Four of our host clubs are staging Christmas parties which are open to bowlers from all Winter League clubs and their supporters.

We have the first two pairs qualifying for the Round of the Last 20 after Friday's Division 3 bowlers took to the virgin Thorpe Green surface.

A third new team is joining Division 10 to complete the full season starting after Christmas. Also more news on the postponed fixtures.

Lots of photos from both these divisions Thursday matches and we have a new leader at the top of Division 7.

The Division 10 fixtures postponed last Monday will now be played on Monday 15 December at Netherton Cons Club.

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.

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.

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.

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.