League Competitions 2024

Confirmed Dates

Ladies Singles: Sun 9th June 1.45pm scratch, venue Cleobury Mortimer.

Mark Bennett Memorial & Div2 Singles: Qualifying Tue 18th June, Finals Sun 21st July, venue Stockton. Entries close 11th June.

Jim Palmer Memorial (over 60): Sun 23rd June 12.45pm scratch, venue Highley.

Div1 & Div2 Doubles: Qualifying Tue 6th August, Finals Sun 8th September venue Highley. Entries close 30th July.

Div1 & Div2 League Knockouts

Preliminary Round: Wed 17th July.
Round 2: Tue 20th August.
Semi-Finals: Tue 10th September.

Finals Day & Presentation: Sun 29th September venue TBC.

Ladies Singles - Sunday 9th June at Cleobury Mortimer Bowling Club

Congratulations to home player Lauren Burnside on winning the Ladies Singles Trophy, beating Stockton's Mo Parton 21-15 in the final.

There was a disappointing turnout of only five ladies on a chilly June afternoon but they treated the small crowd of locals to some excellent entertaining bowling.

Many thanks to Cleobury for the use of their immaculate green and to the card markers and measurers.

Scores are on the results service here.

League secretary Lesley Burnside presents the trophy to her daughter Lauren.

The finalists: Mo Parton & Lauren

Jim Palmer Memorial - Veterans Trophy Played on 23rd June at Highley

Sixteen of the league's veterans competed for the Jim Palmer Trophy on a hot summer's day on an immaculately prepared green at Highley.

Tony Roche (Stockton) won the trophy he had previously won in 2014 with a 21-13 win in the final over Pete Driver (Islanders).

League President Bob Parry presented the trophy to Tony and Chairman John Palmer thanked everyone for playing, marking, measuring, supporting & catering and also Highley Bowling Club for the use of their facilities.

Tony Roche (left) receives the Jim Palmer Memorial Trophy from League President Bob Parry.

League Singles - Mark Bennett Memorial and Division 2 Qualifying

Tuesday 18th June 6.45pm scratch: Mark Bennett Memorial at Bridgnorth & Worfield, Division 2 at Shifnal. Four to qualify from each venue, only one venue for the division 2 due to lack of entries. Finals at Stockton on Sunday 21st July, Mark Bennett Memorial quarter finals start at 2pm, semi-finals of both competitions at 3pm.

At Bridgnorth

Jane Flatters Mortimer
Nick Flatters Mortimer
Claire Williams Mortimer
Gareth Jones Horsehay
Rob Weir Stockton
Simon Madeley Madeley
John Roberts Horsehay
Rich Simmonds Horsehay
Luke Fearnell Horsehay
Des Conneely Horsehay
Craig Baugh Horsehay
Mick Furness Shifnal
Lol Russon Highley
Bob Parry Highley
Dave Hill Highley
Roger Jones Highley

John Palmer I/C

Qualified
Claire Williams
Gareth Jones
Nick Flatters
Rob Weir

At Worfield

Joe Burnside Mortimer
Lauren Burnside Mortimer
Lesley Burnside Mortimer
Ryan Woods Mortimer
Brian Walters Islanders
Paul Mills Shifnal
Dave James Shifnal
Steve Reeves Horsehay
Andy Garbett Horsehay
Phil Wain Horsehay
Phil Harris Horsehay
Darren Bailey Horsehay
Martin Beddow Highley
Brian Durnall Highley
Sean Lockley Highley
Lol Preece Bridgnorth

Rob Renke I/C

Qualified
Andy Garbett
Darren Bailey
Dave James
Phil Wain

At Shifnal

Allan Ludlow-Rhodes Broseley
Mo Parton Stockton
John Pritchard Stockton I/C
John Baines Stockton
Steve Bishton Stockton
Tony Jones Worfield
Debbie Jones Worfield
Les Davies Worfield
Mick Rhodes Broseley
Tony Roche Stockton
Martin Bennett Stockton
Robby Price Chelmarsh
Joey Price Chelmarsh
Matt Pritchard Broseley

Qualified
John Pritchard
Mick Rhodes
Matt Pritchard
Joey Price

Finals Sunday 21st July at Stockton

Mark Bennett Memorial Trophy

Stockton's Rob Weir went one better than last year to win the Mark Bennett Memorial Trophy beating Horsehay's Gareth Jones 21-16 in the final.
In the semi-finals, Rob beat Dave James (Shifnal) 21-16 while Gareth beat Nick Flatter (Mortimer) 21-8.

Full scores are here.

Pictured below: Rob & Gareth with league treasurer Jeanette Bennett who presented the trophy.

Division 2 Singles

Broseley's Matthew Pritchard beat Stockton's John Pritchard 21-12 in the final to lift the Division 2 Singles Trophy.

In the semi-finals, Matthew beat Joey Price (Chelmarsh) 21-14 and John beat Matthew's teammate Mick Rhodes 21-11.

Scores are here.

Pictured below are Matthew & John with Jeanette Bennett.

Doubles Finals on Sunday 8th September at Highley

Many thanks to Highley for hosting the finals on a day when rain was never far away.

Full scores are on the results service: Division 1 and Division 2.

Division 1

Madeley pairing Nigel Evans & Simon Madeley just edged out Horsehay's Peter Burd & Gavin Bridge 21-20 in a high class final. Nigel & Simon beat Shifnal's Emma Duncan & Nathan Lacey 21-19 in their semi-final while Peter & Gavin had a bye as their teammates Rich Simmonds & Dave Brown were unable to compete.

Pictured above: Nigel, League President Bob Parry & Simon.

Division 2

The final was an all Broseley affair. Gail Hall & Neil Bowen prevailed 21-18 over Mick Rhodes & Kev Carter.
Losing semi-finalists were both from Stockton: Guy Lewis & Mick Davies and John Pritchard & Steve Bishton.

Pictured above: Neil & Gail with Bob Parry.

Team Knockouts Played at Bridgnorth on Sunday 29th September

Division 1

In a closely fought final, Horsehay A got the better of division 1 winners Highley A by 12 shots. The result card is here. (note Highley conceded 2 shots because Andy James is a member of Bridgnorth.

Pictured above winners Horsehay A, back L to R: Rich Simmonds, Gaz Jones, Andy Garbett, Craig Baugh (kneeling), Gavin Bridge, Phil Wain, Pete Burd (non playing captain), Dave Brown & Steve Reeves. Front: the mascots.

Division 2

Despite home advantage and consequently having their handicap reduced by 16, Bridgnorth B were beaten in the final by Stockton A. The match card is here (Stockton also conceded 2 shots because John Pritchard is a member of Bridgnorth).

Pictured above winners Stockton A, L to R: John Baines, Rob Weir, Steve Bishton, Martin Bennett, Jeanette Bennett (non playing captain), John Pritchard, Joanne Fothergill, John Clarke & Tony Roche.

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