Month: July 2026

CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD

Congratulations to John Hughes and John McCabe on winning the Chairman’s Shield, overcoming Mal Green and Mike Stevens in an all Hobbies final. The losing semi-finalists were Chrissy and Steve McManus and Tony Baldwin and Dave White. 

The winners of the Plate were Derek Liddle and Alex Rimmer, with a narrow 21-18 win over Colin and Lynda Edge.

PRESIDENT’S CUP

Our next club competition will be the President’s Cup, which will take place this Sunday 2^nd August. This will be a singles handicap, with a plate competition for players losing in their first game

. To enter, please register at the green by 11.45 am, for a 12 noon start. 

COMPETITION NEWS – JULY 2026

CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD – NON-RANDOM PAIRS

Members are reminded that the Chairman’s Shield will take place this coming Sunday 26th July. This will be our only non-random club pairs of the season, where you are able to choose your own partner. 

To enter, please register at the green by 11.45 am, for a 12 noon start.

BERNARD O’MALLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY – OPEN SINGLES 2026

SPONSORED BY BIRKDALE INSURANCE GROUP

Entries are now being taken for the Club’s Open Singles competition, which will be held on Sunday 6th September. There will be sessions starting at 10.00 am, 10.45 am, 11.30 am and 12.15 pm. To enter, please contact Chris Harding (07761733024) or Mike Milne (07752352065). The entry fee is £10.00 per player and prize money will be paid, as follows :-

Winner – £220.00 ;      Runner-Up – £110.00

Semi-Finalists – £60.00 ;  Quarter-Finalists – £30.00

LV LEAGUE INDIVIDUALS

On Sunday 19th July, we hosted the Southport LV League’s Individuals competition. On a very fast and tricky green, the winner was Steve McManus, who overcame Carl Hankin from the London Tigers in a close final. Congratulations to Steve on his win and also to Lynda Edge and Chrissy McManus on reaching the semi-finals.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Sunday 2nd August – President’s Cup (Singles) 12 noon start

This will be a singles handicap, with a plate competition for players losing in their first game. To enter, please register at the green on the day by 11.45 am.

SOUTHPORT LV LEAGUE – INDIVIDUALS COMPETITION

This Sunday, 19th July, sees our club hosting the finals of the Southport LV League’s Individuals competition. Although none of our own LV team are in the last eight of this competition, four of the quarter-finalists play for our teams in other leagues. Please come down and give them your support. Any help with scoring on the day would also be appreciated. The quarter-final line-up can be seen below and the matches start at 1.00 pm.

Carl Hankin (London Sphynx) v Gary Johnson (London Sphynx)

Lynda Edge (Fleetwood Hesketh) v John Greenwood (London Sphynx)

Gordon Gow (Sandbrook Park) v Chrissy McManus (Scarisbrick NSC)

Steve McManus (Scarisbrick NSC) v John Ashcroft (Victoria PBC)

CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD

The next club competition will be the Chairman’s Shield, which will be held on Sunday, 26th July. This will be the only non-random pairs we will be holding this season, meaning that you can enter the competition with a partner of your choice. There will be two further random pairs events held in August and September.

To enter the Chairman’s Shield, please register at the green on the day by 11.45 am. The competition will start promptly at 12 noon.

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION

Southport’s third National League Division Six fixture of the season resulted in a 26-6 defeat against Doncaster. In the home leg, which was played at Tarleton Bowling Club, Mike Milne won 21-11 and Fergal Wright 21-20, as the team lost 7-5. The away leg was held at Carcroft Village Social Club and the team’s only winner was Will Roddan, who won 21-15.

 Southport’s final fixture of the season will take place on Sunday 9th August, when they take on Wakefield.

 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – CLUB COMPETITIONS

Sunday 2nd August – President’s Cup (Singles) 12 noon start

 This will be a singles handicap, with a plate competition for players losing in their first game.

 Dates for further competitions, to be held in August and September, will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

 GREEN BOOKING

BOWLING MARATHON

 Please note that on Sunday 30th August, the club is hosting a Bowling Marathon. This is being organised by Derek Ainsworth to raise funds for the Cornerstone Library, Churchtown’s volunteer run community library.

 Full details of this event will be posted in due course.

NEWSLETTER – JULY 2026

CHAMPIONSHIP CUP

The Championship Cup took place on Saturday and was won by Mike Milne, overcoming Chris Porter 21-18 in a close final. The losing semi-finalists were Jim Halsall and Derek Wignall.

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A Plate competition was organised, and this was won by Colin Edge, with a 21-18 win against John McCabe.

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RULES OF CROWN GREEN BOWLS

Following a dispute in a recent local league match (not involving one of our teams), the league concerned has sent out a copy of the BCGBA rules, so that team bowlers in particular can ensure that they are sufficiently acquainted with the rules of the game. Please see the document below – a hard copy will be available in the clubhouse and copies can be printed out for members if required.  

It has been recommended that if a player is concerned that there has been a breach of the rules during the course of a match, they should consult with their captain in the first instance. The captains of the two teams may be able to resolve the matter before it escalates. If the captain is on the green at the time, the player should refer the matter to the team’s vice-captain or a senior player.

LINK TO BDGBA RULES :-

Rules of the Game

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION

Southport’s next game in the National League 6th Division will take place this Sunday, 12th July, when they play Doncaster in a crucial fixture.

The home leg will take place at Tarleton Bowling Club and spectators will be very welcome. The match starts at 2.00 pm.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – CLUB COMPETITIONS

Sunday 26th July – Chairman’s Shield (Doubles) 12 noon start

Sunday 2nd August – President’s Cup (Singles) 12 noon start

GREEN BOOKING – LV INDIVIDUALS

Sunday 19th July – Finals Day of L.V. Individuals competition

Spectators will be very welcome to come down and watch the finals day of the LV Individuals competition, which we are pleased to have been asked to host. Play will commence at 1.00 pm and any help with marking will be appreciated.

George Hitchmough

07977500131

Secretary

HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB

Botanic Road, Southport, PR97NA

Tel:- 01704214675 Mobile 07977500131

Email:- secretary@hesketharmsbowlingclub.co.uk

george@hitchmough.co.uk