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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.

Spares and 40+ Scores

There were 92 spares this week: Division One had 24, Division Two had 27, Division Three had 21 and Division Four had 20.

The highest spare was 17 pins, shared by three players: Andrew Davies (Herdsman Lads), Elliot Green (Vaga) and Emma Davies (Shop Assistants).

40+ scores: four players in total.

Division 1: Norman Braithwaite (Livin' On A Spare) 15,9,9,8=40.

Division 2: Elliot Green (Vaga) 12,8,17,6=43, Harry Davies (Brian's Northend Boys) 17,8,7,8=40.

Division 3: None this week.

Division 4: Emma Davies (Shop Assistants) 17,9,9,6=41.

This Week's Results

To view all the results for week 7 click here

Pace Setters

Tattibogoes (Division 1) remain unbeaten after seven games, on 14 points. In Division 2, GWRSA 'B', Military 'D', Wellies and Woodentops are level at the top on 10 points. Bunch of Bankers and The Generals share the Division 3 lead on 12 points. In Division 4, Credenhill 'B', Legionaires, Marsh's Marauders and Shop Assistants are level on 10 points.

Looking Forward to Next Week

Friday 6 November has some strong pairings. In Division 1, leaders Tattibogoes travel to Buccaneers (thirteenth), and second-placed Painters 'B' host Woodpeckers. In Division 2, Woodentops (joint top) meet GWRSA 'B' (joint top), and Vaga (thirteenth) take on Military 'D' (joint top).

Division 3 has two big clashes as Misfits (sixth) play Bunch of Bankers (joint top), and The Generals (joint top) face Pins of Anarchy, joint bottom of the table. In Division 4, Legionaires take on Marsh's Marauders, and Shop Assistants face Credenhill 'B', both at the top of the table.

For full fixture details click here.

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.

Spares and 40+ Scores

There were 102 spares this week: Division 1 had 42, Division 2 had 28, Division 3 had 17 and Division 4 had 15.

The highest spare was 18 pins, shared by Gary Jones (Wellies) and Craig Williams (GWRSA 'C'), both in Division 2.

40+ scores: ten players in total.

Division 1: Myles Gough (Buccaneers) 41 [15,6,7,13], Daniel Owens (Evans SC) 41 [12,12,8,9] Corey Delahay (Fire Brigade) 40 [12,8,13,7], Mark Smith (Livin' On A Spare) 40 [16,7,6,12].

Division 2: Gary Jones (Wellies) 47 [8,18,14,7], Adam Turner (Woodentops) 42 [7,8,12,15], Tracy Sissons (Brian's Northend Boys) 40 [6,13,12,9].

Division 3: Julian Gittens (City Sports) 41 [12,8,6,15].

Division 4: C Williams (Credenhill 'B') 40 [13,5,13,9], Katie Wood (Shop Assistants) 40 [9,14,9,8].

This Week's Results

To view all the results for week 6 click here

Pace Setters

Tattibogoes (Division 1) are the only unbeaten side, on 6 wins and 12 points. GWRSA 'B' lead Division 2 on 5 wins and 10 points. In Division 3, Ball Breakers, Bunch of Bankers, The Generals and Walt's Ramblers are level on 5 wins and 10 points. Marsh's Marauders lead Division 4 on 5 wins and 10 points.

Looking Forward to Next Week

Friday 30 October brings some strong pairings. In Division 1, leaders Tattibogoes host Livin' On A Spare, who sit fifth, and Lost Heads (sixth) face second-placed Painters 'B'. In Division 2, GWRSA 'B' (top) meet GWRSA 'C' (seventh), and Herdsman Lads (second) take on Vaga, who sit bottom of the table.

Division 3 has a title-chasing clash as Bunch of Bankers (level top) play Dead Men Walking (seventh), and The Generals (level top) host Trevor Williams. Division 4 features Marsh's Marauders (top) against Military GPO, while Credenhill 'B' (second) face bottom side The Volly Vikings.

For the full fixture details click here

Can all teams please be aware of rule 16 (copied below) and make sure they are abiding by this.

16. TIMES OF START OF MATCHES.

All matches organised by the League shall start at 8.00 pm. All players shall be present on the alley and their names entered on the scoreboard by 8.15 pm the same evening. Captains are to ensure that all players bowl expeditiously in proper order. Permission to bowl in and out may only be given by the opposing Captain who shall be satisfied as to the reason for the request and shall be limited to only two players.

The 1st round of the Cider Cup took place last night, 21st, only 3 games, Marsh's Marauders beat Con Men 6-4,  Painters B beat Lost Heads 6-4 & Beevers beat Wellies 9-1, the next round will be on 25th November and there will be 8 games.

