WELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION There was a bumper helping of Crown Green bowls to enjoy at the weekend. On Sunday 20th September the Welsh Champion of Champions was held at Coedpoeth Bowling Club and the Welsh Ladies squad were in action at the final of the Mavis Dearden Supplementary with the Home leg at Esclusham. First the Champion of Champions. This event has only been held since 2015 yet it draws much interest. Sixteen ‘Champions’ from a variety of competitions in Wales qualify to enter for an overall champion. Hosted by President, Peter Higham and run by Pauline Lindley the day got underway. Our Referees were DT Evans, Allan Davies, David Cawley and Derek Unwin. In game 1, Gareth

Thanks to Jeanette Higham for this report The Welsh Club Championships were played on Sunday 13th September at Esclusham Bowling Club. This year there were only three teams, all three of which had appeared in the final in 2025. Cunliffe, Rhos Park and Mold Rec. WCGBA Officials were in attendance with Simon Walker and Gareth Hughes running the competition and President, Peter Higham making the presentation. Referees on the day included DT Evans, Arthur Peake and Allan Davies ably assisted by Derek Unwin. It was agreed by all to change the format slightly. Mold Rec. and Cunliffe played a Semi Final round to start the championships. Cunliffe players took a strong start in the first four with Captain, Martin Jones

Please see note below from Andy Peel and Gareth Tibbetts WHO – Green keepers and bowlers. WHAT – Autumn renovation and basic winter maintenance. WHEN – Wednesday 14th October. WHERE – Conwy Bowls Club from 09:30 – 12:00. WHY – Because it’s good for your club and your green. Present on the day will be Sisis/Dennis with a selection of mowers, attachments and aeration equipment. Plus professional advise. The day is free of charge, we even make you a brew and offer you a biscuit. Regards Gaz & Andy

As the 2026 season draws to close, there were a flurry of wins for Welsh Bowlers to add to the achievements earlier in the season Jane Bowler won the BCGBA Ladies CoC The Senior Ladies team won the Mavis Drearden for the second consecutive year David Griffith was runner up in the BCGBA Beginners Competition in September Haiden Williams won the Boys BCGBA merit in September Amelia Northrop won the Girls BCGBA merit in September Linda Williams and Louise Dougal won the BCGBA Dorothy Piearce Pairs in August Jess Lacey was runner up in the BCGBA Ladies Senior Merit in July Warmest Congratulations to all of you!