ROSE BOWL
Sunday 10th May – Rose Bowl. This will be a singles handicap, with a plate competition for players losing in their first game.
Registration from 11.45 am for a 12 noon start.
RANDOM DOUBLES
Saturday 23rd May – Random Doubles – This competition will be open to bowling club members and Churchtown Conservative Club members. Pairings will be drawn out on the day. 12 noon start.
HELP REQUIRED – WEDNESDAY 6th MAY
On the evening of Wednesday 6th May, a group of local business people have booked the green for a taster session of crown green bowling. As many of the guests will be new to bowls, we require a few helpers to show them the basics of the game. If you are available to assist, please contact Chris Harding for further information on 07761733024.
SOUTHPORT LV LEAGUE – HANDICAP SINGLES
The first LV League competition of the season will be the Handicap Singles. The qualifying rounds will take place on Tuesday 12th May, at various league greens, with matches starting at 7.00 pm. The finals will be held on Sunday 17th May at Fleetwood Hesketh, the start time to be confirmed. Entry is open to all LV League players and costs £3. Please let Mike or Chris know as soon as possible if you wish to play in this competition.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team’s first match of the season resulted in a 19 points to 13 defeat against Flintshire. The home leg was held at Hesketh Bank Bowling Club and Southport gained a narrow 11 chalk win. Amongst the six winners at home were Andy Draper (21-9), Darren Edgerley (21-15) and Bill Roddan (21-18). The away team travelled to Aston Bowling Club in Queensferry and came away with five winners, including Fergal Wright (21-20) and Colin Edge (21-19).
The Southport team will be looking to bounce back with a win when they take on Fylde in their second fixture of the season. Venues and line-ups will be publicised in due course.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 7th June – Blowick Cup Champion of Champions – this is an invitational singles event for winners of our club competitions and team merits from 2025. Spectators will be welcome. 12 noon start.
GREEN BOOKINGS
Wednesday 6th May – the green will be unavailable for members’ use as it has been booked for a private event.
Saturday 13th June – Churchtown Conservative Club B.J.P.O’Malley President’s Trophy – this competition is open to members of the Churchtown Conservative Club.
Sunday 19th July – Finals Day of L.V. Individuals competition – spectators welcome.