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      Welcome to the English Bowling Federation Website. 

  Date of             Recent updates to the site

8 Feb 26 - DT Northern Section Final Humberside V Northumberland @ Hartlepool on 8th March 26

8 Feb 26 - DTN - Results Updated

8 Feb 26 - DTS - Results Updated

8 Feb 26 - New Website Co-ordinator. See below.

8 Feb 26 - Thank you to Stuart. See Below

8 Feb 26 - Adams, Newton & U25 Matches 26 - Added to Adams, Newton & U25 '25 Page -due to the change in website, I am not adding any more pages 

8 Feb 26 - Umpires - Vice Chaireperson Updated  


Missing results (and fixture arrangements) will be posted when/if they are sent to                      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
 

11 Sep 25 - Skegness September Bowls Week 13:18 Sep 26 - see below
 

Should you see any errors, however trivial . . . please email ebfwww2@outlook.com

 

 Abbreviations used 

DS   - Donald Steward
SJV  - Silver Jubilee Vase
Ad    - Adams
Nw   - Newton
RW  -  Reg Wright U25
DC   - Durham Centenary    
DTS - Derbyshire Trophy South group
DTN - Derbyshire Trophy North group 

New Website Co‑ordinator

Hi everyone! I’m really happy to introduce myself as the new Website Co‑ordinator. If you ever need to get in touch, you can reach me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

I also want to give a big heartfelt thank‑you to Stuart Croxall for all the years of hard work and dedication he’s put into the website. You’ve done a fantastic job, and it’s truly appreciated.

I’m currently working on updating the site. The name will stay the same, but it’ll have a fresh new look. If everything goes to plan, the updated version should be up and running in the next 2 to 3 weeks

Many Thanks Jemma

 

Derbyshire Trophy - 2025/2026

2Dec25 - these (nearly complete) fixture lists will be tidied and moved to a new dedicated page in the next few days. The 3 tables will also be added.

Northern Section

 

Dates
 
 

Zone A

Time

Score

Pts

Venues
 

Cleveland

v

Durham
 
 
 
 
 

Northumberland

v

Cleveland
 
 
 
 
 

Cleveland

v

Northumberland
 
 
 
 

18/01/2026

Northumberland

v

Durham

2. 00
109-77
 14-0

West Denton

01/02/2026

Durham

v

Northumberland

2. 00
 71-100
 2-12

Jack Clarke Park
 

Durham

v

Cleveland
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Zone B
 
 
 
 

30/11/2025

Lincolnshire

v

Nottinghamshire

12.00

131-55

14-00

Horncastle I. B. C..

21/12/2025

Humberside

v

Nottinghamshire

12,00
115-64
 10-4

North Cave B.C.

04/01/ 2026

Nottinghamshire

v

Humberside

12.00
117-62
 14-0

Nottingham I.B.C

11/01/2026

Humberside

v

Lincolnshire

12. 00
91-80
 12-2
 

01/02/2026

Lincolnshire

v

Humberside

10.30
77-95
 2-12

Horncastle I. B. C

08/02/2026

Nottinghamshire

v

Lincolnshire

12.00
 
 

Nottingham I.B.C

 

 Southern Section

Date
 
 
 

Time

Score

Points
 

11/10/2025

Northamptonshire A.

v

Northamptonshire B.

10.00

116-75

11-03

Stamford I.B.C.

23/11/2025

Norfolk

v

Huntingdonshire

10.00

115-71

11-03

County Arts

23 11/2025

North Cambs

v

Northamptonshire A

10.00

92-100

04-10

March I.B.C.

07/12/2025

Norfolk

v

Northamptonshire B.

10.00
89-89
 7-7

County Arts

07/12/2025

North Cambs

v

North Essex

10.00
108-63
12-2 

March I.B.C.

11/01/2026

Northamptonshire B.

v

North Cambs

10.00
51-141
0-14 

Peterborough I.B.C.

18/01/2026

North Essex

v

Northamptonshire B.

10.00
104-90
12-2 

Turpins I.B.C

25/ 01/2026

North Cambs

v

Huntingdonshire

10.00
  83-90
 3-11

March I.B.C.

01/02/2026

Norfolk

v

North Cambs

10.00
 96-90
 11-3

County Arts

01/02/2026

Huntingdonshire
 

Northamptonshire A

10.00
 93-90
 10-4

Huntingdon I.B.C.

