Defeats for the top three teams included a first loss of the season to the leaders Golcar C&BC but poses no real threat to their title run.

An update to this basic guide about what winter bowling is all about and what makes this the fastest-growing league in the country.

Three of the bottom half teams won this week but it is Rastrick making the headlines by retaining top spot by beating Milnsbridge B.

A 3rd different leader in the last 3 weeks at the top of the Division 1 table keeps all teams on their toes.

Last week we asked you to name which Milnsbridge club was featured in this photo. The choice just got bigger.

A surprise first win of the season for Broad Oak A hit the title hopes of the Rugby Club hosts.

No change in the Division 6 pecking order as all four fixtures finished 6-2 but did include one great fightback win from 1-15 down.

What was once a thriving bowling club has been turned into a derelict disowned disaster of a dump.

Eight Divisions, Nine sets of fixtures this week, Nine Matches of the Day selected.

The Winter Cup is now open to entries but only from Division 5 bowlers at present as Lindley Lib makes an early start to this Individual KO.

The Kirkwood Cup is a new competition trophy to be contested between two local clubs solely to raise money for the hospice.

Another win and a setback for their main rivals saw Lindley Lib take another huge step towards winning the Division 5 title.

Lindley Lib C continue to set a hot pace at the top of the Division 5 table and have extended their lead this week to a massive 16 points.

All the results and qualifiers from the first round of the Pairs KO with a special mention of the Thorpe Green pea soup.

Denby Dale lose for a second week as their lead at the top of the Division 3 table is almost wiped out.

All change at the top of the Division 1 table as leaders Lower Hopton get beat by Meltham paving the way for New Mill to go top.

The first qualifying round of the new Pairs KO competition takes place today at Thorpe Green 11am start time.

A week ahead of a clash of the top two teams in Division 2 they go dead-level on points after Tuesday's matches.

The four Tuesday fixtures went with the form book and saw the leaders extend their advantage at the top of the Division 8 table.

The first qualifying round of the Pairs KO is this Friday at 11.00am at Thorpe Green. Full list of all 62 competition entries to date.