Kingston Bagpuize and Southmoor Bowls club came into existence in late 1990 when the Short Mat Bowling Club was formed. It quickly became a very successful club operating two teams and boasting several county players and one England international. Matches and Clubnights which were held in the village hall were very busy with two mats operating fully and other members waiting in the wings for the next game.

With the opening of the all weather outside bowling green in Oxford Road the club was forced to drop down to only one team which resulted in a number of the very keen short mat bowlers electing to leave the club and join other local teams as they needed to play short mat bowls all year round.

When the clubhouse was extended playing short mat bowls was transferred from the village hall to the bowls club. there is only enough space for one short mat but the enthusiasm of the current short mat members is as strong as ever.

The club plays in the Vale of White Leagues, the current league results and league tables can be found by following the Oxfordshire Short Mat Bowing association link on the links page.