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August Newsletter

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – august 2018

PRESIDENT’S DAY

Members are reminded that the President’s Cup and President’s Day Plate will be played for this Sunday, 5th August. Please arrive by 11.45 am to allow for a prompt start at 12 noon.

It would be nice to see a good turnout to support Sue Davies in her first year as Club President.

BERNARD O’MALLEY HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS TROPHY

This season, we will be holding an Open Doubles for the first time, with the winners receiving the Bernard O’Malley Honorary Vice-President’s Trophy. The competition will take place on Sunday 16th September, with available start times at 10.00 am11.00 am12 noon and 1.00 pm.

The entry fee is £10 per pair, with total prize money of £320.00, to be paid out as follows:-

Winners – £120.00 ; Runners-Up – £60.00 ;

Semi-Finalists – £30.00 ; Quarter-Finalists – £20.00

Entries should be sent to Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com ) or Chris Harding (07761733024)

FRIENDLY AT EMMANUEL BOWLING CLUB

Places are still available for the friendly fixture at Emmanuel Bowling Club on Saturday 11th August (1.00pm start). If interested, please add your name to the list in the Clubhouse or email Mike Milne at michaelmilne66@outlook.com Refreshments will be provided after the game.

HESKETH VULTURES

Congratulations to the Vultures on finishing runners-up in the 2nd Division of the Burscough and Lathom Men’s Bowling League, securing promotion to the top division in only their second season. Captained by Chris Harding, they finished just four points behind Croston Subs and won 12 out of their 14 league games.

BURSCOUGH LEAGUE COMPETITIONS

Entries are being taken for the following league competitions and they are open to any player who has played in at least one Burscough League match this season :-

League Pairs –                       Qualifying Rounds – Friday 14th September at 6.30 pm

                                                Final Night – Friday 21st September at 6.30 pm

Steve Rimmer Singles –         Qualifying Rounds – Friday 28th September at 6.30 pm

                                                Final Night – Friday 5th October at 6.30 pm

The entry fees are £8 per pair and £4 per player in the singles, plus £1 greenage per person at each visit. If interested, please notify your captain and pass on the appropriate fee before Wednesday 22nd August.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Sunday 5th August                    President’s Cup (Singles handicap) 12 noon start

Saturday 11th August                Friendly at Emmanuel B.C.

Saturday 8th September            Championship Cup (Men’s singles handicap) 12 noon start

& Ladies’ Championship (Ladies’ singles handicap) 12 noon start

Sunday 16th September            Open Doubles (see above for details)

Sunday 23rd September            Last Chance Cup (Doubles – pairings to be drawn on the day) 12 noon start

GREEN BOOKING

Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following date due to a green booking.

Thursday 9th August – all day up until 5.30pm for a bowling party

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.