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News & Notices
Latest Updates
03 April 2026 – Added Section on the Home Page re Streaming Rinks at Lincoln
03 April 2026 – Added Competitors Name and Rink Numbers to the Advanced Notices for Lincoln (EWBR & EBF)
29 March 2026 – Message from Umpire G Tucker Added to announcements
28 March 26 – National Officers 2026 Updated
28 March 26 – New Dates Added to the 2026 / 2027 Calendar
28 March 26 – New 2026 Presidents Added
25 March 26 – Durham Centenary Draw 2025 Archived
25 March 26 – Durham Centenary Draw 2026 Added
25 March 26 – Ladies Affiliated Counties and Officials Updated
25 March 26 – Adams – Northumberland Greens Updated
25 March 26- Newton – Northumberland Greens Updated
23 March 26 – Eversley Trophy 2025 Archived
23 March 26 – Men’s Affiliated Counties and Officials Updated
22 March 26 – Eversley Trophy 2026 Added
22 March 26 – Advanced Noticed Lincoln (Day & Time) Added to Ladies
22 March 26 – Eversley Trophy 2026 Added
22 March 26 – Advance Notice Lincoln (Day & Times) Added to Men’s & Mixed
19 March 26 – New Website Launched
Condolences
Main Events - Lincoln - Skegness - September Bowls Week
Lincoln 2026
Advanced Notice is now out with Days, Times, Rinks and Names of Competitors.
We have also been told Rink 4 is a streaming rink at Lincoln, the draw has been added to the home page with the link to access to live view.
Skegness 2026
September Bowls Week 2025
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.
Announcements
Message from Umpire Gordon Tucker
Fellow Umpires and Bowlers,
As I sit down to write this letter, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey I’ve had throughout my years in Umpiring, after much thought, I have decided to retire, effective at the end of the outdoor Championships at Skegness. This decision has not come easily, as I will miss the camaraderie we’ve shared and the memories created.
Looking back on the past twenty-five years, I am filled with gratitude for the friendships formed and memorable experiences gained.
Perhaps one of the most fulfilling aspects of our time together has been the EBF commitment to Charity work. As I go into retirement, I hope to raise some funds for two Charities which mean a great deal to me and a poster will be circulated to detail those.
While I will miss the daily interactions and teamwork, I look forward to cherishing these memories and staying connected. I hope to see everyone continuing the spirit of friendship and support that makes our Federation so special.
Thank you for being a part of this chapter of my life. I look forward to the next adventures and staying engaged in our shared passions.
Gordon Tucker EBUF Umpire
Reg Jackson
Reg Jackson Prize Winners
| 1st – Team 49 | £345 | Tyers, Walker, Walker | (Lincolnshire) | Shots +44 |
| 2nd – Team 101 | £225 | Pearce, Clifton, Wells | (North Cambridgeshire) | Shots +35 (66-31) |
| 3rd – Team 47 | £180 | Ramsbottom, Morton, Flynn (Norwich) | (Norwich) | Shots +35 (59-24) |
| 4th – Team 26 | £150 | Mason, Bowers, Martin | (Huntingdonshire) | Shots +28 |
| 5th – Team 38 | Core, Core, McCormick | (Huntingdonshire) | Shots +25 |
AGM Report 2025
AGM Report – November 2025
Not many changes at the 2025 A.G.M. A Summary of changes are listed below.
1. To qualify in senior competitions competitors must be at least 60 years of age on the first day of September of the season in which the competition is played. This was brought down from 65 years of age.
2. Indoor clubs may now affiliate to the Federation
3. All members of the EBUF, by paying their annual membership subscription or being awarded Life membership, will automatically become affiliated members of the EBF / EWBFand are thereby able to officiate at any inter county matches and national or county finals.