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Kent Sport
Kent Sport
Aug 15
RT @KentSport1: Great fun today at @angelibc as they prep for their open days on 7th/8th September with the @BowlsDA Club Helpers Workshop.…
Kent Sport
Kent Sport
Aug 15
RT @KentSport1: Here’s some other images of the workshop @BowlsDA @TMBC_Kent @tmactiveleisure#Tonbridge https://t.co/WaO29LiR0X
Kent Sport
Kent Sport
Aug 14
RT @KentSport1: Great to catch up with Cobham Bowls Club this morning. Planning permission for artificial rink and floodlights ️ New polo…
BDA
BDA
Aug 06
NATIONAL BOWLS PARTICIPATION SURVEY 2019 IS NOW LIVE! We are asking all bowlers to take time to complete the nati… https://t.co/Z3j9ro8UH1
Just Bowl
Just Bowl
Aug 06
RT @BDAjustbowl: Great @BDAjustbowl session on Friday at @MomentsPlym it would be great if @mikebreakfast could attend next time and do a p…
BDA
BDA
Aug 02
SPORT ENGLAND REVIEW OF THE CLUBMARK ACCREDITATION SCHEME The scheme has brought about a significant improvement i… https://t.co/58bGo1coAO
DisabilityBowlsEng
DisabilityBowlsEng
Aug 01
RT @DisabilityBowls: Great to meet @StanleyIBC today with DBE Member @steviethefish and @boltbowls from @BowlsDA. They are working towards…
Daily Express
Daily Express
Jul 23
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Kent Sport
Kent Sport
Jul 19
RT @KentSport1: Good to meet Thanet Indoor Bowls Club this morning as they prepare for their Open Days in early October. The club already…
Stanton Bowls Club
Stanton Bowls Club
Jul 18
RT @ClubStanton: At Stanton Bowls Club If the dates don’t suit, contact us and we’ll arrange a mutual time and date https://t.co/GkTsbP4Cpc
Kent Sport
Kent Sport
Jul 11
RT @KentSport1: Great image of members from Prince Arthur Indoor Bowls in Gillingham winning their @ABetterMedway award last week. We are…
DisabilityBowlsEng
DisabilityBowlsEng
Jul 08
RT @DisabilityBowls: NEW LOOK TO DISABILITY BOWLS ENGLAND BOARD Disability Bowls England is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike R…
BDA
BDA
Jul 05
WOMEN CAN PACKAGE! A chance to apply for £250 and set up events which could include: -Prosecco & Bowl / Cocktails… https://t.co/whaunBkLBq
Kent Sport
Kent Sport
Jul 04
RT @KentSport1: Great to meet the dedicated volunteers at @AshBowlsClub again this morning following their involvement in the @BowlsDA club…
BDA
BDA
Jul 03
2019 Summer Package Application Window Now Open! The BDA are delighted to announce that the 2019 Summer Play Bowl… https://t.co/V8zoyIkAYY
DisabilityBowlsEng
DisabilityBowlsEng
Jul 01
RT @DisabilityBowls @IlminsterBC @DisabilityBowls enjoyed attending the Open Day at Ilminster BC, with an emphasis on Bowls for people wit…
Ilminster BC
Ilminster BC
Jul 01
RT @IlminsterBC: Ilminster are running the final open taster day of this 5 week session . The club welcomes today a wide groups to the club…
Just Bowl
Just Bowl
Jun 26
RT @BDAjustbowl: All set up and ready at the @RandHCS to exhibit Just Bowl to the care sector. You can find us in the Annex zone #CareHome…
Just Bowl
Just Bowl
Jun 25
RT @BDAjustbowl: Last game at the @brighterkind_ inter-home @BDAjustbowl competition and still all to play for for Henleigh hall, Scarborou…
Just Bowl
Just Bowl
Jun 20
RT @BDAjustbowl: Competition has begun and the prizes are on show @brighterkind_ @BDAjustbowl https://t.co/9b0yc61HJP
BDA
BDA
Jun 14
WORKING TOGETHER TO BRING MORE WOMEN INTO THE SPORT OF BOWLS! The Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) is delighted t… https://t.co/gZQ4lxX00e
B&LHBowlingClub
B&LHBowlingClub
Jun 11
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B&LHBowlingClub
B&LHBowlingClub
Jun 11
RT @BLHbowlingclub: Huge thanks to George Babalev from @BowlsDA on his last visit to us. He has been such a great help to our #Bowls #Club…
Carreras Bowls Club
Carreras Bowls Club
Jun 07
RT @carrerasbowls: We do bowl come rain or shine! So, whatever the weather pop down to #trybowls this Saturday and get your 30minutes @3030…
DisabilityBowlsEng
DisabilityBowlsEng
Jun 07
