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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:-

The draw for the Cider Cup - Round 1 has been made and is as below. Games will take place on the 21st October 2026. Home teams are responsible for arraning venue, equipment and stickers.

The Busbars (Division 4) have moved alleys and home matches will now be played at Richmond Club - Alley Number 3.

The Finals took place last night, Fireflys played DM Slider in the 1st semi final, Fireflys won, 244 to 242. The 2nd Semi was between Dumbo's & Stenhousemuir, Dumbo's won 261 to 252. The final then took place between Dumbo's & Fireflys, Dumbo's won 262 to 254, well done to them all. The presentation then took place of the trophies for Section winners, Sec 1 = Dumbo's, Sec 2 = Fireflys, Sec 3 = DM Sliders & Sec 4 = Stenhousemuir, they all won a cup, medals and £25. Then the RU for Cof C was of course Fireflys who had medals and £15, and then Cof C winner Dumbo's received a cup & £25, FIREFLYS Donated their winnings of £40 back to the league charity, thank you for doing that. Lee Silcox (Fireflys) won a small marble keepsake for getting the highest score of the season with 70.

The Summer Cup semi-finals take place tonight at the Richmond Club starting at 7pm.  Winners will then contest the final after the conclusion of these games.

Trophy presentation and prize money allocation will follow shortly after the completion of the matches.

Butts Wizards (Welsh Club) are looking for New Players for next years winter league. Please get in contact with the league (please use the contace us option on the webiste) and we can pass your details on. Ideally they are looking for multiple players so ideal for families or friends wanting to play the game.