Wrockwardine Wood and Bowring are the places to be tomorrow – Saturday 9th May – as the League hosts the 2026 Shropshire veterans inter-league championship. And 3 Mid Shropshire teams will try to keep hold of the over-60s title and the Derek Wright Shield that goes with it. But missing is last year’s winning A… Continue reading All Set!
Author: Malcolm Fletcher
Vets Ready!
The League will host the 2026 Shropshire veterans inter-league championship on Saturday 9th May. And here’s the finalised plan as we look to keep hold of the Derek Wright Shield. We have a very good record in this competition and PICTURED is our 2023 winning squad. MID SHROPSHIRE TEAMS (after players agreed to play) MSBL… Continue reading Vets Ready!
Ton Up!
What an incredible response to this year’s Senior Merit – generously sponsored by the company above – a stunning 115 entries! Thanks to all bowlers who have got their names in and thanks too to League comps guru Rob Burroughs for pushing for the rule changes and then promoting it so well. The change means… Continue reading Ton Up!
Last Call!
It’s not too late to book a place on this on Wednesday 29th May at Bowring, 7pm start, with the chief of British refereeing. Louise Cotton would love to take your call or message!
A Week Today
Learn all about the rules of the sport and improve your game! Come and listen to and ask questions of the chief of the British Referees Society. You just need to book your place at Bowring BC on Wednesday 29th April from 7pm . . .
Friday Fever!
Monday’s are already a go and tomorrow – Friday 17thApril – the action starts in the main Friday divisions. Reigning champions Sinclair, fresh from winning their first ever division one title, have already beaten 2 Premier League cubs this season in the Mayhew Trophy and look hot favourites to remain Mid Shropshire top dogs. Armed… Continue reading Friday Fever!
Vital Info!
FIXTURE SECRETARY JOHN PALMER’S REPORT TO THIS WEEK’S APRIL EXECUTIVE MEETING – please note registrations cut off date of THIS IS TOMORROW . . . Good evening everybody. Quite a lot has happened since the March meeting. Sadly, as I’m sure you’re all aware, Hadley United Services Club has folded losing us a team from… Continue reading Vital Info!
Launch Time!
The action may have started in two divisions but tonight – Tuesday 7th April – is effectively the League’s seasonal launch meeting. And BCGBA Handbooks, scorecards and captains’ books ordered should be collected at this meeting – which is open to all club officials and team captains, especially new ones for the 2026 campaign. Notice… Continue reading Launch Time!
Nearly There!
The first League honour of the 2026 season has already been won – and now the first fixtures of the season are just 2 sleeps away! Action starts in the popular Afternoon Division on Thursday 2nd April with reigning champions Donnington Wood at home to Bowring A as 11 teams set out in pursuit of… Continue reading Nearly There!
Merit Night!
The opening League fixtures of 2026 are still a week away, but the first Mid Shropshire title goes on the line tonight – Thursday 26th March. It’s the Thursday Night Merit with eight qualifiers, including husband and wife Stuart and Jackie Rutter, heading to St Georges to contest the finals on the club’s bottom green… Continue reading Merit Night!