08/02/2026

Northamptonshire A

v

North Essex

10.00
139-51
 14-0

Stamford I.B.C.

08/02/2026

Northamptonshire B.

v

Huntingdonshire

10.00
60-129
 0-14

Peterborough I.B.C.

15/02/2026

Huntingdonshire

v

North Essex

10.00
 
 

Huntingdon I.B.C.

22/02/2026

Northamptonshire A.

v

Norfolk

10.00
 
 

Stamford I.B.C.

01/03/2026

North Essex

v

Norfolk

10.00
 
 

Turpins I.B.C
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

September Bowls Week

The once great and now revived Skegness September Bowls Week has finished today (11Sep 25). With good weather from the outset the open singles, pairs and triples were played under federation rules. The week was run by a team of volunteers led by Josie Tyers. 

Sponsership came from local businesses and entry fees of £7 p.p. meant that (eg) the Singles winner received £200. Cheques also went to losing finalists & semi-finalists.

The winners (and runners-up) were:
       Singles - Gary Shepperson    (Trevor Bannister)
       Pairs    - Sean Kerry & Aidy Kidd    (Aidy Smith & Paul Roberts)
       Trips    - Dave Colley, Andy Drury & Tony Lee    (Matt Walker, Aidy Kidd & Dale McCarthy). Dale is Welsh, played the Federation code for the first time and is hoping to return next year. Another participant was Steve O'Dowd, Chairman of the North Parade Bowling Greens Association who only took up the game after getting involved in the rescue of the 3 Suncastle Greens.

The event WILL run again in 2026, Sunday 13 Sep to Friday 18 Sep. 

Clarification of the age restriction for men entering the indoor senior singles.

The following was communicated to County Secretaries by Dave Woods (EBF Secretary) on August 28th.

Good Afternoon All,

Just a reminder to everyone re the age of seniors indoor.
As you are probably aware, last year a County  inadvertently  allowed a player that was over 60 but under 65 into our 'Senior' indoor competitions by mistake.  This was done by  as the proposal put forward at the AGM was meant to be for 'indoor and outdoor' competitions, and not just for outdoors (as is the case at the moment).
 
I am sending you all this email purely to point out that until the rule is changed, hopefully at the forthcoming A.G.M.  all Counties  must check that the current criteria i.e. 65 years of age and not 60 is met for all senior competitions.
 
If you have any problems please ley me know
 
Regards
Dave   

Reg Jackson Prize winners (Corrected listing)

1st  - Team 49  £345  Tyers, Walker, Walker          (Lincs)  Shots +44

2nd - Team 101 £225  Pearce, Clifton, Wells           (N Cambs) Shots +35 (66-31)

3rd - Team 47   £180  Ramsbottom, Morton, Flynn (Norwich)  Shots +35 (59-24)

4th - Team 26   £150  Mason, Bowers, Martin        (Hunts)  Shots +28


5th - Team 38            Core, Core, McCormick        (Hunts)  Shots +25


Team Finals Day, Skegness. Sat. Aug 16th 

Comp Start North   South
SJV 11:45 Humberside  98 v Hunts      120
RW 11:45 Derbyshire    63 v Suffolk A   76
DC 11:45 Hartlepool     84 v Parkway  114
Ad 3pm Cleveland    156 v

Suffolk    163
Nw 3pm Cleveland    136 v Lincs       195
DS 3pm Humberside 101 v Norfolk   112

 

AGM Report- Nov'24

This is a summary of the changes and discussion at the AGM of 16 Nov 24. If you a interested in any one item please refer to the Rules & Constitution (when updated) 

  • A £1 levy will be collected from EBF members and will be used to contribute to the North Parade Bowling Green Association (NPGBA). They are in the process of taking over the running of the Suncastle greens from ELDC, who will make a sizeable contribution to NPBGA funds. This will reduce each year. The EBF contribution will initally be £10,000 p.a. Alternate options to the £1 levy increase were discussed but were put forward after the deadline for motions to the AGM. 
  • The contract with the company that made EBF-logo'd shorts has terminated and the stock is now under our control. Ty will be taking these to Lincoln for sale at a price that will be a little less than that of the supplier.
  • Disciplinary actions concerning unacceptable behaviour and non attendance at nationals will now be under NEC control.
  • EBF bowlers who only play indoor may now enter competitions via affiliated indoor clubs. They will be associated members and liable to pay a levy via the indoor club, regardless of any outdoor membership.