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Last few days to enter 2026 Singles Competition
You only have a few days left to enter the GM 2026 Singles Competition. Entries close on Saturday 7th November, don't miss out!All the details and the entry form can be found here: https://gmsmba.co.uk/competitions/
GMSMBA First Fun Day Goes Down a Storm
Today we held our first ever fun day at Brinnington Community Centre and everyone that attended said they really enjoyed the event and enjoyed the fun bowls related activities. We would like to offer our gratitude to Stockport MP Navendu Mishra and Cllr Christine...
FREE FUN DAY THIS WEEKEND!
We’re holding a fun day this weekend, on Saturday 31st October and YOU’RE INVITED! Don’t worry if you have never bowled before and don’t worry if you don’t have any bowls … just come along and join in the fun and don’t forget to bring your family and friends! We’ll...
ESMBA Laws of the Game Updates
The ESMBA Laws of the Game have been updated for the 2026/27 season. An updated rule book will be available in the near future, for now the amendments below should be used in conjunction with the latest version of the laws. APPENDIX 6 - ESMBA APPROVED MEASURING...
Only 1 week left to enter GM Pairs 2026
There's only 1 week left to enter the GM Pairs 2026/27 competition. You can find all the details and an entry form over on our competitions page. Don't miss out, it's always a good day of bowling and it's the only way for GM players to be in with a chance of playing...
Entries for our 2026/27 Competitions are now OPEN!
We’re very excited to announce that the entries for our 2026/27 competitions are now open. You can find all the details and enter here: https://gmsmba.co.uk/competitions/. The events are always really popular and everyone seems to enjoy them. Places are limited...
Come and Join us for our Free Fun Day on 31st October
We're holding a fun day on Saturday 31st October and YOU'RE INVITED! Don't worry if you have never bowled before and don't worry if you don't have any bowls ... just come along and join in the fun and don't forget to bring your family and friends! We'll have fun...
First GM Competition of 2025/26 in only 25 days!
The Greater Manchester Pairs is our first competition of the 2025/26 season and it takes place in only 25 days on 11th October! These competitions are always good events enjoyed by all and provide a boost to your short mat practice ready for the season ahead. Entries...
2025/26 Competition Entries are Now Open!
We’re very excited to announce that the entries for our 2025/26 competitions are now open. You can find all the details and enter here: https://gmsmba.co.uk/index.php/competitions/. The events are always really popular and everyone seems to enjoy them. Places are...
New ESMBA insurance scheme for our clubs
ESMBA have negotiated a new Insurance scheme for our clubs. This scheme will replace the previous scheme with Sutton Winson. You can find all the details below. How to apply to join the new ESMBA Insurance scheme The ESMBA have appointed Marsh Sports as their...