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July Newsletter

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – JULY 2018

FRIENDLY FIXTURE AT EMMANUEL B.C.

The annual friendly fixture against Emmanuel Bowling Club will take place away at Emmanuel on Saturday 11th August. If you wish to take part in this match please write your name on the list which can be found on the notice board in the Clubhouse or email michaelmilne66@outlook.com

Refreshments will be provided in the Parish Centre after the game.

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION

Southport’s June fixture against Cheshire Parks resulted in a narrow 19 points to 13 defeat.

In the home leg, played at Croston Subscription Bowling Club, there were wins for Alistair Adams (21-7), Mike Milne (21-19) and Chris Porter (21-18). The home team Man of the Match award deservedly went to Alistair.

Away from home, Southport had an excellent 7-5 win at Thornfield Park, Stockport. This included wins for Fergal Wright (21-14) and Mark Wilde (21-10). The team’s final fixture is in August, when the opponents will be local rivals Ormskirk ‘A’.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 28th July        Chairman’s Shield (Doubles – pairings to be drawn on the day) 12 noon start

Sunday 5th August        President’s Cup (Singles handicap) 12 noon start  NB – PLEASE NOTE RE-ARRANGED DATE FOR THIS EVENT

GREEN BOOKINGS

Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates due to green bookings. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. :-

Sunday 1st July – all day for a private booking.

Sunday 8th July – all day for a private booking

Thursday 9th August – all day up until 5.30pm for a bowling party.

CHURCHTOWN CONSERVATIVE CLUB – PRESIDENT’S TROPHY

The Churchtown Conservative Club held their annual competition at the beginning of June, when they were competing for the B.J.P.O’Malley President’s Trophy. Congratulations to Chris Harding, who won the event for the second year in succession, this time partnered by Mike Stevens. Runners-up were Heather Menzies and John Unsworth.

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Open Singles 2018

OPEN SINGLES 2018

Many thanks to everyone who supported the Club’s Open Singles on Saturday, including all those who helped out with measuring and marking.

The event attracted a full field of 32 competitors and was a good mix of our own members, local bowlers and players from all over the North West. At the end of a quality day’s bowling, the winner was Ray Bevington of Goldborne Sports (below right), who defeated Barry Davis from Our Lady’s , Formby 21-16 in the final.

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Coronation Cup Report 2018

30 members took part in the Club’s latest internal competition on Sunday which was the Coronation Cup singles handicap.

Having won the previous singles competition, Fergal Wright was playing off -2 but this didn’t prevent him from reaching the final with wins against Sue White (21-12), Mark Rowlinson (21-16), Norman Simpson (21-11) and in the semi-final, Kez Adams (21-13). This was comfortable progress considering Fergal was having to give a 6 or 8 start to each opponent.

In the bottom half the draw, Bill Bloor continued his good form by overcoming Jason Chapman (21-10), Wayne Graham (21-18), Dave White (21-7) and Peter Smith (21-17). This set up a chance for Bill to make up for his loss against Fergal in the Rose Bowl final back in April.

Conceding 6 to Bill on the handicaps, Fergal needed a good start but it was Bill who started the stronger, scoring three 2s in the first five ends to open up a convincing lead. Fergal did win three consecutive ends to close the gap to 12-18 but another two at the 20th end followed by a single secured a 21-12 win for Bill.

The Diamond Jubilee Plate was won by John Unsworth with a narrow 15-14 win in the final against Sue Wignall.

This Saturday, 16th June, sees the Club host an Open Singles competition starting at 10.00am. The event has attracted bowlers from all over the North West and spectators will be welcome for what should be an entertaining day of bowling. Any help with marking and measuring will also be greatly appreciated.

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June 2018 Newsletter

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2018

CORONATION CUP
The next club competition will take place on Sunday 10th June, when we will be competing for the Coronation Cup. Please arrive by 11.45am for registration to allow for a prompt start at 12 noon.

OPEN SINGLES
The Club’s Open Singles will be held on Saturday 16th June, starting at 10.00am. The competition is now fully subscribed, with a waiting list. Anyone wishing to be added to the waiting list should contact Chris Harding (07761733024) or Mike Milne (07752352065).
The event has attracted a good mix of locals as well as bowlers from Goldborne, West Kirby, Kirkham, Chorley, Hyde and Liverpool. Spectators, markers and measurers will be very welcome for what should be an excellent day of bowling.

CHURCHTOWN CONSERVATIVE CLUB – PRESIDENT’S TROPHY
The Club will once again be hosting the Churchtown Conservative Club’s B.J.P.O’Malley President’s Trophy on Sunday 3rd June. This will be a doubles competition, with pairings drawn on the day. Anyone who is a member of the Conservative Club is eligible to take part and should report to the green by 1.00pm.

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team continued their season on Sunday 20th May, when they took on Preston in a local derby. The overall match was won 18-14 by Southport and of the Hesketh Arms’ representatives there were excellent wins for Kez Adams (21-16) and Chris Porter (21-11).
The next fixture sees the local side taking on Cheshire Parks on Sunday 24th June. The home leg will take place at Croston Subscription Bowling Club.

LV INDIVIDUALS
Congratulations to Fergal Wright on retaining his LV League Individuals title, defeating Bill Taylor of Scarisbrick NSC in the final held at Fleetwood Hesketh.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 30th June Vice-Presidents Trophy (Doubles – pairings to be drawn on the day) 12 noon start
Sunday 15th July President’s Cup (Singles handicap) 12 noon start
Saturday 28th July Chairman’s Shield (Doubles – pairings to be drawn on the day) 12 noon start

GREEN BOOKINGS
Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates due to green bookings.
Sunday 3rd June – Churchtown Conservative Club competition, spectators welcome.
Sunday 1st July – all day for a private bowling party.
Sunday 8th July – all day for a private booking.
Thursday 9th August – all day up until 5.30pm for a bowling party.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.