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News

  • MBBC Invitation Tournaments 2024

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    The following tournaments have been arranged to raise funds for our club. We have sent invitations out to various players from other bowls c...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 21 Mar 24
  • MBBC dates for 2024

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    Sunday 12th May 2024 - Invitation Couples Tournament (Partridge Trophy) Sunday 7th July 2024 - Invitation Ladies Triples Tournament (Shirle...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 26 Jan 24
  • MBBC Nora Tapp Tournament 2023

    MBBC Nora Tapp Tournament 2023

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    The Annual Nora Tapp Tournament took place on our closing day for the 2023 season. This trophy is in Memory of Nora Tapp - mother of member ...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 16 Sep 23
  • MBBC Indoor Fixtures 2023-24

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    14th October 2023 Exonia 3 Mx T 29th October 2023 Mid-Devon IBC 3 Mx T 3rd December 2023 Tiverton Park (at MDIBC) 13th January 2024 Mid-D...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 13 Sep 23
  • MBBC A.G.M.

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    Please note: MBBC A.G.M. is on Tuesday 14th November 2023.

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Aug 23
  • MBBC Men's end of season Meeting

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    The end of season MBBC Men's Meeting is on Wednesday 20th September at 7 pm at the clubhouse.

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Aug 23
  • MBBC Green Working Party days

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    MBBC Men - please remember that there are 2 Green working Parties on Tuesday 19th September and Wednesday 20th September.

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Aug 23
  • Bowls Devon Section 4 County Comps 2024

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    Please note that entries for Bowls Devon Section 4 Competitions are to be made in the next 3 to 4 weeks. If you wish to make an entry, or yo...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Aug 23
  • MBBC President's Day 2023

    MBBC President's Day 2023

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    MBBC enjoyed a fantastic President's Day on 19th August. After the opening words, we had a "Spider" in aid of President Keith&...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Aug 23
  • Latest News

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Brian Poole

    Any news or articles of interest, please email to Brian as from 4th Aug 2023. Morchard Bishop is celebrating it's 40th Anniversary this...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 4 Aug 23
  • North Devon Triples 2022

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Morchard Bishop men finished in 3rd place in their North Devon Triples League 2022. We were pipped for promotion by Hatherleigh on shot diff...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 22
  • Presidents Cup 2022

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Congratulations to Frances Clement for winning the President's Day Cup. (photograph provided here: https://www.hugofox.com/community/mo...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 22
  • Shirley Brewer Day 2022

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    The 2022 Morchard Bishop BC Shirley Brewer Day went well. Thank you to anyone who helped in making it so successful. The winners were Joan,...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 4 Jul 22
  • Aish Scroll 2022

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    MBBC Aish Scroll 2022 A good day was enjoyed by 26 players in the annual Aish Scroll Mixed Pairs competition. The winners were Frances Clem...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 May 22
  • 2022 Club Competition Draws are now on the website

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    All club competition draws are now on the website at the following link: https://www.hugofox.com/community/morchard-bishop-bowling-club-152...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 May 22
  • Match reports

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Saturday 30th April Morchard Bishop hosted St Thomas' B.C. On a fine day, Morchard lost 4 of the 5 rinks but an enjoyable afternoon was ...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 2 May 22
  • Crediton friendly match report

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Our opening game of the season was at home to Crediton. The weather was dry, if not a little chilly! However, it was good to be back on the ...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 22
  • Opening Day 2022

    Opening Day 2022

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    An excellent turnout for our Opening Day with over 30 having a spider, bowling a few ends and then enjoying a cream tea.

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Apr 22
  • Brian bows out in Semi's

    Brian bows out in Semi's

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Brian Poole failed in his bid to rewin the Devon County Over 60s mens singles title at a sunny and warm Sir Francis Drake Bowls Club in Plym...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 19 Sep 21
  • And the winners are....

