The afternoon of BCGBA annual meetings can be quite sedate affair. After filling up on the buffet, and feeling thankful they’ve survived another rules revision, delegates relax (some become too relaxed) and listen to the Chief Exec and Finance Officer go through the activities of the previous year. Included below are the report from Mark… Read More
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Of the crown green bowls events and venues none has got near to the Waterloo Bowling Green in Blackpool. It is only at the Waterloo have thousands of spectators been safely looked after whilst watching the finest the sport has to offer. However unless an urgent appeal for funds is supported, and essential safety work… Read More
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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
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Just a few short months ago the thought that nearly all of our daily activities would be subject to government control was unimaginable. The new reality is that the world is facing its biggest health crisis for generations. A virus from the Corona family became able to be transferred from animals to humans. By this… Read More
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The Waterloo Handicap has a new winner, Paul Dale a 41 year old pet supplies specialist from Congleton beat 28 year old Lee Johnstone from Warrington in the final. Paul the son of Lee Dale, a Potteries County legend, and Lee son of the legendary Tommy. For Paul and all the visitors to this venue… Read More
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It’s September, the nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air but there’s also the anticipation that the Waterloo last 64 is on Saturday. This famous venue has been the home to most prestigious competition in the game for over a century. Its honours board littered with the sport’s greatest names. On Saturday… Read More
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The first weekend in August is a huge day in the men’s county season. Not only is it semi-final day where the four best counties try and battle through to the final. Get those emergency services ready as the county semi-final day will be a huge game for all the players and will be a… Read More
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The final group games of the Ladies county championship takes place this weekend. Although it will be a brave punter to back against the current group leaders all going through to the semi-finals. In some ways the more interesting games are the ones to avoid relegation to next years President’s group. Section 1 South Yorkshire… Read More
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