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Under sunny skies last Saturday, the ladies of Suffolk enjoyed participating in the two bowl Singles competition at Hadleigh Bowling Club. Many thanks to Hadleigh for hosting this event and providing markers. Only two rounds were required to be played before four ladies reached the semi-finals: Pat Jolly vs Moira Self Julie Spice vs Gillian Barnes The first round produced some really exciting matches. Pat Jolly and Nayara Drummond were only one shot apart throughout their gam

Suffolk kick off their 2026 Mixed O60 Inter County campaign with a first round clash with Norfolk. This is being held at Haughley BC, Suffolk on Tuesday 16th June starting at 11:30. Full venue address: Haughley Bowling Club. King George playing field Haughley IP14 3RA Team Selection: Rink 1 - S Fothergill, G Hard, J Spice & G Ward. Rink 2 - P Hilson, S Saunders, K Rolph & M Todd. Rink 3 - A Dickerson, L Radcliffe, D Walker & B Froud. Rink 4 - G Barnes, S Bard-Bodeck, M Baker

Bowls England has officially released the final allocations for the National Championships! Whether you are aiming to step onto the hallowed turf of Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa yourself, or planning to cheer on our local talent from the sidelines. Here is everything you need to know about how many spots are up for grabs this year. Discipline Men's Women's 2 Bowl Singles 2 2 4 Bowl Singles 2 1 Pairs 2 1 Triples 1 1 Fours 2 2 Senior Fours 1 1 Junior Singles 2 2 Junior P

It is with sadness that we share the peaceful passing of Colin Tuxworth. Colin was a member of Sudbury Bowling Club for many years, and many of you may also know him as Suffolk County Treasurer - a position he held over 4 years. We have been asked by Colin's family to share the funeral details with you. Colin's funeral will take place at 10:30am on 16th June 2026 at Three Counties Crematorium, Halstead Road, High Garrett, Braintree, CM7 5PB. Following the service there will b

Ipswich Ladies BC recently celebrated their 90th anniversary with a drive and celebration tea at Malborough BC. The drive featured opposition from the clubs that ILBC play friendlies against throughout the season. In attendance was the Suffolk Ladies President and ILBC member Shirley Pert, Suffolk Ladies Competition Secretary Helen Swift, club President Viv Baker together with the rest of the ILBC committee. The bowling was enjoyed by all as was the tea afterwards, during whi

Suffolk’s first away game of the 2026 season was at Potton BC, a change from the original venue caused by a local music festival clashing with this match. After battling through the A428 roadworks we finally arrived at the venue and were warmly welcomed by club and county officials. After the usual pleasantries, the rink score cards were handed out and the match began. The opening quarter was fairly even with Suffolk holding a one shot lead after five ends then, ever so gradu

Suffolk kick off their 2026 Balcomb Trophy campaign with three Eastern Region group matches at County Arts BC, Norwich on Saturday 30th May. Suffolk officers, families and supporters are very welcome to attend to encourage our team to victory. In the first match (9.30am) Suffolk will play Huntingdonshire, then Cambridgeshire at 1.00pm and Norfolk at 4pm. The group winners will then go on to the quarter-finals. Last season, the same Suffolk team, with the exception of Lee Calv

Suffolk kick off their 2026 Walker Cup campaign with three Eastern Region group matches at Haughley BC, Suffolk on Sunday 31st May. The games will be: 09:30 - 12.00 vs Cambridgeshire 13:00 - 15:30 vs Huntingdonshire 16:00 - 18:30 vs Norfolk The format is Three bowl Pairs, 18 ends; Two bowl Triples, 18 ends; Two bowl Fours, 15 ends. The Walker Cup squad is as follows: Z. Andrew-Smith, R. Barber, A. Dickinson, N. Drummond, A. Felgate, T. Johnson, V. Lawrence, D. Mills, M. Self,

