The English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd (EIBA) is pleased to announce that Co-op Funeralcare have extended its Title Sponsorship of the England Mixed Test Match versus Wales and the Men’s and Ladies Test Matches versus Scotland in October 2016

The Co-op Funeralcare Test Matches will see England play Wales and Scotland in a two day Series of Triples, Pairs and Singles matches.

The full schedule is: -
England v Wales (mixed)
Thursday 6th & Friday 7th October at City & County of Bristol IBC

England v Scotland (ladies)
Thursday 13th & Friday 14th October at New Earswick (York) IBC

England v Scotland (men’s)
Thursday 20th & Friday 21st October at New Earswick (York) IBC

In announcing the extension Peter Thompson, Chief Executive, of the EIBA said: “To secure Co-op Funeralcare again as title Sponsor of our Test Matches is a major boost to the Association. They continue to be valuable supporters of bowls at local and national level and we are looking forward to developing this support at International level”.

Lorinda Robinson, Head of Marketing, of Co-op Funeralcare added “We are delighted to continue our association with the EIBA and sponsor these three major events in the Association’s calendar. Our funeral homes have been supporting bowls at grass roots level across the UK for several years and our commitment and passion for this sport has grown considerably with our continued support for prestigious bowling competitions.”

Tickets for all matches will be available from 1st September 2016 at £5.00 per ticket per day. Details on how to purchase tickets will be announced nearer this date.

For more information please contact:

Peter Thompson, Chief Executive - EIBA Ltd
01664 481 900
peterthompson@eiba.co.uk 

Lesley van Dyk, Community Engagement Partner - Co-op Funeralcare
07843 514102
lesley.vandyk@letsco-operate.com 

Ends.

19th August 2016.