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  • Ashton Shield Final 2024

    Ashton Shield Final 2024

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    On Saturday 31st August our Mid-Shropshire League 'B' team got to the final of the Ashton Shield for the second successive year beat...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 21 Sep 24
  • Fun???

    Fun???

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    It is said that fun is closely allied to frustration and there were heaps of both on the sunny afternoon of Sunday 18th August when the Fun ...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 24
  • Atcham Challenge 2024

    Atcham Challenge 2024

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    The Much Wenlock team enjoyed a lovely afternoon at Atcham Bowling Club in the second leg of the home and away Atcham Bowling Challenge Matc...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 10 Sep 24
  • Mixed Triples 2024

    Mixed Triples 2024

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    The final club competition of the 2024 season was held on Sunday 1st September under threatening skies. Five teams took to the green to vie...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Sep 24
  • Andy Capp 2024 ?

    Andy Capp 2024 ?

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Well the Handicap Cup certainly lived up to its name this year! 42 hopefuls started the competition way back in a soggy April and on Sunday...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Aug 24
  • WI Ladies 2024

    WI Ladies 2024

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    The afternoon of Wednesday 14th August saw the visit to our club of the ladies of Much Wenlock Womens Institute. After introductions by org...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Aug 24
  • Talbot Cup 2024

    Talbot Cup 2024

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    A strong field took to the green on Sunday 4th August to compete for the Talbot Cup. The origins of Talbot Cup date back to the 19th century...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 6 Aug 24
  • MAJOR JULY DOUBLES

    MAJOR JULY DOUBLES

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Two major doubles competitions both attracting over 20 entrants were held in recent weeks and both were blessed with brilliant sunshine desp...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Jul 24
  • Inaugural Derby

    Inaugural Derby

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    The warm summer evening of 24th June 2024 was the setting for the inaugural derby match between our 'B' team and 'C' team in...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 25 Jun 24
  • Olympian Doubles 2024

    Olympian Doubles 2024

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Hard on the heels of the Olympian Singles the Wenlock Olympian Doubles competition was hosted by the Much Wenlock Bowling Club on Sunday 23r...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 23 Jun 24
  • Olympian Singles 2024

    Olympian Singles 2024

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Much Wenlock hosted the Wenlock Olympian Ladies and Mens Singles competitions on Saturday 22nd June and a host of local bowlers turned up to...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 22 Jun 24
  • Double Top

    Double Top

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    A strong group of 20 contenders took to the green on Sunday 9th June to vie for the titles of Ladies and Mens Doubles Champions 2024. The a...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 10 Jun 24
  • Hot Day, Cool Dudes!

    Hot Day, Cool Dudes!

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Now lets be honest, the Keith Gardner Shield is not an easy trophy to win because you have to beat every other competitor on the green. Ever...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 24
  • Singled Out

    Singled Out

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Well the 2024 bowling season may have got off to a soggy start, that’s for sure, but the weather gods shone their light on our green f...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 25 May 24
  • GO FOR GOLD

    GO FOR GOLD

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    When watching your sporting heroes win in the Olympics did you ever dream what it would be like to stand on the winner’s rostrum clutc...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 4 May 24
  • Hello Soggy 2024

    Hello Soggy 2024

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Well..........what a start to the 2024 bowling season!!! Rain, rain, rain, oh.....and a bit more rain.......and don't mention the cold ...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 24
  • Bye Bye 2023

    Bye Bye 2023

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    If anyone was thinking of entering their first club competition of the season next week.......forget it! The last Club Championship competi...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 24 Sep 23
  • Class of 23

    Class of 23

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Following the successful Club Open Day in May a large influx of new members this year, many of whom were new to bowls, meant that the club w...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 17 Sep 23
  • Atcham Challenge Match 2023

    Atcham Challenge Match 2023

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    A lovely sunny afternoon on Saturday 9th September saw the return match at Atcham of the 2023 Much Wenlock v Atcham Annual Bowling Challenge...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 10 Sep 23
  • Ashton Shield Final 2023

    Ashton Shield Final 2023

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    The Much Wenlock B team battled through to the Mid-Shropshire League Ashton Shield Final which was played on the evening of Saturday 2nd Sep...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Sep 23
  • What talent!!!!

    What talent!!!!

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Over 20 members took to the green on Sunday 3rd September to challenge for the title of 2023 Open Triples Champions. This year there was a ...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Sep 23
  • Fun in the Sun

    Fun in the Sun

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Sunday 20th August saw a beatifully sunny afternoon on the Much Wenlock green, a perfect setting for the annual Fun Bowls event. 6 teams ta...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Aug 23
  • Up and at'em v Atcham

    Up and at'em v Atcham

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    A few years ago, pre-Covid, we used to play a few friendly matches each year against local clubs. This year we were pleased to get back into...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 19 Aug 23
  • Talbot Cup 2023

    Talbot Cup 2023

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    The Talbot Cup has a rich history dating back to 1895 which was the year that Dr William Penny Brookes, founder of the Wenlock Olympian Soci...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Aug 23
  • In the Moo'd

    In the Moo'd

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    The Mumford family name is not only known well throughout the bowling fraternity it is also highly regarded in country circles for the breed...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Aug 23
  • Presidents Cup 2023

    Presidents Cup 2023

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Club Treasurer - Peter Yates

    Twenty two intrepid players took to the Much Wenlock green on Sunday 30th July for the Presidents Cup drawn doubles competition. This prest...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 31 Jul 23
  • Super 2023 Handicap Cup Final

    Super 2023 Handicap Cup Final

    Much Wenlock, Shropshire
    Article by: Peter Yates

    The rain didn't diminish the standard of play on the Much Wenlock green for the finals of the 2023 Handicap Cup. Over 40 players started...

    Much Wenlock Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 16 Jul 23