Norfolk Bowling Club

Norfolk Bowling Club
Norfolk Bowling Club
Norfolk BC
01603 455165
Norfolk Bowling Club
01603 455165
Norfolk Bowling Club
Norfolk BC
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Norfolk Bowling Club
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The Norfolk Bowling Club, is located in the Cathedral City of Norwich in the East Anglian county of Norfolk. We have two outdoor greens (one being reconditioned) and seven indoor rinks. We are affiliated to Bowls England, English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd and both the Men's and Ladies Indoor and Outdoor County Associations and offer competitive bowls, to those who want it, at National, County and club level in both team and individual formats.

We welcome new members from 8 to 80 and beyond, whether an experienced player or new to our wonderful game, please use our website to gain more information on the history of our club, which celebrated its centenary in 2022, and what we can offer. For more details on the history of our club over the past 100+ years, please click here.

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News (please refresh your browser to ensure you get all recent updates)

4th December - Live Streaming - the club, in support of the initiative by Paul Nicholls, hope to live stream the National Singles match on Wednesday 6th December 6:30pm between Aaron Johnson and Josh Finch (Gallow).

In addition it is hoped to live stream the Area Champion of Champions Singles final between Wayne Willgress and Mark Royal (Risbygate) on Monday 11th December 6:45pm direct from Diss & District IBC


3rd December - Mens' County League - please click here for latest results

2nd December - Ladies B Team - congratulations to the Ladies B team who secured a win in the County League away at Acle. A very busy but successful week, well done everyone from all teams - report by Carole Slaughter

1st December - Club Competitions - all entrants are reminded that a number of the first rounds are to be played by 31st December and whilst some games have have now been completed or arranged there are a few still to be booked.

As a reminder for the men's championships, entrants must ensure they check when games have been set to be played as a number of these will start from week commencing 4th December, and if you are unable to play, due to nationals, please contact Chris Taylor asap for alternative arrangements to be made.


1st December - Christmas & New Year Opening - please click here for further details

1st December - Norfolk Bowling Club AGM (16/1) - further to the notice posted 3rd November a reminder that the AGM of the Norfolk Bowling Club will be held on Tuesday 16th January 2024 at 7pm, and the closing date for various items is Monday 4th December, please click here for further information and details

1st December - Vivienne Trophy - congratulations to the Ladies B team who with a win yesterday in a close match against Acle, 72-61, progress through to the last sixteen of the national Vivienne competition. Well done everyone from both teams - report by Carole Slaughter

30th November - Bingo & Race Night (20/1) - click here for more details, tickets available from the bar

28th November - OSC Event entries now open via EIBA competition portal please click here

HELP WANTED for Open Singles Circuit - the club are looking for markers to cover the first round matches on Saturday 3rd February 6pm and Sunday 4th February 9am, if you are interested please contact the club, via email, for more details

27th November - National Competitions - we continue to progress in number of the National club competitions with further rounds to be played before the Christmas

  • Thursday 30th November, 10:00am, Vivienne Trophy v Acle (WON 72-61)
  • Friday 8th December, 10:00am, Mason Trophy Ladies A v Ladies B
  • Saturday 9th December, 10:00am
    • Yetton Trophy v Colchester
    • Denny Cup v Turpins
  • Sunday 10th December, 10:00am, Egham Trophy v Essex County

The club will then be hosting the Norfolk County teams

  • Saturday 16th December, 10:00am, Atherley Trophy Norfolk v Cambridgeshire
  • Sunday 17th December 10:00am, U25 Double Rink Norfolk v Suffolk

Supporters for these games would be very welcome and meanwhile individual competitions continue for members details of games on the club diary

27th November - Wayne Willgress 2023 Open Singles Circuit Grand Final Champion - click here for photos

25th November - Under 30 Double Rink - congratulations to our mixed U30 double rink team who overcame St Neots & District earlier today and will now face Ipswich & District in the national quarter final on Saturday 3rd February

Rink Bookings - members are asked to ensure that where a rink is no longer required, especially for National bookings, that the booking is removed from the diary. This will ensure that we can make the best use of spare rinks for rearranged leagues or to allow members to book roll-ups.

Members are also reminded that rinks must be booked for all games, even for a roll-up on an empty rink. Please ensure that rinks are booked via the Bowlr system in advance of your game or on arrival at the club via the monitor by the office.

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Norfolk & Norwich Indoor Bowling Club Limited trading as Norfolk Bowling Club. Registered in England, Company Number. 00884365
Registered Office - Norfolk Bowling Club, 444a Unthank Road, Norwich, NR4 7QH. VAT Reg. 105544300
Norfolk & Norwich Indoor Bowling Club Limited trading as Norfolk Bowling Club.
Registered in England, Company Number. 00884365
Registered Office - Norfolk Bowling Club, 444a Unthank Road, Norwich, NR4 7QH. VAT Reg. 105544300
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