Time is running out for applications to Cash 4 Clubs Follow this Link for full deatails  http://www.cash-4-clubs.com Important Dates: View County Calender Here Focus Investment Planning is a major sponsor of Bowls in Kent and Sussex. We have been supporting bowls for almost 10 years and are delighted to be one of the main sponsors of the Kent County Bowling Association Centenary. Paul Connor is the Managing Director and founder of Focus Investment Planning Ltd, he has been in financial services for 20 years and an Independent Financial Adviser for 8 years. Paul deals mainly with Investments, Pensions and Inheritance Tax Planning. Focus also arrange wills, lasting powers of attorney and placing property in trust. We believe that we give a valued service to our clients, whom are almost exclusively bowlers in an economic environment where it is sometimes difficult to know where to get sound and Independent financial advice.  Focus Investment Planning are based at Focus House, Little Trees, Copthorne Road, Crawley RH10 3PD. Freephone number 0800 043 4491. Click here.... Use the buttons below to advertise for Fixtures or view Fixtures wanted. Requests For Fixtures  View Fixtures & Dates Bowls England is delighted to announce that Ditton BC in Kent has today been named as the 2011 ‘Club of the Year'.   They beat off stiff opposition from Clarence BC in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, to win the prestigious competition that is generously sponsored by Drakes Pride. Highcliffe BC, Hampshire, was placed third in the competition.   The award proved to be ‘third time lucky’ for the club, which had been highly-commended in the competition for the last two years and has continued its efforts to promote the club and recruit new members to the sport of bowls.   Ditton BC was also one of the first outdoor bowls clubs in England to achieve Clubmark accreditation from Sport England, which is recognition of the club’s commitment to developing a high quality and welcoming environment for young people to take up sport.   Clarence BC also produced an exceptionally strong entry demonstrating the considerable efforts they had made with an extensive recruitment campaign over the past 12 months.   Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: "I am delighted to announce Ditton BC in Kent as winners of the 2011 Club of the Year title. All three of finalists were once again of an exceptionally high standard, but Ditton BC proved that the old adage of ‘if at first you don’t succeed try, try and try again’ still holds true. I would like to congratulate all those clubs who reached the final stages and thank Drakes Pride for their continuing support of this competition, which really does highlight the great work that is going on in clubs across the country to support our sport."   As winners, Ditton BC will receive: - Six sets of Drakes Pride Bowls - The Tony Allcock Trophy (to be kept for one year) - Two free tickets to the Bowls England Men's Annual Dinner and Presentation of Prizes - Bowls England Pennant and Club of the Year Flag - Framed Certificate - A badge for each club member - A match against the Bowls England Presidential Team   As runners-up, Clarence BC will receive: - Four sets of Drakes Pride Bowls - The D'Arcy Drayton Cup (to be kept for one year) - Two free tickets to the Bowls England Annual Dinner and Presentation of Prizes - Framed Certificate - A match against the Friends of English Bowling OUR CENTENARY YEAR 2011 The late Dick Snell was for some time the Secretary of the Benevolent Fund, and Secretary of the Patrons. He volunteered to write a history of the KCBA for the centenary, and spent countless hours researching the minutes and other documents in order to write the history which appears on this website. A précis of this work appears in the 2011 year book, and we are indebted to Dick for his efforts.   Click here to view or download History Zippers Bowling Association Latest News Letter available below:   Click here to view or download file Can bowls attract a younger crowd? This is worth a look. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13483049 Following Monday's meeting with the Lady Officers, I attach a copy of the Unification document with the agreed  minor amendments shown in red. Regards, Mick Bannister.   Association Rules and Constitution I really would like to see this site develop and become your first stop, for up to date news and events from around the County.  