The Endless Game — charity world-record bowls marathon, Newark at Newark Town Bowls Club,

Newark Town Bowls Club,, High School Cottage, London Rd, , NG24 1TS

Sat, 01 August 2026 - Sun, 02 August 2026

6am non-stop for 36 hours across the weekend (1–2 August 2026)

FREE


Jamie Croft and Matt Noble are attempting a Guinness World Records title: the longest marathon playing outdoor bowls. They’re aiming for 36 hours of continuous play, beating the current 32h 34m record, on the green of a 217-year-old club. Free to watch. In aid of men’s mental health charity Menfulness.

Event name: The Endless Game

What it is: A Guinness World Records title attempt — longest marathon playing outdoor bowls (singles)

Players: Jamie Croft and Matt Noble

The record to beat: 32 hours 34 minutes (set June 2022)

The aim: 36 hours of continuous play

When: From 6am, Saturday 1 August 2026, across the weekend (finishing Sunday evening). Dates: 1–2 August 2026.

Venue: Newark Town Bowls Club, High School Cottage, London Rd, Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24 1TS

In aid of: Menfulness, a men’s mental health charity (registered charity 1199085)

Cost to attend: Free — spectators welcome across the weekend

Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/theendlessgamerecord

Event page (listings hub): https://communityops.co.uk/events/endless-game.html

Volunteer / sign up: https://commops.co.uk/theendlessgame/signup.html

Charity website: https://menfulness.org

Public contact: [email protected]


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