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

Plant Welding Open Triples

We are pleased to confirm that The Plant Welding Open Triples will take place on 26th & 27th June @ Gedling IBC

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,
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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.