The results service for the Southern Ladies Evening Bowling League |
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Welcome to the Southern Ladies Evening Bowling League which was originally formed at the Shell Bowling Club [Carrington] - now extinct. Prior to its formation, teams of ladies played on a friendly basis from Chorlton, Hale, Timperley, Northenden and Flixton, hence its title. December 1980 gave birth to this league with 6 teams - it now comprises 9. Competition and enthusiasm throughout the season is excellent - ie Matches, Knockout cups, Pairs and Merit etc. New members welcome to all teams. For more information, contact the secretaries Anne Wills and Chris Merrell. |
Knock Out Cup FinalThe 2025 Knockout final was hosted by Flixton Cons on Saturday, 9 August between Northenden and the Bowling Green on a lovely sunny day. The team of volunteers from Flixton Cons worked tirelessly providing the refreshments and assisting with the measuring. The teams fought hard on a very challenging green with the Bowling Green claiming victory with a score of 178-128. It was encouraging to see so many spectators supporting the event and enjoying the day. Congratulation to Margaret and her team who were worthy winners. Fixtures Secretary, Chris Merrell | |
| (Sunday 10 August 2025) | |
PairsThe Pairs Competition was played at Urmston Sports on Saturday 19 July with an entry of 16 players - things are looking up!! It was a lovely day, delicous refreshments and a raffle, with excellent hosting by Barbara and her team of volunteers, who worked tirelessly throught the day. It was an extremely humid day without the thunderstorms that we were expecting - an odd showers here and there which I'm sure were quite welcome to the players who had to bowl in such humid conditions. The bowling was of a very high standard and not without some surprises, it was also encouraging to see the two younger players again entering these competitions, namely Megan Scotchford (Flixton Cons) and Ellie Wallace (Flixton Ex). Reaching the semi-final stage were Gwenda O'Toole/Kate Wright (21) playing Miriam Ellis/Julie Thompson (18) and Chris Merrell/Carol Ellis (21) playing Jackie Goodwin/Sue Keefe (17), all, as you can see, very tight games. So to the final.....and what a final. It was one of the most exciting games I have seen for a long time. I did say it was a humid day and the players must have found it very uncomfortable to play in such heat, but when Gwenda took the block it was corner to corner (uphill as well as down!!). She nor Kate were taking any prisoners. It was a battle and one which I know everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Well-earned congratulations to Kate Wright and Gwenda O'Toole who finally beat Chris and Carol 21/18. A very long day but thoroughly enjoyable. Competiton Secretary, Irene Hardy | |
| (Thursday 24 July 2025) | |
MeritThis was played at Flixton Ex on Saturday 14 June. We had 25 entries this year which was good and encouraging. We were made welcome by Rose and her team who put on an excellent buffet with some fine homebaking, we also had a brilliant raffle. Although we had 25 entries, support from Clubs, who are not actually participating, would be welcome as this is possibly the only opportunity Host greens have to boost income. We were let down by the promised thunderstorms and heavy rain which were NOT forthcoming and had to persevere with a day of bright sunshine instead!! Just one shower in which a few of the players did get a drenching but soon dried off and enjoyed the rest of the day. Bowling throughout the day was excellent. We had some very tight games as you will see from the Competition Sheet on the Web. Big green and just one shout for 38 metre mark. Making it to the semis were Margaret Procter and Chris Merrell - 21-16, Jay Clarke and Liz Keiher - 21-10, (interesting to note there were three from the Bowling Green in the semis!!). Congratulations to the two worthy finalists Margaret and Jay - 21-14. Both played consistently well all day and it was a truly exciting final both making the most of the big green!! Congratulations to Margaret Procter a worthy 2025 Merit Winner. Competition Secretary, Irene Hardy
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| (Saturday 28 June 2025) | |
AGMThe Annual General Meeting and Presentation will be held on Friday 24th October 2025 at Flixton Cricket Club, commencing at 7.30 p.m. | |
| (Thursday 13 February 2025) | |
AveragesThe Averages Comp will be held at Northenden on Saturday 6th September 2025 commencing 10.00 am strike out 10.30 am.
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| (Thursday 13 February 2025) | |