Archived League News 2022
Archived League News 2022
A summary of all the league's prize winners can be found here.
26Sep22 by John PalmerCongratulations to Highley A on completing the league and cup double by narrowly defeating Madeley by 8 shots at Broseley. Full scores are on the results service here and more details and photos here.
Congratulations also to Stockton A on winning the Division 2 Knockout Cup by beating Much Wenlock. Full scores are on the results service here.
25Sep22 by John PalmerThe Knockout Cup finals will be played at Broseley on Sunday 25th September. Dress code applies.
Much Wenlock (+4) v Stockton A (+8)
Highley A (Scr) v Madeley CC (+4)
To be followed by the Prize Presentation and buffet.
20Sep22 by John PalmerThe League Prize Presentation will be held at Broseley Social Club after the finals of the Knockout Cups on Sunday 25th September at approximately 5pm. A buffet will be provided and all league bowlers are welcome. Donations of prizes for a raffle on the day would be much appreciated.
30Aug22 by John PalmerThe semi-finals of the Knockout Cups will be played on Tuesday 13th September, 7pm start. The finals will be played at Broseley on Sunday 25th September, Division 2 starting at 1pm, Division 1 starting at 3pm to be followed by the League Prize Presentation and a buffet.
Bridgnorth A(+28) v Madeley(+4) at Much Wenlock.
Highley A v Islanders A (both scratch) at Worfield.
Mortimer (+28) v Much Wenlock(+4) at Bylet No.1.
Stockton A(+8) v Squirrel(+32) at Bylet No.2.
Finals of the Doubles will be played at Highley on Sunday 11th September starting at 1.30pm (1.15 scratch). The draws will be made on the day. Qualifiers:
Gaz Jones & Tony Roche Horsehay
Cheryl Caswell & Ian Hopson Islanders
Geoff Wylde & Dave East Highley
Martin Beddow & Brian Durnall Highley
League rules state that both Highley pairs will owe 4 shots in the semi-final only.
Rich Suggett & Rob Weir Stockton
Paul Lloyd & Dave Warrington Mortimer
John Baines* & Jeanette Bennett Stockton
Joe & Tom Killen Shifnal
* Will owe 2 as a home bowler in the semi-final only.
29Aug22 by John PalmerTies in the quarter finals of the league knockouts take place on Tuesday 23rd August, 7pm start. League rules state that a green fee of £5 per team is payable to the neutral host club. This used to be 50p per player when we played ten a side. Now at eight a side, I suggest increasing this to £8 per team.
Bridgnorth A(+28) v Highley B(+36) At Chelmarsh
Madeley(+4) v Horsehay(+8) At Broseley
Broseley(+24) v Highley A At Bylet No.2
Stockton B(+32) v Islanders A At Bridgnorth
10Aug22 by John PalmerMortimer (+28) v Chelmarsh B(+40) At Worfield
Shifnal v Much Wenlock(+4) At Madeley CC
Bridgnorth B(+20) v Stockton A(+8) At Bylet No.1
Chelmarsh A(+32) v Squirrel(+32) At Shifnal
Eleven entries were received for the Division 1 Doubles and eighteen for the Division 2. Qualifying was required for both competitions and took place on Tuesday 9th August. Qualifiers in bold.
Steve Reeves & Peter Burd Horsehay
Andy Garbett & Barry Roden Horsehay
Gaz Jones & Tony Roche Horsehay
Andy James & Steve Wright Highley
Rob Renke & Brian Walters Islanders
Bob Parry & Lol Russon Highley
Cheryl Caswell & Ian Hopson Islanders
Tony & Matt Pritchard Broseley
Geoff Wylde & Dave East Highley
Dave Scriven & Stuart Gittings Highley
Martin Beddow & Brian Durnall Highley
4 to qualify, Rob Renke I/C
3Aug22 by John PalmerNick & Jane Flatters Mortimer
Chris Massie & Brian Homer Bridgnorth
Rich Suggett & Rob Weir Stockton
Jan Hetherington & Linda Jones Chelmarsh
Derek Bolton & Sue Stone Chelmarsh
Paul Lloyd & Dave Warrington Mortimer
Dave Davies & Neville Quinton Chelmarsh
Sharon & Stuart Duncan Shifnal
Linda & Tim Lowe Shifnal
2 to qualify, John Palmer I/C
Joe & Lauren Burnside Mortimer
Karl Law & Peter Gwilt Bridgnorth
John Baines & Jeanette Bennett Stockton
John Pritchard & Steve Bishton Stockton
Syd Jones & Stan Chapman Chelmarsh
Tena Martin & Mary Betteridge Chelmarsh
Colin Mcmurray & Graham Kitchen Mortimer
Joe & Tom Killen Shifnal
Ange Boot & Steve Burmingham Shifnal
2 to qualify, Jeanette Bennett I/C
League officers are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dave Collins. Dave was until recently the secretary of Highley Bowling Club and had been for many years.
