This is the time of the year when, with the summer bowls season slipping away into the midst’s of time, attention turns to the plans for the next year. The first crown green event of the year is the national governing body (BCGBA) annual meeting. This is where delegates from across the crown green world… Read More
For me the traditional start to the summer bowling season involves over a four-hour flight. The destination is the lovely island of Cyprus and a week in the sun. The festival, organized by Ces and John Hope in conjunction with Constant Travel, is a truly lovely way to escape the winter weather. It also the… Read More
After surviving just about every type of weather, Colin Kelly a 51-year-old Government worker from Douglas, became the first Isle of Man bowler to win the Champion of Champions. From wet to sunshine to extremely wet Colin shone brighter than all the others at this showpiece crown green bowls event. This event has been held… Read More
The success of the Warwick and Worcester county side in the BCGBA Endsleigh Insurance county Championship and the individual successes their players are currently enjoying begs me to ask, are they too good for anyone else? The county side are going for five wins in a row and seven in ten years. The first… Read More
