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  • WSBL 2024 temporary rule change

    WSBL 2024 temporary rule change

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Jay Merrell

    We are adopting the Bowlsresults.co.uk system for collating match results and formatting league tables this coming season. One potential pr...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 27 Mar 24
  • Inside Bowls Magazine

    Inside Bowls Magazine

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Jay Merrell

    Click here for the February edition of Inside Bowls magazine

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 30 Jan 24
  • Subscription

    Subscription

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Jay Merrell

    Dear WSBL club secretaries and treasurers. This time of year I need to politely remind you of the forthcoming dues for the new season. Subs ...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 23 Dec 23
  • December Inside Bowls Magazine

    December Inside Bowls Magazine

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Jay Merrell

    Click here for December's bowls magazine

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 1 Dec 23
  • 2024 League fixtures

    2024 League fixtures

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Jay Merrell

    The WSBL 2024 fixtures have been published on the website

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 12 Oct 23
  • 2023 AGM minutes

    2023 AGM minutes

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Jay Merrell

    Please click here for the minutes to the 2023 league AGM Please West Somerset Bowls League   |  

  • Highlights from the 2023 league AGM

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Jay Merrell

    I'll publish a full report in due course but there are a few points of interest from tonight's League AGM. Chard were unanimousl...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 22 Sep 23
  • 2023 Final League Tables

    2023 Final League Tables

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for the final league tables. Congratulations to Wellington A on winning their first division one title since 1983. It was a ver...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 28 Jul 23
  • Week 10 tables and results

    Week 10 tables and results

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please click above for last night's results and up to date tables. With one week to go we know Taunton Deane C will become the first C...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 21 Jul 23
  • 2023 AGM- Thu 21st September

    2023 AGM- Thu 21st September

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please note this year's Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 21st September at North Petherton BC from 7.30pm. Each club ...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 21 Jul 23
  • Week 9- League tables and results

    Week 9- League tables and results

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for last night's results and tables

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 14 Jul 23
  • Week 8 tables and results

    Week 8 tables and results

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please click above for this week's results and the latest tables

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 8 Jul 23
  • WSBL week 7 results and tables

    WSBL week 7 results and tables

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please click above for the latest results and tables.

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 30 Jun 23
  • Week 6 results and tables

    Week 6 results and tables

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please click above for the latest results and tables

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 23 Jun 23
  • WSBL week 5

    WSBL week 5

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for the latest results and tables. Please ensure that results (including rink scores) are emailed to enquiries@wsbl.org.uk ASAP...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 16 Jun 23
  • WSBL week 3 results and tables

    WSBL week 3 results and tables

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please click above for last night's results and up to date tables.

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 2 Jun 23
  • Changes to the Executive

    Changes to the Executive

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Following the resignation of our Treasurer we have decided to move Mark into the role. Jay will now become the League Secretary. These chang...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 28 May 23
  • WORLD BOWLS DECISION ON CONTROVERSIAL DISPLACEMENT LAWS

    WORLD BOWLS DECISION ON CONTROVERSIAL DISPLACEMENT LAWS

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    In August 2022 the above two new laws were introduced to the Laws of the Sport Crystal Mark Fourth Edition. They were designed to penalise a...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 26 May 23
  • Week 2 results and table

    Week 2 results and table

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please click above for the week 2 results and table.

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 26 May 23
  • Castle Cary Bowls Club Open Fours Tournament

    Castle Cary Bowls Club Open Fours Tournament

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Castle Cary Bowls Club Open Fours Tournament Monday 4th September 2023 £40 per team, inc all refreshments and HOT LUNCH £120 w...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 25 May 23
  • Week one results and table

    Week one results and table

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for this week's results

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 20 May 23
  • UFFCULME BOWLING CLUB OPEN MIXED TRIPLES TOURNAMENT

    UFFCULME BOWLING CLUB OPEN MIXED TRIPLES TOURNAMENT

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    UFFCULME BOWLING CLUB, Highland Terrace, Uffculme Telephone No. 01884 840953 Email: jennydyson7@btinternet.com www.uffculmebowlingclub.co.u...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 23
  • Victoria Park (Bridgwater)- Mixed triples competition

    Victoria Park (Bridgwater)- Mixed triples competition

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Victoria Park (Bridgwater) are holding their annual mixed triples competition on Sunday 2nd July. Please click above for more details. If yo...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 14 Apr 23
  • Version 4 of the laws of the game

    Version 4 of the laws of the game

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Recently we've received several messages from players wanting a hard copy of the new rules. Bowls England now have some in stock, click ...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 29 Mar 23
  • STREET BC OPEN FOURS TOURNAMENT Sunday 6th August 2023

    STREET BC OPEN FOURS TOURNAMENT Sunday 6th August 2023

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    I am writing to you to invite you to our annual open fours Tournament being held this year on a new date of Sunday 6 th August 2023. We are ...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 17 Feb 23
  • 2023 WSBL fixture list

    2023 WSBL fixture list

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Next season's WSBL fixtures have been added to this website under 2023 fixture list.

