Please see the latest revised Winter opening times as follows:

Opening times from 3rd October 2021

Monday & Thursday: Closed

Tuesday: 7pm to 10:00pm (Last orders)

Wednesday: 7pm to 10:30pm (Last orders)

Friday: 7pm to 11pm (Last orders)

Saturday: 1:00pm to 11:00pm (Last orders)

Sunday: 1:00pm to 10:00pm (Last orders)

Apologies it’s been a while since we have updated you with any news but here are some recent events to inform you about.

Firstly many congratulations to Jack Clarke, Andy Sorsby and Chris Kelly who successfully defended their South Yorkshire Triples title for an incredible 3rd time in a row. A wonderful achievement on a superb tricky Carlton Bowling Club in Barnsley!

Jack and Andy were also worthy winners once more, of the South Yorkshire Gents Pairs, again on a great tricky green in Barnsley at Barnsley Central.

In an all MBC final, Andy Whittaker was victorious in the South Yorkshire Handicap at an excellent Denaby, against team mate Ian Christopherson. Well done and congratulations to Bliv!

MBC ‘A’ were proud winners once more of the Sheffield Parks Ibbotson Doubles trophy against a very capable Catcliffe team at Laycocks. Catcliffe battled all the way as expected, and the victory was hard earned by MBC on a challenging and difficult green. Skipper Andy Sorsby proudly holds the prestigious trophy and is pictured with the rest of the team and competition sponsor Mike Ibbotson. Worth a mention here that the Ibbotson family have been sponsoring this competition for an amazing 90 years! Started by Mike’s Grandfather, this is believed to be the longest running continuous sponsorship in sport in the UK and potentially further afield.

In a further MBC success, victors in the Sheffield Parks Ladies Doubles Merit at Crookesmoor were Andrea Ainley and Lisa Christopherson. As we know, Andrea is a seasoned and successful competition bowler but this was Lisa’s first competition success! Well done Ladies! Unfortunately we don’t have a photo of them to share with you but if one is forthcoming we’ll share it with you.

Thanks everyone! Up The Club!

Our Saturday B team have a re-arranged game that is to be played on MBC this Thursday from 6pm onwards.

Dear Members

Your 2021 Membership Subscriptions are now due:

As approved at the recent AGM, Membership for all categories for 2021 has been set at £10 only, for those members who paid their subscription for 2020.

Those who did not pay their membership in 2020 will be required to pay their Membership in full at the usual rates, although this will be pro rata due to the shortened 2021 membership year.

Can all Members please pay their Membership Subscriptions as soon as possible, please note that you can pay this by card if you prefer.

Thank You & Best Regards

MBC Directors

On behalf of Paul and the family, details as follows for Gordon Schumacher’s funeral:

Would you possibly be able to post this on my behalf so that everyone in the group can see it as I don’t want anyone to miss it who may want to come. It’s to take place at Hutcliffe Wood on May 17th at 11am. Thank you in advance for your help.

Cheers Paul.

An AGM has been called for Shareholders and Members to attend on the above date, to sign off accounts for 2019 & 2020. Due to COVID-19 a maximum of only 30 people are allowed in the Clubhouse. So Members wishing to attend should let us know in advance so we have an idea of numbers. Anyone wishing to have an item of business placed on the agenda must place it in writing or via email to the Secretary as soon as possible, officially 14 days prior to the meeting but we can be flexible up to 7 days prior. Please spread the word for those not on Internet or Facebook.

Hi Everyone!

Subject to any change in the Government’s lockdown easing roadmap, we are planning to re-open again on Monday 17th May! We will more than likely be opening on the same footing as we closed with, so signing in / QR scanning, table service, masks when moving around, rule of six, as it was back in October. We will clarify this as we get more guidance from the next Government announcement.

The following initial opening times will apply:

Monday to Thursday: 7pm to 10pm last orders

Friday: 7pm to 10:30pm last orders

Saturday: 1pm to 10:30pm last orders

Sunday: 2pm to 10pm last orders

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone again! Please spread the word for those not on the internet or Facebook.

Thanks All

Please see below the sheets for this years Social League competitions. Sheets will be displayed at MBC in the display cases under the hut.

Quarters

• Liz Burkhill v 21 Aaron Williams
• Dillon Christopherson 18 v 21 Ian McCallum
• Neil Fletcher 21 v 14 Lisa Christopherson
• Ernie Wearing 21 v 19 Mick Swift

Semis

• Aaron Williams 21 v 20 Ian McCallum
• Neil Fletcher 21 v 4 Ernie Wearing

Final

• Aaron Williams 21 v 12 Neil Fletcher

Well done to Aaron who bowled consistently well through the day. A good turn out with 25 entries in total – thanks to all who took part. The remaining 2 club comps (club championship & Tomlinson Trophy) will be run later into the season so keep an eye out for those being advertised.

A Team Fixtures

17th May	MBC A	v	Swallownest A
24th May	Ecclesfield B	v	MBC A
31st May	MBC A	v	Catcliffe
14th June	MBC A	v	Abbey A
21st June	Wadsley House A	v	MBC A
28th June	MBC A	v	MBC B
12th July	Nether Edge A	v	MBC A
19th July	Swallownest A	v	MBC A
26th July	MBC A	v	Ecclesfield A
9th August (6pm Start)	Catcliffe	v	MBC A
16th August (6pm Start)	Abbey A	v	MBC A
23rd August (6pm Start)	MBC A	v	Wadsley House A
30th August (6pm Start)	MBC B	v	MBC A
6th September (6pm Start)	MBC A	v	Nether Edge A

B Team Fixtures

17th May	Wadsley House A	v	MBC B
24th May	MBC B	v	Catcliffe
31st May	Nether Edge A	v	MBC B
14th June	Ecclesfield B	v	MBC B
21st June	MBC B	v	Swallownest A
28th June	MBC A	v	MBC B
12th July	MBC B	v	Abbey A
19th July	MBC B	v	Wadsley House A
26th July	Catcliffe	v	MBC B
9th August (6pm Start)	MBC B	v	Nether Edge A
16th August (6pm Start)	MBC B	v	Ecclesfield B
23rd August (6pm Start)	Swallownest A	v	MBC B
30th August (6pm Start)	MBC B	v	MBC A
6th September (6pm Start)	Abbey A	v	MBC B