
The Devonshire Bowl
The Society’s first One Frame competition took place at 41 Devonshire Place on 12th July 2018. No event took place in 2019 due to the relocation of the Society to Abchurch Lane. Then the event was not able to be held in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2026
For informaton and an entry form for the Devonshire Cup competition in 2026, follow this link: 2026 Devonshire Bowl Competition.
You may also collect an entry form from the Administration office, so please enter now, but only one entry each please. Please submit, email or post in your application form and the first/introductory page that will be published anonymously in the handout.
This is a single frame competition, for up to 16 single sheets or a combination of sheets that can be displayed on a frame holding 16 sheets. All members are able to participate as it is an “open” event enabling all subjects and classes, recognized under existing ABPS categories, to compete and enjoy the competition.
Devonshire Bowl Competition Rules
- All members attending the Royal on the day will receive one voting slip per member
- Each member may make three selections, ranked in order of preference
- Votes will be scored using a 3–2–1 points system
- In the event of a tie, the final decision will be made by our President, Simon Richards RDP FRPSL, and Alan Holyoake RDP FRPSL
- First Place and Runner‑Up will be awarded either the:
- Devonshire Bowl or Devonshire Plate
- Trophies will be engraved and displayed at the Royal
- The competition opens at 1:00 pm, when members act as judges
- Results will be announced on the Competition Day at 5:00 pm
If you have any questions please contact the Administration Office on +44 (0)20 7486 1044 or by e-mail at administration@rpsl.org.uk
Click here for the results of the earlier Devonshire Bowl competitions.




