Author: Malcolm Fletcher

A special pre-season meeting is being planned for March 2026 to address the behaviour issues which plagued League officers this year. Captains of all teams will be urged to attend to receive advice on how to deal with any issues that may arise in matches next year. But in terms of how the League will… Continue reading Exec News

Rule change proposals from 5 clubs will be dissected at the League’s November executive meeting on Tuesday the 4th. Ideas from Hadley USC, Horsehay, Newport, Albrighton and Bowring will need a seconder next month to go forward to January’s AGM. The proposals cover the use of the artificial green at Allscott Heath, the scoring system… Continue reading Famous Five?

New Life Member Brenda Slingo deservedly handed over the prizes at the League’s junior presentation – a joint function with the Sir John Bayley Cub as they marked the end of their first season with effectively a complete under-18 team that competed in division 6. Double champion, under-15 and 18 Merit winner Logan Church of… Continue reading Logan’s Day

One of the best attended executive meetings in a long time ended with hearty rounds of applause for each of the League’s new Life Members for 2025. Past County President and junior supremo Brenda Slingo, Trench nominee and past Mid Shropshire vice-chairman David Evans and one-club man Adrian Smith of Hadley USC fame were honoured… Continue reading Life Members

Another 3 deserving people will be become Life Members of the League at tonight’s (Tuesday the 7th) October executive meeting. The formal business of the meeting will be followed by a presentation ceremony to honour the 2025 recipients – Brenda Slingo, David Evans and Adrian Smith Delegates will earlier hear that the boom in the… Continue reading New Honours

What a way to bring the curtain down on Friday night bowling in the League!!! Possibly the best-yet season-ending ladies versus gents match for the Dave Ellis Shield at Maddocks on 26th September was a resounding success. A 23-a-side match of 15-up games had to start at 6pm – and 3 hours 30 minutes later… Continue reading Gents Glory!

Maddocks is the place to be for Mid Shropshire bowlers this Friday, 26th September. PICTURED are the bowlers who are set to play in the ladies versus gents match from 6pm. This is NOT the draw, which was done at Tuesday League night’s meeting by a panel of 4 to try and ensure everyone gets… Continue reading Ladies v Gents

This is the LAST CHANCE for League bowlers to book places at the revamped presentation. It is being held on Friday, 14th November at The Shropshire in Muxton, Telford (TF2 8PQ) with the cost – including a two course meal and live entertainment from the Harmony Sisters – being £27 for adults and £13.50 for… Continue reading Last Orders!

Calling all the League bowlers and their families and friends . . . don’t miss the chance to book places at the revamped presentation to celebrate the 2025 season in style. It is being held on Friday, 14th November, at The Shropshire in Muxton, Telford (TF2 8PQ), from 6pm, with the cost – including a… Continue reading Don’t Delay!

 What we have we hold was definitely the mantra for Sir John Bayley and Shifnal at finals night of the Harris Cup and Harris Shield at Newport on Saturday 6th September. Cup holders Sir John Bayley beat Premier rivals Highley by 18 shots in a re-run of their County Cup final at nearby Edgmond, Scott… Continue reading Holders Hold!