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Hello all Captains ….. There are a few scorecards each week that leave a bit to be desired, the maths on them is sometimes very bad, as an example two weeks ago a team sent in a card that had TEN of the players scores incorrect & TWO leg scores also incorrect, this was an extreme example but you get the point. Also, some of the cards are, to put it bluntly a mess, please try and keep them tidy.

THE TIME TO DO THE MATHS AND MAKE SURE THE SCORES ARE CORRECT IS WHILE THE GAME IS GOING ON AND AT THE END BEFORE YOU SIGN THE CARD, the signature is the indication that both teams are happy with what is written down. To that end, in future when the card arrives with the Assistant Sec that is what will be locked in, if there are mistakes at that point, maybe ones where a lost game should be a win or a draw there will be no point complaining as WHAT IS ON THE CARD IS WHAT WILL GO ON THE WEBSITE, WIN, DRAW OR LOSE. So please check the MATHS before signing. Please see RULE 17 which applies to scorecards and a possible fine.  The tidiness of the card is important for several reasons, being able to read it of course, but as a new feature an in depth write up of the night is being presented each week on the Website & our Facebook page and this relies heavily on the cards being legible and correct.  Thankyou for your support in this.

The draw for the Knock Out Cup - Round 2 has been made and is as below. Games will take place on the 9th December 2026. Home teams are responsible for arraning venue, equipment and stickers.

The draw for the Cider Cup - Round 2 has been made and is as below. Games will take place on the 25th November 2026. Home teams are responsible for arraning venue, equipment and stickers. Please Note: - Strongbow vs Herefordians will be on Military Club Alley No 2, and Military D vs FJ Lions will be on Alley No 1

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Tattibogoes scored 395 to beat Buccaneers in Division 1, the highest team total of the week. Max’s Knights beat United Farmers 351 to 340, and Brian’s Northend Boys edged out GWRSA ‘C’ 337 to 335. Misfits scored 368 against Bunch of Bankers in Division 3, and Lost Heads scored 366 at Livin' On A Spare in Division 1. Fire Brigade beat Barton by 362 to 339 in Division 1. In Division 4, Credenhill 'B' beat Shop Assistants 311 to 294.

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UNFORTUNETELY WELSH CLUB B FROM DIVISION 4 HAVE FOLDED, THE MAIN REASON BEING LACK OF PLAYERS, SOME OF THE REMAINING PLAYERS HAVE MOVED TO OTHER TEAMS AND SOME HAVE GIVEN UP SKITTLES.

TEAMS DRAWN AGAINST THEM WILL BE AWARDED THE TWO POINTS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO SEND IN A CARD.

Only one game in the first round, WOODENTOPS played THE CON MEN, Woodentops won 3 (282) to 1 (253).

The next round is to be held on the 9th of December.

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Woodentops scored 358 to beat Wranglers in Division 2, the highest team total of the week. Harry's Lads scored 356 to beat Buccaneers in Division 1. In Division 3, The Generals beat Trevor Williams by 87 pins, the widest margin of the week. Credenhill 'B' beat Volly Vikings in Division 4 by 54 pins. The week's highest individual leg total was achiieved by Woodentops in Division Two who started with 105. Other teams to record ton legs were United Farmers & Vaga, also in Division Two, & both getting a 100.

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The draw for the singles and pairs has now been completed and the fixtures are uploaded on the website.

Please note that any changed to pairs must be made 24 hours before the start of the 1st game, and changes after that will not be allowed.

Any question/queries please contact Gareth Thompson (League Secretary).

We are sorry to announce that Lionel Probert sadly passed away on Saturday 24th October.

Lionel was a founding member of Lost Heads & was their team Secretary from 1988/89 to the end of season 2012/13. He continued to play for Lost Heads until 2023/24 and won the League's Singles competition in 1995/96. Prior to Lost Heads he played for Greyhound Dog for many years.

The league has received this message from Lionel's Grandaughter:

In Loving Memory of Lionel ❤️

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Lionel Probert, who was a much-loved and familiar face within Lost Head skittles team for the past 40 years and other teams around Hereford before that. 

Lionel had been part of the Lost Head team since its very first skittle night, playing every week and building so many wonderful memories and friendships along the way. Skittles was a huge part of his life, and Friday nights with the team were something he loved.

His passion for the team was also passed down to his son, Chris, who followed in his footsteps as both a player and a sticker from a young age, making it a special family connection that will always be remembered.

Lionel will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, both on and off the skittle alley. As a family, we know how much the team meant to him and how many happy memories he made over the years. We are so grateful for the friendships, laughter and Friday nights that became such a special part of his life.❤️

We will be paying our respects to Lionel on the 19th November 2026, 10:15am at Hereford Cremation with a drink following on afterwards at the Barrels. We would love to see as many people there as possible to celebrate Lionel’s life.

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Tattibogoes beat Painters 'B' 366 to 332 in Division 1 to stay unbeaten at the top of the table, and Livin' On A Spare matched their 366 in a win over Buccaneers. Generals scored 350 in Division 3, and Wellies reached 338 in a 22-pin win over United Farmers in Division 2. Shop Assistants scored 342 in Division 4.

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