Cowcliffe extend their lead at the top of the Division 7 table after the hosts lost for a 3rd consecutive match and drop out of contention.

With 8-0 wins for the top two teams in Division 6 there is no emerging threat to the two leaders as the gaps widen.

Could the first defeat of the season for Lindley Lib C be the start of something serious or is it just a one-week blip?

After two defeats Denby Dale won again and as that was against their nearest rivals for the title it was a good day for them.

Two defeats in 3 days for New Mill A saw them lose the Division 1 top spot as Thorpe Green and Lower Hopton move threatenly clear.

The Qualifying Round for Division 7 bowlers is this Friday and the closing date for entries is 5.00pm today.

Honours even after the top two teams in Division 2 met, shared the points, stayed level top on points and both remain unbeaten.

Defeats for the top three teams included a first loss of the season to the leaders Golcar C&BC but poses no real threat to their title run.

An update to this basic guide about what winter bowling is all about and what makes this the fastest-growing league in the country.

Three of the bottom half teams won this week but it is Rastrick making the headlines by retaining top spot by beating Milnsbridge B.

A 3rd different leader in the last 3 weeks at the top of the Division 1 table keeps all teams on their toes.

Last week we asked you to name which Milnsbridge club was featured in this photo. The choice just got bigger.

A surprise first win of the season for Broad Oak A hit the title hopes of the Rugby Club hosts.

No change in the Division 6 pecking order as all four fixtures finished 6-2 but did include one great fightback win from 1-15 down.

What was once a thriving bowling club has been turned into a derelict disowned disaster of a dump.

Eight Divisions, Nine sets of fixtures this week, Nine Matches of the Day selected.

The Winter Cup is now open to entries but only from Division 5 bowlers at present as Lindley Lib makes an early start to this Individual KO.

The Kirkwood Cup is a new competition trophy to be contested between two local clubs solely to raise money for the hospice.

Another win and a setback for their main rivals saw Lindley Lib take another huge step towards winning the Division 5 title.

Lindley Lib C continue to set a hot pace at the top of the Division 5 table and have extended their lead this week to a massive 16 points.