Norfolk Bowling Club
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The Norfolk Bowling Club, is located in the Cathedral City of Norwich in the East Anglian county of Norfolk. We have two outdoor greens (one being reconditioned) and seven indoor rinks. We are affiliated to Bowls England, English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd and both the Men's and Ladies Indoor and Outdoor County Associations and offer competitive bowls, to those who want it, at National, County and club level in both team and individual formats.
We welcome new members from 8 to 80 and beyond, whether an experienced player or new to our wonderful game, please use our website to gain more information on the history of our club, which celebrated its centenary in 2022, and what we can offer. For more details on the history of our club over the past 100+ years, please click here.
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News (please refresh your browser to ensure you get all recent updates)
9th December - National Club Competitions - the success of our Ladies team in defence of their title continued today with a win in the Yetton Trophy 95-60 against Colchester which puts our ladies in the national quarter final, 27th January (TBC).
Our Men also secured a win in the Denny Cup against Turpins, 99-39, and will now play Falcon (Chelmsford) on Saturday 6th January for a place in the quarter finals.
9th December - Internet Access - internet access at the club restored, apologies for any inconvenience caused
8th December - Mason Trophy (8/12) - Norfolk BC A 35 - Norfolk BC B 27, congratulations to the Ladies A team who will next play on Friday 19th January against Acle A or County Arts A
8th December - Norfolk Bowling Club AGM (16/1) - please click here for further information and details
8th December - Bingo & Race Night (20/1) - SOLD OUT
7th December - EIBA International Teams 2023/24 - congratulations to those Norfolk BC players who have been selected to represent England in the International Series matches, we wish them all the very best of luck
- Ladies Senior team - Kirsty Mann, Katherine Rednall & Rebecca Willgress
- U25 Ladies team - Ellie Johnson
- Mens Senior team - Wayne Willgress
- U25 Mens team - Aaron Johnson
4th December - Live Streaming - it is hoped to live stream the Area Champion of Champions Singles final between Wayne Willgress and Mark Royal (Risbygate) on Monday 11th December 6:45pm direct from Diss & District IBC
2nd December - Ladies B Team - congratulations to the Ladies B team who secured a win in the County League away at Acle. A very busy but successful week, well done everyone from all teams - report by Carole Slaughter
1st December - Club Competitions - all entrants are reminded that a number of the first rounds are to be played by 31st December and whilst some games have have now been completed or arranged there are a few still to be booked.
As a reminder for the men's championships, entrants must ensure they check when games have been set to be played as a number of these will start from week commencing 4th December, and if you are unable to play, due to nationals, please contact Chris Taylor asap for alternative arrangements to be made.
1st December - Vivienne Trophy - congratulations to the Ladies B team who with a win yesterday in a close match against Acle, 72-61, progress through to the last sixteen of the national Vivienne competition. Well done everyone from both teams - report by Carole Slaughter
HELP WANTED for Open Singles Circuit - the club are looking for markers to cover the first round matches on Saturday 3rd February 6pm and Sunday 4th February 9am, if you are interested please contact the club, via email, for more details
27th November - National Club Competitions - we continue to progress in number of the National club competitions with further rounds to be played before the Christmas
- Thursday 30th November, 10:00am, Vivienne Trophy v Acle (WON 72-61)
- Friday 8th December, 10:00am, Mason Trophy Ladies A v Ladies B (A team won 35-27)
- Saturday 9th December, 10:00am
- Yetton Trophy v Colchester (Won 95-60)
- Denny Cup v Turpins (Won 99-39)
- Sunday 10th December, 10:00am, Egham Trophy v Essex County
The club will then be hosting the Norfolk County teams
- Saturday 16th December, 10:00am, Atherley Trophy Norfolk v Cambridgeshire
- Sunday 17th December 10:00am, U25 Double Rink Norfolk v Suffolk
Supporters for these games would be very welcome and meanwhile individual competitions continue for members details of games on the club diary
27th November - Wayne Willgress 2023 Open Singles Circuit Grand Final Champion - click here for photos
Rink Bookings - members are asked to ensure that where a rink is no longer required, especially for National bookings, that the booking is removed from the diary. This will ensure that we can make the best use of spare rinks for rearranged leagues or to allow members to book roll-ups.
Members are also reminded that rinks must be booked for all games, even for a roll-up on an empty rink. Please ensure that rinks are booked via the Bowlr system in advance of your game or on arrival at the club via the monitor by the office.