Sharpness Short Mat Bowls Club

22/10/2026

21/10/2026

Last week was a busy week for the team. We had our first Winter League game at home against Ripple. It was a very tight match which finished in a draw! 2 wins each and 36 shots a piece meant the points were shared 5-5.
The weekend saw the County Pairs Championship take place with 3 teams participating. Sadly there were no trophies this time with all 3 teams out by the end of the quarter finals.
In other news our club kit arrived and everyone was looking sharpe! Thanks to Bowlstrader.Co.Uk for their hard work. The team are now ready and looking the part for the rest of the season!

11/10/2026

The season kicked off for Sharpness today with the Over 55s Pairs County Championship.
3 pairs from Sharpness were in attendance and competing for the title.
Mandy & Steve along with Julian & John were drawn in the same group, and it took a big final bowl to see Julian & John run out the winners. This meant that they qualified for the knockouts with Mandy & Steve missing out. Unfortunately, Julian & John ran into a strong pair of Monica Carter (Ripple) & Mike Sparrow (Defford), and lost out in the quarter finals.
Hopes rested on Martyn & Jan who managed to get through to the semi finals. However, history repeated itself as they found themselves knockout out by Monica & Mike who went on to win the title.
Well done to all those who played! We now look ahead to the start of the league season tomorrow night at home against Ripple.

13/09/2026

Its been a busy weekend for Sharpness bowlers!
Yesterday we loaned out Saul Featherstone to Alençon / CAEN - Short Mat Bowls club from Hampshire to play in the St. Georges '6 of the Best' fundraising competition in Dorset. The team had a very successful day, winning the event and raising money for charity.
To learn more about the St Georges Cup and the worth causes it is supporting this year, head over to their page and get involved in their fundraising events!

Then today saw 7 of our members attend the Gloucestershire county trials at their new home venue GL1 Leisure Centre. Players were playing for the opportunity to represent the county in the coming season. Good luck to them all!

25/08/2026

Last night saw Sharpness Short Mat Bowls Club playing host to teams from Kingsway in our final match of the Summer League round robin stage.

We went into the night top of the table with a comfortable, but not insurmountable lead. One win would likely be enough to guarantee top spot and put us straight through to the playoff finals at the end of September.

By the end of the evening we had won 2 out of our 3 matches and secured the top spot! We now await the outcome of the remaining matches and premliminary playoff rounds to see which teams we will face in the final!

🦦 Steve was very pleased! 🦦

02/08/2026

The England Squad has been announced for the coming season and Sharpness SMBC's Saul Featherstone has once again been selected to represent England.

Likewise, Joanne Featherstone retains her position in the England Ladies team following her success of last season.

Congratulations and good luck to both! 🎉

21/07/2026

Want to try something new? Come and give bowls a try!
Sharpness Short Mat Bowls club are looking for new members. Learn from experienced, international bowlers. Compete in local and national leagues and competions or just have some fun!

All ages and experience welcome!

First 2 sessions are free!

14/07/2026

Monday past saw Sharpness Short Mat Bowls teams' first competative home match. 3 wins on the night saw them move top of the league (for now at least!)

Interested in learning more a out Short Mat Bowls? Want to try a new fun, competative sport? Come and join us on Monday nights from 7pm to 9pm and learn all about it or message us for more details!

06/06/2026

Big club outting today!! 9 of our members attended the Avon Open Pairs Competitions, making 4 teams and a half team. Everyone played in such good spirits all day whether they were winning or losing. A big well done to Jan & Martyn who came runners up in the plate, it was a fantastic final but ultimately lost on the last end to a strong Llansamlet team 👏
Here's a few snaps from today; some action shots, our mascot, homemade t-shirts and the trophies!

29/04/2026

INTRODUCING.... STEVE
Every club needs a mascot, who is slightly round with T-Rex arms but unbelievably handsome. Don't underestimate him though, he is determined to help the team win and has already proven he is up to the job last night at our FIRST EVER league game, 3 wins out of 3. Top job Steve 👏