattie 9-8 and another England win earned by Jame…
The Summer League title race is now on a knife edge as defending champions Wymondham dropped vital points. Wymondham played three games in five days which began with a tricky away match at Halvergate. A tenacious home performance saw Halvergate restr…