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News and Upcoming Events

 Here you will find all the latest news and details of upcoming events, including entry forms (as appropriate).

V.I.B.E. Newsletters

Many thanks to Roger Barton who will take on the role of Newsletter Editor from Spring 2026.



        V.I.B.E. and Disability Bowls England (D.B.E.)               Have worked together to support bowls for the visually impaired and to promote bowls for the whole disabled community for many years.
Unfortunately, DBE formally 'ceased to be' on 31st December 2024, with disability bowls in general being overseen and promoted by Bowls England (BE) and the English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd. (EIBA)
VIBE is in close communication and dialogue with both of these bodies to ensure that the 'voice' of VI Bowls continues to be heard.
We are delighted to report that both bodies have finally approved the guidance for 'Permissible Aids for VI Bowlers in Otherwise-Sighted Games' and trust that, once disseminated to all BE and EIBA affiliated Clubs, this should reduce the incidence of VI players being discriminated against.


Just a few photos from VIBE events

Images above (L to R): Victorious England Team at the UK VI Outdoor Singles in Wales; Indoor Pairs Sponsor, Gaye Worden, presents the 'Best B1' Shield to Eric Gallacher; Outdoor Triples: Steve Dewitt, Chris Turnbull & Tony Kimpton of Preston; Jeannette Maisey & Tony Kimpton, with their Directors, with Somerset President David Bishop at the VIBE Nationals 2018, Clarence BC.



Upcoming Events



INCLUDING NON-VIBE EVENTS OPEN TO PLAYERS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.



Visually Impaired Bowls Events

November 2025 – October 2026


 

APRIL ’26. Proposed International Triples to be held in Cyprus. More details to follow.


May 6th. 3pm @ Clarence BC, Weston-super-Mare. Entrants in the Weston Lions' VI Tournament are invited to nominate themselves to play in a 14-end (or 2hrs 30min, whichever comes first) 6-Rink Triples match against the host Club. Nominations to David Stott (westonvibowls@gmail.com), please.

 

May 7th-10th ’26. Weston-super-Mare Lions’ VI Open Singles Tournament. Contact David Stott: westonvibowls@gmail.com

ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

 

May 30th ’26. VIBE @ Steeple Bumpstead (Essex). Players wanted. Contact David Mears (davidmears233@btinternet.com)

 

June 7th-12th ’26. VIBE National Pairs and Singles, Royal Leamington Spa

ENTRY FORM HERE

 

July 5th-10th  ‘26. Hastings Open VI Tournament. White Rock Gardens.         

ENTRY FORM HERE




August 11th-13th ’26. VIBE National Outdoor Triples. York. (TBC)


October ’26. (dates and venue to be confirmed). Possible new VIBE Indoor Singles Competition.