Given the extreme heat warnings issued for this week, the League’s officers are advising clubs to keep their bowlers safe and to use some common sense and talk to opponents. Fixtures can be re-arranged, but need to be played within 28 days, using the rule below and for inclement weather read extreme weather: Inclement Weather/Unfit… Continue reading Be Sensible
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School’s Out!
A new junior bowling course for the school summer holidays is being launched by another Mid Shropshire club. Edgmond, who boast the green voted best in the county for the last two years, are following the example set by Bridgnorth. “We are pleased to invite pupils aged 8 and over to join our Junior Summer… Continue reading School’s Out!
Famous 4th!
The League under-18 bowlers and selectors were celebrating again on Sunday 14th June after winning the Shropshire junior inter-league championship for the 4th year in a row. The A team came out on top of 6 teams that contested the 6-a-side title on the two greens at Wem BC, despite suffering a late player withdrawal… Continue reading Famous 4th!
Go For Gold!
Not many Shropshire bowlers have the chance to get a medal for winning a local competition – but they do in July at League club Much Wenlock. That’s where the bowls comps that are part of the Wenlock Olympian Games – with its medals – are being played. The open doubles for any combinations is… Continue reading Go For Gold!
Merit Magic
There’s just one week left to enter the Monday Night Merit, which once again will have a finals night for 16 qualifiers on Saturday 18th July from 5.30pm. Those qualifying sessions are on Monday 22nd June with a 6.30pm start, fields and venues to be confirmed once the entry deadline has passed. Full eligibility details… Continue reading Merit Magic
Crunch Time!
It’s a crucial evening tonight (5th June) in all 3 Friday divisions as the title races really start to hot up before we’ve even reached the halfway stage of the season! Reigning champions Sinclair, fresh from their historic triumph in the Premier’s Mayhew Trophy final, face another stern test as they entertain unbeaten first division… Continue reading Crunch Time!
Action Packed
It’s time to take a breath and recover for hard working members and greenkeepers at 3 Mid Shropshire clubs after another action-packed weekend on the local scene. Edgmond coped with a double header, running their one-day Summer Open on Saturday followed 24 hours later by acting as hosts for the finals of the British Parks… Continue reading Action Packed
Mike Mania
It’s a busy Bank Holiday Weekend for most people, but spare a thought for League President Mike Potter and his wife Linda when it comes to not being able to relax and enjoy the warm sunshine. He faces a hectic 2 days in his role as SCGBA competition secretary, starting tomorrow – Sunday 24th May… Continue reading Mike Mania
THE Place!
Wrockwardine Wood is again the centre of attention in Mid Shropshire land on Saturday (May 16th) with a double header of League competitions. The Under-25 Merit starts at 10am with entries (£5) taken on the day – and that’s followed by the Over-60s Merit from2pm, and again bowlers can enter on the day. The club’s… Continue reading THE Place!
All Set!
Wrockwardine Wood and Bowring are the places to be tomorrow – Saturday 9th May – as the League hosts the 2026 Shropshire veterans inter-league championship. And 3 Mid Shropshire teams will try to keep hold of the over-60s title and the Derek Wright Shield that goes with it. But missing is last year’s winning A… Continue reading All Set!