15 Oct Half Year General Meeting – 13th October

The Half Year General Meeting took place on 13th October and was well attended by club representatives, players, and captains, all gathering for the end-of-season prize giving.

This year we sadly lost David Sykes, and in his honour, League President Richard Armitage delivered a heartfelt tribute, followed by a warm and sustained round of applause in David’s memory.

Our Treasurer Alan Stephenson reported that the league’s finances remain in excellent shape, while League and Competition Secretary Paul English reflected on another successful season. Paul also extended his thanks to everyone for their patience and teamwork during the re-entry of results after what will now forever be known as the “Great Bowlsnet Disaster of 2025.”

To round things off, the raffle raised a fantastic £115 for Kirkwood Hospice – a big thank you to everyone who donated prizes and bought tickets.

John Hodgson (Shepley), Rosebowl Individual Trophy

Andrew Wike (Longwood), John Hoyle Trophy

Les Holmes and Graham Hirst (Lowerhouses), Over 70s Pairs Trophy

Andy Mitchell (Lowerhouses) – minus partner Ashley Daykin, Pairs Trophy

Graham Hirst (Lowerhouses), Over 70s Trophy

Graham Illingworth (David Brown Sports), Over 80s Trophy

Ken Roys (Marsh Utd), Lower Divisions Individual Trophy

Ian Archibald (Elland WMC), Bistro Trophy

Ian Crawford (Longwood), Team Knock-out Trophy

Mark Harris (Kirkheaton Con), Subsidiary Teams Knock-out Trophy

Malcolm Burn (Broad Oak), Julie Fuller Trophy

10-man Divisional Winners and runners up

6-man Divisional Winners and runners up