The League is eager to ensure that two highly respected figures of Mid Shropshire, Shropshire and even British crown green bowling – both recently passed Life Members – get the send off they so richly deserve.
Officers are hoping that the celebration of the life of John Hughes and the funeral of Barry Griffiths will both be well attended by bowlers as a mark of respect for all they have done for the sport.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at Admaston Methodist Church on Saturday 27th April at 11.30am, the Admaston resident having served for years as a former Mid Shropshire competition secretary, county treasurer and junior selector.
The funeral of Barry has been arranged for Tuesday 7th May at 1.30pm at his beloved St Georges Church, followed by a cremation service for those that would like to attend.
“With dedicating all his years to both the church and St Georges Bowling Club, it would be lovely to see as many people there who had fond memories of my dad,” said his daughter Natalie Teece.
Barry was assistant secretary of the BCGBA for many years and was made a life member of the association and then the League (in 2017) for his superb service.