An updated Registration Form for new BCGBA members can be found on the Registration page of this website. Please use this updated form when sending details through to Jimmy Glover.

The full results from the finals day of the Lancashire Senior Merit can now be found on the Senior 2022 page of this website.

The latest Safeguarding News bulletin produced by the BDA for bowls clubs can be found on the link below.

This is a final reminder that we are holding the Lancashire Junior Merit at Bellingham, New Lodge, Wigan, WN1 2ND on Saturday with practice from 3.30pm. The tournament will start at 4pm.

This is a formal competition and uniform should be worn, black trousers or shorts (not leggings, jeans or tracksuit bottoms) white Lancashire Shirt (these will be given out to those who do not already have one or their old one does not fit) and flat shoes or trainers for bowling. 

To register interest or any further information please contact Clive Fenn.

Disability Bowls England have announced a new partnership with Sportsmark Ltd for clubs who are looking to purchase disability steps & wheelchair accessible ramps on to their greens.

Please visit their website to see the full product range or call 0800 0197733 and speak to a member of the team

www.sportsmark.net/product-category/sports-products/bowls/bowling-green-access-steps-ramps/?v=79cba1185463

If you add code dbe at the checkout stage as a coupon you will receive a discount of 2.5%

The next Lancashire County Match will be played at Bellingham Bowling Club, Wigan on
Sunday 5th June 2022 against North Midlands. The match will start at 2pm. Practice: Lancashire 1pm to 1-15pm, North Midlands 1-20pm to 1-50pm. Admittance is £1 for Programme.

The Lancashire Veterans’ Merit was played at The Rivington Bowling Club on Friday 20th May. Thank you very much to the Club for their hospitality. The title was won by Duncan Watkins, congratulations on your victory!. The finalists and semi finalists are outlined below.

Winner: Mr Duncan Watkins

R / Up: Mr Phil Boydell

Semi-Finalists: Mr Billy Griffiths & Mr Paul Harris

Result of the Lancashire Senior Merit played @ Croft Bowling Club on Sunday 15th May 2022. Thanks to the Club & Members for making a very successful day.

Winner Mr Billy Speed
Runner up Mr Chris Cooke
Semi-Finalist’s Mr Damian Morrison & Mr Craig Morris

The Lancashire Veterans’ Merit will be played at The Rivington Bowling Club, Horrobin
Lane, Rivington, BL6 7SE on Friday 20th May 2022.
Start 10-30am, Practice 10am to 10-25am.
This is a qualifier for the  BCGBA J & J Isherwood Veterans Championship at Prees Bowling Club, Shropshire, in July.

There is still time to sign up your club to the Bowls’ Big Weekend and receive lots of free support to assist you in holding your open day event(s). The Bowls’ Big Weekend is being held between Friday 27th May to Sunday 29th May and you can sign your club up and register your event at the Bowls Big Weekend Website (see tab at bottom of the page).

Upon registering you will receive an email that will:

• Provide you with a Club Guide – this comprehensive planning guide has everything from ideas on promotion, a draft marketing plan, tips on how to present your club and how to run sessions on the day. 
• Access to an extended programme of webinars to give you practical tips on how to get the most out of the weekend. 
• Ahead of the event, you will also receive a club resources pack, with flyers, posters, balloons and more. 
• You will also be provided with a digital platform where you can download social media graphics, poster & flyer templates, and also order more printed marketing material if required. 

If you are thinking of taking part please don’t delay and don’t miss out on all that help and support. So far only the following crown green clubs in the Lancashire CCGBA area have signed up:

• Coppull Conservative BC
• Saracens Head BC (Halsall)
• Ormskirk BC