Headlines

Tattibogoes scored 377, the highest team total of the week, in a 20-pin win over Evans SC in Division 1. Brians Northend Boys scored 366 in a 7-pin win over Wellies in Division 2, and Bunch of Bankers scored 341 in a 26-pin win over Rich and John’s Dirty Dozen in Division 3. Dumbos beat Barton by 44 in Division 1, the widest margin of the week.

The highest spare was an 18, achieved by K Rawlins (Livin On A Spare) and D Saunders (Rich and John’s Dirty Dozen).

There was a total of eighty-five spares this week; thirty-two in Division 1, thirty-one in Division 2, fifteen in Division 3 and seven in Division 4. Six players scored 40 or more, two in Division 1, three in Division 2, one in Division 3 and none in Division 4.

40+ Scores

•     Division 1: M Harrison (Buccaneers) 41, S Coleman (Evans SC) 40

•     Division 2: C Davies (Wellies) 42, A Rosser (Brians Northend Boys) 41, S Moore (Brians Northend Boys) 40

•     Division 3: D Debbage (Bunch of Bankers) 40

•     Division 4: None this week. Closest were G Wells and K Wood (Shop Assistants) and J Lawrence (Bridgemen), all 34.

To view all the results for week 5 click here:

Pace Setters

Teams who still have 100% records intact are Painters ‘B’ and Tattibogoes in Division 1, GWRSA ‘B’ in Division 2, and Bunch of Bankers and Walt’s Ramblers in Division 3. There are no unbeaten teams in Division 4. Legionaires and Marsh’s Marauders are joint top on 8 points from five matches played.

Looking Forward to Next Week

Friday 23 October promises some strong fixtures. The headline match is Painters ‘B’ v Tattibogoes at Richmond Place Club no. 3 in Division 1. Both sides are unbeaten on 10 points, and the winner will move clear at the top of the table with the only unbeaten record.

In Division 2, league leaders GWRSA ‘B’, the only unbeaten side in the division, host Brian’s Northend Boys, who need a win to get back into the chasing pack. Wellies v United Farmers is a close mid-table match, with both sides on 6 points.

Division 3 has two stand-out games. The Generals v Bunch of Bankers pits fifth against the unbeaten leaders, and Dead Men Walking v Walt’s Ramblers sees the second-placed unbeaten side travel to face the eighth-placed team. Richmond ‘A’ have a bye.

In Division 4, joint leaders Legionaires host Credenhill ‘B’, who are third. Marsh’s Marauders, also joint top, face Southend in seventh. Shop Assistants v Pyoneers is a mid-table match between two sides on 6 points.

Full fixture details are on the league website click here.

Headlines

Walt’s Ramblers scored 370, the highest team total of the week, in a 59-pins win over Rich and John’s Dirty Dozen. Herefordians beat Volly Vikings by 52 in Division 4, the widest margin of the week.  The highest spare: was an 18, achieved by A Rocke (Dumbos), A Vaughan (Fire Brigade) and I Collins (Tattibogoes), all in Division 1.

There was a total of one hundred & twenty spares this week; forty-seven in Division 1, twenty-eight in Division 2, twenty-five in Division 3, & twenty in Division Four. Eleven players scored 40 or more, eight in Division 1, one in Division 2, three in Division 3 & none in Division 4.

40+ Scores

• Division 1:  J Nixon (Dumbos) 45, A Vaughan (Fire Brigade) 44, R Lewis (Painters B) 42, M Rundle (Buccaneers) 41, S Fleet (Beever) 40, B Wood (Buccaneers) 40, R Palmer (Lost Heads) 40, I Collins (Tattibogoes) 40, G Senkins (Livin On A Spare) 40
• Division 2: C Davies (Wellies) 45
• Division 3: A Sanders (Dirty Dozen) 44, J Blackman (Walt’s Ramblers) 43
• Division 4: None this week. Closest were B Bayliss (Pyoneers) 37, N Gardner (Credenhill B) 37 and D Harrison (Legionaires) 36.

To view all the results for week 4 click here 

Pace Setters

Teams who still have 100% records intact are Beevers, Painters ‘B’ & Tattibogoes in Division 1, GWRSA ‘B’ in Division 2, Bunch of Bankers, The Generals & Walt’s Ramblers in Division 3. There are no teams in Division 4 however, Credenhill ‘B’, Herefordians, Legionaires & Marsh Marauders are tied at the top on 6 points from four matches played so far.

Due to entry levels being below required level all teams have received a BYE into the second round.  The draw for the 2nd Round has been made and games will be played on the 2nd December 2026, home teams are responsible for the venue, equipment and stickers:-

The draw for the Knock Out Cup - Round 1 has been made and is below, the games will be played on the 4th November 2026. Home teams are responssible for Venue, Equipment and Stickers:-