HESKETH ARMS NEWS UPDATE – AUGUST 2017
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sunday 6th August – Championship Cup (Singles Handicap, 12 noon start)
Saturday 12th August – Friendly v Emmanuel Bowling Club (see below for details)
Saturday 19th August – Chairman’s Shield (Pairs to be drawn on the day, 12 noon start)
FRIENDLY V. EMMANUEL B.C.
A friendly match against Emmanuel Bowling Club will take place on Saturday 12th August at the Hesketh Arms green, with refreshments at the Churchtown Conservative Club at the end of the game. The match will start at 1.00pm and anyone interested in taking part should contact Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) or add their name to the list which is available at the bowling club.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team completed their 2017 National League fixtures with the July match being against neighbouring Preston.
The home leg took place at Ainsdale Bowling Club and resulted in a 7-5 win. Among the winners for the home side were Mark Wilde and Fergal Wright, who won 21-10 and 21-19 respectively.
The away leg was held on the tricky Lostock Hall Conservative Club green and the Southport team were beaten 9-3. Alistair and Kez Adams, Chris Harding, Mike Milne and Jon Roberts from the Hesketh Arms were all selected to represent Southport at Lostock Hall.
The Southport team has enjoyed a much-improved season, winning all four home games and two overall aggregates. They now await the results of the last round of fixtures in August which will determine the final league placings.
LV INDIVIDUALS
Congratulations to Fergal Wright on winning the LV League’s Individual event, held at Fleetwood Hesketh on the 11th July. On a great night for Hesketh Eagles players, Fergal narrowly defeated Ray Atkinson in the final. Ray had previously overcome John Hughes at the semi-final stage. Nearly 100 players took part in this prestigious event and to have three of our members in the semi-finals was an impressive achievement.
LV PAIRS
The Hesketh Arms was again strongly represented at the finals night of the LV Pairs competition. Mark Wilde, partnering John Greenwood from Mere Brow, overcame Chris Harding and Mike Milne 21-14 in the final to claim the title. Well done to all the Hesketh Arms players who qualified for the last sixteen of this event.
BURSCOUGH LEAGUE
Congratulations to our new Burscough League team, the Hesketh Vultures, on winning the 3rdDivision championship. Captained by Chris Harding, they have enjoyed an outstanding season, winning all 14 of their league games. This team has attracted several new members to the club and it has been good to see them taking part in the Club’s weekend competitions.
GREEN BOOKING
Please note that the green will unavailable for members on the following date due to a private booking :-
Sunday 13th August – 11.00am – 5.00pm (approx.)