Year: 2018

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Congratulations to the Hesketh Kites team on winning the Parks League 2^nd Division cup

Well done to Captain John Unsworth and his team on beating Crowlands in a very close game.

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2018

GREEN CLOSURE AND MAINTENANCE

The green is now closed to allow for essential maintenance work to take place and will re-open next Spring in readiness for the 2019 season. Thanks are particularly due this year to Graham Meadow who has had to cope with unhelpful weather conditions both before and during the season. Bearing this in mind, the green has been in excellent condition and has provided a good, if at times challenging, surface to bowl on.

TUESDAY & FRIDAY ROUND ROBINS

Many thanks to Peter and Lynne Smith for again hosting and organising the popular Tuesday and Friday Round Robins throughout the 2018 season. Thanks also to anyone who helped in any way. The midweek Round Robins are an integral part of the Club’s programme and provide social bowling for new and experienced bowlers alike. The long spell of good weather this Summer has meant an increase in the number of members taking part and at the time of writing a total sum approaching £550.00 has been raised through these events, which is a very useful source of additional revenue for the Club.

LEAGUE SUCCESSES

2018 has been another successful year for our league teams. Congratulations to the captains and players of the following teams :-

Eagles – Southport LV League Premier Division Champions

Harriers – Southport LV League 1^st Division Champions

Owls – Maghull League 4^th Division Champions & 4^th Division KO Cup Winners

Vultures – Burscough & Lathom League 2^nd Division Runners-up & 2^nd Div. Cup Winners

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION

The Southport Federation ended the season by taking part in the Team Knockout Cup, which was hosted this year by Mid Cheshire. The Hesketh Arms was represented by Kez Adams, Chris Porter, Mark Wilde and Fergal Wright, with Mike Milne and Jon Roberts also in attendance to lend support.

The first game took place at Owley Wood in Weaverham, where the opponents were Leeds ‘A’, who had finished in 2^nd place in the National League 1^st Division. Despite some good performances, this game was lost 6-2 with Kez Adams winning the sweep with an excellent 21-10 win.

Defeat in the 1^st Round of the main competition saw the team go into the Supplementary, where they played Cheshire Parks at Davenham Bowling Club. This time it was Southport that ran out 6-2 winners, with wins for Fergal Wright (21-17), Kez Adams (21-14) and Chris Porter (21-18), putting the team into the Supplementary semi-finals.

The next game took place at Castle Private Bowling Club in Northwich and there was more tough opposition in the form of Airedale ‘A’, who have just achieved promotion to the top flight of the National League. Southport got off to a great start, however, with further wins for Fergal (21-3), Kez (21-14) and Chris (21-20). Unfortunately, the second half of the game saw the Airedale side fight back to draw match 4-4 and go through by a single chalk. Nevertheless, this was an excellent effort by the Southport players and bodes well for the 2019 season. 

CLUB COMPETITIONS

This season, the Club has again held a full programme of internal competitions for members, including two new events – the Ladies’ Championship and the Last Chance Cup. These were introduced following feedback received at the end of last season.

The competitions were again well-supported, despite at times some difficult weather conditions. In total, there were 217 entries and the Committee thank all those who took part for their continued support.

MEMBERSHIP

Interest in the Club has remained strong in 2018 and we have ended the season with 140 subscribing members. This is made up of 77 full members and 63 social / junior members.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

The Awards Evening and Annual General Meeting will be held early in 2019. Members will be notified and details posted on our website when the dates have been confirmed.

LAST CHANCE CUP 2018

The Club’s programme of internal competitions was completed at the weekend when 28 members took part in the inaugural staging of the Last Chance Cup. This is an additional random pairs competition, introduced to conclude the season, as a result of requests from members.

It was fitting that this new event produced two first-time winners of Hesketh Arms competitions in Norma White and Wayne Graham, who had played well all afternoon in defeating Jason Chapman and Norman Simpson (21-6), Bill Bloor and Sue Wignall (21-14) and Terry Corfield and John Hughes (21-15) to reach the final. Their opponents in the decider were the strong pairing of Noel Morgans and Tony Wakefield who had a marathon battle in their semi-final before overcoming Jim Halsall and Lynne Smith 21-20.

In the final, Norma and Wayne got off to a flying start with a three at the first end and were never behind as they established a 20-13 lead. Despite a three for Noel and Tony at the 20th end to close the gap to 16-20, Norma and Wayne were able to score the single chalk required to become the first winners of the Last Chance Cup

The Plate competition for first round losers was won by Mike Milne and Bill Nowell with a 15-10 win in the final against Sue Andersen and Pat Miller.

