Presentation Night Update 

The planned presentation night at Solihull IBC on the 2nd October will still be going ahead…

Something Different 

Something different for our members on the South Coast.

Outdoor fixture on 23rd Oct 2021 at Hayling Island Bowls Club.

DBE players wanted to help the club launch their new outdoor green with flood lights.

Mixed Triples, 2.30 start, no green fees and buffet provided.

Contact Mo Monkton if interested.

​Horncastle Friendly Cancelled 

Due to lack of response from DBE members & the club concerns over Covid and Indoor Bowling just yet, I have to inform you that the match against Horncastle & District IBC on 26^th September 2021 has been cancelled.

Indoor Events 

All indoor event entry forms now added to calendar of events…

Breaking News!

The LDIBIS management team are pleased to announce dates for the next International Series 2022.

DBE at Bowls England National Championships 

DBE at Bowls England National Championships report added to Competition reports.                            

A Thank You 

A very BIG thank you to everyone who supported the DBE this weekend and helped to showcase us at the Bowls England National Championships, and that you all played your part our success will be talking point for the rest of the year. We would like you to join us on Saturday 2 October to help celebrate our growth over the past difficult years- please sign up as soon as you can info@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk so we don’t have to cancel this event.

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DBE Running Buddies

We are very excited to launch our major fundraising event the DBE Running Buddies 2021, Emily Ferguson (Kent) & Robbie Barker (Cambridgeshire) who will take on the 26.2 miles challenge of the Virtual London Marathon on Sun 3 October, we hope you will spread the word with your club members, family & friends and help us raise much needed funds for our Charity as “Bowls is a Sport for All” – you can donate by visiting​ uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DBERunningBuddies2021

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All the Best to our DBE Running Buddies 2021 Emily & Robbie and a very big thank you for your supporting our great charity.                                   

​Updated North

A very BIG thank you to everyone who supported the DBE this weekend and helped to showcase us at the Bowls England National Championships, and that you all played your part our success will be talking point for the rest of the year. We would like you to join us on Saturday 2 October to help celebrate our growth over the past difficult years- please sign up as soon as you can info@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk so we don’t have to cancel this event.

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North v South Teams 

With some players dropping out of the North v South Challenge, updated teams can be found here.. 

                                     

Early Indoor Event 

Calling all DBE Indoor Bowlers…..

We have arranged an early season indoor match on Sun 26th Sept at Horncastle & District IBC @ 2.30pm.

If you would like to play, email: fixtures@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk

Add your name, give your preferred playing position and advise if you have any food allergies.

Names by 12th Sept please.                 

​Awards & Presentation Night 

 

Outdoor Home Nations 2021

Selected Team now available to view on the Selected Teams page.                     

Can you help and spread the word?

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The IBD/DBE are looking for Medical and Technical Classifiers to join the team of International Disability Bowls Classifiers. 

​North v South & Mixed Ability Triples Selected Teams 

Teams now available to view on the Selected Teams page.                           

Help Wanted 

DBE has been allocated a stand at the Bowls England National Championships and looking for volunteers to help on the dates listed below from 10am -4pm.

You will be given accreditation to access the venue on the day you are helping but will be responsible for your own parking arrangements.

August: 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 29th, 31st.

September: 1st, 2nd, 4th.

Email mo.monkton@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk

Or tel: 07817 313 663

National Singles Report 

National Singles Report added to Competition reports page.                   

National Open Pairs Report 

National Open Pairs Report added to Competition Reports page.                   

Bowls England – National Finals

We are excited to share our plans for the 2021 National Finals, which will see the stars of our sport battle it out for 29 titles on the greens of Victoria Park, home of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Commonwealth Games Team Manager 

Disability Bowls England Charity Trustees and all our members would like to Congratulate Helen Wall on her appointment as Team England Para Bowls Team Manager for the Commonwealth games 2022..             

We would like to welcome and thank The Friends of English Bowling as a supporter of Disability Bowls England – for more information about the foeb visit friendsofenglishbowling.co.uk
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DBE v Paddock Wood BC

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Joint Partnership 

Disability Bowls England Charity Trust are pleased to announce a joint partnership with the English Bowls Umpires Association (EBUA) to provide must needed technique advice, training and umpiring for fixtures & competitions for both the outdoor and Indoor season.
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​Selected Friendly Team 

 

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Sneak Peek of Indoor Events 

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DBE v Stanley IBC 2022

New DBE v Stanley IBC event added to Calendar of Events page.. 23rd January 2022..                                                         ​

Can You Help!! 

