DERRICK RADLEY 1930 -2023 Derrick was raised a stone’s throw away from Skelmanthorpe Central Bowling Club and spent all his bowling life there in which time he filled every position within the club. Not an outstanding bowler, but no dummy either, his main claim to fame was...
We have been advised that Derrick Radley died yesterday (19 June 2023) at the age of 94. Derrick was well known throughout the area and represented Huddersfield at Yorkshire level. The most recent Yorkshire handbook sees him listed as Treasurer and Secretary for eleven year spells...
The next round of the Yorkshire Veterans Inter-District League takes place this coming Friday 23 June where Huddersfield take on Wakefield. The home team have opted for a change of venue to Marsh United, Thongsbridge having already hosted 3 of the 4 permitted games, the...
As though it was not enough of an all liberal affair with Golcar Libs playing Lindley Libs the hosts Almondbury Libs made it a day to remember at the team knockout match. The Almondbury Liberal club ladies (Heather Dyson and friend) provided a continuous supply of...
On Friday 9 June Huddersfield came up against what they considered their main rivals for the championship and whilst they played out a 28-28 draw over the Home and Away fixtures Leeds sneaked up on the rails to pip Huddersfield by 2 points at the...
Round 3 of this years Yorkshire Veterans Inter-District Bowling League takes place this coming Friday, 9 June when Huddersfield take on West Yorkshire. West Yorkshire are the reigning champions from 2022 when Huddersfield were unusually ranked fourth. Huddersfield are currently top of the table with...
Thursday 1 June 2023 saw Andy Carter and Steve Mallinson of Marsh United lift the trophy and £120 prize at a cold but welcoming Almondbury Liberal club, sponsors of the competition. The winning pair saw off two pairs from Longwood, Ian Crawford and Barry Tinker in...
There's no news like old news! Photo shows Peter Kain who played number 1 with his opponent John Lynch and the referee Ray Tunnacliffe at the start of the game. John Lynch got off to a good start and was 10 - 3 up after 10...
Huddersfield Bowls Development, an initiative from this association, are holding their next Try Bowling event in Greenhead Park on Sunday 18 June. The last two events have been blighted by awful weather and the last event also clashed with Huddersfield Towns last match of the season....
Due to a lower than hoped for number of entries for the over 70's pairs the competition will now be delayed until Thursday 22nd June where qualifying games will be played on 2/3 greens down to the last four pairs for finals day at Lowerhouses...