The waiting is almost over . . . top flight action in the League returns tomorrow – Friday 28th April. And the big question is can Horsehay retain the first division championship? Having ended an 85 year wait to finish top of the pile again, the “Hoss’ open their defence of the title away against… Continue reading Get Ready!
Author: Malcolm Fletcher
It’s A Breeze!
There’s a good reason why top bowler John Breeze had never won the Mid Shropshire Merit until now – because he can’t remember entering it before! But now the County Merit winner of 2000 is the king of the Molson Coors-backed League after triumphing in style on the evening of Friday 21st April at Bylet… Continue reading It’s A Breeze!
Merit Magic
It’s Merit time of the year for the League with Bylet in Bridgnorth the place to be tomorrow – Friday 21st April – from 6.30pm. That’s the place and time for the Senior Merit finals for the 16 bowlers who have qualified for the climax of the Shropshire Vertidrain & Turf Services Ltd-sponsored event. None… Continue reading Merit Magic
The Sad Day
I can now confirm that the funeral of former League secretary, president and life member Jeff Hutchinson will take place on Friday 5th May at 3.30pm at All Saints Parish Church in Wellington. It will be followed by cremation at Telford Crem at 4.30pm and a wake at the Sir John Bayley Club, where Jeff… Continue reading The Sad Day
Ups & Downs
First the bad news . . . Bowring have had to withdraw one of their 2 teams from division 6 on Monday evenings. Club official Ann Rawlins explained: “The team was created because our new/novice members stated an interest to play competitively in the league this season. “However, it became clear after our first match… Continue reading Ups & Downs
Great Start!
The League would like to wish all its clubs, bowlers and their families and friends a very happy and healthy Easter. And it will certainly be a happy one for Edgdmond who, as one of seven clubs, launched the brand new Afternoon Division with a stunning whitewash away win yesterday (see Results / Tables). Newcomers… Continue reading Great Start!
In Tribute
A sombre start to the League’s 2023 season will continue at the April Management Committee Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday the 4th). Mid Shropshire bowling is mourning the loss of one of its legendary figures, Jeff Hutchinson, at the age of 91 last week. Tributes will be paid at the meeting and member clubs have been asked… Continue reading In Tribute
RIP Jeff
This is one of the hardest posts I have ever had to write but, now the family have made it public, I feel it is my duty to relay the sad news of the passing of League legend Jeff Hutchinson in the early hours of this morning at the Royal Stoke Hospital, aged 91. Tributes… Continue reading RIP Jeff
Can’t Wait!
Not long to wait now . . . it’s only just over a week until the League’s 2023 season springs back into life with the first fixtures in the Monday divisions. And one person who can’t wait is the League’s nomination to serve as this year’s County Deputy President, Brenda Slingo (PICTURED), who hopes to… Continue reading Can’t Wait!
Roll Up!
The new campaign to get more people of all ages playing bowls – ‘Roll up Shropshire’ – is gathering pace. Just a week after launching the initiative, County Development Officer Pauline Wilson is pleased by the interest from Shropshire affiliated clubs. “There’s been a strong start for ‘Roll Up Shropshire’ since the launch and we have… Continue reading Roll Up!