HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – JULY 2019
CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD
Members are reminded that the Club’s next internal competition will be the Chairman’s Shield, which will take place on Saturday 13th July, 12 noon start. For the first time, a club pairs will be played on a non-random basis. Members will be able to enter this competition with a partner of their choice, who is also a member of the club. Entries will be taken on the day until 11.45 am.
FRIENDLY v. EMMANUEL BOWLING CLUB
Anyone interested in playing in the friendly fixture at home against Emmanuel on Saturday 3rd August (1pm start) should email Mike Milne (michaelmilne66@outlook.com ) or write their name on the list in the Clubhouse. Refreshments will be served after the game.
CHURCHTOWN CONSERVATIVE CLUB
On Sunday, the Conservative Club held their annual competition at the Hesketh Arms, when 26 members competed for the B.J.P.O’Malley President’s Trophy. Congratulations to Dave Bedford, who won the event partnered by Ray Lowe, narrowly winning the final 21-18 against Mike Milne and Tina Rothwell. The Plate was won by Chris Harding and Mike Stevens.
UMBRELLAS / PARASOLS
The Committee would like to thank Brian Mycock for providing the umbrellas / parasols for use at the side of the green. These will provide much-needed protection against the elements.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team had an excellent win in their June fixture, defeating Cheshire Parks 21-11. The home leg took place at the Hesketh Arms and the team enjoyed a resounding 10-2 win, dropping just six chalks in the process. The home representatives were Chris Porter and Fergal Wright and they won 21-14 and 21-18 respectively. The away side had a creditable five winners at Victoria Bowling Club in Stockport and there were wins there for Mike Milne (21-16) and Jon Roberts (21-14).
The team’s next fixture is against Wrexham on Sunday 28th July, with the home leg taking place at Fleetwood Hesketh (2.00pm start). Kez Adams, Kyle Dawes, Chris Porter and Fergal Wright from the Hesketh Arms have all been selected to play at Fleetwood Hesketh. Hesketh Arms’ players chosen to play away are Dave Gordon, Mike Milne, Jon Roberts, Tony Wakefield and Mark Wilde.
Southport go into this final group game just three points behind Wrexham, with an excellent chance of topping the division prior to a crucial play-off game in August. Supporters for the home leg at Fleetwood Hesketh will be very welcome.
GREEN BOOKINGS
Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Thursday 18th July – the green has been booked for a private party in the afternoon.
Sunday 11th August – the green has been booked for a private event.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 13th July – Chairman’s Shield (non-random doubles – pick your own partner) 12 noon
Sunday 21st July – President’s Cup (singles handicap) NB Note earlier start time 11.00am
Saturday 3rd August – Friendly fixture at home against Emmanuel B.C. 1pm start.
Saturday 10th August – Coronation Cup (singles handicap) 12 noon