PLEASE NOTE THE GREEN WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY MORNING (15th JULY) UNTIL 1300 FOR ESSENTIAL GREEN MAINTENANCE WORK
Author: George Hitchmough
Happy Birthday
We would like to wish JOHN ROBOTTOM a Very HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY
From all your fellow bowlers.
COMPETITION NEWS – SUMMER 2021
COMPETITION NEWS – SUMMER 2021
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS – THE BLOWICK CUP
Congratulations to Chris Porter on being the first winner of the Club’s Champion of Champions competition. This was open to members who had won one of the Club’s internal competitions or team merits in the 2020 season. It is expected that this will become an annual event to be held early in the season. The trophy presented to the winner of this event previously belonged to the old Blowick Hotel Bowling Club and was last played for in the 1960s. It is therefore an interesting piece of Southport bowling history.
Chris achieved his success yesterday with comfortable victories over Mike Milne, Jim Halsall, Brian Sutton and Graham Meadow. Graham’s semi-final opponent in the bottom half of the draw was Jason Chapman. This win completed a remarkable hat-trick of singles wins for Chris this season, having previously won the Championship Cup and the President’s Cup.
CORONATION CUP AND SPRING PAIRS PLATE FINAL
On Sunday 18th July, we will play the semi-finals and final of the Coronation Cup, which has been running throughout the season. This will commence at 1.00 pm and spectators are welcome to attend. This will be followed by the delayed final of the Spring Pairs Plate at approximately 3.00 pm.
CORONATION CUP SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES (1.00PM START)
Chris Harding (+2) v Roy Webster (+4)
Brian Sutton (+4) v Fergal Wright (+2)
SPRING PAIRS PLATE FINAL (APPROXIMATE START 3.00PM)
George Hitchmough & Noel Morgans v Sue Davies & Chris Harding
PRESIDENTS CUP
PRESIDENT’S CUP
A good turnout of 31 members braved the showers to take part in the President’s Cup at the weekend. In the top half of the draw, last year’s winner Chris Porter survived a scare in the 1st Round to narrowly overcome Laurie Townson 21-19. He followed this with wins against Dave Bannister (21-16), Derek Wignall (21-6) and in the semi-final, Chris McManus (21-11).
The bottom half of the draw saw Steve McManus reach the final with wins against Debbie Barnes (21-13), Darren Edgerley (21-20), Mark Wilde (21-6) and Chris Lancaster (21-17).
Chris got off to a flying start in the final, winning eight out of the first ten ends to take control of match with a 16-6 lead. Steve rallied to win six out of the next eight ends to narrow the gap to 12-19 but Chris was able to score the two chalks he needed to win the game 21-12 and retain the title he won last year. Congratulations to Chris on his second singles win of the season, having already won the Championship Cup.
A Plate competition was held for those knocked out of the main event in their first game and this was won by Keith Maiden with a 15-9 win against Jeff Brown in the final.
NEWSLETTER JULY 2021
NEWSLETTER – JULY 2021
LV LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
The Southport LV League will be running two competitions once the regular season fixtures have been completed.
Tuesdays 24th and 31st August – LV Individuals
Tuesdays 14th and 21st September – LV Pairs
Both these competitions are open to any player who has played at least one game in the LV League this season. To enter, please inform your LV captain or Mike Milne.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
On Sunday 27th June, the Southport Federation team enjoyed a successful start to the National League season with an excellent 22-10 victory over Bradford ‘A’.
The home leg was played at the Hesketh Arms and the team had 8 winners from the twelve games and won the aggregate by a convincing 47 chalks. The two Hesketh Arms representatives were Kez Adams and Fergal Wright and they won 21-17 and 21-7 respectively.
The away team travelled to the Spen Victoria club in Cleckheaton and came away with six winners and won the aggregate by twelve to return home with a valuable eight points. Of the five Hesketh Arms’ players in the away side, there were wins for Ray Atkinson (21-12) and Mike Milne (21-14).
Many thanks to all those members who supported the home team and helped out on the day with marking and measuring. Thanks also to Graham for preparing the green. The Hesketh Arms has hosted a Federation game in each of the five seasons played since the team was formed and this is testament to the consistently good condition of our green. The Federation Committee also appreciate the co-operation and support of the Hesketh Arms’ committee and club members.
The team now look forward to their July fixture when they will be taking on Cheshire Parks. Details of this match will be posted when they are available.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
On Sunday 11th July (12 pm start) we will be holding our inaugural Champion of Champions competition when members will be competing for the “Blowick Cup”. This will be an invitation event for winners of our club competitions or team merits in 2020. It is hoped that this will become an annual event in the Club’s calendar and will normally be scheduled for the beginning of the season. It was not possible to hold it in April this year due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
The following members, who were successful in 2020 club competitions or team merits, have qualified to play in this competition :-
Kez Adams ; Sue Andersen ; Jason Chapman ; Jim Halsall ; Chris Harding ;
George Hitchmough ; Graham Meadow ; Pat McArthur ; Mike Milne ; Chris Porter ;
Phil Richards ; Jon Roberts ; Brian Sutton ; Dave White
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 11th July – Champion of Champions 12.00 pm start – invitation competition for 2020 competition and merit winners (spectators welcome)
GREEN BOOKINGS
Saturday 10th July – the green will be unavailable for members’ use due to a private booking.
Saturday 31st July – Burscough League President’s Day – spectators welcome.
