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Berkshire County Bowling Association Middleton Cup  Opponents: Wiltshire Venue: Shrivenham Bowls Club, Martens Road, Shrivenham, Swindon SN6 8AX Date: Saturday 11th July 2026 at 14:00  Match Result: Berkshire : 100 Shots; 17 Points Wiltshire : 95 Shots; 5 Points Match Breakdown

Match: Home Counties League Opponents: Middlesex BA Venue: Desborough Bowling Club, 10 Green Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1XZ Date: Saturday 27th June 2026 at 11:00 Match Result: Berkshire : 93 Shots; 16 Points Middlesex : 89 Shots 6 Points Match Breakdown

As of 11:04 this morning the weather warning for our area tomorrow (Friday) has been updated to RED. Therefore the statement regarding matches scheduled for Friday 26th is changed to: Friday KLV Matches – as there is a RED Weather Warning now in place, matches should not be played and your options are: Rearrange the match

In the light of the Weather Warnings for this week and keeping in line with the decisions made at the KL AGM we make the following statement regarding KL & KLV matches:   Tuesday evening KL Matches – these can be played at the discretion of the two captains.  As there is no facility for rearrangement

On Thursday 18th June the Royal County played Surrey Away at North Sheen Bowling Club. Unfortunately we suffered some withdrawals ahead of the game so we drafted in several replacements from Berkshire and still had to borrow 2 bowlers from the host club to field 5 rinks. Our president was unavailable to participate in this

Players are reminded of the BE  policy relating to smoking as outlined in Appendix E of their Rules and Regulations. Smoking on the green is prohibited during all matches played under the jurisdiction of Bowls England. For the purpose of clarification, the ‘green’ in this instance is deemed to include a minimum of 2 metres

On Wednesday 3rd June the Royal County hosted our near neigbours Middlesex at The Royal Household BC. We managed to play either side of showers this perseverance resulted in a win for Berkshire on 4 of the 6 rinks and importantly the overall match. Match Result: Berkshire Score – 104 shots Middlesex – 89 Shots

On Wednesday 20th May the Royal County travelled to Elsenham to take on Essex in the latest Inter Counties Match. This was the furthest Berkshire have had to travel to play this season, made a little easier with a victory for Berkshire by 20 Shots. Match Result: Berkshire – 99 shots Essex – 79 shot

I’m pleased to advise that, in conjunction with the EIBA, we have developed a web page to position and explain our thinking on the merger of our organisations.  It can be found on the link below and includes an overview of the role of an NGB, the benefits of merging, an explanation of the process

On Wednesday 13th May the Royal County hosted Sussex at Maidenhead Town BC. Another changeable weather day with rain halting play after 12 ends for 10 minutes. The last 6 ends were then played beneath beautiful blue skies and glorious sunshine. Maidenhead Town deserve credit for their green, hospitality and the after game meal. The