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COMPETITION NEWS 5 – LATEST RESULTS & DATES

COMPETITION NEWS 5 – LATEST RESULTS & DATES

VICE-PRESIDENTS PAIRS TROPHY

The Club’s first one-day competition of the season took place in fine weather on Saturday when sixteen pairs took part in the Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy. Congratulations to Mike Milne and John Unsworth, who took the trophy with a 21-14 win in the final against Jim Halsall and Brian Sutton. The losing semi-finalists were Dave Bannister and Keith Maiden and Mike Dunlop and Dave White.

CORONATION CUP – RESULTS AND FIXTURES

The Coronation Cup continued to progress last week and all 1st Round games were completed on schedule. Many thanks to all participants for their help in enabling the competition to run smoothly :-

1st Round results

Sue Davies 21, Kevin McCormack 15

Tony Wakefield 21, John Unsworth 7

Roy Webster 21, Wayne Graham 8

Bill Bloor 21, Terry Corfield 19

Mark Rowlinson  21, Barry Lowe 15

2nd Round – games to be played by Sunday 9th May

Chris Harding (+2) v. Chris Porter (+2)

Laurie Townson (+4) v. Sue Davies (+4)

George Hitchmough (+4) v. Jim Howard (+4)

Tony Wakefield (+4) v. Roy Webster (+4)

Bill Bloor (Scratch) v. Mark Rowlinson (+2)

Brian Sutton (+4) v. Mike Milne (+2)

Dave White 21, Marjorie Antrobus 12

Fergal Wright 21, Ray Sutton 14

Quarter-Final game (to be played by the end of May)

Dave White (+4) v. Fergal Wright (+2)

ROSE BOWL – SUNDAY 9th MAY

Entries are now being taken for the Rose Bowl, which will take place on Sunday 9th May. To book a place, please contact Mike Milne (michaelmilne66@outlook.com / 07752352065) as soon as possible. This is a singles handicap with plate, starting at 12 noon. Please register by 11.45 am to allow for a prompt start.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – NEW EVENTS ADDED

All of these events will start at 12 noon, with registration by 11.45 am.

SUNDAY 9th MAY –                  ROSE BOWL

                                                (singles handicap with plate)

SUNDAY 16th MAY –                SPRING PAIRS

                                                (random pairs drawn on the day / with plate)

SUNDAY 6th JUNE –                 CHAMPIONSHIP CUP

                                                (men’s singles – played off scratch / no plate)

SATURDAY 12th JUNE –           LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP

                                                (singles handicap – played in round robin group format)

SUNDAY 20th JUNE –               CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD

                                                (non-random doubles – enter as a pair / no plate)

SUNDAY 4th JULY –                  PRESIDENT’S CUP

                                                (singles handicap with plate)

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JIMMY LANGLEY

HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB 

I regret to inform you that Jimmy Langley has passed away.

Jim was a Honorary Life Member of our club, and had been a member for many, many years.

Jim looked after our green as greenkeeper and also played in a number of teams.

Jim always had time for novices like myself and told many stories of how bowling used to be in the 1950s. I will miss Jim as no doubt many of you will.

Our thoughts will be with Margaret his wife and we send our deepest condolences to Jim’s family.

RIP JIMMY

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April Newsletter 2021

NEWSLETTER – April 2021

SUBSCRIPTIONS – LEAGUE PLAYERS

Members are reminded that if they have paid the Basic Subscription of £25, a further £20 will be required to play for the Club’s league teams, making a Full Subscription of £45. Payment can made one of the usual ways :-

Methods of Payment

(a) Cheque payable to Hesketh Arms Bowling Club, sent to Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport, PR9 9NL

(b) Bank Transfer:- Hesketh Arms B.C. Account Number 01007849 Sort Code 30-97-88

Please text Mike Milne on 07752352065 or email secretary@hesketharmsbowlingclub.co.uk to confirm payment

ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM

The online booking system being used for practice and informal games, as required by the BCGBA / HM Govt. regulations, is working well. Many thanks to George for the work involved in setting this up and ensuring that it functions smoothly.

HANDICAPPING SYSTEM FOR CLUB SINGLES COMPETITIONS

In response to a query about the handicaps used in the Club’s singles competitions and for the benefit of any new members, here is an explanation of the system currently in use.

From the start of the 2018 season, the Club adopted a new system of handicapping for the Club’s singles competitions. This is based on the principle that all players start with a standard handicap on joining the Club and thereafter the handicap is only changed as a result of performances in the Club’s singles handicaps. No subjective judgement is made on a player’s bowling ability.

The standard handicaps used are :-

Ladies, Social Bowlers & Novices :-  +6

Male League Bowlers :-  +4

Any player 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. Thus, after three years have elapsed since a handicap win, 2 points are put back onto that player’s handicap.

