Greenkeepers and the teams that maintain the playing surfaces of member clubs are being urged not to miss out on an ideal chance to get some expert advice. Edgmond, winners of the Best Green in Shropshire title last year, are hosting a Greenkeepers’ Community event on Thursday 27th February , staring at 7.30pm. Sponsored by… Continue reading Go Green!
Category: MSBL News
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John’s View
FIXTURE SECRETARY’S REPORT TO 2025 AGM I’ll swiftly cover the past season and then go on to talk about what I know so far concerning the forthcoming 2025 season. 2024 all went pretty well, despite some poor weather, especially on Mondays and at the end of September. So bad in fact that we had to… Continue reading John’s View
Then & Now
GENERAL SECRETARY’S REPORT TO THE 2025 AGM Ladies and gentlemen, I look back on the 2024 season with satisfaction that the League once again delivered for its bowlers and clubs to enjoy competitive games in an organised and structured format. We accommodated 8 new teams, including Meole Brace joining the League for the first time… Continue reading Then & Now
AGM In Brief
A new points scoring systems will be introduced in the Monday night divisions this coming season. It’s the same that’s used in the Dennis Lewis Thursday Division, was proposed by Charlton and approved at last night’s AGM by 12 votes to 11 (the same proposal having failed by 1 vote last year!) The updated Competition… Continue reading AGM In Brief
Good News!
Another year of growth is in prospect for the League in 2025 – that’s the good news to be relayed at the AGM tomorrow (ie Tuesday 28th January) night. At least 2 new teams are set to compete in the main Friday night divisions and there’s been one confirmed application to join the Denis Lewis… Continue reading Good News!
Champions!
2024 DIVISIONAL LEAGUE HONOURS WINNERS TO BE SALUTED TONIGHT AT THE LEAGUE’S PRESENTATION DINNER: FRIDAY NIGHTS DIVISION 1 – Champions: Shifnal A Runners-up: Sinclair A; Third: Newport A AVERAGES winner: Nick Wyer (Hadley USC A) DIVISION 2 – Champions: Trench A Runners-up: Horsehay A; Third: Bridgnorth A AVERAGES winner: Paul Osbourne… Continue reading Champions!
Nearly There!
History-making Shifnal and Newport will have the most to celebrate tomorrow – Saturday 25th January – at the League’s presentation dinner. Bowlers, family and friends from both clubs will be out in force among the 140 booked to be at the West Stand @ TUFC in Wellington from 5.30pm. Many will be from Shifnal, who… Continue reading Nearly There!
Park Proper
More than 140 people are attending the League’s presentation dinner on Saturday at the West Stand @ TUFC and there is one vital thing for them to remember – if they are driving to it – to ensure they have a good night … It is to Park Proper at the Wellington venue! ENTRY to… Continue reading Park Proper
Counting . . .
Let’s play the numbers game . . . with 3 days to go to the League’s annual presentation dinner at the West Stand @ TUFC. It will be the 10th successive celebration night at the Wellington venue, a run that started in 2013 and includes a 1 year gap due to Covid. More than 140… Continue reading Counting . . .
Getting Close
The League’s officers are hard at work now the countdown to its 2 major functions this month have started. They have a special meeting tonight, the agenda for which includes finalising plans for the annual presentation dinner on Saturday 25th January at the West Stand @ TUFC. That is followed on Tuesday 28th January by… Continue reading Getting Close