Author: Malcolm Fletcher

If it’s change you want to see in the League next season then there is a key deadline approaching. Member clubs have until October 31st to get any rule change proposals to the general secretary – in writing and in the exact wording they want them voting on. That will be done at the League’s… Continue reading All Change?

Memories – good and bad – have been sparked for many players by the end of competitive bowling on one of the oldest greens in Mid Shropshire Allscott Heath brought the curtain down on their 92-year-old green with a new open competition that was fittingly won by a legendary figure of the sport in the… Continue reading Memory Lane

There’s rules and there’s rules . . . The ladies of the League ruled at Trench to win back the Dave Ellis Shield on Saturday night – and 48 hours later the officers held their first rules revision meeting of the autumn. The winners of annual challenge match against the gents are pictured celebrating after… Continue reading Ladies Rule!

It’s going to be an emotional weekend for member club Allscott Heath with the last ever matches on its old green. The village club is marking the end of its long history alongside what was once the Sugar Beet Factory with an open competition that has qualifying sessions on Saturday 14th October and a finals… Continue reading End Of Era

Calling all Mid Shropshire bowlers – your League needs you! We need a few more bowlers who want to play in the annual ladies versus gents challenge match for the Dave Ellis Shield at Trench on Saturday 14th October (6pm start). This is the fun match that’s played in a relaxed atmosphere that ends with… Continue reading YOUR Chance

Another 3 new Life Members of the League were confirmed at the October executive meeting – and they were . . . CELIA MILES  It’s only fitting to start tonight’s 2023 Life Members ceremony with ladies before gentlemen! Celia holds the proud distinction of being the longest serving officer of the League, having succeeded John… Continue reading Life Members

With the last divisional fixtures of the season tonight (Monday 2nd October) the League’s bowlers have just one last chance for action – in the annual ladies versus gents challenge match for the Dave Ellis Shield at Trench on Saturday 14th October (6pm start). League newcomers Castlefields marked their first campaign by winning the Dennis… Continue reading Last Chance!

With the season nearly over it is time to start planning for the League’s annual presentation dinner. Clubs with honours to celebrate and bowlers who have won titles are expected to dominate the turnout on SATURDAY 20th JANUARY 2024 at The West Stand @ TUFC But all bowlers, their families and friends are welcome to… Continue reading Time To Dine

Congratulations go to Newport, Donnington Wood and Highley after 24 hours filled with high drama. Newport pipped St Georges to the first division championship by the narrowest of possible margins after a thrilling last night on Friday. They beat lowly visitors Allscott Heath 10-3 even though divisional averages winner and Senior Merit champion John Breeze… Continue reading High Drama!