28Jul22 by John PalmerThe finals of the Singles Competitions - Mark Bennett Memorial and Division 2 Singles take place this Sunday at Stockton. All welcome. 1pm start for Division 2 and 2pm for the Mark Bennett Memorial. There will be a raffle on the day and a buffet at £1 per plate.
In the Knockout Cups, league rules state that a green fee of £5 per team is payable to the neutral host club. This used to be 50p per player when we played ten a side. Now at eight a side, I suggest increasing this to £8 per team.
22Jul22 by John PalmerLeague Treasurer Jeanette Bennett presented the trophies following some excellent bowling in the Mark Bennett Memorial and Division 2 Singles at Stockton on Sunday 24th July.
Congratulations to Cheryl Caswell of Islanders on winning the Mark Bennett Memorial and home bowler John Pritchard winning the Division 2 Trophy. Details here and on the Results Service: Mark Bennett and Division 2.
24Jul22 by John PalmerThe draw has been made for the division 1 & division 2 Knockout Cups. The preliminary rounds will be played on Tuesday 26th July.
Bridgnorth A(+28) v Worfield A(+52) At Bylet No.2
Highley B(+36) v Islanders B(+32) At Worfield
Mortimer (+28) v Islanders C(+36) At Highley
Worfield B(+24) v Chelmarsh B(+40) At Bylet No.1
Full details are on the Results Service: division 1 division 2.
10Jul22 by John PalmerSquirrel Bowling Club are urgently looking for a greenkeeper. See message below from their Chairman Bill Smith...
Our present contractor who has only been in post for 5 months, will not be able to do any more work for us, so we will need someone to carry on from the beginning of August. We will then need a green keeper to cut twice a week and apply fertilisers/chemicals as when req'd. Our own equipment, petrol, liquids, etc, will be available for use by an interested person.
We would be much obliged if you could ask the question for us of the league teams, or if anyone has a contact that may be able to help.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Bill Smith, Squirrel Bowling Club Chairman.
Alveley. 01746 780841. 07884148433.
Congratulations to John Clarke of Horsehay on winning the Jim Palmer Memorial Trophy at Chelmarsh on Sunday 3rd July. Full details are on the Competitions page.
3Jul22 by John PalmerEntries are invited for the Division 1 & Division 2 Doubles Competitions before 3rd August. Qualifying (if required) will be on Tuesday 9th August and you can pay on the day - £6 per pair. The finals will be played at Highley on Sunday 11th September.
Entries can be emailed to chairman@highleybowlsleague.org.uk or phone/text 07460267265.
Players are reminded that they can only play in only one of these competitions, not both as they are played at the same time. Current entries can be viewed here.
27Jun22 by John Palmer updated 27Jul22League officers are concerned about the Met Office Red Warning for extreme heat, forecast for next Tuesday 19th July.
It is suggested that team captains contact their opponents and agree to either postpone their matches if they think necessary or consider starting later, say 8pm when conditions should be cooler.
15Jul22 by John PalmerQualifiers in the Mark Bennett Memorial and Division 2 singles are now on the Competitions page. Thanks to the host clubs for the use of their facilities and those in charge for organising. Finals (last 8's) are on Sunday 24th July at Stockton, 1pm for Division 2 and 2pm for the Mark Bennett Memorial.
22Jun22 by John PalmerCongratulations to Lauren Burnside of home club Mortimer on winning the Ladies Singles Trophy with a 21-12 win in the final over Jenny Goodall of Chelmarsh. Details are on the Competitions page.
12Jun22 by John PalmerThe Ladies Singles will be played next Sunday at Cleobury, 12.45pm scratch for a 1pm start. Entries taken on the day, £3.
Entries for the Mark Bennett singles need to be in by close of play on Tuesday 14th June so that greens can be selected for qualifying on Tuesday 21st June. No league matches are scheduled for that evening.
6Jun22 by John PalmerLeague officers are saddened to hear of the death of Bridgnorth stalwart Gerald Penny who bowled in the Highley League for many years and wish to send their condolences both to Gerald's family and to Bridgnorth Bowling Club.
4Jun22 by John PalmerIslanders C have informed the league that they will be providing after match refreshments.
Madeley have informed the league that they won't.
7May22 by John PalmerEntries are invited for these two competitions before 15th June. Qualifying (if required) will be on Tuesday 21st June and you can pay on the day - £3 per entry. The finals will be played at Stockton on Sunday 24th July, fittingly, almost exactly 12 months since Mark passed away on 26th July last year.