Over time, this should prove to be a fair system and accurately reflect an individual’s current and recent performance levels.

A list of handicaps for the start of the 2021 season is displayed at the green.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Dates for the Club’s competitions in May are as follows :-

Both these events will start at 12 noon, with registration by 11.45 am.

SUNDAY 9th MAY –                 ROSE BOWL

                                                (singles handicap with plate)

SUNDAY 16th MAY –               SPRING PAIRS

                                                (random pairs drawn on the day / with plate)

GREEN WATERING

You may have noticed that the green is beginning to be stressed from the lack of watering. We are trying to water on a regular evening basis. If you feel you can offer your time with this please contact myself or Graham Meadow or any committee member and we will organise a ROTA.

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League Update

LEAGUE BOWLING

Burscough & Lathom Mens Bowling League

Hesketh Vultures, Hesketh Ospreys

League Fixtures to commence on the 21st May & end on the 17th September

Fixtures not yet published

Aughton League

Hesketh Hawks, Hesketh Kestrels

League commences 2nd June

Fixtures are on our web site

Southport Vets League

Hesketh Merlins, Hesketh Hobbies

League commences 21st June

Fixtures on our web site.

Southport LV League

Hesketh Vultures, Hesketh Falcons

League commences 4th May

Fixtures not yet available

Southport Parks League

Hesketh Kites

League commences 6th May

Fixtures on our web site

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COMPETITION NEWS 4 – RESULTS & FORTHCOMING DATES

CORONATION CUP – RESULTS AND FIXTURES 

The Coronation Cup got underway last week and the first results were as follows :- 

Chris Harding 21, Len Southworth 16 

Chris Porter 21, Pat McArthur 12 

Laurie Townson 21, Noel Morgans 13 

George Hitchmough 21, John McCabe 20 

Jim Howard 21, Roger Van Beever 17 

Brian Sutton 21, Janice Hobson 8 

Mike Milne 21, Peter Smith 15 

There are still five 1st Round matches to be played, the deadline for which is next Sunday, 25th April. 2nd Round games are to be completed by Sunday 9th May. 

1st Round – games to be played by Sunday 25th April 

Kevin McCormack (+4) v. Sue Davies (+4) 

Tony Wakefield (+4) v. John Unsworth (+4) 

Roy Webster (+4) v. Wayne Graham (+2) 

Bill Bloor (Scratch) v. Terry Corfield (+2) 

Mark Rowlinson (+2) v. Barry Lowe (+4) 

2nd Round – games to be played by Sunday 9th May 

Chris Harding (+2) v. Chris Porter (+2) 

Laurie Townson (+4) v. Sue Davies (+4) OR Kevin McCormack (+4) 

George Hitchmough (+4) v. Jim Howard (+4) 

Brian Sutton (+4) v. Mike Milne (+2) 

Dave White (+4) v. Marjorie Antrobus (+6) 

Fergal Wright (+2) v. Ray Sutton (+4) 

VICE-PRESIDENTS PAIRS TROPHY – SATURDAY 24th APRIL  

Entries are still being taken for the Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy. This is a non-random pairs, starting at 12 noon. Please register by 11.45 am to allow for a prompt start. We have received 14 entries so far and these are listed below. If you are not on the list and wish to play,  please contact Mike Milne (michaelmilne66@outlook.com / 07752352065) as soon as possible. 

Kez Adams & Fergal Wright ; Dave Bannister & Keith Maiden ;  

Dave Bedford & Noel Morgans ; Lynn Burrow & Lynne Smith ; 

Jason Chapman & Chris Porter ; Terry Corfield & Mike Dunlop ; 

Sue Davies & Tony Wakefield ; Chris Harding & Jon Roberts ;  

George Hitchmough & Peter Smith ; John Hughes & John McCabe ;  

Barrry & Pat McArthur ; Mike Milne & John Unsworth ; 

Alex Rimmer & Roger Van Beever ; Ray Sutton & Laurie Townson 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 

Dates for the Club’s competitions in May are as follows :- 

Both these events will start at 12 noon, with registration by 11.45 am.  

SUNDAY 9th MAY –                  ROSE BOWL 

                                                (singles handicap with plate) 

SUNDAY 16th MAY –                SPRING PAIRS 

                                                (random pairs drawn on the day / with plate) 

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Round Robins

The first Round Robin was very successful and enjoyed by all who attended.

