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MBE for Maggy, who ‘fights hard to ensure that opportunities exist for all’
Margaret Smith, who has been involved in disability bowls for more than 25 years in significant and influential roles that have had worldwide impact, has been awarded an MBE.
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Ellen Falkner says shock at news of MBE soon turned to joy and delight
England's Ellen Falkner has been honoured with an MBE for services to the sport of Lawn Bowls in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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Women’s internationals to take Top 10 format
The British Isles Women’s Bowls Council (BIWBC) has agreed a new-look for its international events to increase awareness of the women’s game in the UK and closer align with the formats at world events.
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Tribute to David Bryant-from his old friend David Rhys Jones
BORN 27 October, 1931 - DIED 26 August, 2020
Bowlers everywhere will be saddened to learn that David John Bryant, CBE, an iconic figure in the sport of bowls, passed away in a Care Home in Clevedon (Somerset) yesterday.
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World Bowls Tour cancels 2020 Scottish International Open
The WBT announced today that the 2020 Scottish International Open has been cancelled in light of Covid-19.
A statement from Richard Maddieson said:
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Death of an icon
Nancie Colling, for decades a formidable presence on the scene of international women's bowls, has died in Seaton at the age of 101, passing away peacefully in her sleep at the Manor House Care Home in that pretty South Devon coastal!-->…
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Atlantic Senior Fours postponed to 2021
The ASF 2020 Organising Committee have been monitoring the ongoing outbreak of Covid-19 and the responses from respective Governments and health agencies and have decided to cancel the inaugural 2020 event with the best interests of all!-->…
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British Isles Bowls Council event cancellations
The British Isles Bowls Council (BIBC) have announced that the BIBC Championships and Junior Internationals for 2020 have been cancelled due to the current ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
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