Entries can be emailed to chairman@highleybowlsleague.org.uk or phone/text 07460267265.
Players are reminded that they can only play in only one of these competitions, not both as they are played at the same time.
4May22 by John PalmerDates and venues have now been confirmed for the two one day league competitions. Both competitions can be entered on the day and the entry fee will be £3.
Open to all lady bowlers registered to play in the league.
Venue: Cleobury
Date: Sunday 12th June, 12.45pm draw for a 1pm start.
Open to all league bowlers over the age of 60.
Venue: Chelmarsh
Date Sunday 3rd July, 12.45pm draw for a 1pm start.
29Apr22 by John PalmerThe following clubs will be providing refreshments:
Chelmarsh
Much Wenlock
Squirrel
Stockton 'A'
Islanders C
The following have informed the league that they will not:
Bridgnorth
Highley
Horsehay
Islanders A & B
Madeley
Mortimer
Stockton 'B'
Worfield
The fixtures for the 2022 season are now available on Mike Beckett's Results Service. The league will start on Tuesday 19th April.
22Mar22 by John PalmerI'm pleased to announce that the league has been offered a two year sponsorship deal with Hadley based Local Print Pros. Steve Reeves of Local Print Pros and Horsehay secretary said 'personally I have a great affinity with the Highley League, it’s where I’m able to bowl with no pressure'.
Local Print Pros are specialists in top quality printed clothing including printed t-shirts and printed hoodies. They also print banners, vehicle graphics, banners and much more. See what they can offer here.
26Mar22 by John PalmerHorsehay have confirmed that they only have sufficient players to field one team this year. Captain Steve Reeves has informed the league that 'we won’t be providing any refreshments at the pub after the game but there will be the usual during games'.
16Mar22 by John PalmerDon't forget that clubs have until midnight on Wednesday 16th March to confirm the teams that they wish to participate in the league this season.
13Mar22 by John PalmerUnfortunately, Albrighton have confirmed that they have insufficient players to field a team on Tuesdays and consequently, they will not be playing in the league this season.
9Mar22 by John PalmerMervyn Jarman, Much Wenlock's secretary has advised the following:
Parking is on the William Brookes Academy main car park TF13 6NB and entry to the green is by the gates in the bottom left hand corner of the car park through which there is limited disabled parking.
7Mar22 by John PalmerMany thanks to everyone who attended the League AGM this evening and thanks also to Bridgnorth Bowling Club for hosting the meeting. These are the decisions made:
Shifnal applied to join the league with one team and were accepted.
2021 mini league prizes were awarded.
It was agreed to raise the entry fee per team from £90 to £100.
Clubs were given until March 16th to confirm the number of teams they will be entering.
This season will not be a President's Cup year, normal knockouts will be played.
It was agreed that the finals of the 2019 President's and Consolation cups held over to 2020 due to bad weather then postponed due to Covid would not be played and that the £300 prize money would be divided equally among the finalists: Islanders, Horsehay, Highley and Stockton.
By a vote of 11 to 7 the proposal to reduce teams from 10 bowlers to 8 was accepted.
The associated change to reduce named 6's to named 5's was also accepted.
The proposal to ensure that clubs register their own players and named 5's where necessary on the results service rather than providing details to the fixture secretary was accepted.
The cutoff date for teams registering players was set as the first fixture date.
Stockton's proposal to allow players to play twice was rejected.
Officers elected were: President Bob Parry, Chairman John Palmer, Treasurer Jeanette Bennett, Secretary Lesley Burnside, Fixture Secretary John Palmer and Vice Chairman Rob Renke. John Palmer will also act as Safeguarding Officer.
Documents associated with the meeting: AGM Agenda Proposals
Shifnal have expressed interest in entering a team this season. Their representative will attend the meeting.
25Feb22 by John PalmerPlease note that the web address for Mike Beckett's Results System is changing from bowlingresults.co.uk to bowlsresults.co.uk. All the links that I'm aware of on this site have been changed accordingly but if you have any that you've bookmarked, you'll have to amend them.
15Feb22 by John PalmerThe league AGM will be held at Bridgnorth Bowling Club on Wednesday 2nd March, 7.30pm start.
4Feb22 by John PalmerLeague officers have been in discussion and were hoping to arrange an Annual General Meeting as usual in February. Due to the Covid crisis however it has been decided to postpone this until March and combine it with the normal pre-season meeting. Club secretaries will be getting a confirmation email in the near future.
One important decision to be made though is whether to continue playing 8 a side this year or to revert to the normal 10. I'd appreciate any thoughts on the matter, either email highleybowlsleague@gmail.com or use the Contact form.
20Jan22 by John Palmer