Month: June 2022

NEWS UPDATE
​CORONATION CUPThe Coronation Cup is now at the quarter-final stage, with one of these matches having already been played. Many thanks to all those participants who have arranged their fixtures in this competition promptly and helped it to run smoothly so far. Players are reminded that the deadline for playing the quarter-finals is SATURDAY 9^th JULY. Once the four semi-finalists are known, a finals day will be arranged when both semi-finals and the final will be played. 
QUARTER-FINALSDarren Edgerley 21, Noreen Lewis 8Bill Bloor (+2) v. Chris Porter (Scratch)Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Roger Van Beever (+4)Jeff Brown (+4) v. Peter Smith (+4)​Please inform Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) of the result when the games have been played.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATIONThe Southport Federation team play their second National League match of the season this Sunday, 26^th June,  when they take on Eccles in a Division 6 fixture. 
The home leg is being held at Scarisbrick NSC, starting at 2.00 pm. Andy Draper, Chris Porter and Fergal Wright from our club will be representing Southport at NSC. Hesketh Arms’ players selected to play in the away leg at Moorlands Sports and Social Club in Salford are Kez Adams, Darren Edgerley, Mike Milne and Mark Wilde. Spectators and markers for the game at Scarisbrick NSC will be very welcome. 
PRESIDENT’S CUP
Members are reminded that the next one-day club competition will be held on Sunday 10^th July, when we will be playing for the President’s Cup. This will be a singles handicap with a plate competition for players losing their first game.

Please note that this competition will start at the earlier time of 11.00 am, so please register at the green by 10.45 am so that we can make the draw in time for a prompt start.

WORKING PARTY – THURSDAY  

Members are reminded that help is required at the green this coming Thursday, 9^th June 10.00 am. This is to deal with the cuttings from the tree pruning, kindly undertaken by Roger Van Beever. Any assistance with this task would be greatly appreciated.  

PRESIDENT’S DAY 

The next club competition will take place on Sunday 10^th July, when we will be playing for the President’s Cup. This will be a singles handicap with a plate competition for players losing in their first game.  

Please note that this competition will start at the earlier time of 11.00 am, so please register at the green by 10.45 am so that we can make the draw in time for a prompt start. 

CORONATION CUP UPDATE 

The Coronation Cup has continued to progress and the results of games played since the last update are as follows :- 

Noreen Lewis 21, Laurie Townson 18 

Chris Porter 21, Terry Corfield 12 

Peter Smith 21, Chris Lancaster 15 

2^ND ROUND FIXTURES – TO BE PLAYED BY SUNDAY 12^th JUNE 

Roger Van Beever (+4) v. John Hughes (+4) 

Jeff Brown (+4) v. Len Southworth (+2) 

QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES – TO BE PLAYED BY SATURDAY 9^th JULY 

Noreen Lewis (+6) v. Darren Edgerley (+4) 

Bill Bloor (+2) v. Chris Porter (Scratch) 

Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Roger Van Beever (+4) OR John Hughes (+4) 

Jeff Brown (+4) OR Len Southworth (+2) v. Peter Smith (+4) 

Please inform Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) of the result when games have been played.  

LANCASHIRE COUNTY 

Congratulations to Vultures player Liam Gregson on being selected to play for Lancashire in their June BCGBA County Championship fixture against North Midlands. Liam played in the home leg, which was held at Bellingham Bowling Club in Wigan and won his game 21-13.  

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION 

Although the Southport team did not have a league fixture in May, they did take part in the deferred Champion of Champions event, held over from 2021, which they had qualified for by winning their division last season.  

They were placed in a group with Preston and Leeds, with the games being played at Tarleton Bowling Club. This competition is for teams of eight and Kez Adams, Andy Draper, Darren Edgerley, Chris Porter and Fergal Wright from the Hesketh Arms all took part. The first game against Preston resulted in a 6-2 defeat, despite a 21-18 win for Fergal. In the second game, against last season’s 1^st Division Champions, Southport narrowly lost by 11 chalks against a strong Leeds side. Leeds went through to the final where they were defeated by just two chalks against South Lancashire.  

The team’s next league fixture will take place on Sunday 26^th June, when they take on Eccles. Details of the team selection and venues will be posted nearer the time.  

GREEN BOOKINGS 

Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates due to private bookings :- 

Saturday 18^th June  

Sunday 24^th July  

Sunday 7^th August 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause 

FORTHCOMING COMPETITION DATES 

Sunday 17^th July – Championship Cup – men’s singles, played off scratch – no plate (12.00pm start). 

Saturday 30^th July – Ladies’ Championship – singles handicap, with early stages being played in a group format. (12.00 pm start). 

Dates for our remaining club and open competitions will be posted as soon as possible. 

In addition to the competitions already advertised, the Chairman’s Shield, Floodlit Trophy and Last Chance Cup will be held in August / September. 

HELP REQUIRED.

If you have been to the green recently you will have noticed that some of the trees have been pruned, Thanks to Roger VanBeever for doing this.

WE NOW NEED TO DEAL WITH THE CUTTINGS

WE NEED YOUR HEKP ON THURSDAY 9^th of JUNE FROM 10pm onwards to help Chip the cutting and spread around the surrounds.

PLEASE COME DOWN IF YOU CAN.