Ashton Cup & Shield Review

Newport D and Highley won their Ashton Cup and Shield comfortably on a cool night at Wrockwardine Wood.

Newport defeated Allscott Heath by 36 chalks with 8 of the 10 winners to win the competition for a third year running. Mick Jones led the way winning 14 at number one, but Laura White’s fine 13 win kept Allscott Heath in the game at just 6 down. But Newport took the whole of the middle four, led by Martin Cotterill’s 10 win, to increase their lead to an unassailable 45 chalks. Fiona Waland did reply for Allscott to win 4, but Neil Smallman’s 13 win meant Newport won by 36.

On the other green it was Highley who beat Much Wenlock by 79 overall. They flew out of the traps with Martin Beddow racing 20-0 up and winning 2 and Lol Russon being 13-0 up and winning 16. Roger Jones won 8 and Chris Smith 6 to put them 51 up after the first four. John Smith added a 7 card with Brian Durnall’s 11 win, but Peter Yates won 13 and Bob Mumford 19 for Wenlock. Phil Pack won 21-11 at number 10 to give them the trophy for the first time.

NoAllscott Heath CScoreScoreNewport D
1Les Pritchard ***1421Mick Jones ****
2Dave Kilford ****1521Alan Gould
3Laura White ****2112Kevin Edwards
4Lee Taylor1321Michelle Millward
5Andy Johnson1121Ian Edwards
6Helen Williams ****1021Martin Cotterill
7Kevin Waland ***1121Jeffrey Baddeley
8Venn Davies1321Chris Gill ****
9Fiona Waland ***214Patrick Evans
10Jeff Davies ***1321Neil Smallman ****
 Games28Games
 Aggregate142184Aggregate
 Handicap60Handicap
 Total Points148184Total Points

Ashton Shield Final Results

NoHighleyScoreScoreMuch Wenlock B
1Martin Beddow212Mel Bardsley **
2Loll Russon2116Peter Rigby
3Roger Jones218Jeremy Good
4Chris Smith216Julian Rudkin
5Brian Durnall2111Marilyn Fletcher
6John Smith217Sue Partridge
7Mac Russon1321Peter Yates
8Rob Parry1921Robert Mumford
9David Hill2117Tony Partridge **
10Phil Pack2111Steve Preece **
 Games82Games
 Aggregate200120Aggregate
 Handicap1213Handicap
 Total Points212133Total Points

Ashton Cup & Shield Draw & Preview

The two Ashton competitions come to a climax tonight with the finals taking place against at Wrockwardine Wood.

The Ashton Cup final on the old green at 6.30 p.m. sees Newport D go for a hattrick of titles as they take on Allscott Heath C. Allscott have been enjoying a good season and are currently in 3rd place in Division 4, but some 37 points adrift of Newport D at the top of the table. Newport lead out with Mick Jones, winner of many competitions, including the Monday Night Merit which was won on that green. The team contains many of the players that won it last year including the two Edwards. Allscott have some players with big game experience though, Lee Taylor and Andy Johnson have played in the Junior county before and have recently returned to the game.

The Ashton Shield final at 7 p.m. sees Much Wenlock try to go one better than last year when they lost out to Donnington Wood on the same green. They face South Shropshire rivals Highley this time round, who contain experienced players like Martin Beddow and Phil Pack, Phil playing against Steve Preece which could be the game of the night, especially if the tie is close.

It promises to be a great night, with scores updated here for the Ashton Cup and here for the Ashton Shield.

Ashton Cup Draw

NoAllscott Heath CScoreScoreNewport D
1Les Pritchard ***00Mick Jones ****
2Dave Kilford ****00Alan Gould
3Laura White ****00Kevin Edwards
4Lee Taylor00Michelle Millward
5Andy Johnson00Ian Edwards
6Helen Williams ****00Martin Cotterill
7Kevin Waland ***00Jeffrey Baddeley
8Venn Davies00Chris Gill ****
9Fiona Waland ***00Patrick Evans
10Jeff Davies ***00Neil Smallman ****
 Games00Games
 Aggregate00Aggregate
 Handicap60Handicap
 Total Points60Total Points

Ashton Shield Draw

NoHighleyScoreScoreMuch Wenlock B
1Martin Beddow00Mel Bardsley **
2Loll Russon00Peter Rigby
3Roger Jones00Jeremy Good
4Chris Smith00Julian Rudkin
5Brian Durnall00Marilyn Fletcher
6John Smith00Sue Partridge
7Mac Russon00Peter Yates
8Rob Parry00Robert Mumford
9David Hill00Tony Partridge **
10Phil Pack00Steve Preece **
 Games00Games
 Aggregate00Aggregate
 Handicap1213Handicap
 Total Points1213Total Points

