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The NCSMBA is saddened to learn that Betty Richardson, who played for Hevingham for many years, has passed away and is reunited with John. Betty was at the heart of Hevingham SMBC during the years when John served as NCSMBA Chairman and later on as P…

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The NCSMBA Summer League request that any NCSMBA clubs interested in playing in the Summer League in 2021, providing that bowls can take place then, contact Mike Smail. His email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You nee…

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The ESMBA have issued a statement concerning short mat bowls clubs that have achieved “Safe Club” status. Those Norfolk clubs that have received their “Safe Club” certificates should read through the statement. Norfolk of course is currently in Tier…

Read more: ESMBA statement issued 1-12-20

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…

Read more: "Safe Bowls" certificates temporarily suspended

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,…

Read more: Short mat bowls clubs prepare to enter lockdown

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