Devizes Bowls Club

Here are some often asked questions on the laws see if you can answer correctly?

Questions

1. The mat must be placed at least 2mtrs from the rear ditch but is it measured from
   1. the rear edge of the mat
   2. the centre of the mat
   3. the front edge of the mat
2. What does it mean to deliver the Jack legally?
   1. more than 15mtrs from the mat
   2. exactly 23mtrs from the mat
   3. between 23mtrs from the mat and 2mtrs from the front ditch 
3. The jack is delivered short relative to the mat do you check by measuring from
   1. the rear edge of the mat
   2. the centre of the mat
   3. the front edge of the mat
4. What do you do if both players fail to deliver the Jack legally?
   1. the first player tries again
   2. the second player tries again
   3. the jack is placed 2mtrs from the front ditch
5. If both players fail to deliver the Jack legally can a player move the mat?
   1. No
   2. yes the first player
   3. yes the second player

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So we have some of the hottest temperatures on record , Extreme Heat warning RED.

Today we are expecting temperatures of 36deg but it will feel like 43deg !!

For your own safety it is advisable not to try and play during this period which seems to continue into next week.

It should be noted that playing in these extreme temperatures will affect the grass.

Bowls as well as foot tread and the use of pushers , can kill the grass which will take a long time to recover.

There is evidence of this on Rink 5 .

So hydration is key even if you think the temperature is good enough for you, humidity levels will remain high and your personal cooling will be extremely low.

The sun shone, spirits were high, and right from the very start we were kept busy with people coming in to have a go!!

Greeted by our President, coached by our friendly and welcoming members, and looked after by our catering and bar volunteers, our visitors enjoyed a fantastic first taste of bowls, and a lovely introduction to Devizes Bowls Club.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who really put every effort into making our visitor’s experience an unforgettable one.

Ali and Rob have chosen to support Nova Sport throughout the 2026 season.

Nova Sports work with children and adults with learning, physical and sensory disabilities through sport and physical activity.  

They are a small, passionate team who really want to make a difference in our local communities and help individuals improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. 

Click HERE to learn more about Nova Sport.

Fundraising will start as soon as possible, and we look forward to having you on board.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Ali & Rob

Club Captains 

Click on Leagues from the main menu, then select Men’s, Ladies or Mixed to view all of our 2026 league fixtures.

Alternatively, just follow these links…

Men’s Fixtures

Ladies Fixtures

These pages will be updated weekly throughout the season to give you the very latest results.

Why not save these links in your browser or on your homepage?

Looking for a new challenge?  Why not try lawn bowls? 

Come along to our Open Day? 

Saturday 25th April

10:00am – 2:00pm

You will be taken on the green for a free Taster session with an experienced bowler who will explain the basics to get you started, and hopefully inspire you to sign up for some coaching sessions.

What to bring: Just yourself and flat-soled shoes — we’ll provide the rest.

Light refreshments available. Looking forward to seeing you!

Our Club Fixtures Book will be available for collection on Saturday, when the greens open, however there is a new addition to the website… you can find ALL of our fixtures here…