The Todmorden Academy continues to prosper as a starting point for new bowlers with coaches in attendance and the novices keep turning up.

Both of last year's finalists were eliminated in the qualifying rounds as focus now turns to Finals Night with the draw completed.

Full details of the annual Pairs KO at Elland C&BC are now available with a Prize Fund of £1,780.

There are vacancies in the revamped Enid Blackburn Memorial Cup to be played at Linthwaite Hall in May with £1,400 in the prize fund.

Brockholes BC are once again hosting the Weston Park Trophy in memory of Paul Sykes. The prize money has doubled with £1,000 for the winner.

One local club was on the verge of financial collapse when a recruitment drive proved to be too successful until help was at hand.

Family bowling sessions on a Sunday afternoon. A new initiative at Marsh United from this Sunday. All welcome.

Another dip back in time - 20 years ago - with news of a new clubhouse being constructed at Grange Moor BC.

One more club report which will be of interest to club members and other greenkeepers.

Major improvement work has been undertaken on the Holmfirth green and car park ready for the new season. Three Impressive photographs.

Clubs annual maintenance and improvement programmes near completion as the new season looms. Milnsbridgeand their new green grass boundary.

Another club enhancing their green by adding artificial grass to the surroundings to protect the wooden edging and improve the appearance..

Thongsbridge BC stalwart member, keen sportman, successful local businessman, Douglas Barrowclough passed on last week.

What a difference a fortnight makes and proves once again what a resilient product grass really is.

Any club that has suffered storm damage may be able to get up to £15,000 financial help from Sport England.

It is the time of year that all clubs are working hard on their greens in preparation for the new season. Artificial grass at Milnsbridge BC

We love showing off the good work of local greenkeepers as we all get excited about a new summer season starting soon.

Thongsbridge BC after Storm Eunice had called in. Four photographs of the aftermath of a very wet day.

Clubs are starting to finalise arrangements for their annual big knock-out competitions and Marsh United at the latest to start advertising.

The Weston Park Trophy is played for annually at Brockholes BC with all the food and raffle profits going to the Weston Park Cancer Charity.