Category: MSBL News

Just 2 more sleeps now until the revamped Mid Shropshire Presentation Dinner takes place on Friday 14th November. The new venue is The Shropshire Golf Centre in Granville Park, Muxton (TF2 8PQ) and here’s what the 151 attendees need to know ahead of the big night . . . If you are coming by car… Continue reading Nearly There!

A special pre-season meeting is being planned for March 2026 to address the behaviour issues which plagued League officers this year. Captains of all teams will be urged to attend to receive advice on how to deal with any issues that may arise in matches next year. But in terms of how the League will… Continue reading Exec News

Rule change proposals from 5 clubs will be dissected at the League’s November executive meeting on Tuesday the 4th. Ideas from Hadley USC, Horsehay, Newport, Albrighton and Bowring will need a seconder next month to go forward to January’s AGM. The proposals cover the use of the artificial green at Allscott Heath, the scoring system… Continue reading Famous Five?

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