🌟 Bowls Northumberland Finals Weekend: 25th–26th July @ Portland BC
The biggest weekend of our county season has arrived — Finals Weekend at Portland Bowls Club. Across two packed days, our champions will be crowned and our remaining National Representatives for the Bowls England National Finals will be officially confirmed. The forecast is warm and wet, but with plenty of sheltered seating available, don’t let the weather put you off. After the dramatic scorelines and standout performances across every discipline this year, this is a weekend of bowls you simply cannot miss.🎉 What to Expect
- Portland Bowls Club hosting the full programme
- Bar open throughout
- Food available on site (pre‑order encouraged — menu below)
- Spectator-friendly atmosphere: A full programme of county finals across two days
- Elite-level bowls: The best of Northumberland on display
🍽️ Food Menu (Pre‑Order Recommended)
Sandwiches – £2.50 each- Bacon
- Sausage
- Cheese & Side Salad
- Chicken & Mushroom Curry
- Baked Beans
🧠Player Information
- Arrival: Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time
- Stickers: Please use CLUB stickers
- Dress Code: Club kit / navy / white below the waist
📅 Finals Weekend Programme – 25th & 26th July @ Portland BC
🟦 Saturday – 10:00am
Umpire: John Bateman
- Women’s Champion of Champions T. Napier (FH) v A. Dunton (P). Marker: P Tait
- Men’s Senior Fours S. Pallas (G) v G. Myerscough (ST)
- Men’s U24 Singles T. Clark (NB) v P. Shilton (AS). Marker: P Duff
🟦 Saturday – 2:00pm
Umpire: John Bateman
- Women’s Triples A. Stevenson (GC) v K. Proctor (BD)
- Women’s 2 Bowl Singles M. Angove (WM) v S. Watts (P). Marker: B Ware
- Men’s Fours A. Johnson (BD) v D. Ross (BD)
🟦 Sunday – 10:00am
Umpire: Rachel Cartwright
- Women’s Pairs B. Ware (WM) v T. Napier (FH)
- Men’s Pairs G. Myerscough (ST) v L. Jameson (G)
- Mixed Pairs P. Tait (FH) v S. Richardson (G)
- Women’s Fours M. Green (NB) v A‑M. Murray (FH)
- Men’s Champion of Champions B. Davidson (WR) v J. King (BD). Marker: P Duffy
🟦 Sunday – 2:00pm
Umpire: Anne-Marie MurrayÂ
- Women’s 4 Bowl Singles S. Carter (HX) v K. Sultman (FH). Marker: K Milner
- Men’s 4 Bowl Singles G. Myerscough (ST) v M. Rogan (HW). Marker: R Varley
- Men’s 2 Bowl Singles A. Johnson Jr (WK) v B. Davidson (WR). Marker: P Duffy
- Men’s U24 Pairs A. Scott (ND) v L. Jameson (G)
- Men’s Triples M. Bennett (G) v C. Yeomans (G)
- Women’s Senior Fours C. Brodie (P) v A. Stevenson (GC)
🎟️ FREE National Finals Tickets — Applications Close 26th July
Bowls England are offering free tickets for this year’s National Finals. Applications close Sunday 26th July at 23:59pm. Tickets are initially limited to one per person to help manage demand. 👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/ZypxJ7yijEaUMvJS7