Today, 27 May, I had the pleasure of presenting a Certificate of Achievement to Brian Faichney of Huddersfield Recreation to commemorate him reaching 90 on the 18 May and still playing competitively in our 10-man league. These occasions are a pleasurable part of the duties...
IT was success all the way for Lowerhouse duo Andy Mitchell and Ashley Daykin in the Pairs Shield Final at Almondbury Lib. They won the final against Netherton Con duo Paul Rangeley and Graham Brook 21-10 with scratch bowlers Mitchell and Daykin ahead from the first...
The second round matches are scheduled for 1 pm on 16 May (today) and Huddersfield take on Halifax. The home venue has changed to Brockholes Bowling Club and the team is: John Bloomer, Andy Carter,Tony Cross, Stephen Haigh, Mark Richardson, Graham Sigsworth, Andy Wike, Ray Whitwam. Reserve...
OUR first final of the season will take place on Thursday 15 May 2025 with the Pairs Shield Finals at Almondbury Lib. Milnsbridge are the club with most representatives with the experienced duo Roy Sutton and Dennis Hirst...
The Yorkshire qualifying rounds of the J&J Isherwood competition are being held at Cleckheaton Sports on Thursday 12 June. The qualifiers will go through to the final on Wednesday 2 July at Preece Bowling Club. To enter contact Mark Waite, the YCCGBA Fixture Secretary, fixturessecretary@yccgba.org.uk,...
OUR Over-70s singles competition gets underway with two venues in use on Friday. We have 24 bowlers entered in the competition and some excellent bowling is anticipated on both Kirkheaton C&BC and Netherton Con greens. We would like to thank both clubs in their co-operation...
Huddersfield took a positive step starting the 2025 season by defeating Leeds in a tough first round encounter. Leeds won the title in 2023 and were Hickson Trophy winners in 2024. The home team gave debuts to two new bowlers who both put in creditable performances....
The closing date for the Over 70's Individual Trophy has been extended to Sunday 4th May. Entry costs £4 with entry forms available HERE . Rounds take place on 9th May and 12th June....
Holmfirth Bowling Club are in need of bowlers for their 10-man teams in Division 3 and Division 5. If there is anyone out there who would like to get some regular games please let Phil Woodthorpe of Holmfirth know. Phil will be please to hear from...
On Friday 26 April I had the honour of honouring one of my own teammates for achieving the age of 90 and still actively bowling. Jeffery Oldroyd was 90 in February but he's had to wait until the bowling season started to earn his Certificate...