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Another Bill Blackburn story
Bill Blackburn dips into his extensive memory bank to recollect a story from way back.
Memories
Feb 21, 2025


The Griffin never succumbs to the weather
The recent adverse weather reminded Barry Tinker of a time the Griffin Club was really challenged to stay open.
Memories
Jan 16, 2025


All Our Yesterdays - 30 Years Ago
A dip back in time of almost 30 years for this Peter Muff report on four local bowlers who all played for Yorkshire.
Memories
Jan 12, 2025


Almondbury Cons win 1946 Henry Taylor Cup
A look back to a vintage year for Almondbury Cons and other local successes including that of Cowcliffe landlord Tedbar Tinker.
Memories
Jan 10, 2025


This old green uncovered
I challenged you to identify this club green from 3 photos. They came from Chris Jepson who gives us the answer and tells a story.
Memories
Jan 9, 2025


Name this old green
Just received three photos of the same green and challenge you to name the club.
Bowling News
Jan 8, 2025


Top Crown: Bowling on TV 1968-86
Memories of when bowling was a regular on live TV and how it changed the game.
Memories
Dec 27, 2024


Milnsbridge 1922 confusion
Last week we asked you to name which Milnsbridge club was featured in this photo. The choice just got bigger.
Memories
Dec 10, 2024


Milnsbridge 1922
We give you the year of the photo but we want to know the bowling club in shot. Can you help?
Memories
Nov 30, 2024


The Bowler from Hell
Why on earth do some people take up bowling when all they ever do is moan all the time about it? Meet Colin, my Bowler from Hell.
Bowling News
Nov 24, 2024


Those were the days
Bill Blackburn recalls happy memories when playing on the Greenhead Park greens.
Memories
Nov 15, 2024


The first ever BCGBA Champion-of-Champions
A report on the first ever Champion-of-Champions competition from Peter Muff of the Huddersfield Examiner makes interesting reading.
Memories
Sep 29, 2024


Do you remember Fixed Odds football coupons?
What is the link between a 1960's Fixed Odds football coupon and crown green bowling?
Memories
Jul 9, 2024


Good Old Days: Colne Valley Pairs
Another step back in time as Dave Parkin takes us through the history of the Colne Valley Pairs competition.
Memories
Jun 12, 2024


Good Old Days - Huddersfield Ladies Merit
The Huddersfield Ladies Merit is the next competition to come under the scrutiny of Dave Parkin in No.7 in his Good Old Days series.
Memories
May 31, 2024


The history of the MUGS competition
The MUGS competition began in 1977. Dave Parkin picks up the story and sets out the history of one of Huddersfield's best supported events.
Memories
May 23, 2024


Good Old Days No.5 - Spring Handicap
Dave Parkin dips back in time to unveil the latest competition to come under scrutiny in his season-long series - The Spring Handicap.
Memories
May 14, 2024


The Good Old Days No.4 - The Olive Parr Pairs
Dave Parkin highlights the history of the Olive Parr Ladies Pairs competition which was first contested in 1985.
Memories
May 9, 2024


Bowlers drug tested
No this is not a headline from today's newspapers but from The Examiner in 1989
Memories
Apr 14, 2024


Good Old Days-John Carstairs Mixed Pairs
Dave Parkin recalls the origins of this Liberal League Mixed-Pairs KO as it is played this weekend for the 50th time.
Memories
Apr 3, 2024
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