Month: September 2021

FLOODLIT TROPHYSaturday saw the second staging of the Floodlit Trophy, with a good turnout of 14 pairs taking part. The early stages were played using a group format with the winning pair in each of the four groups progressing to the semi-finals. The group winners were Darren Edgerley and Fergal Wright ; Mike Milne and John Unsworth ; Mike Dunlop and Peter Smith and last year’s winners, Phil Richards and Brian Sutton. 
The semi-finals were won by Mike and John and Darren and Fergal and the final was won convincingly by Darren and Fergal 11-3. This was Darren’s third pairs competition win of the season, having previously won the Spring Pairs with Sue Andersen and the Last Chance Cup with Roger Van Beever.

CORONATION CUPThe following day saw the conclusion of the Coronation Cup, which has been played throughout the season. The first semi-final was won by Roy Webster, who came from 20-15 down to edge out Chris Harding 21-20 and the second semi-final was won convincingly by Fergal Wright with a 21-8 win against Brian Sutton. Fergal continued his excellent form in the final, cruising to victory against Roy , the winning score being 21-5. Congratulations to Fergal on winning his second competition of the weekend. 

We would like to thank Matthew Butterworth for supporting or club by taking out an advertisement board.

We would hope that if you are looking for the services that Matthew can supply you will enquire with him.

HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB 

NEWS UPDATE  – SEPTEMBER 2021 

GREEN CLOSURE

The green will close at 1900hrs on 4^th of October 2021 for Winter Maintenance.

FLOODLIT TROPHY 

Members are reminded that the Club’s final internal competition of the season will take place on Saturday 25^th September and will start at 5.00pm. Please register by 4.45pm. The early stages of this competition will be played using a group format, guaranteeing every pair a minimum of two or three games. The length of the games will be decided when we know the number of pairs taking part. This is a non-random pairs, so members can choose their own partner for this competition.  

CORONATION CUP 

The semi-finals and final of the Coronation Cup, the early stages of which were played earlier in the season, will be played this coming Sunday, 26^th September, starting at 1.00 pm. 

The semi-final matches are :- 

Chris Harding (+2) v. Roy Webster (+4) 

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

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION 

The Southport Federation team completed their 2021 National League fixtures with a convincing 24-8 win against Fylde ‘B’ last Sunday. 

The team had nine winners in the home leg, played at Hesketh Bank Bowling Club. Hesketh Arms’ successful representatives here were Chris Porter (21-16), Kez Adams (21-11) and sharing the sweep, Ali Adams, with an excellent 21-9 win playing at number 12.  

The away team also did well, winning 7-5 at the Marton Institute in Blackpool. Among the winners were Hesketh Arms’ players Ray Atkinson (21-14), Mark Wilde (21-13), Mike Milne (21-16) and sweep winner Darren Edgerley (21-9). Fergal Wright suffered a rare Federation defeat against a strong opponent, just losing 21-16. 

The Southport team has enjoyed an excellent season winning every leg home and away in the three matches they have played. This means they have won Division 7 of the National League, finishing a clear 21 points ahead of second placed Cheshire Parks. They will now be promoted to play in Division 6 for the 2022 season. 

SOCIAL ROUND ROBINS

The last social Round Robin will be held on Friday the 1^st of October 2021

END OF SEASON ROUND ROBIN. SATURDAY 2^nd of October 11.00am

There will be a end of season round robin on Saturday the 2^nd of October, open to ALL members. Please be there at 10.45 to register. £2.00 per entry

Please bring a Sandwich as it could go on a long time.

AWARDS EVENING 2021

We will be holding our annual awards evening in 20^th of November 2021 at the Churchtown Conservative Club, St Cuthberts Road, PR9 7NN commencing at 7.30pm

Tickets will be £ 5.00 and will include a finger buffet.

Evening will includes Awards for the 2021 season, a quiz, raffle and Bingo.

We would hope you would support this event.

Green Tidy up and Repair

We will be looking for help during the close season to repair and tidy up the green and surrounds.

We will be sending out email request

SOUTHPORT LV LEAGUE 

Congratulations to our teams in the Southport LV League on winning their respective divisions. The Eagles, captained by Chris Harding, retained their Premier Division title, finishing narrowly ahead of Fleetwood Hesketh ‘A’ by five points.  

Jeff Brown’s Falcons team also had an excellent season, repeating their success of 2017 by winning the 1^st Division championship. Well done to the players in both teams. 

FLOODLIT TROPHY 

Members are reminded that the Club’s final internal competition of the season will take place on Saturday 25^th September and will start at 5.00pm. Please register by 4.45pm. The early stages of this competition will be played using a group format, guaranteeing every pair a minimum of two or three games. The length of the games will be decided when we know the number of pairs taking part. This is a non-random pairs, so members can choose their own partner for this competition.  

CHURCHTOWN CONSERVATIVE CLUB – B.J.P.O’MALLEY PRESIDENT’S TROPHY 

The Churchtown Conservative Club held it’s annual competition for the B.J.P. O’Malley President’s Trophy at the end of last month. Congratulations to one of our members, Alan Lloyd, who won the competition partnered by Mike Stevens. The runners-up, also from our club, were Lynne Smith and John Unsworth. 

Bernard O’Malley Trophy – Open Pairs
Sunday saw a full entry of 32 pairs take part in the Club’s third open doubles competition, for which the winners are presented with the Bernard O’Malley Honorary Vice-President’s Trophy.
There was local interest all the way through as Jon Roberts, playing with Bill Roddan from the Zetland, reached the final with impressive wins against Steve McManus and Neil Noren (21-18), Noreen Lewis and John Townsend (21-14), Andy Carr and John Longshaw (21-12) and in an epic semi-final, Ian Grady and Tim Hodge of Skem Rebels 21-20.
Jon and Bill’s opponents in the final were Dave and Tracy Charlesworth from Preston and they had to negotiate an even tougher route. In the first round they overcame the fancied local pair of Ray Atkinson and John Baker 21-20, before beating Brian Fairclough and Dave Martindale (21-11), Andy Fleming and Tom Wright (21-15) and in the semi-final, holders Ray Bevington and Paul Clegg 21-13.
The final started off closely with Jon and Bill leading 8-7 after six ends but two successive threes and a two put David and Tracy in control of the match to lead 15-8, eventually taking the title with a 21-11 win. Congratulations to both pairs on producing some excellent performances throughout the competition.
Many thanks to all those who supported the competition and to everyone who helped with marking cards, measuring and calling games on to the green. Special thanks though to referee Graham Pickavance whose help was invaluable in ensuring the smooth running of the competition. The standard of bowling throughout the day was of the highest standard on a tricky, fast running green and was a fitting tribute to our Honorary Vice-President, Mr. Bernard O’Malley. We look forward to running this event again in 2022.