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Welcome to the Stockport Metro Indoor Bowling League
Our aim is to promote the game of Short Mat Bowls in Stockport and the Surrounding Areas during the winter months.
Over 550 players participate, forming 46 Teams from 19 different clubs and are continuing to grow.
The league is open to all ages and all skill levels. Any team wishing to join the league should contact the league secretary.
President: Mike Clancy
Chairman: John Pajak
Vice Chairman: Andrew Bebbington
Honorary Secretary: Susan Banfield
Honorary Treasurer: Olwen Sandiford
Fixture / Results and Registration Secretary: Paul Maffei
Competition Secretary: Angharad Brideaux
Stockport ‘A’ Team Captain: Angharad Brideaux
Stockport ‘B’ Team Captain: Elaine Sloane
County Delegate - Cheshire: Adam Smith
County Delegate - Gtr Manchester: Dave Almond
Safeguarding Officer: Clint Crowther
Non Committee Positions:
Team KO Organiser: Chris Banfield
Assistant Competition Organiser: Sheila Wilson
Stockport Metro Home Team Venue:
Etherow Indoor Bowling Centre
Etherow Centre
Market Street
Broadbottom
SK14 6AX
Morley Green B - Withdrawal from League
Very Sad News - Passing of Dave Pettitt
St Albans D - Withdrawal from League
SMIBL Competitions 2025/26 Season
Stockport Metro Team Fixtures NZ 2025/26
Morley Green B - Withdrawal from League
Unfortunately, we have had another withdrawal from the SMIBL. We were informed last night by the Morley Green Secretary that Morley Green B would be withdrawing from the league with immediate effect due to player shortages.
Morley Green B played in Division 4 and did actually play their first match on Tuesday evening. The result from this fixture and all their remaining fixtures will be deleted - Paul Maffei, FR&R Secretary will address this in the coming days.
We apologise for the resultant loss of fixtures in Division 4.
SMIBL Committee
Very Sad News - Passing of Dave Pettitt
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our bowling colleague, Dave Pettitt passed away last Friday evening.
Dave died suddenly & peacefully at home and he will be greatly missed by his many friends at Davenport GC and indeed the wider Stockport Metro community.
Our thoughts are with his wife, Paula and family at this very sad time.
Sincerely,
SMIBL Committee
St Albans D - Withdrawal from League
We have received notification that St Albans D will be withdrawing from the SMIBL with immediate effect. Sadly, they were unable to get enough players who were prepared to commit. They were in Division 5 and have withdrawn prior to playing any matches. The Division 5 fixtures will be adjusted accordingly by Paul Maffei, FR&R Secretary.
SMIBL Committee
SMIBL Competitions 2025/26 Season
Entries are now being taken for the SMIBL Competitions for the forthcoming season:
SMIBL Singles - Sponsored by Premier Bowls
Saturday 18th October 2025 at Ladybridge Residents Club
SMIBL Pairs - Sponsored by Davenport GC Bowling Section
Saturday 29th November at Ladybridge Residents Club
SMIBL Triples - Sponsored by TPS
Saturday 17th January 2026 at Etherow IBC
SMIBL Over 60s Pairs - Sponsored by TPS
Saturday 7th February 2026 at Etherow IBC
Full details of how to enter can be found on the Home Page under 'Competition Entry Forms'
Stockport Metro Team Fixtures NZ 2025/26
Stockport Metro has two teams in the NESMBA in which they will play against various Counties in Northern England.
The full results for both teams can be found on the official NESMBA website: Northern England Short Mat tables
Delegates Meeting 2025/26 Season
The Delegates Meeting will be held on Sunday 28th September 2025, 7.30pm at Bramhall Village Club, SK7 2BA
League Sponsors
J L S C o m p u t e r S e r v i c e s
Premier Bowls
Davenport GC Bowling Section
Techniheat Plant Services Ltd.