THE GREEN WILL CLOSE FOR WINTER ON THE 2nd OF OCTOBER
WORKING PARTIES MAY BE REQUIRED DURING THE CLOSE SEASON.

BERNARD O’MALLEY TROPHY – OPEN DOUBLES 2018

Congratulations to John Clark and Barry Davis of Formby Our Lady’s on winning the Bernard O’Malley Trophy. This is the first time the Club has run an Open Doubles and the competition attracted a good mix of Club members, local bowlers, as well as several pairs from further afield. Having overcome some strong pairs to reach the final, John and Barry were to face the home pairing of Chris Harding and Jon Roberts. Chris and Jon had also taken some notable scalps on their way to the final, including Steve McCall and Neil Rigden of New Longton in the semi-final.

The final was a close affair, with only one score of more than two being achieved in the match and Chris and Jon started well to lead at 10-7 and 14-12. However, Barry and John had played consistently well all day and with John finding some crucial final bowls to deny the homesters, the Formby pair were able to count at five out of the last six ends to win the game 21-15. All the finalists played well in what was a fitting finale to an excellent day’s bowling.

Many thanks to all those who supported this event, which is held to acknowledge the contribution to the Club of our Honorary Vice-President, Mr. Bernard O’Malley. The help of members with marking, measuring, making teas and coffees all helped to make the day run smoothly and this is greatly appreciated.

The final event of the season will be on Sunday, 23rd September when a new random doubles, The Last Chance Cup, will take place, starting at 12 noon. Please report by 11.45 am to allow a prompt start. 

Congratulations to the “Hesketh Owls” team who won the Maghull 4^th Division League Cup on Monday Evening.

This completes a League and Cup double for the team who were confirmed as League Champions some 2 weeks ago.

Congratulations to captain Sue Davies and all the team members.

Despite poor weather conditions, the Club’s latest competitions went ahead on Saturday when members competed for the Championship Cup and, for the first time, the Ladies’ Championship.
The Ladies Championship final was between our Club President, Sue Davies and Janice Hobson, both successful players in our Maghull League team on a Monday night. Sue started very strongly in this final and at 16-9 up looked to be heading for a comfortable victory. Janice had other ideas, however, and helped by 4 twos in five ends took the lead at 18-17 before Sue was able to score the chalks needed to win an excellent final 21-19.

 

 

 

 

 

The Championship Cup final was between Chris Harding and Dave Bedford, both previously runners-up in Hesketh Arms Club singles competitions. It was Chris who started strongly in the final, winning nine out of the first eleven ends to establish a 13-7 lead. Despite counting four 2s in the game, Dave was never able to close the gap and Chris eventually won the final 21-16 to claim his first club competition win at the Hesketh Arms.

 

 

 

 

 

Next Sunday, 16th September, the Club is hosting it’s first Open Doubles. Play starts at 10.00am and spectators will be very welcome. 

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2018

CHAMPIONSHIP CUP & LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP

Members are reminded that the next club competition will be take place next Saturday, 8th September, when members will compete for the Championship Cup (men’s singles) and for the first time, the Ladies’ Championship. The competitions will run simultaneously with a joint plate competition for those who lose their first game.

Please register by 11.45am to allow for a prompt start at 12 noon.

BERNARD O’MALLEY HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS TROPHY

This season, the Club is holding an Open Doubles competition for the first time, with the winners receiving the Bernard O’Malley Honorary Vice-President’s Trophy. This will take place on Sunday 16^th September and has attracted a good field of bowlers, both local and from throughout the North West.

Spectators on the day will be very welcome, along with any help with marking and measuring for what should be a very entertaining day of quality bowling. Play will start at 10.00 am.

SOUTHPORT LV LEAGUE

The Club has achieved a double success in the Southport LV League with the Eagles winning the Premier Division and the Harriers finishing as champions of the 1^stDivision under new captain Jason Chapman. Congratulations to Peter Croston of the Harriers, who won the 1^st Division merit with an outstanding record of 15 wins out of 16 games played.

 

 

 

 

MAGHULL LEAGUE

Congratulations to captain Sue Davies and all the Hesketh Owls on winning the 4^th Division of the Maghull Bowling League. They deservedly clinched the title with a 6-4 win over second placed Ormskirk Bowling Club in their final fixture.

