The last day of Winter League bowling in 2022 was completed at Netherton Con on Thursday as bowlers worked up a thirst and appetite.

The survey of clubs about wearing tabards on the green saw an emphatic no vote so that is discarded for now. But we have another idea.

What a Christmas treat for the gathering of 74 bowlers and spectators who congregated in the Netherton Con clubhouse for free pie 'n' peas.

Brockholes B celebrated wearing their new sponsored kit in great style by winning for the 2nd time this season when beating Thorpe Green C.

Two weeks ago Meltham were top of the Division 1 table, this week they are in a relegation place showing how tight matters really are.

I prised myself away from the splendid array of seasonal treats to take a few photos of the last 2022 day of bowling at Springwood.

Brockholes may have survived their mid-season stutter but can they build on that to win the Division 3 title? Only 3 games left to play.

Out comes assorted headgear and Christmas jumpers at Lindley Lib on Monday in the final round of 24 photographs before Christmas.

The frost and ice have gone and an occasional breeze was welcome as Division 3 bowling returned to a better winter playing surface.

Christmas menus this week and the last round of fixtures before the Christmas break with everything to play for in the top two divisions.

Not many (if any) leagues publish the minutes of their Management Committee or General meetings but the Winter League does.

Hopefully we are looking at a full programme of matches this coming week with a thaw forecast and temperatures up to 15C. Fingers crossed.

Just look at that sky! Wonderful! Another 27 photos from Springwood last Wednesday.

The Winter League is proud to be different and the latest idea would make them even more different to other leagues.

Three 8-0 scorelines in Division 1 sorts out the running order including yet another change in leadership.

After a winning first half of the season run over 7 matches, Lindley BC 'B' finally lost the last unbeaten record in the League.

Plenty of good bowling to enjoy on the green and a wonderful MBC home-made soup to enjoy even more off the green.

A first win in four helped Brockholes to return to the top of the Division 3 table as the top two break away from the chasing pack of four.

Monday's fixtures at Thorpe Green were played without incident but it was cold but that didn't deter the 50 people on and around the green.

Netherton Con joins Lindley Lib in calling off this week's fixture programme. The Division 5 games will now be played on 2nd February.