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Club competitions Thanks to competition secretary Rob Warren for cajoling people throughout the season, all club competitions have now been...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 17 Sep 21
  • Gordon Short Challenge

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Dear Club Members & Friends, On Friday 3rd September at 2:30 pm we look forward to welcoming Gordon Short who is a centenarian m...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 31 Aug 21
  • Brian Poole through to Over 60s singles semi-final

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Congratulations to Brian Poole for getting to the Semi-Final of the Over 60s singles. Brian will play Rob Honeywell of Kings BC at Plymouth...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 27 Aug 21
  • National and County competition updates 06.08.21

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Results Ladies benevolent triples: This competition was played at Morchard Bishop on 2nd and 5th of August. Morchard Bishop’s team of...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 6 Aug 21
  • Coffee morning - Friday 13th August

    Coffee morning - Friday 13th August

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    The bowling club is holding a coffee morning on Friday 13th August from 10.30 until 12.00 o'clock in the club house. As well as coffee...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Aug 21
  • National and County competition updates 29.07.21

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    The Club's involvement in County and National competitions is coming to a close. Upcoming matches Ladies benevolent triples: This comp...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Jul 21
  • National and County competition updates 22.07.21

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Results Mens Over 60s Singles: Brian Poole beat J Keesing of Chagford 21-11 on the 18th July. County Mixed Pairs: Gillian Gunn & Br...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 22 Jul 21
  • National and County competition updates 15.07.21

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Results Burmer Stars Mixed Triples: Marcia Mills, Gillian Gunn & Brian Poole lost in Round 3 on the 11th of July at MBBC to a North Taw...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 15 Jul 21
  • Green being used by others

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Please note the following dates when our Green is being used by others:- Friday 16th July - Ladies Interclub : Barnstaple v Crediton - 6 pm...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 Jul 21
  • National and County competition updates 9.7.2021

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Results County Mixed Pairs: Gillian Gunn & Brian Poole won a high-scoring match, 30-23 against a Topsham pairing of Greeno & How...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Jul 21
  • National and County competition update (1 July 2021)

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Results Mens County Senior Fours: Richard Tapp, Henry Cruwys, Brian Poole & Paul Buttle lost their first-round match (12-18) against a ...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Jul 21
  • National and County competition updates

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Results Mens County Pairs: Brian Poole & Andy Poole beat Gary Ayley & Robert Paxton of Crediton in their first-round match on Mo...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 24 Jun 21
  • National and County competition updates

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Dear MBBC members, The following information provides an update on how our members have been getting on so far this season in County ...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Jun 21
  • Aish Scroll winners

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Winners of the Aish Scroll 2021 were Den Buckingham and Julian Poole. Thanks to Rob for organising and to Gillian for making a lovely cream...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 5 Jun 21
  • Fixtures for 2021

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    An updated fixtures list is now on the site. Please note that these are very much dependant on the situation at the time.

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Jun 21
  • Sam Sherwood

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    It is with sadness that we inform MBBC members of the passing of Sam Sherwood. Sam was a hard-working member of the club before Janet and he...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 13 May 21
  • Return to Play: Step Three

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Bowls England has released its latest Return to Play guidance. The key points are: All restrictions on formats and numbers for organised...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 11 May 21
  • Club get togethers

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    We have enjoyed a few club get-togethers recently in readiness for when the season finally gets going. The weather has been a little chilly ...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 4 May 21
  • Opening Day 2021

    Opening Day 2021

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    The format for opening day will be: 11.00am A small group of members will introduce some prospective new bowlers to the club. At pre...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Apr 21
  • Help preparing the club for the new season

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Preparations for opening the Green - getting out the benches, putting down the mats etc. is happening on Wed 14th April at 10.00am so if any...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 6 Apr 21
  • Sue O'Brien

    Sue O'Brien

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    We have just heard that one of our former members, Sue O'Brien, passed away yesterday. She has been in a Hatherleigh care home for some ...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 25 Mar 21
  • Club preparations for the 2021 season

    Club preparations for the 2021 season

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    There's been a hive of activity up at the club in recent days preparing the green and grounds in readiness for what will hopefully be a ...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Mar 21
  • End of season update

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    The club AGM scheduled for November has been cancelled; in line with Bowls Devon and other bowling clubs it will be completed through email ...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 5 Oct 20
  • Committee Meeting

    Committee Meeting

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    A socially distanced committee meeting was held on the 8th of September 2020. Further information to follow.

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Sep 20
  • Quiz night - results

    Quiz night - results

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    The quiz night held on Friday 13th March was a big success. Huge thanks to Steph and Rob Warren for all their efforts. Also, thank you to ev...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 16 Mar 20
  • New building

    Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Andy Poole

    Update from our friendly builders. First turf has been dug on the construction of our new pavilion. Thomas Tapp construction with subcontr...

    Morchard Bishop Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 24 Jan 20