Please note that the entry price for Round Robins will be £2 per person as and from Friday 16th April

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COMPETITION NEWS 3 – April 2021

COMPETITION NEWS 3 – April 2021

CORONATION CUP – DRAW & COMPETITION RULES

The draw for the Coronation Cup was made on Saturday. Thank you to Jason Chapman who undertook this task. The competition has attracted an entry of 28 players and the full draw is as follows :-

1st Round – games to be played by Sunday 25th April

Len Southworth (+4) v. Chris Harding (+2)

Chris Porter (+2) v. Pat McArthur (+2)

Kevin McCormack (+4) v. Sue Davies (+4)

Noel Morgans (+4) v. Laurie Townson (+4)

John McCabe (+4) v. George Hitchmough (+4)

Roger Van Beever (+4) v. Jim Howard (+4)

Tony Wakefield (+4) v. John Unsworth (+4)

Roy Webster (+4) v. Wayne Graham (+2)

Bill Bloor (Scratch) v. Terry Corfield (+2)

Mark Rowlinson (+2) v. Barry Lowe (+4)

Janice Hobson (+6) v. Brian Sutton (+4)

Peter Smith (+4) v. Mike Milne (+2)

2nd Round – games to be played by Sunday 9th May

Dave White (+4) v. Marjorie Antrobus (+6)

Fergal Wright (+2) v. Ray Sutton (+4)

CORONATION CUP RULES AND PLAYING CONDITIONS

•Each round of the competition to completed within the time stipulated.

•It will be responsibility of the first named player to contact their opponent to arrange a mutually convenient time to play the match and to book a time slot using the online booking system.

•No practice is allowed before the game. Any use of the green on the day of and prior to the game should only be done with the knowledge and consent of your opponent.

•Games to be played using own jack(s) and mat(s).

•Games up to the semi-finals to be scored by the players themselves (no markers). All games to be 21 up playing off the handicaps as indicated on the sheet displayed at the green.

•Players should agree to a procedure to determine the counting bowl when a measure would normally be used. For example, an independent judge could be asked to decide. If no neutral person is present and an agreement cannot be reached, the end should be replayed.

•Results to be sent to Mike Milne

(07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com)

•Failure to fulfil a fixture before the deadline set could result in both players being scratched from the competition. The decision of the competition organisers will be final.

•All social distancing and hygiene advice relating to Covid-19 to be adhered to at all times.

SPRING COMPETITIONS

Dates have now been set for the Club’s next three competitions, which will take place in April and May. All these events will start at 12 noon, with registration by 11.45 am.

SATURDAY 24th APRIL –      VICE-PRESIDENTS PAIRS TROPHY

                                                (non-random doubles , enter as a pair / no plate)

SUNDAY 9th MAY –               ROSE BOWL

                                                (singles handicap with plate)

SUNDAY 16th MAY –            SPRING PAIRS

                                                (random pairs drawn on the day / with plate)

VICE-PRESIDENTS PAIRS TROPHY – SATURDAY 24th APRIL

Entries are now being taken for the Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy. To book a place, please contact Mike Milne (michaelmilne66@outlook.com / 07752352065) as soon as possible.

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ROUND ROBINS

ROUND ROBINS will commence from Tuesday 13th April.

Round Robins will be held every Tuesday and Friday from that date.

The Round Robins are for paid up members only. If you wish to pay on the day, we would prefer cash or prior to attending by Bank transfer. Social membership £25.00

Methods of Payment

(a)  Cheque payable to Hesketh Arms Bowling Club, Post to Mike Milne 20 Coudray Road, Southport, PR9 9NL

(b) Bank Transfer:- Hesketh Arms Bowling Club Account number 01007849 Sort Code 30-97-88 Please text Mike Milne on 07752352065 to confirm payment or email secretary@hesketharmsbowlingclub.co.uk to confirm payment

The club will be following the Government and BCGBA Guidelines with cleaning and sanitising stations provided. If you wish to use you own jack and mat please do so. If using the clubs please fully sanitise before and during your session.

The toilet will be open and is now a key code entry.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU FOLLOW THE SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WHEN ON AND OFF THE GREEN.

Peter and Lynne Smith will be organising the sessions with myself.

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH YOUR FULL NAME AND CONTACT NUMBER ON ARRIVAL.

Please note that for practice sessions the 12 until 1.00 session will not now be available on Tuesdays and Fridays and any bookings made will be cancelled.

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COMPETITION NEWS 2 – CORONATION CUP UPDATE

COMPETITION NEWS 2 – CORONATION CUP UPDATE

CORONATION CUP – DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES

Just a reminder that the deadline for entries to the Coronation Cup is Friday 9th April. So far, we have received 22 entries. If your name is not on the list below and you wish to enter, please contact Mike Milne asap (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com ).

