Welcome to Somerset Bowls
Welcome to the world of Lawn Bowls in Somerset!
Our website aims to provide comprehensive information to the members of Lawn Green Clubs in all parts of Somerset and South Bristol, members of the public thinking of taking up the game and bowling clubs elsewhere who may be considering a bowls tour holiday to our beautiful County.
We hope you all find the information on our website useful but we always welcome new ideas to make it even better!
2023 Ladies Saturday County League
The Ladies County League continues to grow, but we would still like to encourage and welcome more Clubs to take part. For those of you who have played this summer, please could you confirm with me by the 1st November, your intention to continue. New Teams wishing to enter should also confirm with me their [...]
Under 18 Singles Competition.
The County Junior Under 18 Singles is taking place on Sunday 7th August at St Andrews BC, Weston-super-Mare. 9:30 for 10:00am start. Come along and support the future of Somerset Bowls.
TURNBULL CUP AND WEDMORE PLATE SEMI FINALS AT YEOVIL BC ON SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST
The Southern half of the Turnbull Cup and the Wedmore Plate Semi finals will be played at Yeovil BC. Please support your County and your club. I am sure it will be great to watch. Refreshments will be available all day, so please support Yeovil BC for their kind hospitality. Many thanks Charmian
TURNBULL CUP AND WEDMORE PLATE SEMI FINALS AT BLOOMFIELD BC ON SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST
The Semi finals of the Wedmore Plate will be played at 10.30 am. The Semi finals of the Turnbull Cup start at 2.30 pm. BLOOMFIELD BC WILL PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS FOR PURCHASE SO PLEASE SUPPORT THEIR HOSPITALITY. PLEASE ALSO SUPPORT YOUR COUNTY AS I AM SURE IT WILL BE A GREAT DAY FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY. MANY [...]
Watch Commonwealth Games 2022 Lawn Bowls
You can watch Commonwealth Games 2022 Lawn Bowls on the BBC Sport site using this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/commonwealth-games/60724356 Further information about the England Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls Team may be seen on the Bowls England 'Birminghan 2022 Hub' though the following link: https://www.bowlsengland.com/birmingham-2022/?dm_i=6UDT,8CY8,6O72B,ZP4Z,1
National Finals Day at Purnell BC. Sunday 24th July.
Please note the Finals Day schedule has been circulated to all Club Secretaries.
Inclement Weather Guidance
The Met Office has extended an Amber Extreme heat warning as temperatures build later this week and into early next week for much of England. The Amber warning, which has been issued for Sunday (17 July) and Monday (18 July), highlights likely adverse health effects for the public - not just limited to those most [...]
National Semi-Finals at Portishead. With important information regarding the schedules.
Semi finals timetables have been circulated to all club secretaries. Some matches will have to be played on SUNDAY 17TH JULY AT PORTISHEAD TOP GREEN because several semi-finalists have won through in multiple events. IN ADDITION THE MEN'S PAIRS TAYLOR V SPAREY WILL BE PLAYED ON WEDNESDAY 13TH AT PURNELLS BC. PLUS JUNIOR PAIRS STARR [...]
Ladies’ match v Isle of Wight – CANCELLED
Note that due to Covid, the Isle of Wight team have CANCELLED their match with Somerset Ladies due next Tuesday 5th July 2022.