For many years the Huddersfield Veterans League qualifying age was set at the unusual limit of 62 years. Why?

We update our listing of team numbers in local leagues over the last 9 years to monitor which leagues are thriving and withering.

The Veterans League fixture programmes for both leagues have been withdrawn after complaints from clubs.

Eight local bowling leagues meet to discuss ways of working together in the future.

It is AGM time among local leagues and the Mirfield League have given clubs notice of their meeting.

These extracts from the Bowlers World magazine tell the story of a double success in All-England competitions for Thongsbridge's Ian Ross.

Inept Committee, cheating teams - these are some of the comments coming out from league bowlers about the Veterans League.

Paddock submitted a wrong result in their last match of the season to avoid relegation. Now, found out, they avoid any recrimination.

Another contribution from a local bowler concerned about the running of local leagues and blaming the old guard for that.

The plea from Bill Balckburn for more people to come forward to take positions within leagues has triggered yet another response.

Another experienced bowling administrator comes forward to urge the 'younger veterans' to get involved in running the league.

Another view from a local bowler on why recruiting people into League positions is such a major threat to the smooth running of bowling.

A response to Bill Blackburn's earlier viewpoint posting which looks at the urgent need for bowling organisations to change their approach.

Bill Blackburn is a very experienced administrator in local bowling and recognises the need for more people to step up and help out now.

Maybe it was the results from the HuddWeb Poll that showed very little support for a proposal to reduce teams from 10man to 8man.

The Veterans League Half-Year Meeting will debate two proposed changes to its rules and hear of 8 vacancies among officials and Committee.

The Half-Year Meeting of the Veterans League will vote on two proposed changes to its rules.

Our 2nd poll looked at the 2nd proposed rule change in the Veterans League Rule Book and voters mainly supported its introduction.

It was the 'Great Escape' when Paddock won 7-0 to avoid relegation but that match result has since been proven to have been tampered with.

Congratulations to Lockwood Cons for a record-breaking 7th consecutive Section 1 Champions title breaking their own 6-year record.