​    Thorpe Bay Bowling Club

The Short Mat 2026/2027 winter season starts on Thursday October 15th and runs until April 8th 2027. 

 

League fixtures and teams are posted on this page.

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The 2025/2026 season was won by Richard Uzupris's team with a comfortable 10 point lead over second placed Keith Francis's team. 

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Richards team, pictured on this page and consisting of Joan McSorley, Ray Willats, James Swarbrick, Bill Shirley and Richard himself, won 21 of their 25 games - a fantastic achievement.​

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For the first time, last winter we also held a Singles knock-out competition, which proved extremely popular. We had 32 entrants and used a handicap system to ensure everyone had an equal chance.

The draw and results of last seasons competition can be viewed here.

Our Final saw Andy Marshall win in a high-quality game - see his picture on this page. 

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Short Mat is a social evening played every Thursday evening during the winter months, starting at 5:30pm and ending just after 9pm. 

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It involves 10 teams of 5 or 6 people (from which 4 play each week) playing at all levels of ability, who have a lot of fun. The mat is laid in the early afternoon giving everyone the opportunity to practice should they wish.  

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During the evening the bar is open if you fancy a tipple with your team mates or a chat with friends. 

 

All are welcome, if you don't want to bowl, come and socialize with members over the cold winter months. It will be worth getting out of the armchair!

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