Posts by Joanna Owen
BowlsWales Welcomes Martha-Jane Powell as New Director for Safeguarding
BowlsWales is pleased to announce the appointment of Martha-Jane Powell as Director for Safeguarding on the BowlsWales Board. Martha-Jane brings a strong professional background in public health to the role. She currently works as a Senior Public Health Practitioner at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, where her work focuses on reducing health inequalities and…
Read MoreWatch the European Bowls Championships Live — BowlsWales Partners with Badger and Combes
BowlsWales has partnered with Badger and Combes to stream live coverage of the European Bowls Championships — being held in Wales for the very first time. The Championships are taking place in Llandrindod Wells Bowls Club and thanks to this partnership, bowls fans everywhere will be able to watch the action live as the best…
Read MoreStars of the Future – Free Under-18s Taster Session at Merthyr Tydfil
Welsh Indoor Bowls is inviting young people across Wales to try their hand at bowls, completely free of charge. Stars of the Future, a free taster session for under-18s, takes place at Merthyr Tydfil Indoor Bowls Club on Sunday 11th October 2026, from 10am to 12pm. Whether you’re an experienced junior player, a complete beginner,…
Read MoreFour Codes, One Autumn: Your BowlsWales Season Ahead
As summer draws to a close, attention across Welsh bowls turns to a busy autumn. BowlsWales is the national coordinating body for six member organisations — and whatever code you play, there’s plenty on the horizon. Here’s a look at what’s coming up across the sport this season. Welsh Lawn Bowls (WLB) All eyes turn…
Read MoreBowling in Wales Strategy 2026–2030 Now Live
We’re pleased to share that the new BowlsWales strategy, Bowling in Wales: Strategy 2026–2030, has been signed off and is now available to read on our website. Developed together with the four codes, the Coaching Association and the Umpires Association, the strategy sets out our shared vision for Welsh bowling over the next four years,…
Read MoreWales at Glasgow 2026: Men’s Pairs and Women’s Singles Campaigns
With the Commonwealth Games now over, here’s a full round-up of how Daniel Salmon and Ross Owen fared in the Men’s Pairs, and how Amy Williams got on in the Women’s Singles, across the second half of the bowls and para bowls programme. Day Five – Tuesday 28 July Women’s Singles – Amy Williams Amy…
Read MoreWales at Glasgow 2026: Bronze for Thomas & James
It’s been the biggest 48 hours yet for Team Wales’ bowls and para bowls squad at the SEC Centre, with semi-finals on Monday and medal matches on Tuesday morning bringing the curtain down on the competition — and delivering a hard-fought bronze medal for Julie Thomas and Steffan James in the Mixed Para Pairs B2-B3.…
Read MoreWales at Glasgow 2026: Week One Bowls & Para Bowls Round-Up
Team Wales’ bowls and para bowls squad got their Commonwealth Games underway at the SEC Centre this week, with action across the Men’s Singles, Women’s Pairs and Mixed Para Pairs B2-B3. Here’s how the opening days of competition unfolded for our three Welsh combinations. Wales’ bowls team: Ross Owen (Men’s Singles); Amy Williams and Lauren…
Read MoreJoanna Owen Appointed Chief Executive
BowlsWales is pleased to share that Joanna Owen has been appointed as our new Chief Executive, taking up the role from July 2026. Joanna joined BowlsWales in November 2025 as General Manager, and in that time has made a real impact across the organisation — from strategic planning and safeguarding to preparations for the Commonwealth…
Read MoreJoin the Board: Safeguarding & Finance Roles
BowlsWales is launching a recruitment drive for new Non-Executive Directors, as we move into an exciting new chapter for the organisation. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in: Safeguarding (children and adults) Finance / Audit This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of bowls in Wales, contributing your…
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