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

Presented in 1975, the first winners being Mrs Kent and J Cadwallader

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.