The Division 3 Qualifying Round of the 2025-26 Pairs KO competition will be played today at Thorpe Green starting at 11.00am.

None of the top 3 teams in Division 3 won their Wednesday fixtures and the Mirfield Derby match in Division 5 ended with honours even.

Whilst the title race may not be wide open the top two both losing this week gives two more teams revised hopes of getting involved.

The leaders in Divisions 8 & 9 both extended their leads at the top of their respective tables with a little help from a few surprise results.

Surprise wins at both ends of the Division 2 table but Clayton West carry on regardless.

An update on the collection of the £1 per bowler levy which was introduced by the BCGBA to fund the national strategy.

It is top v bottom clash in Division 3 and a top two Mirfield derby match in Division 5 this Wednesday.

The top four Division 1 teams play each other with lots at stake.

Catering for outside sporting events is big business and the one hot drink guaranteed to recreate the days of old is Bovril.

Hemplow A head the Division 8 table but now meet the team that beat them on the opening day of the season.

The unbeaten Clayton West team expect to confirm their title credentials this Tuesday when playing Marsh United.

The first paper entry form deadline for the Pairs KO competition is this Wednesday for Division 3 bowlers. Online Entry Form for all divisions.

Is your club aware of and complying with the completion and submission of this BCGBA paperwork? How is this linked to the £1 Levy?

It is party time and the host clubs are opening their doors (and bars) ready to celebrate the festive season. Get your tickets now.

The Division 10 top 2 teams meet and Elland WMC will be keen to confirm their new status as the Division 4 leaders when taking on Brockholes A.

Make sure you get a gift you really want this year. A bowling gift for a bowler is your call.

Despite none of the top 4 Division 7 teams winning this week, they all hang on to their positions and the Division 6 leaders win top 2 clash.

A frosty start to matches on Wednesday but the sun came out to help Slaithwaite see off a threat from Lindley Lib B.

Five wins from the first 5 fixtures shows the determination of the reigning Champions to make a hat-trick of titles. Action photoshoot.

I am grateful to Bill Blackburn for sharing some old photographs from Lindley BC including one of a horse being ridden on the green.