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Latest Updates

20 – 21 April – Individual Results for Nation Finals

20 – 21 April – The Harry Carver results added

19 April 2026 – Added New Umpires

19 April 2026 – Added Safegaurding information

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

It is with great sadness that our former Chairman,s Ray White, wife Audrey has passed away this morning 23rd March 2026.

It is with our hearfelt sympathy, sending love and strength at this difficult time from everyone of the National officials of the English Bowling Federation.

National Finals at Lincoln Indoor Bowling Club - 20th April - 26th April 2026

Lincoln 2026

🏆 The Ultimate Bowling Week Recap: Champions, Talent, and Trophies!

What a sensational week of bowling! From the first bowl on Monday to the final whistle, the greens have been absolutely electric. Whether it was tactical masterpieces or pure raw talent, our players didn’t hold anything back.

Here is your highlight reel of an unforgettable week:

🥇 The Harry Carver Trophy (Monday, April 20th)

The week kicked off with an absolute barn-burner! The energy was high, and the team spirit was even higher. The match was nail-bitingly close from start to finish, but after some incredible play, Lincolnshire surged ahead to secure the victory and hoist the Harry Carver Trophy. What a way to start the week!

🌟 Individual Competitions (Monday – Saturday)

Starting Monday evening at 6 PM, the Individual Competitions turned into a massive showcase of pure skill. The sheer level of talent on display from Monday through Saturday was nothing short of inspiring. Every match felt like a masterclass in bowling precision—we should all be incredibly proud of the depth of talent within our countries!

🏆 The Derbyshire Trophy

Following the individual rounds, the drama shifted to the Derbyshire Trophy match between Northumberland and Northants A. It was a high-stakes showdown, but after a fierce 20 ends, Northumberland made the tough decision to concede. That handed the title to a gritty and impressive Northants A squad—congratulations to the winners!

🏁 The Grand Finale: The Eversley Trophy

We didn’t slow down until the very last moment! To close out this legendary week, the men took to the greens for the prestigious Eversley Trophy. It was the perfect exclamation point on a fantastic series of events.

A massive thank you to all the players for the passion, precision, and sportsmanship you brought to the greens this week. Until next time—keep bowling!

National Finals at Skegness 24th August - 30th August 2026

September Bowls Week 2025

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

A Message from Gordon Tucker

As Part of my 80th Birthday Celebrations and leading up to my Unpires retirement, I have decided to do a little bit of charity, therefore oer the outdoor bowling seasion of 2026 I will be doing these series of challenges set by my family

The charities that I have chosen are ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY & HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE, during the past year one of them has never been far from my thoughts, and the other does exceptionally good work for those with profound hearing loss.

A Just Giving page has been set up, under the name of daft umpire, and is now active. Dates and details for the challenges will be posted along with pictures and comments.For those who wish to donate by banks transfer the account number is BARCLAYS 20-52-78 93284883 and a link is below, which will take you dircet to the Just Giving website.

The challenges will run throughout the outdoor season and I will endeavour to complete one each month throughout the season and the donation period will end on the 5TH SEPTEMBER after the National Championships at Skegness, as you will note there are two charities and at the end of the donation period, I hope that the amounts raised be approximately equal.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you in advance for thoses who wish to donate

Gordon Tucker EBUF Umpire in the meantime any queries may be sent to this address, daftumpire@gmail.com

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Link Alzheimer’s Society link

Safeguarding

Message from Jeanette Murphy

Safeguarding Bulletins are produced monthly . Please print off and display in your clubhouse. They can be taken down when the next one comes up unless you have plenty of space of course. The info is often repeated”

Link as follows

Safeguarding Bulletins – Bowls Development Alliance

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.