The site is only as good as the content I put on it, what I put on it, is only what I am sent. Therefore to bring the site alive I need input, any news, photos, bowls anecdotes or anything you feel would be relevant to other bowlers in Kent, can be sent via the Contact Us page. I would rather have the same News and Results sent to me a hundred times rather than not receive them at all. I look forward to your input. R.T. For the latest Bowls News from the BBC click on link below. Have you ever seen Lawn Bowls Played, ever thought I wouldn't mind giving that a try.         Use this Link From Peter Wilks, President, Met Police (Hayes) BC The attached photo shows myself and Club Captain Jerry Sullivan presenting a cheque for £3,151 to Ann Baldwin fron The Childrens Trust at Tadworth (photo can be viewed in larger size by clicking on it). This is a centre for treating children who have suffered brain trauma and this charity was chosen following a serious road traffic accident involving the daughter of one of our members and Middleton Cup player, Steve Savage. The money was raised through a prize draw and a colection on my Presidents Day. Hope this will be of use as a bit of publicity for the Club and The Childrens Trust and as a way of thanking all those from the bowls world who helped. Bowls England wishes to remind members that the final date for entries in the following National Competitions is Wednesday 1st February 2012. ·        National Mixed Pairs ·        National Mixed Fours ·        National Men's 55 & Over Singles ·        National Men's 55 & Over Pairs ·        National Women's 55 & Over Singles ·        National Women's 55 & Over Pairs ·        National Family Pairs   Entry cards for the above can be downloaded from the Bowls England website: http://www.bowlsengland.com/index.asp?pageID=53&folderDepth=4&pathLevel2='NATIONAL+COMPETITIONS'&path Level3='2012'&pathLevel4='Entry+Cards' Friends of English Bowling Prize Draw Results 2011 Prize List 2011 Club Prize List Bowls England Representatives Report to the KCBA  AGM, 2011 click here to download file The Latest County Newsletter is now available for download, please use the link below County News Letter October 2011 This is a large file and may take a while to download. The Kent Past Presidents association embarked on a tour for a week in Devon starting on 11th September. The tour was based in a very pleasant hotel in Barnstaple and during the week the men played 6 matches against a variety of clubs and county associations, and the travelling ladies also had 3 matches during the week. As you can imagine the atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly, and everyone had a very good time. The only disappointment during the tour was the fact that our Chairman Brian and his wife Carole were unable to attend due to Brian's current illness. Let us hope that he now begins to make a good recovery. The Kent County Past Presidents Tour 11th – 18th Sept 2011 results 12th Sept versus United Services Barnstaple won 131.127 13th Sept versus Bowls Devon won 131.123 14th Sept versus Braunton BC won 135.96 15th Sept versus Bowls Devon section 1 won 130.129 16th Sept versus Bideford lost 115.142 17th Sept versus Barnstaple BC won 113.92 Also played 2 ladies matches 12th Sept versus Barnstaple Ladies BC won 65.61 16th Sept versus Bideford Victoria Park Ladies lost 55.64 Kent Bowls Development Alliance   Latest NewsLetter November Coaching Introduction Day Form September Coaching News Letter Expression of Interest Form The Friends of English Bowling A poster has been produced to publicise the Bowlers Draw. This can be downloaded for printing and display on your club notice board. Click here to download Poster Latest Laws and Rules of the Sport. Kent County Bowling Association Promote your Page too K.C.B.A. Photo Album Publicity Items of interest, particularly, of outstanding performances by Clubs and Members, should be sent to the Hon. Secretary. Please keep the editor of your local newspaper fully informed as to what is happening inside your own Club. Radio Kent Live Updates Radio Kent are in contact every Saturday afternoon for live updates on the state of play when there is a Middleton Cup or Home Counties League match. So, if you are unable to get to the match, tune in to Radio Kent.  Left Click on Picture to Listen to Radio Kent Now. Radio Kent Our Local Radio Station Advertising from sponsors Below are examples of advertising links that can be used throughout our pages, we are currently actively looking for sponsors. If you know of anyone who would like to sponsor our web pages let me know via the Contact Us page.