RT @DisabilityBowls: Thanks to those who have already offered to help, but members still needed in the Marquee at Leamington Spa during the…
Kent Sport
Kent Sport
Jun 07
RT @KentSport1: Good to meet @angelibc and hear plans for their open weekend on 7/8 September. More info will follow. https://t.co/4amWCqhW…
BDA
BDA
Jun 03
50 WOMEN CAN PACKAGES AVAILABLE NOW! Does your club need more women members? Have you thought about running a spe… https://t.co/4eT1LF8PpY
Carreras Bowls Club
Carreras Bowls Club
May 30
RT @carrerasbowls: Open Day 8th June noon - 4:30pm. Come and see the refurbished clubhouse thanks to £18k from @Sport_England. Crazy bowls…
DisabilityBowlsEng
DisabilityBowlsEng
May 30
RT @DisabilityBowls: Take a look at the Paddock Wood BC web site - it is a great site for people with disability to find out what the club…
Kent Sport
Kent Sport
May 29
RT @KentSport1: Good to meet the committee at Cobham Bowls Club this morning. Lots of club development discussions as they enter an exciti…
Kent Sport
Kent Sport
May 24
RT @KentSport1: Great to action plan this morning with Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Club as we prep for a busy summer ahead of their open days on…
DisabilityBowlsEng
DisabilityBowlsEng
May 20
RT @DisabilityBowls: Really pleased to award Oundle Bowls Club with the Bowls Disability Mark today #accessible #inclusive on behalf of the…
BDA
BDA
May 14
We are pleased to announce that David Bolt and Annalisa Dunham will be joining the BDA team on June 4 as part time… https://t.co/26kvWFtvLV
BDA
BDA
May 10
We are now inviting all affiliated clubs to express an interest in hosting a WI group. If you would like to put you… https://t.co/ywrE0CIze4
Coach Bowls
Coach Bowls
May 10
RT @coachbowlsuk: Level One Coaching Qualification today at City of Birmingham Indoor Bowls Club. Fabulous growth in learning @EnglishIndo…
Horsham Indoor Bowls
Horsham Indoor Bowls
May 08
RT @BowlsHorsham#TuesdayMotivation #horsham #broadbridgeheath Ever thought about trying indoor bowls? Horsham Indoor Bowls club run ‘bowl…
B&LHBowlingClub
B&LHBowlingClub
May 08
RT @BLHbowlingclub: TODAY #PlayBowls @BLHbowlingclub 10am - 1pm, Brimfield. All you need is flat shoes and warm clothes #Bowls #SportforA…
BDA
BDA
May 03
Want to make plans this bank holiday weekend in Essex? well @Griffinharlow and @Billericay bowls clubs are hosting… https://t.co/uddwdKolKL
B&LHBowlingClub
B&LHBowlingClub
May 01
RT @BLHbowlingclub: Our next #PlayBowls day is this Saturday, 4th May, 10am - 12noon Please do come down and have a go at the wonderful spo…
Coach Bowls
Coach Bowls
Apr 30
RT @coachbowlsuk: Level 2 Coaching Assessments today at Solihull Indoor Bowls Club #coachbowls @BowlsEng @EnglishIndoor https://t.co/dCTru…
Just Bowl
Just Bowl
Apr 30
RT @BDAjustbowl: A big thank you to the @albioninthecomm team and the @MacHorizon staff for taking part in @BDAjustbowl training today and…
Lyndhurst Bowling
Lyndhurst Bowling
Apr 27
RT @LyndhurstBowl: Not along now to our Open Day. The forecast looks good and the bacon butties will be available from 10.00. https://t.co/…
Kent Sport
Kent Sport
Apr 26
RT @KentSport1: A good meeting with Dartford Stone Lodge Bowls Club discussing all things club development. Hope to pick up with them late…
BDA
BDA
Apr 18
The BDA is seeking enthusiastic and motivated x 2 Club Development Officers (Part-Time) to support the delivery of… https://t.co/UMfeSv9ACQ
Barnstaple B.C.
Barnstaple B.C.
Apr 17
RT @barnstaplebc: Open to all: The club has two open events. https://t.co/JRVFRmGHci
Women's Institute
Women's Institute
Apr 16
RT @WomensInstitute: We have had a fantastic response from WIs for the new bowling programme and the @BowlsDA is working its way through th…
DisabilityBowlsEng
DisabilityBowlsEng
Apr 16
RT @DisabilityBowls: Disability Bowls England need more women to play and compete in the various events and comps on offer. Existing player…
Kent Sport
Kent Sport
Apr 15
RT @KentSport1: Another positive club development meeting, this time with Thanet Indoor Bowls Centre. Looking forward to our next meeting.…
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