Adderley dominating the North Shropshire bowls scene

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When it comes to veterans bowling in North Shropshire there is now one consistent dominating force – Adderley.

Another one for the collection – Alan Boulton picks up one of Adderley’s three main prizes from June Davies | Contributed

placeholder image — Another one for the collection – Alan Boulton picks up one of Adderley’s three main prizes from June Davies | Contributed

The village club continued to reign as it made off with three major honours and dominated the top flight averages as the Barlows Whitchurch Over-60s and Market Drayton Senior Citizens leagues celebrated the 2026 season.

Whitchurch Rugby Club hosted the presentation lunch organised by the North Shropshire Veterans association that runs both leagues and close to 100 people attended.

Wem’s winners – Pat Davies receives the Geoff Brookes doubles trophy from president June Davies | Contributed

Adderley were saluted as champions of division one of both leagues with Carol Goodwin the top lady bowler in both and Alan Boulton and Richard Lewis dominating the men’s averages and helping the club win Drayton’s main Eric Dobson knockout.

Association president June Davies made the presentations as nearly £3,000 was paid out in prize money.

Cheswardine topped division two of the Barlows league with Malpas Farmers B winners of the third division, while Prees A were champions of Drayton’s second division and Wem A won the Geoff Brookes doubles knockout.