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16/06/2026

It’s time to start thinking of the new indoor bowling season 😎 If you want to start in September with new carpets don’t get caught out by leaving it to the last minute. Check out our website http://verdematbowls.com or call 01205 761400 or alternatively Email: [email protected] for carpet samples, a quote or product advice. We are always happy to help.

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

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16/06/2026

🔴 England Topping the Tables in Five Disciplines 🔴

It was a strong showing for our Team England squad, who faced Scotland and Wales in their final official prep weekend before Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Para Men's Pairs of Kieran Rollings and Joe Peplow were unstoppable, with 5 wins from 5, whilst Katherine Rednall and Men's Pairs, Nick Brett and Jamie Walker, secured 5 wins of 6 across the weekend.

England leave Desborough Bowling Club instilled with confidence, ahead of a huge summer, with just 39 days to go until Glasgow 2026...

Men - bit.ly/CWGPrep-MenDayTwo
Women - bit.ly/CWGPrep-WomenDayTwo
Para - bit.ly/CWGPrep-ParaDayTwo
Scores - bit.ly/CWGPrep-ScoresDayTwo

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16/06/2026

Looking for something the whole family can enjoy this Father’s Day?

Celebrate the fathers, stepfathers, grandads and paternal figures in your life. Pry the teenagers away from their phones, bring Grandpa and enjoy some quality family time at a fun bowling session suitable for all ages and abilities.

Enjoy two hours of bowling – we provide all the equipment, so you just need to wear clean, flat-soled shoes.

Complimentary cups of tea included!

As a members’ club, we are opening our hidden gem to the public especially for the occasion, with sessions at 10.30am and 12.30pm on Sunday 21 June.

£6 per person (12+), pay on the door. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fathers-day-indoor-bowling-in-finchley-tickets-1991573755715

Free parking. Access via Summers Lane.

16/06/2026

POTTERS WEEKEND IN INVERCARGILL

The New Zealand Professional Bowls Association 2026 season continues with Potters Weekend at the Waverley Club in Invercargill with players competing for trips to the Potters Leisure Resort for the World Indoor Pairs and World Indoor Singles.
Last year’s Invercargill Pairs winners Aaron Tribe and Ron Plunkett will play Peter Dunne and PBA rookie Nigel McCallum in the first round of the Pairs on Saturday. Plunkett is fresh off winning the Scottish Singles qualifier last weekend.
Thomas Cockerill starts his defence of the Invercargill World Indoor Singles qualifier he won last year against Dunedin PBA coordinator Sacha Taylor on Sunday.
Action begins for the Auckland region next weekend with the Scottish and UK Singles qualifiers at the Papatoetoe Club. Entries will close over the weekend. Papatoetoe will also be hosting the national Finals Weekend in September.
All entries and results are available through Bowls NZ’s Bowlshub at $50 per player per event. This year players are now able to contest as many qualifiers for the same event as the schedule allows.

Draws:

Waverley Club, Invercargill (2025 rank)

World Indoor Pairs qualifier Sat 13 Jun

1st round – (86)Wayne Stewart & (15)Thomas Cockerill v (111)Simon Clegg & (debut)Sam Ratima; (159)Terry Best & (117)Paul Brooks v (81)Robyn Clarke & (74)Dave Bean; (-)Mark Bermingham & (185)Wendy Sutherland v (rookie)Barry Heyrick & (debut)Steve Rodgers; (28)Aaron Tribe & (35)Ron Plunkett v (146)Peter Dunne & (rookie)Nigel McCallum; (123)Kylie & (debut)Addison Johnston v (224)Darron Wolland & (228)John Moana.

2nd round – (175)Thomas Eruera & (rookie)Roger Strong v (1)Craig Merrilees & (5)Craig Tinker; (18)Murray Wilson & (68)Sacha Taylor v winner Stewart & Cockerill / Clegg & Ratima.

World Indoor Singles qualifier Sun 14 Jun [Career PBA singles head-to-head record]

1st round – (15)Thomas Cockerill v (68)Sacha Taylor.

2nd round – (-)Stephen Zino v (81)Robyn Clarke; (167)Patricia Best v (86)Wayne Stewart [1-0 Best]; (111)Simon Clegg v (74)Dave Bean [2-0 Bean]; (18)Murray Wilson v (146)Peter Dunne; (175)Thomas Eruera v (117)Paul Brooks [1-0 Brooks]; (123)Kylie Johnston v (rookie)Nigel McCallum; (rookie)Barry Heyrick v (1)Craig Merrilees; (35)Ron Plunkett v winner Cockerill / Taylor.

Programme

20 & 21 June
• Auckland (Papatoetoe) – Scottish Singles, UK Singles
27 & 28 June
• Auckland (Orewa) – World Indoor Singles, World Indoor Pairs
• Tauranga – Scottish Singles, UK Singles
4 & 5 July
• Tauranga – World Indoor Singles, World Indoor Pairs
Matariki Weekend 10 – 12 July
• Wellington – World Indoor Singles, World Indoor Pairs, local Finals Day
• Dunedin – Scottish Singles
7 – 9 August
• Dunedin – UK Singles
11 – 13 September
• Auckland (Papatoetoe) – Finals Weekend

10/06/2026

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06/06/2026

Carno Bowls Club complete ☑️ new bankings and rubber ditch infill installed. Lovely little club in Wales now all set for the future! Thanks to Trev and Mick B

05/06/2026

Bowling Green installed at Lilydale Bowling Club Tasmania using Pro Master Ultra Cool Plus synthetic surface completed November 2023

05/06/2026

Bowling Green installed at Wentworth Bowling Club using Pro Master Ultra Cool Plus synthetic surface completed February 2024