Ashton Cup & Shield Semi Final Review

Newport D are through to their third consecutive Ashton Cup Final after beating Shifnal C by 36 overall. They won by 28 at home, best winner Alan Gould 10, and by 19 away, Patrick Evans (Jnr) best winner 6. They will play Allscott Heath C, who beat their E team by 16 overall. They won by 28 at home, Lee Taylor best winner 10, and by 14 away, Dave Kilford and Gary Cartwright best winners 10.

In the Ashton Shield Much Wenlock reversed the result in the final last season by beating the holders Donnington Wood B by 17. They won by 16 at home, best winner Peter Yates 6, and lost by 8 away, Guy Mumford best winner 16. They will take on fellow South Shropshire side Highley who got past Donnington Wood C by 13. They won by 17 at home, Phil Pack best winner 7, and by 12 away, Roger Jones and Martin Beddow best winners 7.

Ashton Cup Results:

1Newport D1014173Shifnal C(+11)AtNewport D
1Shifnal C(+11)702389Newport DAtShifnal C
Combined Result with handicapNewport D19073154Shifnal C(+11)  
2Allscott Heath E(+32)802394Allscott Heath C(+6)AtAllscott Heath E
2Allscott Heath C(+6)1055077Allscott Heath E(+32)AtAllscott Heath C
Combined Result with handicapAllscott Heath C(+6)20582189Allscott Heath E(+32)  

Ashton Shield Results

1Donn Wood B(+4)963288Much Wenlock B(+13)AtDonn Wood B
1Much Wenlock B(+13)973281Donn Wood B(+4)AtMuch Wenlock B
Combined Result with handicapMuch Wenlock B(+13)19855181Donn Wood B(+4)  
2Highley(+12)893272Donn Wood C(+28)AtHighley
2Donn Wood C(+28)773289Highley(+12)AtDonn Wood C
Combined Result with handicapHighley(+12)19055177Donn Wood C(+28)  

Ashton Cup & Shield Venue

The final of the Ashton Cup and Shield is at Wrockwardine Wood on Saturday 31st August.

The Ashton Cup final between Allscott Heath C and Newport D will be on the old green at 6.30.

The Ashton Shield final between Much Wenlock B and Highley/Donnington Wood C will be on the new green at 7.

There will be a buffet after the game in the clubhouse for each final.

Dress code applies.

Ashton Cup & Shield Semi Finals Preview

The Ashton Cup & Shield is at the Semi Final stage as eight teams look to make their respective finals. The Ashton Cup holders Newport D aim for a third successive final since the competition resumed after COVID, and play Shifnal C of Division 4. The other Semi sees Allscott Heath C play Allscott Heath E, with the E side having a 26 shot advantage.

The Ashton Shield has a rematch of last year’s final between Donnington Wood B and Much Wenlock B, with Donnington having won that game comfortably. Their C team will be hoping to make the final as well but will have to upset Highley if they are to do so, this game taking the place on Wednesday 28th August.

A reminder that all players must have played 6 games in any league.

Ashton Cup Semi Finals

1Newport D    Shifnal C(+11)AtNewport D
1Shifnal C(+11)    Newport DAtShifnal C
2Allscott Heath E(+32)    Allscott Heath C(+6)AtAllscott Heath E
2Allscott Heath C(+6)    Allscott Heath E(+32)AtAllscott Heath C

Ashton Shield Semi Finals

1Donn Wood B(+4)    Much Wenlock B(+13)AtDonn Wood B
1Much Wenlock B(+13)    Donn Wood B(+4)AtMuch Wenlock B
2Highley(+12)    Donn Wood C(+28)AtHighley
2Donn Wood C(+28)    Highley(+12)AtDonn Wood C

Ashton Shield Quarter Final Report

The holders Donnington Wood B are still on course to defend their title as they beat Sir John Bayley D by 37 chalks. They won by 58 at home, best winner Darrin Marsh 7, and lost by 6 away, Kevin Emlyn best winner 11. Their C team also got through after getting past Shifnal D by 55, winning by 20 at home with Keane Sutherland best winner 10, and by 31 away, best winner Phil Atkins 5. Highley won the South Shropshire battle by 7 against the Bylet. They won by 4 at home, best winner Mac Russon 14, and by 12 away, Roger Jones best winner 10. The other tie saw Much Wenlock B progress as they look to go one better than last season. They beat Bowring C by 24, winning by 39 at home, Alex Rigby best winner 3, and losing by 23 away, Steve Preece best winner there 13.

