A look back at the Qualifying for this year’s Shropshire Verti-Drain & Turf Services Mid Shropshire Merit. Qualifying: Allscott Heath Former Dixon & Driscoll Doubles winner Nick Mullinder qualified at Allscott, beating Phil Griffiths 15 and Jamie Pritchard 4. Gareth Jones got through by defeating Rowan Fuller 4, Owen Cherrington 2 and Pete Burd 15. Steve… Continue reading 2026 Merit Countdown: The Qualifying
Author: Rob Burroughs
Monday Night Merit Qualifying Preview
The Monday Night Merit Qualifiers take place tonight with 82 players looking for the 16 finals day tickets on Saturday 18th July. There will be a new name on the trophy with none of the previous three winners taking part, with only Steve Watkins a former finalist that is taking part this year. Beginner’s Competition… Continue reading Monday Night Merit Qualifying Preview
2026 Merit Countdown: Look at 2025
We look back at last year’s Shropshire Verti-Drain & Turf Services Mid Shropshire Senior Merit. Harry Church followed in his dad’s footsteps and won the 2025 Shropshire Verti-Drain & Turf Services Mid Shropshire Merit. He beat Kate Wainwright 8 in the final after going 13-3 up. In the Semi Finals, Kate raced 12-1 up on… Continue reading 2026 Merit Countdown: Look at 2025
Monday Night Merit Qualifying Fields
An impressive 84 players have entered the Monday Night Merit. Thank you to everyone who has entered. There are 6 venues being used this Monday 22nd June to get the 16 qualifiers for finals day on Saturday 18th July at 5.30 p.m. The scratch for all qualifiers is at 6.30 p.m. There is no dress… Continue reading Monday Night Merit Qualifying Fields
Final Ashton Cup Preliminary Round Game & Second Round Draw
The final Preliminary game of the Ashton Cup has now been completed. Sir John Bayley E beat Trench C by 13, winning by 16 away, Alan Hayes best winner 12, and losing by 23 at home, June Thompson best winner 12. The full second round draw is below the Match result below. Games to be… Continue reading Final Ashton Cup Preliminary Round Game & Second Round Draw
Harris Cup 1st Round Preview
There are 6 and a half games being played in the 1st round of the Harris Cup tonight. Two Wrockwardine Wood teams meet with the Premier League team having to overcome a 54 shot handicap. Shifnal A finish off their game against Sir John Bayley having won by nearly 50 on the top green at… Continue reading Harris Cup 1st Round Preview
Under 15 Merit Report
Jacob Wall won the Under 15 Merit after beating Harris Needham in the final at Stockton. He went 11-4 up before being pegged back to 14 across. But Jacob hit back again to win 17. In the Semi Finals Jacob defeated Ellis Reeves 7 and Harris defeated Jack Peach 18. The Quarter Finals saw Ellis… Continue reading Under 15 Merit Report
Monday Night Merit Deadline Tonight!
The deadline for the 2026 Monday Night Merit is end of Monday 15th June Please find details below of the Monday Night Merit in 2026. It is once again qualifiers with a finals day of 16. Players must have played 6 Monday Night Mid Shropshire Games in 2025 or 3 in 2026 at the date… Continue reading Monday Night Merit Deadline Tonight!
Under 15 Merit Tomorrow!
The Under 15 Merit is being held tomorrow. Open to bowlers registered in the Mid Shropshire League who have not reached the age of 15 by the 1st January 2026. Stockton will be putting on cold rolls. If we have around 8 entries then we will run a consolation. Date: Saturday 13th June Time: 10 a.m. Venue: Stockton… Continue reading Under 15 Merit Tomorrow!
2 more Harris Cup games Completed
Two more Harris Cup Preliminary Round games were completed with no shocks in either. Wrockwardine Wood beat Trench by just 7, winning by 20 at home, Steve Broome best winner 6, and losing by just 3 away, Tony Garmson best winner 10. Trench A Score Score Wrock Wood A Will OHara ** 21 14 Phil… Continue reading 2 more Harris Cup games Completed