Devizes Bowls Club

I am delighted to announce that we will be hosting a Celebration Party on Saturday, October 10th, at 7 PM, at the club.

Sign up at the club or purchase online – just click on the ticket…

The evening will include the formal presentation of the engraved club competition trophies, recognition of other successes throughout the year, and some hand-selected alternative (tongue-in-cheek) awards. As with any good party, there will be music and nibbles, and the bar will be open.

Entry is £5 and includes nibbles.

Tickets available until Saturday 3th October.

Friends and family are of course welcome, but please remember to include them when signing up so we have an accurate view on the numbers for the event.

Matt Thompson, Competitions Co-ordinator

After an incredible run of victories which culminated in a magnificent win against the Avon B team 10 days ago, the team of Nigel Moore, Mike Mitcham & Mike “Digger” Aiston took to the Devizes green to play none other than the Avon A team, for a place in the Devizes Gala Final being held at our club on 20^th September.

It was always going to be a tough match, and as expected Avon came flying out of the blocks, taking a 3-1 then 5-2 lead. Digger Aiston was struggling with Avon’s lead player and England International, but Mike M was making up for him by putting in some incredible shots, clearing the way for Nigel to go toe to toe with their skip, which he did brilliantly.

However, With 13 ends gone and trailing 11-7 it looked like the writing was on the wall, and all I could do from the sidelines was keep cheering them on, as the light started to fade both figuratively and factually.

But, cometh the hour, cometh the man! Digger Aiston suddenly hit top gear, putting not one, not two, but all three woods on the Jack. Did we have a chance? Were we back in it?

We grab 2 on the 14^th end, and with Digger’s arm now flowing like a Fiddlers elbow, the mighty but tiny Mike Mitcham playing out of his skin, and the calming and unflappable Nigel “more more” Moore at the helm, we went on to win 14-12!

Bring on the Final!

Congratulations to all the winners and runners up in this year’s club competitions.

Saturday saw the competitors battle against the elements as well as each other with some very wet weather with more favourable conditions on the Sunday.

There was some great bowls on display providing fantastic entertainment for the spectators.

I would like to thank all of the people who made the weekend run so smoothly. Sheila and her bar team, Sarah and her cateringRead on“Club Finals 2026”

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 the edge of 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

Send your answers to

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 

Well done to Devizes A for gaining promotion to Division 4 in only their second season… AND for qualifying for the league end of season knockout competition!

Team Captain:

Kelvin Nash

Squad:

Ian Pennington, Mike Aiston, Vince Coombes, Geoff Grannon, Stewart Campbell, Brian Leyden, Andrew MacLachlan

Reserves:

Mike Parker, Geoff Barfoot