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Friends of English Bowling
Friends of English Bowling
Friends of English Bowling

Fund raising and supporting the game of flat green bowls in England.

Promoting bowls

Matches - arranging a small number of matches for Members to enjoy

The ‘Friends of English Bowling’ was set up in 2005 to provide sponsorship and development funding for the sport of outdoor flat green bowls in England. The ‘Friends’ provide an opportunity for anyone who has enjoyed the sport to put something back, by providing much needed financial support for its National Championships and Competitions, as well as supporting development and grass root initiatives.

Whilst initially established to support the men’s game (EBA) our remit has now been expanded, as a result of Unification, to support Bowls England which, of course, embraces both genders. It follows that the majority of our members are men and whilst we would wish to increase our general membership we would welcome, in particular, more women members which would enable us to increase our support for both National Championships.

The ’Friends’ individual membership, since its inception, has hovered around the 200 mark, a figure we would very much like to increase in order to provide further funding for the sport. To become a member there is a joining fee of £10 and an annual membership fee of £100. There are other categories of membership, Corporate and Association, which encompasses Counties, Districts, Associations, Clubs and Societies. For membership details please refer to the ‘How to join’ page of this website.

The organisation of the Bowlers Draw is now being undertaken by the ‘Friends’ on a voluntary basis. This means that there are now virtually no overheads resulting in practically all the proceeds being used either for the general benefit of the sport, or the Clubs who retain 50% of their sales.

Members are also entitled to apply for games that are organised each year, two of which are on the hallowed turfs at Worthing and Leamington Spa during their respective National Championships. Free entry to the National Championships at Worthing is also a privilege of membership and in addition a hospitality marquee is provided at both venues to allow members and sponsors to meet over tea and coffee and light refreshments.

Thank you for your interest in visiting our website and in anticipation of your supporting our cause.

Angela Harris - Chairman

 
Aims and Objectives

To raise and provide financial funding in the form of sponsorship or donations for the benefit of outdoor flat green bowling in England.

To provide social and recreational activities within the Membership to aid the promotion of the sport within England.

To support the National Governing Body (Bowls England) of the sport of outdoor flat green bowls in its promotion of the pleasures and achievements of this sport.
Ways to get involved:

Become an Individual Friend of English Bowling

Support us directly as a Friends of English Bowling Corporate Member

Become a Bowls England Corporate Sponsor
   
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