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!
Author: Malcolm Fletcher
Ladies v Gents
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
Last Orders!
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!
Don’t Delay!
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!
Holders Hold!
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!
Winners All!
One weekend full of League winners done and dusted – and another to look forward to! Newport will host the Harris Cup and Harris Shield finals on the evening of Saturday 6th September, when the weather is forecast to be much better than for last weekend’s Ashton team knockout finals! But despite the heavy rain,… Continue reading Winners All!
Trophy Time!
2025 ASHTON CUP & SHIELD FINALS On Saturday 30th August at Bowring BC 6.30pm Ashton Cup – Newport D v Wrockwardine Wood C 7pm Ashton Shield – Sinclair C v Sir John Bayley C The cream has risen to top for this year’s finals night of the team knockouts for the League’s Monday division sides,… Continue reading Trophy Time!
All The Latest
Get up to speed with all that’s happening in the League by reading the Newsletter for August/September (under Admin) and what’s coming up! And it’s a must-read to all bowlers who want to come to trhe revamped presentation dinner in November . . . Dates for your Diary Junior & Adult Doubles – Saturday 30th… Continue reading All The Latest
Up For Cups!
Newport’s hold on the main team knockout prize for Monday division sides will be tested again this week as the League’s cup competitions come to the boil. Having won the Ashton Cup for the last three years, Newport take on Hadley USC in this season’s semi-finals on Wednesday 20th August with a 16 shot handicap… Continue reading Up For Cups!
Hotting Up
The League’s bowlers are again being advised to take extra care to cope with the latest rise in temperatures in the early part of the coming week. The advice comes with Monday night fixtures in divisions 4-5-6, other fixtures – including the Afternoon Division on Tuesday – and Harris Cup & Shield quarter-finals on Wednesday… Continue reading Hotting Up