Southern Ladies Evening Bowling League

The results service for the Southern Ladies Evening Bowling League

Rules:
League rules

This season:
League table
Leading averages

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 8.  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.

Merit

Pairs

AGM

Knock Out Cup Final

Averages

Merit

The Merit Competition was hosted by The Bowling Green on Saturday, 13 June.  Margaret and her team were already busy when we arrived.  Everyone enjoyed an excellent buffet and made small work of the scones and delicious cakes.  There was also a very good raffle.  The only disappointing factor was lack of entries - 18 - (down on last year) and attendance and support were extremely poor.  As I have said before the host greens welcome the opportunity to boost income for their Club when hosting competitions.  

Not a good day weather-wise - a very cold and blustery wind which didn't help the bowling but on the positive side no rain and bowlers are very hardy (excuse the pun!)

I was pleased to see and admire two new bowlers who had entered from Northenden and the Bowling Green namely, Shirley Ashworth and Emma Sneyd and wish them well. 

There were some excellent tight games on a very tricky green.  In the Quarter Finals Chris Merrell v Julie Thompson 21/20, Joanne Balmforth v Megan Scotchford 21/12, Margaret Proctor v Sheila Reynolds 21/17 and Grace McCallum v Linda Webb 21/15.  

Semi Finalists were Chris Merrell v Joanne Balmforth 21/16 and Margaret Procter v Grace McCallum 21/16.  Congratulations to both Chris and Margaret for reaching the Final and who battled it out for the Cup but Margaret was determined to hang on to the trophy she won last year and beat Chris 21/8. Congratulations Margaret. 

Everyone played exremely well in this Competition and congratulations to all who entered. 

All of the scores and participants can now be seen under 'Merit' on the website.  

And a thank you to the Bowling Green.

IRENE HARDY - COMPETITION SECRETARY 

Pairs

  The Pairs competition will be held on Saturday, 18 July 2026 and will be hosted by Flixton Cricket, please arrive at 9.30 am for strike out at 10.00 am. 

AGM

The Annual General Meeting and Presentation will be held on Friday 23rd October 2026 at Flixton Cricket Club, commencing at 7.30 p.m.

Knock Out Cup Final

 The Knockout Cup will be held the week commencing 17 August 2026. 

Averages

 The Averages will be held on Saturday, 5 September 2026 and be hosted by Flixton Cons, arrive 10 am for strike out at 10.30 am.