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION

The Southport Federation team completed the 2018 league programme with a resounding 10-2 victory in the home leg of their fixture against Ormskirk ‘A’, held at the Hesketh Arms. Among the highlights were notable wins for Hesketh Arms’ representatives Chris Porter (21-14) and Fergal Wright (21-5).

The overall result of 21-11 in favour of the Southport team ensured a third place finish in their division, just six points behind second placed Preston. It also qualifies the team for the Federation Knockout Cup, to be held in Cheshire at the beginning of September.

Thanks are due to the Hesketh Arms’ Committee, Graham Meadow (greenkeeper) and members for their co-operation and assistance in the hosting of this fixture.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 8th September        Championship Cup (Men’s singles handicap) 12 noon start

  & Ladies’ Championship (Ladies’ singles handicap) 12 noon start

Sunday 16th September         Open Doubles – 10.00 am start

Sunday 23rd September         Last Chance Cup (Doubles – pairings to be drawn on the day) 12 noon start

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – SUMMER 2018

PRESIDENT’S DAY
Many thanks to our President, Sue Davies, for all the work she put into the arrangements for President’s Day. The sale of refreshments on the day and the raffle raised a total of £154.65 which will to go towards club funds. Thank you to all those who supported the day in any way.

FRIENDLY AT EMMANUEL BOWLING CLUB
The fourth staging of the Challenge Shield friendly took place on Saturday when 16 members represented the Hesketh Arms in the game which took place this year at Emmanuel Bowling Club.

In a close game, the Hesketh Arms took the Shield for the third successive year with a narrow 8-7 victory. Many thanks to the members of Emmanuel Bowling Club for their hospitality on the day.

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The home leg of the Southport Federation team’s last game of the season will take place this Sunday, 19th August when the local side take on rivals Ormskirk ‘A’ at the Hesketh Arms in a derby match. Representing the Hesketh Arms will be Chris Porter and Fergal Wright and the support of as many members as possible will be greatly appreciated.

The away leg of this fixture was played on Sunday at Aughton Town Green and was won 7-5 by Ormskirk ‘A’ with a 28 chalk advantage. Seven Hesketh Arms players were representing Southport and there were wins for Kez Adams (21-19), Mike Milne (21-12) and Mark Wilde (21-18).

CHAMPIONSHIP CUP & LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP
The next club competition will be held on Saturday 8th September, when members will compete for the Championship Cup (men’s singles) and for the first time, the Ladies’ Championship. The competitions will run simultaneously with a joint plate competition for those who lose their first game.

Please register by 11.45am to allow for a prompt start at 12 noon.

HESKETH VULTURES
Congratulations to the Vultures on winning the Burscough League’s 2nd Division Cup with a convincing 7-1 victory against Tarleton in the final played at Mawdesley Bowling Club.

This is the team’s third cup win since being formed at the beginning of last season, having also won the 3rd Division in 2017 and this season finishing runners-up in the 2nd Division. Well done to Chris Harding and all the team, who are pictured below after the trophy presentation.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 8th September Championship Cup
Mens’ Championship (Men’s singles handicap) 12 noon start
Ladies’ Championship (Ladies’ singles handicap) 12 noon start

Sunday 16th September Open Doubles – 10.00 am start

Sunday 23rd September Last Chance Cup (Doubles – pairings to be drawn on the day) 12 noon start

PRESIDENT’S CUP 2018
Congratulations to Mark Rowlinson on winning the President’s Cup on Sunday, defeating Chris Harding 21-12 in the final.

Both players had played well all day, with Chris having overcome the holder Alex Rimmer 21-6 in the 1st Round, before defeating Mike Dunlop (21-13), Pat McArthur (21-18) and Tony Wakefield (21-12) to reach the final. Mark had also had a tough route to the final with wins against Brian Jones (21-10), Margaret Langley (21-15), Bill Bloor (21-10) and Graham Meadow (21-17). In the final, Mark continued his fine form with some excellent lead bowls to win the President’s Cup for the second time, having previously won it in 2013.

The President’s Day Plate was won by John Unsworth, with a 15-10 win over Irene Nowell in the final.

Many thanks to all those who attended Sunday’s competition, which attracted 35 competitors. Thanks also to those who helped on the day with the refreshments and the sale of raffle tickets. Also to those who donated prizes. The final figure will be announced in a newsletter to be sent out next week but around £150 was raised for club funds.