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Get your Christmas outfit and gifts at Bonmarché this December and get 15% off when you spend £20 or more

Leading women’s fashion retailer Bonmarché, sponsors of the Bowls England Women’s National Singles Championship, is offering 15% off to all Bowls England Members this Christmas when you spend £20 or more.

With sizes ranging from 12 to 24 and a fantastic range of party wear in luxurious fabrics and sparkling detail, you are sure to find that special Christmas outfit whatever your shape or size. And with 387 stores across the UK, there’s sure to be one close to you – making it the ideal place to treat yourself or a loved one this Christmas.

To qualify for this offer, all you have to do is print the voucher below and take it with you on your next visit to Bonmarché – please note you must have the voucher to receive the discount. To find your nearest store call 01924 700100 or visit www.bonmarche.co.uk.

Click here to download Bonmarche Christmas discount voucher

This offer is valid until Sunday 3rd January 2010. Discount available when you spend £20 or more at any Bonmarche store, and this discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or on purchases of gift vouchers or jewellery.

If you would like to receive information and offers directly from Bonmarché please register by clicking here.

Update on 2010 Business Rate Valuations for Bowls Clubs

As part of every Members affiliation fee, Bowls England represents the voice of all affiliated members.

Bowls England has taken the following action on behalf of all its Members following the release of the Business Rates Valuations for 2010, which proposed substantial increases for some clubs:

• Identified Business Rates Valuations as an important item by the Board of Bowls England
• News release issued to all clubs and counties to raise awareness of new valuation process and asking for local experiences
• Data collected from clubs and report produced
• Advice sought from Bowls England’s solicitors, Wright Hassall

In light of the responses received from clubs and Wright Hassall, Bowls England is considering a ‘block representation’ on behalf of clubs through one of the recommended professional bodies and will keep Members fully informed through this process.

Click here to view Business Rates guidance issued to all clubs by Bowls England.

Equality Guidance Bowls England has received many enquiries from counties, clubs and individuals regarding equality. The following guidance has been prepared to inform all Members on the current position and the Equality Bill currently going through Parliament, which contains specific references to clubs and associations. In addition, the Bill also addresses price concessions and marketing targeted at particular age-groups. Bowls England will keep Members informed of any new legislation that may have a direct impact on counties, clubs and individuals. Click here to view and download the Bowls England Equality Guidance (October 2008).

2010 National Competitions Entry cards for the following Bowls England National Competitions in 2010 are now available online. Mixed Pairs Mixed Fours Men's 55 & Over Singles Men's 55 & Over Pairs Women's 55 & Over Singles Women's 55 & Over Pairs Mother & Daughter Pairs   Click here to download entry cards for the above. Alternatively e-mail comps@bowlsengland.com to request entry cards. More...

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