​We have entered 5 runners into the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon taking place on Sunday 3 October 2021 

https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/…/virtual… but due to a clash with the National Indoor Championships, 4 of our runners have had to pull out.

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If you fancy a new challenge for 2021 and help raise much needed funds for Disability Bowls England Charity Trust

​please contact Sue Davies info@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk for further information

​“Bowls A Sport for All”.                       

VI Pairs Report 

VI Pairs Report added to the fixtures/match reports page.               

Thank You

A massive thank you to all our members who have being out and about during Bowls England #BowlsBigWeekend showcasing DBE,the feedback we have had so far has been great so a big big pat on the the back to you all.  We would also like to thank all the clubs across England that made us so welcome and once again has shown “Bowls Is A Sport For All”.                                                           

One More Sleep

One more sleep before the Big Bowls Weekend and we would like to wish everyone great success over the coming weekend Open days – The Trustees, Committee, Ambassadors and High Performance Squad will be visiting over 55 clubs during the next 4 days and hope our members will also be out and about showcasing that “Bowls is a Sport for All”

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DBE & EIBA Extend Partnership 

Please visit the Latest News page for more details.                                           

DBE v Didcot friendly team 

Please visit the latest news page to see selected DBE team against Didcot BC.     

CG Trial Team 

Selected Commonwealth Games Trial Team now on the latest news page   

Regional Singles Report 

https://wp.me/pawvQk-3kX           

Ladies Day

Plant Welding Triples Cancelled 

it is with great disappointment that I have to CANCEL​ the Plant Welding Triples​ on June 26th and 27th 2021at Gedling IBC.

 

The centre is being used as a COVID Vaccination Centre and the bowls club will not be allowed to open whilst this is in place.​

 

We have no access at present to the bowls hall or the disabled toilet.     

Message from Lee Smith 

​Hi everyone,

​As you will probably know I am leaving my role with DBE. I wasn’t looking to leave but have been offered an opportunity that I can’t really turn down. I just wanted to say how much of a pleasure it has been working for DBE. I have met some fantastic people and wish DBE and everyone involved the very best for the future. A special mention goes to Maggy and Mo for their support over the years. I will miss you all very much and will be keeping a close eye on the developments at DBE in the future. Who knows our paths may cross again in the future.

​Thanks everyone. Lee x                       

Message from DBE Charity Trust Chairperson

It is with the greatest regret that today I have accepted Lee Smith’s (Development Office North) letter of resignation from the DBE.

Lee has been the driving force for the DBE in the North of England, a member of the Disability Steering Group, Coach Bowls advisory group and working with the National Disability Sports Governing bodies to develop disability bowls across the different codes and will be a big loss to the DBE.

Lee’s last day for DBE is Friday 7th May and all his emails and his Job roles will be transferred to me until further notice.

We would like to thank Lee for his support and guidance these past 3 years and wish him all the best in his new role.

“We are Stronger Together”

Steve Watson                                         

End of Season Celebration

Keep the date free – We have penciled in the end of season get together on Saturday 2nd October at Solihull BC, as have decided to make it “A Special Celebration for our friends and family that we have lost to Covid the past 18 months”, more details will be published when we have all the plans put into place and we hope many of you will attend                                                       

Mixed Ability Triples

During the Bowls England National Championships,DBE have been allocated 2 additional rinks on Monday 30th August 2021 @ 2.30pm..We have decided to hold a mixed Disability Triples Competition on these rinks…

Each player will be made up of 1 Physically Disabled Player,1 Visually Impaired Bowler and 1 player with Learning Difficulties…

If you would like to be considered for this event,please contact Stuart Espie ,the competition secretary by email competitions@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk before 19th July 2021.                 

DBE Friendly Fixture

We are looking for members,volunteers and coaches to play in a friendly at Didcot Bowling Club,Oxfordshire on Sunday 13th June 2021…please contact Mo Monkton to register your interest…

mo.monkton@disabilitybowlsengland.org.uk

VACANCY

Bowls England Para Team Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity available to join our Performance Management Team as we strive towards success at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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DBE “Going for Gold”

Today we launch our Disability Bowls England “Going for Gold” campaign as part of the build-up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the biggest showcase for disability bowls. Our para players will line up alongside our fellow Bowls England bowlers, to proudly represent “Team England”.

