News 3 - Dorchester Bowls Club

Dorchester Open Pairs Winners

5 April, 2026

Our Open Drawn Pairs Competition 2026 took place on Saturday 4th April 2026.
Thank you to our sponsors Concorde Flooring & Ceilings and Lee Ford IFA for their support.
Congratulations to the winners Keith Wyman and Roger Nicholas who beat Dan Steadman and Hazel Ryan on the last bowl of the one bowl shootout when Keith trailed the jack to win the competition.
We had a very entertaining smack the jack challenge after the group stage won by Pat Bickell.
Thank you Judith, Leslie and Robbie for keeping us fed and lubricated throughout the day.
Thank you to all who took part and came to watch and also to our sponsors for their support.

For the draw and to see updates on the scores use the link .

Dorchester Open Pairs Competition

3 April, 2026

Our Open Pairs Competition takes place on Saturday 4th April 2026.
Thank you to our sponsors Concorde Flooring & Ceilings and Lee Ford IFA for their support.
We have the smack the jack challenge after the group stage.
£5 to enter.
Come down to watch and support.
For the draw and to see updates on the scores use the link .

Jamie Watkiss National Singles at Nottingham

1 April, 2026

In the National 4 Wood Singles Jamie Watkiss played Tim Stone (Acle Marsh Harriers IBC) at the National Finals on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 13:00, unfortunately Jamie lost 16-21.

You can follow the National Finals’ progress on the EIBA website

Club Indoor Finals Results 2026

30 March, 2026

During a weekend of competitive bowls the Club Indoor Competitions were played out with the following resuts

Well done to all those taking part and a big thank you to all the markers, umpires and catering volunteers who ensured the weekend ran smoothly.

Wessex League Semifinal Defeat

23 March, 2026

On Sunday 22 March 2026 there was more semi final disappointment for Dorchester as they were beaten by Clarrie Dunbar 72-45 in the Wessex League at West Berks IBC.
Great effort by all the player to get to the semifinal and all the best to Clarrie Dunbar on the final.

Wessex League Quarterfinal

15 March, 2026

On Sunday 15 March 2026 Dorchester A beat Bromsgrove 73-29 in the Wessex League quarterfinals.

They will face Clarrie Dunbar in the semi finals on Sunday 22 March 2026 at West Berks IBC.

England win BIIBC International Series

14 March, 2026

Congratulations to Martin Puckett who was part of successful England team which has won the home international series

England win the BIIBC Men’s International Series after a one shot victory over Ireland in the final match of the day at Belfast IBC

Martin Puckett for England

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All the best to Martin Puckett who is representing England in the International Series in Belfast on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 March 2026. You can follow the series at the BIIBC website here .
Go well Martin.

All the best to Martin Puckett on Sunday 15 March 2026 in the PBA Tour Card Finals at Carlisle.

Ladies County 2 Wood Champion 2026

11 March, 2026

Congratulations to Vicki Edwards who has won the Ladies County 2 Wood Singles beating Lyn Howard 15-10 in the final held at East Dorset on Sunday 8 March 2026.
Well played Vicki.

Wessex League Playoff

9 March, 2026

On Sunday 8 March 2026 Dorchester A beat Chawton Park in the Wessex League last 16.

They will face Bromsgrove in the quarter finals on Sunday 15 March 2026.