Year: 2018

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – MAY 2018

SPRING PAIRS
The next club competition will take place on Sunday 27^th May, when we will be competing for the Spring Pairs Trophy. Please arrive by 11.45am for registration to allow for a prompt start at 12 noon. As usual for our doubles events, pairings will be drawn randomly.

NEW HANDICAPPING SYSTEM
From 2007 to the end of the 2017 season, the Club has run 64 competitions for club members. These competitions have produced 49 different winners – who will become the number 50?
During this time, the handicapping system was based on the team that a member played for in the LV League – the Club only had two LV League teams in 2007. As the Club’s membership has grown in the intervening years and the number of teams has increased to eleven across six local leagues, using this as a basis for the handicaps has become unfit for purpose and has resulted in some members being at a disadvantage. Also, some players were being handicapped for winning an event nearly ten years ago. For these reasons, it was felt that it was time to review the system used.
From the beginning of the 2018 season, the handicaps for the Club’s singles competitions will be :-
Ladies, male social bowlers and novices – +6
Male league bowlers – +4
Anyone winning a singles event will be deducted 2 points from their handicap. There will be no lower limit to the handicap but only the previous three seasons and the current season will be taken into account. Hopefully, over time, this will prove to be a fair system and more accurately reflect an individual’s performances.
For the doubles events, all pairs will play of +4. Hopefully, the random draw element will give everyone a fair chance of being successful during the course of the season.

 
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team got their season underway on Sunday 22^nd April when they took on Menai from North Wales.
The home leg took place at Fleetwood Hesketh, with Southport suffering a narrow aggregate loss with six winners to each side. Of the Hesketh Arms representatives there were good wins for Chris Porter (21-14) and Chris Harding (21-20).
Away from home in Caenarfon, there were some creditable performances from the Hesketh players, with narrow defeats for Alistair Adams (20-21) and Danny Harding (19-21). The man of the match for Southport was our new social member, Jason Wright, with an excellent 21-8 win. Overall, Menai won the match by 23 points to 9.
Southport now look forward to their next fixture on Sunday 20^th May, when the opponents will be near neighbours Preston. The home leg will take place at the Sphynx, starting at 2.00pm and Alistair Adams, Kez Adams and Fergal Wright have all been selected to represent the Southport home team. Chris Porter and Mark Wilde have been chosen for the away leg at Fox Lane, Leyland. As ever, supporters will be more than welcome for what should be an interesting match.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sunday 27^th May          Spring Pairs (Doubles – pairings to be drawn on the day) 12 noon start
Sunday 10^th June          Coronation Cup (Singles handicap) 12 noon start
Saturday 30^th June        Vice-Presidents Pairs (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 1st July – all day for a private bowling party
Thursday 9th August – all day up until 5.30pm for a bowling party

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Social Round Robin held on Sunday 6th May
A total of 18 members turned up on a glorious sunny day to take part in the Social Round Robin.
Following some competitive bowling the Winner with +24 was Wayne Graham, just beating Dave White in 2nd Place with +23.
The other money winners were Ray Sutton (+12) in 3rd Place and Alex Rimmer  (+11) in 4th place.
Thanks to all who took part and the spectators who turned upto enjoy the sun and bowling.

The next competition will be The Spring Pairs on Sunday 27th May commencing at 12.00 noon. Please register by 11.45am

