Category: MSBL News

The days of loyalty of bowlers to one club are now sadly long gone, but in tonight’s third and last recipient of the award the League is proud to honour someone who is the epitome of a one club man. Adrian Smith was nominated for the accolade by Hadley USC, the club has has served… Continue reading Life Member: Adrian Smith

In the 93 year existence of the League, there can’t be many better known bowlers with such strong family connections to Mid Shropshire bowling history than David Evans. He was nominated for this honour by Trench, the club he served with such dedication and distinction for so long – as bowler, secretary and groundsman. In… Continue reading Life Member: Dave Evans

What a great way to start this year’s inductions with the lady who has served, and continues to serve, the League and sport in so many ways. Brenda Slingo deservedly reached the pinnacle of the game in Shropshire when she served as County President for 2024 on behalf of the League. Her nomination for that… Continue reading Life Member: Brenda Slingo

New Life Member Brenda Slingo deservedly handed over the prizes at the League’s junior presentation – a joint function with the Sir John Bayley Cub as they marked the end of their first season with effectively a complete under-18 team that competed in division 6. Double champion, under-15 and 18 Merit winner Logan Church of… Continue reading Logan’s Day

One of the best attended executive meetings in a long time ended with hearty rounds of applause for each of the League’s new Life Members for 2025. Past County President and junior supremo Brenda Slingo, Trench nominee and past Mid Shropshire vice-chairman David Evans and one-club man Adrian Smith of Hadley USC fame were honoured… Continue reading Life Members

Another 3 deserving people will be become Life Members of the League at tonight’s (Tuesday the 7th) October executive meeting. The formal business of the meeting will be followed by a presentation ceremony to honour the 2025 recipients – Brenda Slingo, David Evans and Adrian Smith Delegates will earlier hear that the boom in the… Continue reading New Honours

What a way to bring the curtain down on Friday night bowling in the League!!! Possibly the best-yet season-ending ladies versus gents match for the Dave Ellis Shield at Maddocks on 26th September was a resounding success. A 23-a-side match of 15-up games had to start at 6pm – and 3 hours 30 minutes later… Continue reading Gents Glory!

Maddocks is the place to be for Mid Shropshire bowlers this Friday, 26th September. PICTURED are the bowlers who are set to play in the ladies versus gents match from 6pm. This is NOT the draw, which was done at Tuesday League night’s meeting by a panel of 4 to try and ensure everyone gets… Continue reading Ladies v Gents

This is the LAST CHANCE for League bowlers to book places at the revamped presentation. It is being held on Friday, 14th November at The Shropshire in Muxton, Telford (TF2 8PQ) with the cost – including a two course meal and live entertainment from the Harmony Sisters – being £27 for adults and £13.50 for… Continue reading Last Orders!

Sinclair have won their maiden Division One title after moving 25 points clear with just one game left. They defeated Hadley USC 11-2 to seal their first ever Division One success, and will now look to win the Premier League Play Offs and enter the Taylor Support Shropshire Premier Bowling League. It has been a… Continue reading Sinclair win Maiden Title