1Donn Wood B(+4)1055047SJ Bayley D(+19)AtDonn Wood B
1SJ Bayley D(+19)873281Donn Wood B(+4)AtSJ Bayley D
Combined Result with handicapDonn Wood B(+4)19073153SJ Bayley D(+19)  
2Much Wenlock B(+13)964157Bowring C(+5)AtMuch Wenlock B
2Bowring C(+5)963273Much Wenlock B(+13)AtBowring C
Combined Result with handicapMuch Wenlock B(+13)18264158Bowring C(+5)  
3Highley(+12)944190Bylet B(+21)AtHighley
3Bylet B(+21)792391Highley(+12)AtBylet B
Combined Result with handicapHighley(+12)19773190Bylet B(+21)  
4Shifnal D(+24)641495Donn Wood C(+28)AtShifnal D
4Donn Wood C(+28)944174Shifnal D(+24)AtDonn Wood C
Combined Result with handicapDonn Wood C(+28)21782162Shifnal D(+24)  

Ashton Cup Quarter Final Review

The holders Newport D survived a scare to reach the Semi Finals of the Ashton Cup. They edged past Sinclair by 2, winning by 22 at home, best winner being Kevin Edwards 8, and losing by 5 away, Martin Cotterill best winner there 14. They will take on Shifnal C next round who beat Horsehay B by 7. They won by 23 at home, Phil Guy best winner 8, and lost by 11 away, their only winner there being Christopher Williams 11. The two Allscott Heath teams will meet in the other Semi Final after the C team defeated St Georges C by 24 and the E team beat Sir John Bayley C by just one! The C team won by 51 at home, Jamie Phillips best winner 3, and lost by 32 away, Dave Kilford their only winner there 15. The E team lost by 23 at home, Rob Sutherland and Alan Hughes best winners 18, and by 5 away, Chris Taylor best of two winners there 12.

1Newport D954173Sinclair C(+15)AtNewport D
1Sinclair C(+15)923287Newport DAtSinclair C
Combined Result with handicapNewport D18264180Sinclair C(+15)  
2Shifnal C(+11)984175Horsehay B(+16)AtShifnal C
2Horsehay B(+16)964185Shifnal C(+11)AtHorsehay B
Combined Result with handicapShifnal C(+11)19455187Horsehay B(+16)  
3SJ Bayley C(+3)883283Allscott Heath E(+32)AtSJ Bayley C
3Allscott Heath E(+32)762399SJ Bayley C(+3)AtAllscott Heath E
Combined Result with handicapAllscott Heath E(+32)19146190SJ Bayley C(+3)  
4St Georges C(+1)994167Allscott Heath C(+6)AtSt Georges C
4Allscott Heath C(+6)1014150St Georges C(+1)AtAllscott Heath C
Combined Result with handicapAllscott Heath C(+6)17455150St Georges C(+1)  

Ashton Cup & Shield Quarter Finals Preview

The Ashton Cup & Shield is now at the Quarter Finals stage with 8 teams left in both competitions.

The Ashton Cup holders Newport D aim to go another step closer as they take on Sinclair C of Division 5. Horsehay B aim to cause an upset to as they take on Shifnal C of the league above. Allscott Heath E will look to create a bigger upset as the Division 6 side play Sir John Bayley C of Division 4. The final tie sees an all Division 4 clash between Allscott Heath C play St Georges C.

The Ashton Shield sees the holders Donnington Wood B play Sir John Bayley D of Division 6. Runners-up from last season, Much Wenlock B, take on Bowring C, while there is a South Shropshire derby between Bylet B and Highley. The last tie is between two D sides of Donnington Wood and Shifnal.

Players must have played at least four league games in any league to be eligible.

