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Safeguarding

We in The Federation are fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our youth, juniors and vulnerable adults.

This policy is in accordance within the guidelines laid down by CPSU and NSPCC. In light of the serious information that continues to come to the fore regarding allegations of abuse in other sports, we would advise anyone who has any concerns, historical or current, to contact their County Safeguarding Officer. Click here to view useful Safeguarding contacts. Alternatively on behalf of the Federation you can contact me in strict confidence and any information will be passed to the relevant authorities.

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For Training Resources and Bulletins click here.

David Kay (DBS certificate number: 00172611995) Responsible for safeguarding for The Federation of Crown Green Bowls.

David 07860 358283

Email fedbowls@gmail.com



RESPECT

R.E.S.P.E.C.T General Code of Conduct in Bowls.


A G M 2026

Will be in the form of an email in October.


President 2026

Peter Hodgkinson will act as President in 2026. A fitting figure head to our organisation, Peter is now Honorary Life President in recognition of his services over the past 20+ years.


Champion of Champions 2026

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Barnsley - Winners of the

Federation Champion of Champions 2025

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Rob Wiltshire - Captain

Will be played on 13th September.

Round Robin games will be played at Tarleton BC and Hesketh Bank. Final at Mere Brow BC.

Full 2025 results here.


National League 2026

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Barnsley back in the top flight

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Fylde at home against Wakefield

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Bolton at home against Harrogate

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Newcomers Birkenhead

Welcome to our new affiliates Shefield B, Sth Staffs B, Oswestry and River Trent making 50 in total.

2025 results here.

2024 results here.


Federation Youth and Junior Tournament 2026

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Will be played on 3rd May and 5th July.

Juniors will play at Bretherton BC on 3rd May and Eagle and Child on 5th July. Youths will play both their rounds at Tarleton BC.

2025 results here.


Team Knockout 2026

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Bootle/Leigh - Supplementary runners up

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Dudley - Team KO winners

Will be hosted by Mid Cheshire on 6th September and played around the Nantwich area.

Team Knockout Results 2025


Over 55's Merit 2026

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Left - Neil Helm Ormskirk
Right - Tex Allen 2025 winner

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Left to right Steve Jackson, Tex Allen,
Harvey Birch, Neil Helm

Will be played on 14th August at Mere Brow BC.

Competition FULL, reserves being taken. Entry fee £10 to be paid by 31st July.

2025 last 32 results on this link link.


Over 55's - The Bellingham Friday League 2026

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Ainsdale - This years winners

To be played as current fixtures on the Fixtures Link at The Bellingham, 141-149 Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NB.

Currently with 8 teams. Will keep everyone posted should there be any changes.

Results for 2025 on this link. Results 2025


Ladies Merit 2026

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Nicola Boulton, Mid Cheshire, Winner

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Sharon Rigden, Southport, Runner Up

Will be played once again at Crewe BC on July 18th.

Competition FULL, reserves being taken.

Entry fee £10 to be paid by 30th June.

Winner gets BCGBA COC Champions place in September.

Full results on this link. Results 2025


Individual Merit 2026

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Ross Meese, Chesterfield, Winner

Will be played 19th July at Owley Wood.

Competition FULL, reserves being taken.

Entry fee £10 to be paid by 30th June.

Winner gets BCGBA COC Champions place in September.

Full results on this link. Results 2025


Federation v Civil Service 2026

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Will be played 24th July and hosted by Cheshire Parks. Venue to be confirmed


Contacts

I would be grateful if you would check your contact details and let me know if there are any changes.

Once again any contributions to this site would be appreciated.

Best Regards

David Kay