• The final was played on Sunday 28 June at Argoed in the Flintshire area and was won by Chris Charlton from Fron Park. Chris beat Leighton Roberts of Esclusham in the final to become the 2026 Welsh Senior Merit Champion.
• Chris and Leighton will go forward to represent Wales at the BCGBA final on Saturday 25 July, at Northern Club, Merseyside. They will be joined by losing semi finalists, James Todd and Jason Jones, and the losing quarter finalist Kris Fernley.

Gwyn Morris results from MB bowls results

• Congratulations to Mark Ball who became the 2026 WCGBA Vet Merit Champion, beating Paul Richards in the Final.

• The semi-finalists were Garry Roberts and Keith Wall.
• All four players progressed to the BCGBA Jack & Jean Isherwood Veterans Final  played on Wednesday 1 July, at Prees Recreation Club, Shropshire.
• Mark went out in the first round to the eventual runner up and Garry  lost his second game. Paul and Keith went out in the quarter finals, Keith losing to the eventual winner, Nick Jellyman from Derbyshire.
• see the full draw

• Congratulations to Jane Bowler who won the Ladies Merit Final played on Sunday 24 May at Hawkesbury,  in the Flintshire Area.
• Jane beat Jess Lacey in a very tight final. The full draw and results can be found on the MB Bowls Results website. The six players who will go forward to represent Wales at the BCGBA Ladies Merit final on Saturday 11 July at Pennfields BC, Dudley & District are:
• Jane Bowler
• Jess Lacey
• Linda Williams &  Sian Maddock as losing semi-finalists
• Amanda Nicholas & Jenny Hadwin as quarter finalists who lost to the finalist.

• This was played on Sunday 10 May at Abergele Bowling Club. See the News item for the full write up
• The Jack Dougal and Haiden Williams will go forward to the BCGBA Junior Merit on Sat 15 August in Ighten Mount BC, North Lancs and Fylde.
• Jack and Haiden and Ffion Gell and Amelia Northop will go forward to the BCGBA Boys Individual Merit and the BCGBA Girls Individual Merit. Both will be played on 5 September in Owley Wood.
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• This is open to all WCGBA registered bowlers, male and female, who have attained the age of 18 years but not reached the age of 25 years on 1 Jan 2026.
• There is no qualifying round and the final will be played on Sunday 26 July at Johnstown, Wrexham, LL14 2SU.
• BCGBA dress code applies
• The draw will be done on the day
• 9:45 scratch, for 10:00 start
• The winner and others will qualify for the BCGBA final to be played on Sunday 9 August at Cleckheaton Sports, Yorkshire

Congratulations to Jack Hewitt who won the WCGBA Centenary Singles played on Sunday 31 May at Llay Bowling Club, Wrexham. Jack beat Chris Charlton in the final. The losing semi-finalists were Leighton Hewitt and Nicky Jones.

The full results can be seen on MB Bowls Results.

• Congratulations to Linda Williams and Louise Dougal who won the WCGBA Ladies Pairs on Saturday 4 July, at Aston Bowling Club in Flintshire. 
• The narrowly beat Tracey and Claire Over in a tightly fought final. 
• Both pairs go forward to represent Wales at the BCGBA final on Saturday 8 August at Spen Victoria

See the full results

• WCGBA final will be on Sunday 23 August, at a venue TBA.
• BCGBA final will be Sunday 3 October.

Mixed Pairs Rules

Closing date for entries: 31 July 26

• This competition is restricted to players who received their (first) BCGBA number in 2025 or 2026. IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a competition to encourage beginners to the game. If the WCGBA has any concerns that your BCGBA registration is not your first reg, please do not be surprised if we ask for more details from you.
• It is NOT open to players who have received a new replacement BCGBA card or to players who have returned to the game after a spell away.
• This will be played on Sunday 9 August at a venue TBA.
• The winner and others will qualify for the BCGBA Beginners Competition on Saturday 19 September at a venue TBA.
• ALL games will be 21-up, off 3.

• Entry form for Beginners Competition – when paying online by card

• Entry form for Beginners Competition – when paying by bank transfer or cheque

Beginners Competition Rules

Closing date for entries: 17 July 2026

• Due to clashes with other area finals, the date has been changed to Sunday 20 September in the Wrexham area.
• The list of 16 qualifying competitions, and reserve competitions (in case of duplicate winners) will be announced later in the season.

Champion of Champions Rules