PRING PAIRS
The first club competition of the season will take place this coming Sunday 6th April, when we will hold the Spring Pairs. This will be a random doubles event, with pairings drawn on the day and there will be a plate competition for pairs losing in their first match.
To enter, please register at the green by 11.45 am for a prompt 12.00 noon start.
ADVERTISING BOARDS
Many thanks to the Churchtown Conservative Club for their continued support of our bowling club through the renewal of their advertising board. Any bowling club member who might be interested in joining the Conservative Club should speak to George Hitchmough, Chris Harding or Mike Milne.
We currently have two advertising board spaces available. If anyone knows of a business which would like to advertise at the club, they should again speak to George, Chris or Mike.
LV HANDICAP SINGLES
The qualifying rounds for the LV League Handicap Singles will take place on Tuesday 13th May, at various greens, with the finals being held at Scarisbrick Bowling Club on Sunday 18th May. The entry fee is £6 and any of our LV League players wishing to enter should notify Mike Milne as soon as possible.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Many thanks to all those who have paid their 2025 subscription. Members are reminded that payment should be made as soon as possible.
The Annual General Meeting set the following subscription rates for the 2025 season :-
Standard membership subscription – £30.00 ; Team players’ subscription – £50.00
Payment can be made online directly to the Club’s bank account :
Sort Code : 30 97 88 Account number : 01007849
If paying by bank transfer, please notify Mike Milne by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com)
Alternatively, subscriptions can be sent to Mike Milne (Treasurer) at the following address :-
Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL
OPEN DOUBLES – BERNARD O’MALLEY TROPHY
Our Open Doubles competition, being held on Saturday 26th April and sponsored by Birkdale Insurance Group, is now full. However, anyone who would like to go on the reserve list should contact Chris Harding (07761733024) or Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com )
The entry fee is £20 per pair with starting times at 10.00 am, 10.45 am, 11.30 am and 12.15 pm.
Total prize money will be £900.00, paid out as follows :-
Winners – £320.00 ; Runners-Up – £160.00 ;Semi-Finalists – £90.00 ; Quarter-Finalists – £60.00
CLUB COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
Sunday 4th May Coronation Cup (Handicap singles with plate) 12.00 pm start
Saturday 24th May Rose Bowl (Handicap singles with plate) 12.00 pm start
Sunday 1st June Blowick Cup Champion of Champions (Invitation singles for club competition and merit winners from 2024) 12.00 pm start
Saturday 28th June Club trip to the Black Horse, Croston – full details to be advertised
Bowls
We have 3 sets of bowls for sale
2:10
2:8
5:4
Please contact George for further details