Latest News

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…

Read more: Roy Whitmore - Rest in Peace

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…

Read more: City of Norwich League update

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…

Read more: Diana Adcock - Rest in Peace

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