Category: MSBL News

The clock is ticking and midnight tonight – Saturday 12th March – is the deadline for all member clubs to let League offiicials know how many teams they will be entering and in what divisions this year. John Palmer is the person to contact as the League’s new fixture secretary (email [email protected]) and as of… Continue reading Clock Ticking

There was a kind of poetic symmetry to the fact that, on the cusp of the League’s 90th anniversary season, the 2022 AGM was one of the most important in its history. That’s why all 25 current member clubs were represented in a full house at Wellington’s Sir John Bayley Club on Tuesday 8th March… Continue reading AGM Facts

League President Mike Potter can expect a warm reception at the 2022 Mid Shropshire AGM tonight (TUES) – just 24 hours after stepping back into the county spotlight. He was made County President for the second time in front of a packed house at Wem USC for the SCGBA AGM, and here’s the speech that… Continue reading Potter Power

The 2022 AGM has all the makings of being one of the most important meetings in the League’s 90-year history. There are crucial votes to be made and new officers to elect on Tuesday 8th March at Wellington’s Sir John Bayley Club, starting at 7pm. Delegates will have the final say on whether Friday night… Continue reading Don’t Miss It

The League is delighted to announce agreeing a second new sponsorship deal in just two months. Hot on the heels of the £100 per annum two-year deal agreed with Local Print Pros thanks to Steve Reeves, we now have Shropshire Vertidrain & Turf Services Ltd on board too. Directors and well know bowlers, Mike Humphries… Continue reading Double Boost

There will be a poignant start to the League’s management meeting on Tuesday 22nd February at Wellington’s Sir John Bayley Club (7.3pm). The sad news of the passing of former League chairman Richard Chesters will be relayed to delegates – and a minute’s silence will be held in his memory and that of other bowlers… Continue reading Sad Start

Change is as good as a rest they say – and who knows what the League’s divisional structure will look like for this coming season, or how many bowlers per side will be playing in fixtures. The big decisions will be made at the AGM on Tuesday 8th March, which will be followed by a… Continue reading All Change

Slowly, but surely, bowls clubs and their members are coming out of hibernation, hopefully in positive mood and eager to shrug off 2 years of Covid blues. The League is certainly taking a positive approach to the forthcoming 2022 campaign, having called a meeting to touch bases with club officials on Tuesday 22nd February ahead… Continue reading AGM Time!

The local case numbers may remain stubbornly high but, with Covid restrictions now eased, the League’s officers feel it’s the right time to crack on with the countdown to the 2022 season. That means a re-launch of ‘in person meetings’ – starting with a management meeting on Tuesday 22nd February at the Sir John Bayley… Continue reading Time To Roll!