Bill Bloor ; Terry Corfield ; Sue Davies ; Wayne Graham ; Chris Harding ;

George Hitchmough ; Janice Hobson ; Jim Howard ; Barry Lowe ; Pat McArthur ;

Kevin McCormack ; Mike Milne ; Noel Morgans ; Len Southworth ; Ray Sutton ;

Laurie Townson ; John Unsworth ; Roger Van Beever ; Tony Wakefield  ;

Roy Webster ; Dave White ;  Fergal Wright

Once the draw has been made at the weekend, we will text, phone or email players with the name and contact details of their opponent. The full draw will be emailed and posted on the website asap after that.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

We are now in the process of setting dates for further club competitions and more details will be included in next week’s update.   

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Up Dates on League Bowling 04/04/2021

 Up Dates on League Bowling 04/04/2021

LV League TUESDAY EVENINGS

http://bowlingresults.co.uk/southport/

Wed Mar 10th

The LV league is pleased to announce that we will be restarting the league in the first week in May. This is of course if government restrictions allow us to. All team delegates/captains have been informed and we will be formulating the fixtures as soon as we have a definite number of teams confirmed. For those clubs unsure as yet as to how many teams they can field, you have until the middle of April to let us know.

We have entered 2 teams into the LV League

The EAGLES Captained by Chris Harding 07761733024

The FALCONS Captained by Jeff Brown 07771214104

Due to a change in his circumstances Jason Chapman has stood down as captain of the HARRIERS, we would like to thank Jason for his tenure as Captain. During the last season It became increasing difficult to field a full team for the Harriers and a number of people have indicated that they are not available to play for the team in future, therefore the decision was taken to only enter 2 teams. It is hoped that previous players will find places in the Eagles or Falcons.

Southport Vets League MONDAY AFTERNOONS

https://sites.google.com/site/southportvets2010/

I would be prepared to run such a league commencing sometime in the second half of June and running to the end of September on Monday afternoons. Teams would consist of eight players, bearing in mind two of these players could be ladies.

We will be entering 2 teams into the Southport Vets League

Hesketh Hobbies Captained by Roger Van Beever 07890224257

Hesketh MERLINS Captained by George Hitchmough 07977500131

Team players are being contacted. Anyone wishing to play for the vets please let me know

Southport Parks League THURSDAY EVENING

https://bowlingresults.co.uk/index.php

The league are currently trying to ascertain the number of teams who will be entering the league. It is hoped to commence in early JUNE

We will be entering 1 team

Hesketh Kites Captained by John Unsworth 07722884581

Previous Players are being contacted

Aughton Vets League WEDNSDAY AFTERNOON

No web Site

31/03/21

As Lock down Restrictions are altering in our favour It has been decided to have a go this year,

Therefore, we will be operating league Matches, based on Three Divisions,

The Season will be starting on Wednesday 2nd June 2021.

We will be entering 2 teams

Hesketh HAWKS Captained by George Hitchmough 07977500131

Hesketh KESTRELS Captained by Mike Burrill 07821577260

Both captains will be contacting previous players shortly.

Maghull Evening League MONDAY EVENINGS

https://www.cgleague.co.uk/maghull/

31/03/21

The Maghull & Formby leagues are looking into the possibility of running a mini league together in May and June. 
Given the restrictions in place prior to June 21st, it is clear we are not going to be able to safely run a 10 a side league.  
We are looking at running either a 4 or 6 a side league starting at the end of April and finishing before June 21st when hopefully we will then be able to resume 10 a side leagues. 
We will look to have matches on Monday and Wednesday nights but will do our very best to accommodate those who can only play certain nights. We will also open the league up to non-Maghull/Formby League clubs in the local area. 
So we can start making plans, can you please confirm the following:  
1. Does your club wish to participate? 
2. How many of your members wish to play? 
3. Whether or not your club have toilet facilities available during matches  
All teams will need to complete a risk assessment which must be approved by the Leagues before being able to play. 

If the league is 4 person teams we will be entering 4 teams

Hesketh Thunder Captained by John Unsworth 07722884581

Hesketh Hurricanes Captained by Mike Milne 07752352065

Hesketh Blizzard Captained by Sue Davies 07473767558

Hesketh Tempest Captained by Jason Chapman 07514595284

All captains are currently contacting previous players

If and when the league proper recommences on a Monday Evening we will be entering 2 teams.

Hesketh Owls Captained by Mike Milne 07752352065

Hesketh Sparrow hawks Captained by Sue Davies 07473767558

Burscough League FRIDAY EVENINGS

http://www.burscoughleague.org.uk

Likely to be 2 divisions.

No date for commencement yet

When known we will be entering 2 teams

Hesketh Ospreys Captained by Mark Rowlinson

Hesketh Vultures Captained by Chris Harding

Further updates can be obtained by visiting the league websites. ALL THE ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO THE GUIDELINES BEING UPDATED BY THE BCGBA.