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We are very sad to announce that Steve Clamp, a key Partner in Bowls Buddies, has passed away at the too young age of 52 after a relatively short battle against cancer. Steve was one of the two founders of Bowls Buddies and a key driving force behind its success since its foundation in JulyContinue reading “Steve Clamp”

We have received more great feedback from Steve Stratfull, Secretary Tamworth Castle Bowling Club. ( see below). They are clearly doing a wonderful job running a ‘Memory Cafe’ and doing bowls activities for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Well done to all at Tamworth Castle BC, you are a true inspiration to the bowling community.Continue reading “More great feedback”

We have received a lovely message from Peter Webber of Richmond Park Bowls Club, Bournemouth. They have found our equipment fantastic for working with adults who have learning difficulties. Peter’s kind comments are set out below. We have been working with a local SEND school and Gateway club (adults with learning difficulties) using the bowlsContinue reading “Great adult use of Equipment”

We have just received a lovely letter from a lady in Scotland, telling us how much her granddaughter enjoyed playing with our bowls. It is wonderful to hear that our bowls are so good for children who have additional needs. We also know that they are also brilliant for adults with additional needs too, andContinue reading “Great for children with additional needs”

Truro City Bowling Club have started their Sport England Grant Funded project, by engaging with local community groups. They are already working with the local Veterans Group, inside at Penryn Cricket Club Clubhouse, and outside at Culdrose Community Centre, Helston. They have had a morning of bowling, which was great fun and enjoyed by all.Continue reading “Great work at Truro City Bowling Club”

Congratulations to Crawford Park Bowls Club, based in Monkseaton, North Tyneside, who have won a national Club of the Year award. Using our Bowls Buddies equipment their family fun day attracted over 120 children. They have also fundraised to improve disabled facilities and they are an integral part of their local community. Well done toContinue reading “National Award for Crawford Park Bowls Club”

There was a great article in this week’s Sunday Express about the great strides being made to get schoolchildren playing bowls – and there was mention of our partnership with the Bowls Development Alliance in helping to promote bowls to schools. The article is reproduced below. CHILDREN are playing lawn bowls at school following aContinue reading “Sunday Express School Bowls Article”

We’re thrilled to be able to share the news of our new strategic partnership with the Bowls Development Alliance. Together, we’re bringing bowls into schools across England, creating fun, inclusive, and engaging opportunities for thousands of young people to try our sport. 🏆✨ This collaboration will provide schools with innovative equipment, activity kits, and resourcesContinue reading “Exciting New Partnership”

Bowls Buddies feature on the latest episode of the leading bowls ‘Wrong Bias’ podcast, with Ian & Steve being interviewed by the wonderful double act of David Bolt and Ritchie Mckie. Listen in to hear all about Bowls Buddies and our views on junior bowls. Also hear the best ways to get young people intoContinue reading “Wrong Bias Podcast”

Bowls Buddies have now become VAT registered and, as a result, we have had to alter our pricing. However, we have tried to keep our prices as low as possible to provide you with the best possible value for money. The website has now been updated with our new prices, which are all shown includingContinue reading “New Pricing & Products”