Herefordshire Short Mat Bowling Association

16/09/2026

The LEH draw has been made and is now live on our website via the link below:

This year’s LEH Two Counties Trophy sees 10 teams (7 from Herefordshire, 3 from Gloucestershire) battling it out for the prestigious title. The draw for the competition has now been […]

12/09/2026

Wow! What a Friday Evening spent at Pencombe & Little Cowarne Parish Hall for our short mat bowls taster session taking place alongside their weekly pub night.

It’s safe to say our expectations were blown out of the water as 57(!) people came through the door and threw themselves into giving the sport a go!

We’re so happy with the response to the session and pleased to announce that regular short mat bowls sessions will be launching in the near future with a view to creating a permanent group so watch this space.

A huge thank you to all those who came along, the Pencombe Village Hall team for inviting us as well as HSMBA Development Officer Joe Loveys and Secretary Ian Roe for running the event! 👏👏

08/09/2026

Congratulations to Ross Rockers who have won this year’s Summer League !

A close second half saw Ross Rollers push them all the way but ultimately lose out 6-4 in spite of scoring 39 shots overall to Rockers 30.

Well done to both teams on a great final and we now look forward to Presentation Evening a week Saturday 🏆🎉

08/09/2026

It’s half time in the Summer League final and what a match we’ve had so far!

An incredible singles match saw Luke Rawlings just edge out Ian Roe 12-11 to give the Ross Rockers the early lead.
Meanwhile the fours saw the Rockers pick up a 9-7 win in the fours to put themselves 4-0 up overall.

However, the Rollers aren’t out of it yet, only 3 shots behind but in need of a win in both games!

08/09/2026

We’re all setup and good to go ahead of the Summer League final between Ross Rockers and Ross Rollers! All we need is some players and the crowd👀

Good luck to both teams on what is expected to be a very close final 💪

07/09/2026

Tomorrow sees an all-Ross Summer League final as the Ross Rockers take on Ross Rollers at Upton Bishop Millennium Hall!

All spectators are welcome for what should be a close contest between two highly competitive teams.

A preview of the final can be found below, with the match commencing at 7pm:

The Summer League “League Stage” is now complete, setting up a tantelising final between two teams from the same club for the first time since the all Woolhope final of […]

03/09/2026

Reminder: Presentation Evening tickets are on sale now via your Club Secretary!

A reminder to members that ticketing details for Presentation Evening have been sent to Club Secretaries. We continue to receive extremely positive feedback abou thtis event and we hope to […]

01/09/2026

September is here and the short mat season is fast approaching!

Whilst the Winter League and County Competitions don't get underway until October, we've got plenty coming up this month:

🏆Tuesday 8th September
Summer League Final
@ Upton Bishop Millennium Hall
Ross Rockers vs Ross Rollers
7:00pm start
All Spectators welcome!

🏅Saturday 19th September
HSMBA Presentation Evening
@ Ross Bowling Club
7:00pm
See your Club Secretary for ticket details ahead of what promises to be a wonderful evening to bring in the new season!

💪Sunday 27th September
Inter County Championship
Gloucestershire vs Herefordshire
@ GL1 Leisure Centre, Gloucester

27/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest club Leominster Short Mat Bowling Club!

We’re pleased to see that our previously advertised Short Mat Social Sessions, hosted in Leominster earlier this year, have given rise to a club that has thrown itself into all things HSMBA 🎉

01/06/2026

NEED BOWLS CLOTHES AND EQUIPMENT?

On Saturday 13th June, 2026 Bowlswear Direct will be at Ross-On-Wye Bowling Club from 10 am to 2 pm. The best postcode to use is HR9 5HB.

Bowlswear Direct bring a range of stock with them but if you need them to bring anything specific please contact them direct. Their catalogue can be viewed below:

Bowlswear Direct are a family run company and our online shop features all of the leading bowls equipment manufacturers such as Aero, Drakes Pride, Henselite and Taylor Bowls. Within our store you will find everything required including bowls, bowls bags, bowls shoes, accessories, clothing and all B...