The Endless Game — charity world-record bowls marathon
The Endless Game — charity world-record bowls marathon
From 6am on Saturday 1 August 2026, two players step onto the green at Newark Town Bowls Club and start a game that doesn’t stop. Jamie Croft and Matt Noble are attempting a Guinness World Records title — the longest marathon playing outdoor bowls (singles) — aiming for 36 hours of continuous play and beating the current record of 32 hours 34 minutes. They’re doing it for Menfulness, a men’s mental health charity, because going the distance — quietly carrying on when things are hard — is something a lot of men do alone. Come down, bring a chair, stay five minutes or five hours. It’s free, it’s in Newark, and you’ll be part of it. Can’t make it? You can still donate and help them keep going
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: 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: hello@communityops.co.uk
Event information
Title:
The Endless Game — charity world-record bowls marathon
Date:
01/08/2026 - 02/08/2026
Time:
06:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Location:
Newark Town Bowls Club, High School Cottage, London Rd, Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24 1TS
Price:
free
Organiser:
Community Ops
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