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 8 Oct 22
  • Updated Rules and Constitution

    Updated Rules and Constitution

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    The League rules and constitution has been updated and uploaded to the website under the Constitution and Rules tab. We are delighted to re...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 1 Oct 22
  • 2022 League AGM minutes

    2022 League AGM minutes

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    The minutes to last Monday's AGM have been uploaded to the website under 2022 AGM- Mon 26th Sep 22

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 28 Sep 22
  • 2022 season winners and runners-up collect their shields

    2022 season winners and runners-up collect their shields

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    At the league AGM held at North Petherton on Monday 26th September we were delighted to welcome representatives from all 11 member clubs. Th...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 27 Sep 22
  • Laws of the Sport of Bowls Crystal Mark Fourth Edition

    Laws of the Sport of Bowls Crystal Mark Fourth Edition

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please click here for the latest version of the Laws of the game Click here for a summary of the changes from the third edition

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 3 Sep 22
  • 2022 Final League Table

    2022 Final League Table

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Congratulations to Taunton BC pipping North Petherton by one point to the title. Congratulations also to Williton A and Wellington B for win...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 5 Aug 22
  • WSBL week 10 tables and results

    WSBL week 10 tables and results

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Williton A are promoted as champions from Division 2 to division 1, despite suffering their first defeat of the season at home to Wellington...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 29 Jul 22
  • Ebook for Kindle- LAWN BOWLS: How to Reach the Pinnacle.

    Ebook for Kindle- LAWN BOWLS: How to Reach the Pinnacle.

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    I have received an email promoting a new Ebook for Kindle- LAWN BOWLS: How to Reach the Pinnacle. The Ebook only costs £2.91 so if yo...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 28 Jul 22
  • Annual General Meeting: Monday 26th September at North Petherton BC 7.30pm

    Annual General Meeting: Monday 26th September at North Petherton BC 7.30pm

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please note this year's league Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 26th September at North Petherton BC from 7.30pm. Each...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 27 Jul 22
  • Week 9 tables and results

    Week 9 tables and results

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for the week 9 tables and results. It's shaping up to be an exciting end to the season. Congratulations to Williton A who ar...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 22 Jul 22
  • WSBL week 8 tables and results

    WSBL week 8 tables and results

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Williton B v Eastover is a late result. There are a couple of matches being played tonight. I will update the table tomorrow. Click above ...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 15 Jul 22
  • Updated week 8 tables

    Updated week 8 tables

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for the week 8 tables which include the rearranged matches from week 5

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 15 Jul 22
  • Week 7 tables

    Week 7 tables

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for week 7 tables and results

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 8 Jul 22
  • Week 6 league tables

    Week 6 league tables

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please click above for the week 6 league tables

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 1 Jul 22
  • Week 5 table and results

    Week 5 table and results

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for the week 5 table and results. For a printable copy go to http://www.wsbl.org.uk/community/west-somerset-bowls-league-13263/...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 24 Jun 22
  • WSBL Week 4 tables and results

    WSBL Week 4 tables and results

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for the week 4 tables and results.

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 17 Jun 22
  • Week 3 league tables

    Week 3 league tables

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Click above for the week 3 tables and results

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 10 Jun 22
  • Week 2 tables

    Week 2 tables

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please click above for the week 2 tables

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 27 May 22
  • 2022 week one table

    2022 week one table

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    All matches played last night in reasonable weather, so a great start to the season. Click above to expand the table. Please submit the form...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 20 May 22
  • Associated Membership of Bowls England

    Associated Membership of Bowls England

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    The Executive are delighted to announce that the WSBL has been accepted as an Associated Member of Bowls England. To find out what that me...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 13 May 22
  • Executive Statement on the temporary

    Executive Statement on the temporary "Open" rule

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on the 14th April 2021 ahead of the 2021 season it was agreed, as a temporary rule change, that th...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 11 May 22
  • 2022 WSBL Fixtures

    2022 WSBL Fixtures

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please find next season's fixtures on the website under 2022 Fixtures.

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 11 Nov 21
  • 2021 AGM Minutes

    2021 AGM Minutes

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Please note minutes to the 2021 WSBL AGM have been uploaded to the website under 2021 AGM- Tue 12th October. I'm receiving messages fro...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 15 Oct 21
  • WSBL AGM- Summary

    WSBL AGM- Summary

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    Here is a summary of the AGM held at North Pethetrton on Tuesday 12th Oct. Roland Bath (Wellington) resigned as chairman before the meeting...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 21
  • Victoria Park (Bridgwater) Open Triples

    Victoria Park (Bridgwater) Open Triples

    Bridgwater, Somerset
    Article by: Mark Reeve/ Jay Merrell

    OPEN MIXED TRIPLES Sunday 3rd July 2022 Triples to consist of 2 Gents + 1 Lady or 2 Ladies + 1 Gent THE CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS 5th JUN...

    West Somerset Bowls League   |  
    Posted: 8 Oct 21