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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

To celebrate Calnes annual Duck race May 2026

Harris has been dressed up to help celebrate this annual event, unfortunately as a club we are unable to submit an entry to the actual race so  on behalf of Harris his swine herders have bought 5 ducks, any winnings...
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St George’s Day

Today is St George’s day and Harris has been suitably attired this week, we also had the next draw in our 50/50 club, resulting in Angie Fish (1) winning and Barbara Gillian (15) as runner-up.
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20th April 2026, at last another Hot Shot at the Club

This is only the 4th hot shot at the club, previous winners were November 2021 - Beccy Kirk, John Harris and Phil Milham March 2022 - Norman Lawton, Beccy Kirk, Ann Harris and Christine Edwards July 2024 - Dennis Barnett,...
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Easter 2026

Another Easter at the club and with a 17% increase in attendees at March session, it’s a time to celebrate, Harris wishes all followers of our club a very happy and relaxing Easter. He has attended all the sessions this...
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Monday 23rd March – 4th draw of the 50/50 club.

The winner was Mike Lewis (5), runner-up Dickie Mander (41) Congratulations to both.
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Annual Luncheon 1st March 2026

We had a great day yesterday at the North Wiltshire Golf Club. 47 people make a lot of chatter and laughter, the service was great and the food was excellent. The staff looked after us very well. Below are the...
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