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Balcomb Trophy: 9:30am Sat 17 & Sun 18 May

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend for free to enjoy what promises to be a thrilling day of high-level competition and county pride.

The road to national glory begins this Month as bowlers from every corner of the country come together to represent their counties in the hotly contested Inter-County Performance Events, and Devizes Bowls Club is proud to play host.

Devizes Bowls Club will welcome some of the best talent in the region to take part in the Balcomb Trophy – a prestigious competition that showcase the very best of English bowls and are a key part of the Bowls England Player Pathway programme to a place in the England squad.

From defending champions to hungry challengers, the stage is set for an exciting series of regional showdowns. Whether you’re a player, a passionate supporter, or simply looking to see some top-class action, this is your opportunity to support your county and be part of the journey.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend for free to enjoy what promises to be a thrilling day of high-level competition and county pride.

Club Chairman David Silvester “We’re delighted to be hosting this year’s Inter-County event. It’s a brilliant opportunity for the local community to experience top-class bowls and support their county.”

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The Markers Course run by the EBUA was a great success.  The indoor theory and outdoor practical sessions were quite intense and very informative but presented in a very relaxed and comprehensive fashion… and one of the coaches was none other than the Chief Umpire of the World Indoor Bowls Championships, Mr Allan Thornhill www.allanthornhill.com

Thanks to the members who attended and thank you to the great team in the kitchen who kept everyone fed and watered all day.

Ellen, Coaching & Development

A very big thank you to everyone who came along and helped make today’s Open Day such a great success!

Thank you to David Greenwood, President, who greeted everyone with a smile.  The admin staff who covered the paperwork and dealt with all the payments.  Members who helped select bowls and who took people onto the green… it was nice to see some youngsters having a go!  The friendly, hardworking Kitchen and Bar team who as always made everyone feel very welcome.

Ellen, Coaching and Development

With grateful thanks to Trefor, Dave and the Greens Team and all the volunteers, the greens are open.

The first bowls of the season were delivered by our chairman David, and our captains Ian & Ellen.

The weather was superb, encouraging lots of members to step on the the greens and have a roll up.

For the first time, Devizes Bowls Club held a pairs competition for its ESMBA registered league players. There was stiff competition, with 18 members taking part.

Congratulations to our winners, John Scoffield & Lynne Williams

and to the runners up, Colin Smith & Jane Evans

We hope to expand the short mat club competitions next year, making them available to all club members.

Many thanks to Rob Millar for organising this inaugural event.