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Welcome to Calne Short Mat Bowls Club

Welcome

Thanks for visiting the Calne Short Mat Bowls website. Hopefully it is because you would like to know more about us, either as a newcomer or perhaps as a bowler looking to join a local club. New members are always welcome. Our aim is to be a friendly, welcoming and sociable club, providing a sport that gives gentle exercise for all.

Our Club

We are based at The Beversbrook Sports and Community Facility, Beversbrook Lane, Calne (A3102), in the sports hall. We hold three sessions per week and run throughout the year. We enjoy a good social atmosphere, and for those who enjoy competitive bowling we belong to the Wiltshire Short Mat Bowling Association Winter League. We also have players that play in county competitions, but non-competitive, social bowling is the basis of what we do.

Try Bowling!

Why not join us. Our sessions are as shown under the club heading. All you need to play is a pair of flat soled shoes or trainers and your first three sessions, together with coaching if required, are completely free.

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Latest News

WSMBA Winter league Melksham & Shaw – Feb 4th 2026

Last night we played Melksham away at Broughton Gifford, we went with high hopes following our  win at Beversbrook 33-31 recently. Unfortunately it was not our height and we lost 20-60, we did improve in the second half only losing...
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CALNE ESMBA Members practice session 16th January 2026

Firstly, many thanks to Carol and Pat for organising this first session and also to Sheila for taking over placing Nick’s woods and Terry and John for there invaluable advice during the session. The reason for these sessions is to help ESMBA members to gain confidence and knowledge to enable they to take part in County. Competitions/Leagues in the future if they wish to. The session started with Carol explaining why it was taking place and Pat explaining the teams …
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Christmas session Monday 22nd December 2025

We had a full house with several visitors, after the session ended and all was cleared away we had our usual nibbles, many thanks to those who supplied them. As usual Harris Hogg was there with his reindeers and suitable...
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Postponed Winter League game against Melksham & Shaw

The above game which was due to be played on November 28th has now been rearranged to be played on Wednesday February 4th at 7-30pm.  
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Halloween evening 30th October 2025

At our evening session some members dressed up and there was ‘spooky’ food at the end. Even Harris Hogg brought sausage rolls and managed to get on a chair for the phot. We also had the 12th and last draw...
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Beyond Dementia Support 24th October 2025

In September Harris Hogg initiated an Alzheimer’s awareness fortnight at the Club, in support of Alzheimer’s Awareness month. With the support of the members a total of £125 was raised, after discussion it was agreed that this should be donated...
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