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BowlsWales Announcement- 28/11/2023
BowlsWales has today announced that Richard Palmer is stepping down from his role as Chair of BowlsWales and the board, following completion of his three years term of office. We thank Richard for his leadership, support and advice. Richard has made a huge contribution to BowlsWales and we hope
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Hong Kong International Bowls Classic
The following players have been selected to represent Wales at the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic: Alis Butten, Lampeter Hannah Williams, Blue Anchor Mark Harding, Ely Valley Andrew Fleming, Machynlleth Lawn Bowls Association of Hong Kong, China will be hosting its annual international event “Hong Kong International Bowls
Read MoreNational Safeguarding Officer resigns
Keeley Spriggs, BowlsWales National Safeguarding Officer recently handed in resignation to focus on her university degree as she heads into her final year. We wish Keeley all the best for the future and thank her for her contribution. Now Keeley has left her post, please direct all communications you would normally
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WCGBA Ladies Champion of Champions
We have a few things to be proud of this year, especially the ladies. Wales has the British Junior Ladies Champion for the second season in a row with Jess Lacey’s recent win at Heswall. We can also congratulate Linda Williams for getting to the final of the Ladies Champion
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WCGBA Welsh Vets Club Championship
On Tuesday 26 September, the Mel Higham Welsh Vets Club Championship was played at Argoed BC. WCGBA Officials were, once again, there to support and run the event. Referees Arthur Peake and Alan Davies – having dried out from Sunday – were joined by Peter Hughes. The four teams to
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WCGBA Champion of Champions
As the 2023 season comes to a close on the WCGBA Competitions, the two remaining competitions were held this week. On Sunday, 24th September, the Welsh Champion of Champions was staged at Benllech BC. In a day of appalling weather conditions, the situation was challenging for all, including the reporter.
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WCGBA Welsh Club Championship Finals
The Welsh Club Championship Finals took place on Sunday 17th September at Conwy Bowling Club. It was to be a good days’ bowling with a nail-biting finish. The four Clubs competing, who had each won their Area stage, were Llanrwst, Esclusham, Rhos Park and Broughton and Bretton. The WCGBA President
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BCGBA Ladies Junior Individual Merit
The BCGBA Ladies Junior Individual Merit was held, once again, at Heswall Bowling Club on Saturday September 2nd 2023. This is an excellent venue, with a tricky green and prominent crown. The makeup of the finals day is a ‘Round Robin’. There were four groups with four players and the
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WCGBA Mixed Pairs Competition
The 2023 Welsh Mixed Pairs Competition was held at Rhos On Sea Bowling Club on Sunday 27th August. The Referees on the day were Alan Davies, Arthur Peake and Richard Haywood. Nine pairs took part and all ages covered. In Round one, young Jack Dougal paired with veteran bowler Linda
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