🏆County Finals Weekend
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News / 20th July 2026
🌟 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
Jacket Potatoes – £3.50 each
- Cheese & Side Salad
- Chicken & Mushroom Curry
- Baked Beans
Ham & Vegetable Soup with Bun – £3.00
Quiche & Salad – £2.50
Allergen Note: Please speak to a member of the catering team if you have any questions regarding allergens, as the club cannot confirm if any items are free from contact with them.
🧠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
- Women’s Champion of Champions T. Napier (FH) v A. Dunton (P)
- Men’s Senior Fours S. Pallas (G) v G. Myerscough (ST)
- Men’s U24 Pairs A. Scott (ND) v L. Jameson (G)
🟦 Saturday – 2:00pm
- Women’s Triples A. Stevenson (GC) v K. Proctor (BD)
- Women’s 2 Bowl Singles M. Angove (WM) v S. Watts (P)
- Men’s Fours A. Johnson (BD) v D. Ross (BD)
🟦 Sunday – 10:00am
- 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)
🟦 Sunday – 2:00pm
- Women’s 4 Bowl Singles S. Carter (HX) v K. Sultman (FH)
- Men’s 4 Bowl Singles G. Myerscough (ST) v M. Rogan (HW)
- Men’s 2 Bowl Singles A. Johnson Jr (WK) v B. Davidson (WR)
- Men’s U24 Singles T. Clarke (NB) v P. Shilton (AS)
- Men’s Triples M. Bennett (G) v C. Yeomans / N. Armstrong (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
👕 One County, One Kit — Choose the New County Strip
We’re building towards a unified identity for the 2027 season. New shirt designs will be available to view and vote on throughout Finals Weekend. This is your chance to help shape the future look of Bowls Northumberland — one county, one kit.