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BowlsWales AGM

January 13, 2021 | Comments Off

On Tuesday 12th January, BowlsWales hosted its AGM digitally for the first time in its history. Held via Zoom, the 2020 AGM was attended by representatives from across all National Governing Bodies, Service Bodies, Sport Wales, Board and staff and was chaired by BowlsWales Interim Chair, Ken Burton. The AGM offered the opportunity to meet the BowlsWales Board and Staff and present a summary of BowlsWales 2019/20 Annual Report and accounts. At the AGM, it was revealed that the Special resolution of the amendment of the BowlsWales Articles of Association had been accepted and voted in by the Members with
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Christmas Opening Hours

December 18, 2020 | Comments Off

The BowlsWales staff team will be taking a break over the Christmas period. Our ‘home offices’ will be closing on Friday 18th December at 5pm and re-opening on Tuesday 5th January 2021 from 9am. The phone lines will be closed – if for any reason you are unable to reach our voicemail service, please email your query to: enquiries@bowlswales.com and this will be picked up as soon as possible upon our return. We would like to thank our Members, partners and volunteers for their support during what has been a difficult 2020 for everyone. Nadolig Llawen/Merry Christmas. Best Wishes, The
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BowlsWales update on large gatherings

July 10, 2020 | Comments Off

BowlsWales Covid-19 Update-14th July 2020 Following the First Minister’s announcements on Friday 10th July, BowlsWales welcomes the news below. ‘The Welsh Government is making changes to the regulations to allow larger gatherings of up to 30 people outdoors only where these are organised and supervised by a responsible person for sports and other leisure activities and classes.’ The number of people allowed on each rink is governed by current legislation and restrictions on adhering to social distancing. Outdoor group coaching sessions can now re-start safely whilst following the Welsh Government and Industry guidelines. From Monday 13th July, food and beverage can also
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BowlsWales Newsletter- 09/07/2020

July 10, 2020 | Comments Off

Hello All, We hope many of you are enjoying being back on the green. This week’s Newsletter brings you a new funding opportunity and a look at the WWBA Charity Challenge. To find out more click here: https://mailchi.mp/07dcd5f3ed40/bowlswalesnewsletter-4485632
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BOWLSWALES NEWSLETTER

March 23, 2020 | Comments Off

Hello again, We’ll be here during the week to keep you up to date with the latest news. Sport Wales have published the following advice regarding the importance of exercise, although, of course, everyone should keep to the UK Government’s social distancing guidelines. https://www.sport.wales/media-centre/latest-news/2020-03-21-medical-journal-urges-exercise-to-enhance-immune-system/ NHS Wales’s Social Distancing Guidelines are here: https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn Don’t forget, also, that Sport Wales is still administering its grants system – perhaps your club is eligible to apply for one? https://www.sport.wales/media-centre/latest-news/2020-03-20-grants-for-clubs-what-happens-now/ We’ll be keeping our eyes open for other schemes and initiatives that may help clubs in these troubling times and will bring them to your
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Stroke Survivors use Bowls as recovery

January 13, 2020 | Comments Off

Stroke survivors throughout Wales can now turn to the sport of Bowls on their road to recovery This follows the announcement of a new partnership between Stroke Association Wales and BowlsWales to put stroke survivors in touch with their local bowls club to learn the sport – and take more steps on a return to better health. The formation of Stroke Survivors groups, learning and playing the game regularly at a number of bowls clubs in Wales, is bringing people together to share experiences and learn a new skill at the same time. Ross Evans, the Stroke Association’s Head of
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Pembroke County Team Win British Isles Inter-County Team Competition

October 24, 2019 | Comments Off

The British Isles competition was held at Heatherton Country Sports Park on 12th/13th October. Pembroke County Team won in the last end of the Day, with the Irish Team from West Tyrone coming 2nd and West Midlands finishing third. The Competition was a challenge of the top county team from the three nations.
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Wales Medal Success at the Under 18 Mixed British Isles Championships.

October 22, 2019 | Comments Off

Inverclyde Indoor Bowls Club (Glasgow) hosted the Under 18 Mixed British Isles Championships in early October. The two day event saw top teams from teams from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales compete across all disciplines – Singles, Pairs, Triples & Fours. Wales had a very successful trip to Glasgow coming home with two Bronze Medals and a Silver Medal. Fours silver medallists: Tom Sims, Jack Mounty, Oliver Witchell and Tegan Rees. Triples Bronze Medallists: Oliver Witchell, Rhys Colwill and Jack Mounty Fours Bronze Medallists: Lewis Lavelle, Ellis Thomas, Billy Flynn, Dion Peregrine and Alex Morgan
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SPORT WALES GRANTS – Bowls

October 11, 2019 | Comments Off

BOWLS CLUBS THROUGHOUT WALES TO BENEFIT THROUGH SPORT WALES GRANTS 20 Lawn and Crown Green Bowls clubs the length and breadth of Wales will benefit from £112,479 worth of funding from the Sport Wales Place for Sport grant scheme this year. The Clubs are among 118 different clubs and organisations from throughout Welsh sport to gain awards from the £1 million fund, controlled by Sport Wales. Grants for Bowls Clubs range from £15,000 for Hay on Wye Bowling Club, to go towards the building of a new pavilion that will not only benefit bowlers but the whole community through a
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Welsh Champion of Champions – Crown Green

October 6, 2019 | Comments Off

WELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION The 2019 season reached its culmination with the Welsh Champion of Champions tournament held at Abergele BC on Sunday 6th October. The day was hosted by WCGBA President, Dave Mathias, in his last role as President and run by Dusia Price , Glyndwr Area. Our Referees were DT Evans, Alan Davies, Arthur Peake and Peter Hayes. The field of sixteen players featured champions from a number of Welsh events throughout the year including the prestigious Merits and a variety of qualifying competitions. Game one saw the 2019 Welsh Vet’s Merit winner pitted against the 2019
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