Regards
George Hitchmough

ROSE BOWL 2018
The Club’s programme of internal competitions got off to a good start on
Sunday when 36 members took part in the Rose Bowl singles handicap.
In the top half the draw the holder, Fergal Wright, was drawn in the
Preliminary Round against Derek Wignall and progressed comfortably with a
21-7 win. He then overcame tough opponents in Peter Smith (21-13) and Laurie
Townson (21-13) to set up a quarter final clash with fellow Eagle and
Vulture, Kez Adams. This was expected to be a close game but with both
players playing well, it was Fergal who edged it 21-17 to reach the
semi-final, where he was to face Brian Sutton. This game proved to be
Fergal’s toughest test of the day as Brian, winner of the Coronation Cup in
2016, pushed him all the way, just losing out by a narrow 21-18 margin.
Fergal’s opponent in the final was Bill Bloor, who had got past Wayne Graham
(21-17), Rita Stanley (21-8) and Tony Wakefield (21-12) to reach the
semi-final where he was to play Jason Wright. This was Jason’s first
competition at the Hesketh Arms and he was highly fancied to make it an “all
Wright final” as he defeated Richard Rawcliffe (21-14), Mark Rowlinson
(21-16) and Chris Harding (21-7). It was therefore a surprise that Bill
enjoyed such a convincing 21-8 win to reach his first Hesketh Arms’ singles
final.
With Bill having shown such good form to reach the final, a close game was
expected and it was nip and tuck in the early stages until Fergal settled on
a shorter mark and ran out a 21-14 winner. Congratulations to Fergal on
winning the Rose Bowl for the third time in four years and to Bill for
reaching the final with some good wins along the way.
Under the Club’s newly adopted handicapping system, Fergal will now play off -2 in the next singles event.
Details of the new system will explained in the May Newsletter.

A Plate competition was held for players losing their first game and this
was won by Alex Rimmer who defeated Dave White 15-13 in a closely fought
final.

Don’t Forget we have a Social Round Robin this coming Sunday 6th May 2.00pm start. Please register from 1.45pm

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2018
ROSE BOWL
The first club competition of the season will take place on Sunday 29th April, starting at 12.00 noon, when we will be playing for the Rose Bowl. Please be at the green to register by 11.45am to ensure a prompt start.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team commence their 2018 fixtures this Sunday, 22nd April, when they take on Menai from North Wales. The home leg is being held at Fleetwood Hesketh (2.00pm start) and any support will be very welcome.
The Hesketh Arms is again well represented, with Chris Harding, Mike Milne, Chris Porter, Mark Wilde and Fergal Wright all playing at home. We also have Alistair Adams, Kez Adams, Danny Harding and Jon Roberts playing in the away team at Caernarfon. Good luck to all those involved.
SOUTHPORT CHAMPIONS TROPHY
Congratulations to Fergal Wright on winning the John Hughes Southport Champions Trophy last Sunday. The final of the event, held at the Hesketh Arms, saw Fergal narrowly defeat Mike Milne 21-19 in the final.
The Committee was delighted to be asked to host the second staging of this competition, which includes representatives from Clubs throughout the town. Thanks are due to Graham Meadow for preparing the green, which attracted many favourable comments on the day from visiting players.
LV LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
Any members of our LV League teams who wish to enter the following competitions should notify their Captain or an Officer of the Club as soon possible :-
LV Singles – Tuesday 22nd May (First Round) , Tuesday 29th May (Finals Night)
LV Pairs – Tuesday 3rd July (First Round) , Tuesday 10th July (Finals Night)
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sunday 6th May May Bank Holiday Weekend Round Robin 2.00pm start
Sunday 27th May Spring Pairs (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 1st July – all day for a private bowling party
Thursday 9th August – all day up until 5.30pm for a bowling party
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2018
GREEN OPENING
The green will be open to members from Saturday 31st March.
EASTER ROUND ROBIN
The first club event of the season will be an Easter Round Robin, to be held on Saturday 31stMarch, starting at 2.00 pm.
MIDWEEK ROUND ROBINS
The popular midweek Round Robins will commence on Friday 6th April. These events, hosted by Peter and Lynne Smith, will then take place every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season, commencing at 10.00 am. Please arrive in good time to allow the draw to take place. These friendly sessions are ideal for new and experienced bowlers alike and are an excellent way of meeting other club members.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Members are reminded that subscriptions are now due. The following rates have been set for the 2018 season :-
Full Membership – £40.00
Social Membership – £20.00
Junior Membership – £17.50
Full Membership applies to those members playing for one or more of the league teams and includes the payment of league fees and cost of fixture books/cards.
Social Membership is available to members who wish to play on a casual basis.
Early payment of subscriptions would be appreciated. Please forward to :-
Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 31st March Easter Round Robin 2.00pm start
Sunday 29th April Rose Bowl (Singles Handicap) 12 noon start
Sunday 6th May May Bank Holiday Weekend Round Robin 2.00pm start
Sunday 27th May Spring Pairs (Doubles – pairings to be drawn on the day) 12 noon start
GREEN BOOKINGS
Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on Sunday 15th April as it is being used for the Southport Champions of Champions competition. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Spectators will, however, be welcome to watch an entertaining day of bowling. The start time will be confirmed in the April newsletter.