The 2025 Eastern Counties Finals will be held on Sunday, 10 May 2026 at Royston BC and Buntingford BC The Eastern Counties Finals are the winners of each Counties respective County Finals competing to become regional champions. The Finals are held early in the following season. This is because in 2022 there wasn’t enough calendar space to hold the Finals at the end of the season due to England hosting the Commonwealth Games. A decision was made to move them to the following s

I am now able to publish the team for our second game at Potton BC on Saturday May 9th 10.30 start. This game will be played over 6 rinks which will include 1 rink of our under 25 players. Bacon rolls tea/coffee will be available from 9.45. Rink 1 - M. Wickenden, K. Baker, P. Page, A. Drummond Rink 2 - A. Turner, A. Giles, J. Burch, David Andrews Rink 3 - D. Mann, L. Leggett, J. Sewell, M. Todd Rink 4 - Dennis Andrews, R. Kerry, S. Giles, G. Ward Rink 5 - D. Nightingale, R. S

Yesterday marked the start of Suffolk’s 2026 Eastern Counties League campaign. The first, and only, home match took place at the beautiful East Bergholt BC against Cambridgeshire. Due to Cambridgeshire’s inability to field an Under 25 set, the match consisted of four standard rinks and an Executive rink. Cambridgeshire had their noses in front after the first five ends, leading 24 - 26 but Suffolk began to exert control and by ten ends had reversed the positions to lead 47 -

Following squad selection I am now able to publish the team for our first game at East Bergholt on Sunday May 3rd 10.30 start. This game will be only 5 rinks as Cambridgeshire are unable to field an under 25 rink on this occasion. All subsequent games will be 6 rinks which includes a rink of under 25 players. Bacon rolls tea/coffee will be available from 9.45. Rink 1 - A. Turner, A. Jackson, B. Beamish, S. Cook Rink 2 - Dennis Andrews, A. Frost, L. Harris, M. Todd Rink 3 - M.

The Celebration of my mother, Gwenda's life will be held at Ipswich and District Indoor Bowling Club at 1pm on Friday 10th April. Friends and family are welcome. Please inform Ipswich and District Indoor Bowling Club if you wish to attend in order to help the caterers. Phone 01473 712601. John Rednall

Suffolk Bowls (BE) is sad to hear of the passing of Gwenda Rednall. Gwenda lost her battle with Alzheimars on Thursday 12 March, at home, peacefully, with her son, John, at her side. Gwenda's Suffolk Bowling career spanned approximately sixty years and she was a long serving John's Trophy and Walker Cup skip, lifting both national titles. Gwenda was a regular qualifier at the EWBA finals and was a prolific county champion, winning the Suffolk County Fours eight times, Triples

I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Team Manager for the Suffolk Amy Rose team. My aim is to bring fresh energy, positivity, and commitment to the role while supporting and developing the talented under-25 ladies representing Suffolk. Suffolk is brimming with youth talent, and I’m really excited about the opportunity to work with these youngsters and help them continue to grow and enjoy their bowls. I want to create an environment where everyone feels encouraged to dev

The draws for the Mixed and Men's 2026 County competitions are now live on the competition portal. Entrants should have received emails to the addresses registered to their accounts. The draw took place yesterday in the presence of County President David Jolly, Competition Secretary Adrian Beecroft and Assistant Competition Secretary Ben Beamish. The Ladies competition draw will take place in the near future and we will let you know when they are available. Good luck to ever

To download an entry form for this event, please click here If your club has an open competition you wish to publicise, please contact Dave Dowman, by email, at gensec.suffolkbowlsbe@gmail.com

If your club has an open competition you wish to publicise, please contact Dave Dowman, by email, at gensec.suffolkbowlsbe@gmail.com

If your club has an open competition you wish to publicise, please contact Dave Dowman, by email, at gensec.suffolkbowlsbe@gmail.com

Yes, the competition portal closes for 2026 competition entries at 11.59pm tomorrow night so act now if you haven't entered the County competitions. Every entry into the Blue Riband events also increases the County's chance of have two entries instead of one in that category at the National Finals. To go directly to the competition portal click here and we wish you all the best of luck in whatever category you enter.