It is not crown green bowling but it is still a top bowling competition and it is free to watch every day over the next two weeks.

The prestigious Hickson Trophy competition for Veteran Yorkshire Districts has changed format once again this year as Leeds seek a hat-trick of wins.

Nine teams have entered the 2026 Veterans Inter-District League and the fixtures have been released.

A free-to-attend masterclass for bowling club greenkeepers to be held in Harrogate on 22 January.

A new individual competition is being introduced this year to find the top bowler from all 9 teams in the Yorkshire Veterans Inter-District League

The dates for all the BCGBA team competitions throughout 2026 have now been published.

Ideas to reduce the costs of running a bowling club are always welcome and this new free service may be of interest to some clubs.

All the 2026 BCGBA competitions for ladies listed.

All the dates for the BCGBA Men's competitions in 2026 have been announced.

All clubs and leagues should by now have received details of the 2026 BCGBA Insurance Policy but probably haven't.

An update on the collection of the £1 per bowler levy which was introduced by the BCGBA to fund the national strategy.

Is your club aware of and complying with the completion and submission of this BCGBA paperwork? How is this linked to the £1 Levy?

Make sure you get a gift you really want this year. A bowling gift for a bowler is your call.

Does your club need a £2,000 grant to improve anything in your club. The BCGBA is looking for 250 clubs to share a £500,000 pot.

Safeguarding is not a subject that attracts lots of hits online but that shouldn't detract from the importance of the role.

Is your club almost on its financial last legs? The Fore may be able to provide some funding to help you out. BCGBA approved scheme.

It is not Bowls England that comes under financial scrutiny.

Join the Winter League WhatsApp Group to continue discussions about all aspects of local bowling.

The warning earlier this week about a possible scam using the YCCGBA's name has now produced some feedback from clubs about their experiences.

New Mill B ladies have won the Yorkshire Ladies Top Team competition for the 11th consecutive year.