Macclesfield and District Bowling Association

The results service for crown green bowling in the Macclesfield area

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Tables
Division 1
Division 2
Division 3
Division 4
Averages

Rules & Match Sheets:
2025 Rules
League Scoresheet
Greenwood Floodlit

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Welcome to The Macclesfield and District Bowling Association

We would like to thank our sponsors and advertisers for the 2025 season:

Andrew Smith Funeral Services

L&J Print Services

Olympus Trophies

Packhorse Social & Bowling Club

Macclesfield Chiropractic

 

Your 2025 M&DBA Committee:

President Mr Peter Mannion (Parkside)
Chairman Mr Chris Butler (Macclesfield Bowling Club)
Secretary Mrs Natasha Bowers (Kerridge)
Treasurer Mr David Heald (Macclesfield BC)
Match Secretary Mr Mike Watkins (Packhorse)
Competition Secretary Mrs Christine Watkins (Packhorse)
Cheshire Representative

Mrs Janet Dean (South Park)
Committee Members

 

Mr James Turner (Packhorse)

Mr Dean Wood (Kerridge)

Mrs Jan Edgar (Kerridge)

Mr Darren Johnson (Kerridge)

Mr Mark Bowers (Kerridge)

Mr John Mitchell (MBC)

 

For any general correspondence and queries, please email Natasha Bowers - maccbowling@yahoo.com

To enter our league competitions, please email Chris Watkins - chrisandmikew@gmail.com

For match results, please email Mike Watkins - chrisandmikew@gmail.com

Maureen Bennett - 9:30pm start - Sunday 29th June

Maureen Bennett Competition - PARKING

Stan Mason LOD Pairs

Hayman Trophy - Sunday 27th April

Announcements for the 2025 season

Maureen Bennett - 9:30pm start - Sunday 29th June

The draw for the Maureen Bennett Trophy is now live here.

Please note that the competition starts at 9:30am.

See our previous post regarding parking arrangements.

We look forward to seeing you there!


(Thursday 26 June 2025)

Maureen Bennett Competition - PARKING

We have been informed by the Railway that they have arranged parking with Wharf Design for this Sunday's competition, the Maureen Bennett Trophy (on 29th June).

Directions to get there are as follows:
 
As you travel up PARK LANE in the direction of Biddulph, you come to Congleton railway station.
 
Turn left at the station approach and the Wharf Design parking is immediately to the left and through the iron gates.
 
There is plenty of parking here.
 
From the car park proceed to the station where you should take the foot bridge across the railway line and exit the entrance on the far side platform heading underneath the road bridge and towards the Railway Inn.
 
Turn left and walk in front of the Railway Inn, which is currently being renovated, and turn right into the Railway Inn car park.
 
The Green is Across the Car Park.

(Thursday 26 June 2025)

Stan Mason LOD Pairs

The draw for the Stan Mason Luck of the Draw Pairs is now live and can be viewed here or under the Tables link at the top of the site.

Play commences at 10am at Macclesfield Bowling Club. There is no practice.

Refreshments and light lunches are available.

We look forward to welcoming you there!

Any queries, please contact Tasha Bowers at maccbowling@yahoo.com. Thank you. 


(Thursday 22 May 2025)

Hayman Trophy - Sunday 27th April

On a warm and sunny day at Wilmslow Conservative Club, we received excellent hospitality from the club and were treated to some great bowling on the green!

Early form suggested Ryan Pountley would be difficult to beat, but David Read put paid to that in the quarter-final with a comprehensive 21-3 victory. In the other quarters, homester - and last year's winner - Nigel Forde-Dunlop ran out a 21-14 winner against Darren Johnson, Dave Ford beat Jake Jackson 21-11, and Mike Watkins won 21-17 against Mark Bowers.

The semi-finals were both close encounters, with some very good bowling in both. Dave Ford edged ahead against Mike Watkins, but Mike was never far behind and the game went to the wire. Mike was lying game as Dave's last bowl came in, and looked like it was going to stop in time to win the end, but just pegged away and out at the last to give Mike a 21-20 win.

In the other semi-final, Nigel Forde-Dunlop and David Read went head-to-head with some fine bowling from both men, but Nigel edged the game 21-18 to set up a final between the reigning champion and a player in fine form on the day.

Mike Watkins raced into a 10-1 lead in the final, but Nigel Forde-Dunlop fought back with some good bowling into the corners both ways. It looked like Nigel might have Mike under pressure for a while, but before long, Mike's consistency shone through and he ran out a worthy 21-11 winner!

Well done to everyone who took part this year, and big thanks to Wilmslow Conservative Club for welcoming us, feeding us good food, and keeping everyone oiled throughout the day!

The full competition results can be viewed here, or under 'Tables' at the top of this page.

Don't forget to enter our next competition, the Stan Mason Luck of the Draw Pairs, taking place on Sunday 25th May at Macclesfield Bowling Club. Get your entries in now to avoid disappointment!


(Sunday 27 April 2025)

Announcements for the 2025 season

Welcome to the 2025 bowling season!

The new season will begin soon, so we're making some early announcements.

Competitions

Get these dates in your diary early to make sure you can take part! Venues now announced:

Hayman Trophy - Sunday 27th April (singles) - Wilmslow Conservative Club

Stan Mason - Sunday 25th May (luck of the draw pairs) - Macclesfield Bowling Club

Maureen Bennett - Sunday 29th June (singles) - Railway Bowling Club

Victory Pairs - Sunday 27th July (luck of the draw pairs - 3rd and 4th division bowlers only) - Parkside Bowling Club

Neckwear - Sunday 14th September (singles) - Coronation

 

Fixtures

The fixtures for the new season have now been published - check the links at the top of the page for your division to see your opponents and when your season begins!


(Friday 25 April 2025)