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Walking to help DBE

What a great article in this month’s Bowls International about our two great fundraising hero’s – Daniel Adams and Ed Morris.
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DBE Men’s Pairs

The DBE Men’s pairs competition held at Daventry Town BC is NOW FULL!

Irene Cheer

Sad to announce the passing of
Irene Cheer, 1947- 2021 – Cottingham Yorkshire

Irene joined DBE at its inception in 2004.
She was an excellent bowler and ‘tenacious’ competitor, winning many accolades both nationally and internationally.
Possibly her greatest achievement was a Gold Medal in the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. She also won gold in the World Championships in Adelaide and competed in many overseas events the last being in 2015 in New Zealand IBD World Championships.
She will be sadly missed.
Links: Paralympics, Atlanta 1996 Results and National Paralympic Heritage Trust..

SUMMER 2021 COMPETITION INFORMATION

If any player is looking for a Pairs Partner for any of the comps, please contact Stuart Espie and he will try and help.

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The original DBE National Singles & Pairs is as per last year:

DBE NATIONAL SINGLES: Regional Qualifiers at 5 different venues in May.

2 players from each venue progress to Victoria Park, Leamington Spa on Sun 25^th July for the play offs’ – UP TO , but NOT including the Final which we hope will take place during the BE Nat Championships on a date yet to be confirmed by Bowls England.

DBE NATIONAL OPEN PAIRS: Play on 24^th July at Victoria Park, Leamington Spa on Sat 24^th July – UP TO, but NOT including the Final which we hope will take place during the BE Nat Championships on a date yet to be confirmed by Bowls England. (entries limited, so act fast)

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NEW COMPS FOR 2021 (all played to a conclusion on the day)

6^th June @ Basingstoke BC: Visually Impaired Pairs.

20^th June @ Stoke BC: Learning Disability Pairs.

4^th July @ Charlbury BC: Ladies Pairs. (in conjunction with a “Ladies Development Day” for female players, volunteers, coaches, markers, umpires etc…)

11^th July @ Daventry Town BC: Men’s Pairs

“Let’s get the summer going.”

DBE has put the 2021 Summer Calendar of Events & Competitions on the web site and subject to Covid, hope Members will enjoy a busy, happy and successful summer of bowling.

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Applications sought for new Bowls Inclusion Advisory Group

For details and to apply,
please Read More

WEEKEND TO SHOWCASE ‘SPORT FOR ALL’
Taking place over the Spring Bank Holiday of the 2021 season (Friday 28th to Monday 31st May), Bowls’ Big Weekend is a national initiative offering clubs the opportunity to promote our welcoming and socially-distanced sport and attract new members.

We know that 20% of new bowlers join our sport on the back of open weekends, that our clubs want support to help recruit new players and that there are plenty of people out there who would love to have a go at bowls.
Bowls’ Big Weekend is open to clubs affiliated to Bowls England and British Crown Green Bowling Association, and is being run alongside the Bowls Development Alliance and Disability Bowls England. It takes place over the four-day period allowing clubs to organise activity that best fits within their club’s calendar and complies with Return to Play guidance.
Affiliated clubs who sign up will be able to access FREE resources, including bowls-specific workshops to help run a great event and grow your club. In addition, publicity material and creative resources for social media channels, websites and within your local community will be made available. It will be supported by a national marketing campaign to help raise awareness of the events across the country, and some clubs will get a visit from an England Commonwealth Games Squad bowler.
To ensure that you are the first to receive notification when new material is available, as well as being on our exclusive mailing list for workshops where numbers are strictly limited..

Bowls England 2021 Season Planning Updates

We will be updating you over the next few weeks regarding DBE North v South and Singles/Pairs Finals during the National Championships once new dates have been confirmed

Basingstoke BC Open

The Grand Opening at Basingstoke Town BC on 8^th May 2021 has been postponed.

Disability Bowls England had accepted an invitation to the Grand Opening when players from all their disability groups were due to help showcase the Clubs upgraded disabled facilities.

It is hoped the event can be re-scheduled for later in the season and ask members to keep an eye on the web site for details.

Disability Bowls England (DBE) wish Basingstoke Town BC a happy and successful season and thank them for agreeing to host the DBE Visually Impaired Pairs Competition on Sunday 6^th June 2021.