It’s that time of year again! This weekend will see the Mid Shropshire area judges out and about as part of the 20223 Best Kept Green in Shropshire.
League chairman Sean Round will be joined by fellow groundsmen Eric Hall and Arthur Morris in doing the rounds on Saturday 29th July.
This year, following the withdrawal of Albrighton from the competition, they have to judge the surfaces and surrounds at Edgmond and Trench (pictured) before making the trek to Cleobury Mortimer, who were winners of the first countywide award in 2022.
Best of luck goes to all three clubs and the League’s thanks goes to the judges for giving up their time free of charge.
Meanwhile, the League is happy to report that all 4 member clubs who received the Junior Bowls Discount – Albrighton, Donnington Wood, Hadley USC and Maddocks – have now all held open or coaching sessions as required to get the half price subsidy.
But there are 3 sad pieces of news to close on . . .
First, Horsehay stalwart Steve Reeves reports: “I’m saddened to share the passing of one clubman, Peter Collins aka PC.
“Peter sadly passed away last weekend. He was a well liked and well loved member of Horsehay BC and over the years has undertaken many roles within the club.
“He was a member for over 60 years and will be missed by us all.”
Secondly, 2 Harris Cup ties this week had to be called off due to the heavy rain on Wednesday night – see Competition News
And lastly, St Georges have turned down a request from the League to host the Shropshire junior inter-league championship in September so officers are now trying to organise another 2-green venue.