Welsh Government
Welsh Government announcement 28/01/2022
Following the Welsh Government announcement this afternoon, from 28th January, restrictions to outdoor events and gatherings will be removed as Wales completes move to Alert level 0. • From 28th January, Wales will return to Alert Level 0, meaning there will be no restrictions on gathering or number limits for indoor activity • Clubs and…
Read MoreWelsh Government Announcement- 6th August 2021
The First Minister has confirmed that Wales will move to full Alert Level 0 this Saturday 7 August. This means that most current legal restrictions will move into guidance, there remain some specific legal protections listed below: Everyone must continue to isolate for 10 days if they have Covid-19 symptoms or if they have a…
Read MoreCovid Guidance Update For Lawn Bowls
BowlsWales, WBA and WWBA have been working together over the recent months to ensure guidelines and information to clubs are compliant with any Welsh Government regulations. Return to play guidelines for clubs will be released next week and can be found on BowlsWales and WBA & WWBA websites. These guidelines will be in accordance with…
Read MoreInnovation Fund
In recognition of the effect that COVID-19 has brought on the sport and leisure sector, the Welsh Government has provided additional funding to support the sector in its greatest need. The fund is intended to provide essential support to sports clubs and organisations, independent providers and sporting events who have all faced significant challenges during the…
Read MoreWelsh Government announcement- 26th March
BowlsWales, WBA, WWBA and WCGBA welcome the Welsh Government’s announcement that Organised outdoor children’s activities can resume. This will allow any person under 18 years old to take part in organised outdoor activity. The number of people who can meet outdoors is now a maximum of 6 people from 2 different households. You will find…
Read MoreWelsh Government fire-break announcement – 19th October 2020
The Welsh Government have announced that they will introduce a two week “fire-break” national lockdown from 6:00pm on Friday, 23 October. This will last until the early hours of Monday, 9 November. The press release regarding the announcement can be found here https://gov.wales/national-coronavirus-fire-break-to-be-introduced-in-wales-on-friday FAQs are available on the Welsh Government website, including sections on sport and…
Read MoreFood & Beverage
BowlsWales would like to clarify the situation regarding indoor bar and restaurant facilities. From Monday 3rd August, “When venues open indoors you will be able to eat or drink indoors only with the people you live with (members of your own household) or members of your extended household if you have agreed to form one.” “Monday 3…
Read MoreBOWLS CLUBS THROUGHOUT WALES BENEFIT THROUGH SPORT WALES GRANTS
Sport Wales’s Emergency Relief Fund, which has been in place since the start of the lockdown, has come to an end – with a number of Bowls Clubs throughout Wales benefiting from its payouts. The Coronavirus lockdown posed a serious financial risk to many bowls clubs in Wales due to a loss of income while…
Read MoreBOWLSWALES STATEMENT – MONDAY 1st JUNE
WELSH GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS NO RESUMPTION OF BOWLS IN WALES AT PRESENT BowlsWales asked the Welsh Government over the weekend to confirm the situation regarding the resumption of bowls activities in Wales, given its absence from the weekly statement last Friday afternoon 29 May and the First Minister’s subsequent interview on S4C that evening. The Welsh…
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