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2018

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Many thanks to all those who attended the Club’s AGM, held on Monday at the Churchtown Conservative Club. We are grateful to the Conservative Club for allowing us to use their excellent facilities.

At the meeting, the Chairman, Chris Harding, congratulated Sue Davies on being the newly elected President for the 2018 season. Sue has been captain of our team in the Maghull League on a Monday evening for the past two seasons, which has given our lady members the opportunity to play league bowls at the Hesketh Arms for the first time in the Club’s history. We hope that Sue enjoys her time as Club President.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

The Annual General Meeting set the following subscription rates for the 2018 season :-

Full Membership – £40.00

Social Membership – £20.00

Junior Membership – £17.50

Full Membership applies to those members playing for one or more of the league teams and includes the payment of league fees and cost of fixture books/cards.

Social Membership is available to members who wish to play on a casual basis.

Early payment of subscriptions would be appreciated. Please forward to :-

Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL

LEAGUE TEAMS

The Club was delighted to be able to enter two additional teams into the local leagues for the 2017 season, taking our total number of teams to eleven. We are pleased to continue running these teams in 2018. If anyone is interested in joining a team, they should contact the captain of the team they would like to play for or any officer of the Club. The details of our league teams along with the captains’ contact numbers are :-

LV LEAGUE

EAGLES (Premier) – Chris Harding 07761733024

FALCONS (Premier) – Jeff Brown 01704 214104

HARRIERS (1st) – Jason Chapman 07514595284

BURSCOUGH LEAGUE

VULTURES (2nd) – Chris Harding 07761733024

OSPREYS (3rd) – Mark Rowlinson 07763176455

AUGHTON LEAGUE

KESTRELS (1st) – Malcolm Hodge 01704 545545

HAWKS (2nd) – George Hitchmough 07977500131

SOUTHPORT PARKS

KITES (1st) – John Unsworth 07722884581

SOUTHPORT VETS

MERLINS (2nd) – George Hitchmough 07977500131

HOBBIES (2nd) – Roger Van Beever 01704 211978

MAGHULL LEAGUE

OWLS (4th) – Sue Davies 07473767558

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

The Club will again be running a full programme of competitions in 2018. The early season events are as follows :-

Saturday 31st March Easter Round Robin (2.00pm start)

Sunday 29th April Rose Bowl (Singles Handicap, 12.00pm start)

Sunday 6th May Round Robin (2.00pm start)

Sunday 27th May Spring Pairs (Doubles – pairings to be drawn, 12.00pm start)

Many thanks to all the members who turned out to help tidy up the green.

The job was finished by 11.30 and the skip full, thanks to the hard work of the members.

HESKETH ARMS PRIVATE BOWLING CLUB

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – MONDAY 26^th February 2018

COMMENCING AT 8.00PM

TO BE HELD AT THE CHURCHTOWN CONSERVATIVE CLUB

Any proposals to be received by  the Secretary by the 12^th of February 2018

The Treasurer will be available to accept your subscriptions.

Team captains will be available if you wish to join a team

AGENDA
AGM 2018 Agenda

Minuytes of 2017 AGM
AGM Minutes 2017