Trophies
CLUB CHAMPION
Inaugural winner
Phil Johnson 1985
Previously, this competition was played for money,
first won in 1914 by
J Thomas Howel
Runner up A Corcoran
Club Champion Runner Up
Inaugural winner
David Hinds 2016
The Currier Cup
Introduced to the Club Competitions in 2012 in recognition of John and Barbara Currier's service to the club.
John passed away in 2013. He was a respected member and had served as Club Captain, Treasurer, and President. Barbara served for many years as Club Secretary. Barbara passed away 2018.
Inaugural Winner
Ken Hodson 2012
Jack Brookes Trophy
Presented to the club 1955. Inaugural winner F. Spreckley 1955
George Tyson Shield Doubles
Inaugural winners
Frank D Axten, E. Axten
1984
Frank Axten Cup
Frank Axten was a founder member of the Club in 1911. His son Frank D Axten, a former Club President, presented the cup in 1961 as a token of appreciation for the respect and fellowship shown by the club to his father during the 40 years he was connected with the club.
Inaugural winner
E. Salt 1963
The Marjorie Bowen Rose Bowl
Marjorie played a leading role in gaining full membership of the club for Ladies in 1953.
First played for in 1997, the Rosebowl is a fitting memorial to Marjorie, who died in 1996.
Inaugural winners Kath Brough, Hazel Haycock 1997
Fred Button is first recorded playing for LMBC in a match against Lichfield Bowling Club in 1964.
The cup was presented in 1975
Originally Mens Dbls.
Inaugural winners John Kent and John Cadwallader 1975
In 1993 it became Mixed Dbls.
Inaugural winners
Kath & Tom Brough
Current Mbr. Graham Shipton's wife
Jacqueline is Fred's Granddaughter 2021
Ladies Individual Shield
Inaugural winner
Marjorie Bowen 1984
Horace Wilson Challenge Cup
A former landlord of the Kings Head Hotel in Lichfield during the 1940's.
Although not a bowler,Horace donated the cup, which was first presented in 1942, together with a silver tankard for the runner up.
Inaugural winner F Axten 1942
This is the oldest surviving trophy, made of solid silver.
Fred Houghton
Challenge Cup (1979 to 1994)
Inaugural winner L Burgin 1979
In 1995 this trophy became
Ladies versus Gents
Wins 4 v 21
Centenary Cup
Captain v President
President 2 Wins
Captain 9 Wins
Museum Trophy
Gents Doubles
Inaugural winners
J Braniff, D Pilsbury 2000
Bill Downes Trophy
Inaugural winner Jack Braniff 1992
Spoons
Inaugural winner
Irene McKenze 2015
Photograph to follow on original Trophy
Inaugural winners
J Cole, J Talbot 1934
Hollender Trophy
Ladies Aggregate
Inaugural winner
J Travis 1998
Over 50s League
Averages "A" Team
Inaugural winner
Myra Ellis 2004
Over 50s League Averages "B" Team
Inaugural winner
Doris Simpson 1998
Lichfield and District League Averages
(Burgin Shield)
Inaugural winner
D.G Burgin 1978
Cannock League Average
Roy Bowler Cup
Inaugural winner
R Hoffman 1991
Geoffrey Parkinson Memorial
Formally the Charity Shield
Inaugural winners
Museum Men 2015
Founders Trophy
Inaugural winner
Paul Montgomery 2019
Needwood Agg.
Singles Blue
Inaugural winner
Mike Higson 2016
Needwood Agg.
Singles Red
Inaugural winner
Clive Spence 2016
Needwood Agg.
Doubles, Blue
Inaugural winner
Andy Hayes 2019
Needwood Agg.
Doubles, Red
Inaugural winner
Jim Wilson 2019
Needwood Agg.
Singles, White.
Inaugural winner
Barry Tipper
2021.
Needwood Agg.
Doubles, White.
Inaugural winner
Steve Watts
2021.