HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY
2020
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Many thanks to all those who attended
the Club’s AGM, held on Tuesday, 4th February 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 thanked
our outgoing President, Sue Davies, for the service she has given to the Club
over the last two years. Chris then announced that the Committee’s nomination
to be Club President for 2020 was longstanding member John Hughes,
who was duly elected. Congratulations to John, we hope that he enjoys a
successful year as President.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Annual General Meeting decided
that there would be no increase in subscriptions for the 2020 season. Early
payment would be appreciated. The rates set are :-
Full Membership – £45.00 / Social Membership –
£25.00
Please forward to :- Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road,
Southport PR9 9NL
Alternatively, payment can be made online. Payment
should be made to the following account :-
Account Number 01007849 / Sort Code 30-97-88
If paying online, please indicate clearly who you
are paying for and let me know by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com).
AWARDS EVENING – 2019 SEASON
The Club’s eighth annual Awards
Evening was held on Saturday 1st February at the Churchtown
Conservative Club, when members celebrated a successful 2019 season. The
evening was again hosted by Club Chairman, Chris Harding, who congratulated the
members present on another excellent season.
Awards were made to the winners and
runners-up of the Club’s nine internal competitions and team merit winners,
details of which have been reported during the course of the season and in the
2019 Season Review. These were followed by the Club’s special awards, presented
to the Team of the Year and the Club Member of the Year.
The team award deservedly went to the
Owls, our Monday evening Maghull League team. This mixed team, captained by Sue
Davies had another outstanding season. Having only been promoted to the 3rd Division
the previous year, they again achieved a league and knockout cup double. Well
done to Sue and all her team.
The Club Member of the Year award was
this year won by Mark Rowlinson. In addition to captaining the Ospreys in the
Burscough League, Mark represents the Club as Delegate for this league as well
as being one of the Club’s two Auditors. No organisation can operate without
it’s members taking on volunteer roles and the Committee was pleased to
recognise the work that Mark has contributed to our Club over a number of
years.
The final presentation of the evening
was made to Sue Davies, who has completed a very successful two-year term as
our President. The Chairman thanked Sue for the excellent way in which she has
carried out this important role and presented her with an engraved watch as a
momento of her time in office.
We would also like to thank the
Churchtown Conservative Club for allowing us to use their excellent facilities
once again and in particular Gill, the Club Steward, for her hard work on the
night.
Many thanks to Sue Davies, Janice
Hobson, Kevin Leddy and Mark Rowlinson for their help selling the raffle
tickets.
A special thank you must also go to
George Hitchmough for co-ordinating the arrangements for the whole evening and
to Sue Andersen, who helped George with the catering.
Finally, thank you to all those who
supported the event by attending on the night and providing prizes for the
raffle. Final proceeds came to £330.97, which will go towards Club funds.
BURSCOUGH LEAGUE
2020 is a special year for the
Hesketh Arms Bowling Club as it is our turn to hold the Presidency of the
Burscough League, the first time we have had this honour. Club Chairman, Chris
Harding, has been nominated by our Committee to be Burscough League President
for the forthcoming season. Chris has played in the Burscough League for many
years and is currently captain of the Vultures in the 1st Division
of the league.
The club holding the Presidency hosts
the League President’s Day, the Steve Rimmer singles competition and the finals
of the League Pairs, so this season is going to be busier than ever at the
Hesketh Arms. Dates for these events will be publicised when confirmed with the
league.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Week Commencing 16th
March.
WE WILL BE HAVING A GREEN CLEAN UP DAY
THIS WEEK. WE HOPE YOU CAN AFFORD SOME OF YOUR TIME TO HELP.
WE WILL LET YOU KNOW THE DATE DEPENDING UPON THE WEATHER
Saturday 28th March –
Green opens
Tuesday 31st March –
Midweek Round Robins start
Saturday 4th April – Round Robin (2.00pm start)
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Saturday 25th April –
Spring Pairs (Pairings drawn on the day – 12 noon start)