Ashton Cup

1Newport D    Sinclair C(+15)AtNewport D
1Sinclair C(+15)    Newport DAtSinclair C
2Shifnal C(+11)    Horsehay B(+16)AtShifnal C
2Horsehay B(+16)    Shifnal C(+11)AtHorsehay B
3SJ Bayley C(+3)    Allscott Heath E(+32)AtSJ Bayley C
3Allscott Heath E(+32)    SJ Bayley C(+3)AtAllscott Heath E
4St Georges C(+1)    Allscott Heath C(+6)AtSt Georges C
4Allscott Heath C(+6)    St Georges C(+1)AtAllscott Heath C

Ashton Shield

1Donn Wood B(+4)    SJ Bayley D(+19)AtDonn Wood B
1SJ Bayley D(+19)    Donn Wood B(+4)AtSJ Bayley D
2Much Wenlock B(+13)    Bowring C(+5)AtMuch Wenlock B
2Bowring C(+5)    Much Wenlock B(+13)AtBowring C
3Highley(+12)    Bylet B(+21)AtHighley
3Bylet B(+21)    Highley(+12)AtBylet B
4Shifnal D(+24)    Donn Wood C(+28)AtShifnal D
4Donn Wood C(+28)    Shifnal D(+24)AtDonn Wood C

Ashton Shield Preliminary Round Results

The holders Donnington Wood B survived a scare against Hadley USC C in the Preliminary round of the Ashton Shield. They won by just 5 chalks, winning by 24 at home, four players winning 21-14, and losing by just 5 away, best winner there being Gary Gaut 8. The team they beat in the final, Much Wenlock B, defeated St Georges D by 79 shots with all 10 winners. Best winner at home was Peter Iles 21-1 and away was Steve Preece 8. Sir John Bayley D shocked Trench C by 14 chalks as they won by 7 at home, Alan Hayes best winner 11, and by 2 away, best winner there being Thomas Clarke 12.

Match results for Round of 16 Round of the Ashton Shield played on 24/07/24

Donn Wood BScoreScoreH U S C C
Hayden Jones2114Jordan Hall
Darrin Marsh2114Owen Shedden
Gwyn Jones2114Ben Trower
Robert Hart2114Mitchell Demonye
Steve Corbett **1721Ian Bates
Games41 
Aggregate10177 
H U S C CScoreScoreDonn Wood B
Kath Lycett2110Warren Barber
Wendy Houlston216Simon Chand **
Ian Halford2120Eddie Gillespie **
Paige Nicholls821Gary Gaut **
Judy Feeney1221George Emlyn **
Games32 
Aggregate8378 
Donn Wood B H U S C C
Games64 
Aggregate179160 
Handicap418 
Total183178 
Trench CScoreScoreSJ Bayley D
Michael Fudge1821Marion Tibbett
Jayne Wood2120Rose Copson
Peter Urquhart1421Malcolm Tibbett
Ray Hyde1221Thomas Clarke
Graham Wood215David Jones
Games23 
Aggregate8688 
SJ Bayley DScoreScoreTrench C
Arthur Thompson2119Pauline Roden
June Thompson1521John Mcgill
Mike Briscoe2113Lucy Evans
Alan Hayes2111David Jones
Brian Rutter1421Ken Bleasby
Games32 
Aggregate9285 
SJ Bayley D Trench C
Games64 
Aggregate180171 
Handicap199 
Total199180 
St. George’s DScoreScoreMuch Wenlock B
Sandra Wade2021Robert Mumford
Jackie Goddard1621Tony Partridge **
Tracy Gibbs1821Mel Bardsley **
Cynthia Bishop921Alan Harris **
Colin Wade821Steve Preece **
Games05 
Aggregate71105 
Much Wenlock BScoreScoreSt. George’s D
Peter Iles211Jennifer Davies
Peter Rigby219John Gregory
Marilyn Fletcher2115Martin Burman
Jeremy Good2114Sue Gregory
Peter Yates213Alan Davies
Games50 
Aggregate10542
Much Wenlock B St. George’s D
Games100 
Aggregate210113 
Handicap1327 
Total223140 

Ashton Shield Preliminary Round Preview

There are three ties in the Ashton Shield over the next three Wednesdays. Tonight sees the holders Donnington Wood B take on Division 5 Hadley USC. Next week sees last year’s runner up Much Wenlock B play St Georges D of Division 6, and the following Wednesday has Division 5 side Sir John Bayley D try to upset Division 4 side Trench C.

All players must have played at least one league game.

Wednesday 17th July

1Donn Wood B(+4)    H U S C C(+18)AtDonn Wood B
1H U S C C(+18)    Donn Wood B(+4)AtH U S C C

Wednesday 24th July

3St. George’s D(+27)    Much Wenlock B(+13)AtSt. George’s D
3Much Wenlock B(+13)    St. George’s D(+27)AtMuch Wenlock B

Wednesday 31st July

2Trench C(+9)    SJ Bayley D(+19)AtTrench C
2SJ Bayley D(+19)    Trench C(+9)AtSJ Bayley D