A look back at the Qualifying for this year’s Shropshire Verti-Drain & Turf Services Mid Shropshire Merit. Qualifying: Allscott Heath Former Dixon & Driscoll Doubles winner Nick Mullinder qualified at Allscott, beating Phil Griffiths 15 and Jamie Pritchard 4. Gareth Jones got through by defeating Rowan Fuller 4, Owen Cherrington 2 and Pete Burd 15. Steve… Continue reading 2026 Merit Countdown: The Qualifying
Category: Individual Competitions
Monday Night Merit Qualifying Preview
The Monday Night Merit Qualifiers take place tonight with 82 players looking for the 16 finals day tickets on Saturday 18th July. There will be a new name on the trophy with none of the previous three winners taking part, with only Steve Watkins a former finalist that is taking part this year. Beginner’s Competition… Continue reading Monday Night Merit Qualifying Preview
2026 Merit Countdown: Look at 2025
We look back at last year’s Shropshire Verti-Drain & Turf Services Mid Shropshire Senior Merit. Harry Church followed in his dad’s footsteps and won the 2025 Shropshire Verti-Drain & Turf Services Mid Shropshire Merit. He beat Kate Wainwright 8 in the final after going 13-3 up. In the Semi Finals, Kate raced 12-1 up on… Continue reading 2026 Merit Countdown: Look at 2025
Monday Night Merit Qualifying Fields
An impressive 84 players have entered the Monday Night Merit. Thank you to everyone who has entered. There are 6 venues being used this Monday 22nd June to get the 16 qualifiers for finals day on Saturday 18th July at 5.30 p.m. The scratch for all qualifiers is at 6.30 p.m. There is no dress… Continue reading Monday Night Merit Qualifying Fields
Monday Night Merit Deadline Tonight!
The deadline for the 2026 Monday Night Merit is end of Monday 15th June Please find details below of the Monday Night Merit in 2026. It is once again qualifiers with a finals day of 16. Players must have played 6 Monday Night Mid Shropshire Games in 2025 or 3 in 2026 at the date… Continue reading Monday Night Merit Deadline Tonight!
Ladies Merit Report
Louise Cotton won the second ever Mid Shropshire Ladies Merit after beating Wrockwardine Wood team mate Sarah Weaver in the final 17. She led 7-3 early on before Sarah went 15-10 and 16-12 up. Louise found a mark diagonally over the crown to go 20-16 up and despite Sarah scoring one she got out next… Continue reading Ladies Merit Report
Ladies Merit Tomorrow!
Please find details below of the Ladies Merit tomorrow. Open to any lady bowler registered in the Mid Shropshire League. Horsehay will be putting on cobs. Date: Saturday 6th June Time: 11 a.m. Venue: Horsehay Entry Fee: £3 Entry Deadline: On the day or before with Rob Burroughs on 07901 229623 No dress code.
Mixed Doubles Details
Please find the details below for the 2026 Mixed Doubles. Players who have played 13 Premier League games by 22nd August are not eligible to play in this. Date: Saturday 22nd August Time: 10 a.m. Venue: Shifnal Entry Fee: £10 Entry Deadline: On the day or before with Rob Burroughs on 07901 229623 No dress… Continue reading Mixed Doubles Details
Monday Night Merit Details
Please find details below of the Individual Merit in 2026. It is once again qualifiers with a finals day of 16. Players must have played 6 Monday Night Mid Shropshire Games in 2025 or 3 in 2026 at the date of the Qualifier to be eligible to play in this. Players who played 6 games… Continue reading Monday Night Merit Details
Over 60s Merit Photos
Thank you to Mike Potter for the below pictures. Thank you to Wrockwardine Wood for hosting.