SPRING PAIRS
The first club competition of the season will take place this coming Sunday, 19th April, when we will be staging the Spring Pairs. This is a random doubles event, with pairings drawn out on the day. There will be a plate competition for pairs losing in their first game.
This competition is being organised by George Hitchmough and Peter Smith.
To enter, please register at the green by 11.45 am in time for a prompt 12 noon start.
OPEN DOUBLES 2026 – BERNARD O’MALLEY TROPHY
sponsored by Birkdale Insurance Group
We have a full entry of 32 pairs for our annual open doubles competition, held in honour of our late Honorary Vice-President and generous supporter of the club, Mr. Bernard O’Malley.
The competition is being held on Sunday 26th April and help will be required on the day with marking and measuring, especially in the early morning sessions, the first of which starts at 10.00 am.
Spectators will be welcome for what should be great day of top-quality bowling, with pairs travelling from Preston, Liverpool, Wigan, Wales and the West Midlands to take part.
BLOWICK CUP – CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
The Club will be staging the Blowick Cup for the sixth time on Sunday 7th June. This is a Champion of Champions event for those members who won a club competition or team merit during the previous season. Spectators will be welcome.
The qualifiers for the 2026 Blowick Cup are :-
Debbie Barnes ; Sue Davies ; Andy Draper ; Darren Edgerley ; Steve Goulding ;
Jim Halsall ; Chris Harding ; Alan Hatton ; Alan Lloyd ; Pat McArthur ;
John McCabe ; Steve McManus ; Mike Milne ; Chris Porter ; Peter Smith ; Fergal Wright
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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.
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.
Sunday 7th June – Blowick Cup Champion of Champions – see above for further details. 12 noon start.
We are currently working on dates for the rest of the Club’s 2026 programme of competitions but would like to involve more members in planning and running our events. If any member(s) would like to assist by running one of the competitions or has any ideas for different formats, please contact : –
Mike Milne (07752352065 / michael.milne1966@outlook.com
GREEN BOOKINGS
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.