BBA were warmly welcomed by Wealden and the game was marked by good humour and banter and was enjoyed by all. Three of the rinks were very closely contested with only two shots being the largest winning margin but on one of the rinks, the home side had a particularly strong team and won by […]
Match Report – Royal Bank of Scotland
After a run of five defeats, we were keen to round off the Outdoor season with a good win. It was a sunny afternoon, the opposition greeted us in a friendly manner and all was well until a pneumatic hole digger started up, just the other side of the hedge – but that did not […]
Match Report – West Wickham
Sadly this fixture had to be cancelled, following a report of Covid at the Club. It is to be hoped that there have been no serious illnesses amongst the members. The BBA has one more fixture before the Indoor season starts (13 October) against RBS, so it will be good to go out with a […]
Match Report – Worthing Pavilion
A lovely day for a trip to the seaside (or as it happens a Bowls Green behind Worthing Football Club) saw a strong turnout for the Match with five rinks and a triple taking place, and several BBA guests watching in comfort and warmth. On what was generally a well-worn, fast, and on some rinks […]
Match Report – Ladies v Gents
After two changes of playing dates, this game was played at Sutton B C with 11 ladies and 23 men taking part, with every bowl being closely watched by the enthusiastic followers on the side-lines – all nine of them. Prior to the start of the game, a variety of refreshments had been consumed in […]
Match Report – West Hoathly
The inaugural fixture against West Hoathly was cancelled last year because of Covid, so it was a pleasure to be at the Club today and be warmly greeted by the members. The weather was glorious, the green excellent and it was good to have four rinks and two triples on each side competing – we […]
Match Report – Sutton & District
This game was cancelled as it was due to be played on the first day after the COVID Lockdown had been lifted and availability was low for both teams.
Match Report – Cove
The BBA played at Cove BC on Wednesday 18th, losing 48-100. Here is the report. The latest game involved a trip down the M3 to Cove where, as usual, we werewarmly greeted by the Club members who provided a player to make up the fourrinks, and an excellent meal after the game.Sadly, the hospitality did […]
Match Report – HSBC BC
The BBA played at HSBC BC at Beckenham on Wednesday August 4th. The game was played in fine weather with some competitive and good quality bowling from all concerned. Again, we had a full complement of players for the game, but “gave” one to HSBC, as they were two players short. The President managed to […]
2021/22 Indoor Fixtures Added
Our Indoor fixtures for 2021/22 have been added to the site and can be seen by clicking here. These are, of course, subject to change, in line with the ongoing COVID situation. There have been some changes from prior years covering everything from dress code to date, so be aware.