PRESIDENTS CUP
PRESIDENTS CUP –SUNDAY -4th JULY2021
PRESIDENT’S CUP
The next club competition will be held on Sunday, 4th July, when we will be playing for the President’s Cup.
OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
This is a singles handicap with plate and will start at 12 noon.
New members this is an opportunity to have a go at competitive bowling.
The Handicap system will give you a chance and you will get at least 2 games of bowls as there is a Plate competition.
Please register by 11.45 am to allow for a prompt start.
COMPETITION NEWS – CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD
HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB
NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2021
CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD
Congratulations to Kez Adams and Liam Gregson on winning the Chairman’s Shield at the weekend by overcoming Derek Ainsworth and Roy Webster in a high-quality final.
Kez and Liam had a tough draw in their first game against Vultures team-mates Kevin Leddy and Steve McManus and had to stage a comeback to win 21- 19. They followed this with wins against Janice Hobson and Derek Wignall (21-5) and Wayne Graham and Kevin McCormack (21-15).
Derek and Roy started off with a win against Darren Edgerley and John Hughes (21-15) before progressing to the final with comfortable wins against Jeff Brown and Kim Montgomery and in the semi-final, last year’s winners Brian Sutton and Dave White.
The final looked to be going in favour of Derek and Roy as they led 16-11 but Kez and Liam counted four to narrow the gap to 15-16 and a three at the sixteenth end helped them to a 21-17 victory.
PRESIDENT’S CUP
The next club competition will be held on Sunday, 4th July, when we will be playing for the President’s Cup. This is a singles handicap with plate and will start at 12 noon. Please register by 11.45 am to allow for a prompt start.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
On Sunday 27th June, the Southport Federation team take on Bradford ‘A’ in their first match of the season. The home leg is being played at the Hesketh Arms and any support or help with marking and measuring would be greatly appreciated.
The home players chosen to represent Southport at the Hesketh Arms are Kez Adams and Fergal Wright. Hesketh Arms’ players selected to play in the away leg are Ray Atkinson, Darren Edgerley, Chris Harding, Mike Milne and Mark Wilde.
Both legs start at 2.00 pm.
HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB
Botanic Road, Southport, PR97NA
Tel:- 01704214675 Mobile 07977500131
Email:- secretary@hesketharmsbowlingclub.co.uk
Website:- www.hesketharmsbowlingclub.co.uk
June Newsletter 2021
NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2021
MAGHULL & FORMBY MINI-LEAGUE
The Maghull and Formby Mini-League has now been completed and our two teams finished in good positions in their respective divisions.
The ‘A’ team (Owls) finished runners-up in Division 2, just one point behind 1st placed Scarisbrick NSC. Best individual performers for the Owls were Peter Smith with 11 wins out of 14 games played and Brian Sutton with 10 out of 13.
The ‘B’ team (Sparrowhawks) won eight out of their 12 matches to finish in a creditable 3rd place. For the Sparrowhawks, George Hitchmough had the most wins with 7 out of 8 games played. Janice Hobson and Dave White both won 6 out of 8.
Our two teams now move on to the Maghull League’s 2021 season of fixtures.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
On Sunday 27th June, the Southport Federation team take on Bradford ‘A’ in their first match of the season. The home leg is being played at the Hesketh Arms and any support or help with marking and measuring would be greatly appreciated.
The home players chosen to represent Southport at the Hesketh Arms are Kez Adams and Fergal Wright. Hesketh Arms’ players selected to play in the away leg are Ray Atkinson, Darren Edgerley, Chris Harding, Mike Milne and Mark Wilde.
Both legs start at 2.00 pm.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
On Sunday 11th July (12 pm start) we will be holding our inaugural Champion of Champions competition when members will be competing for the “Blowick Cup”. This will be an invitation event for winners of our club competitions or team merits in 2020. It is hoped that this will become an annual event in the Club’s calendar and will normally be scheduled for the beginning of the season. It was not possible to hold it in April this year due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
The “Blowick Cup” was acquired towards the end of last year and belonged to the old Blowick Hotel Bowling Club (the Blowick Hotel pub was situated where the Thatch and Thistle now stands).
The following members, who were successful in 2020 club competitions or team merits, have qualified to play in this competition :-
Kez Adams – Championship Cup
Sue Andersen – Spring Pairs
Jason Chapman – Last Chance Cup
Jim Halsall – Rose Bowl / Spring Pairs
Chris Harding – Vice-Presidents Trophy
George Hitchmough – Blizzard merit
Graham Meadow – Tempest Merit
Pat McArthur – Ladies’ Championship
Mike Milne – Coronation Cup
Chris Porter – President’s Cup / Last Chance Cup / Hurricanes Merit
Phil Richards – Floodlit Trophy
Jon Roberts – Vice-Presidents Trophy
Brian Sutton – Chairman’s Shield / Floodlit Trophy / Thunder Merit
Dave White – Chairman’s Shield
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 4th July – President’s Cup (singles handicap with plate) 12.00 pm start.
GREEN BOOKINGS
Saturday 10th July – the green will be unavailable for members’ use due to a private booking.
Saturday 31st July – Burscough League President’s Day – spectators welcome.
LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP
The Club held it’s first ever Ladies’ Day at the weekend when fifteen members competed for the Ladies’ Championship. It was particularly pleasing to see several new recruits to the Club playing in their first competition, including some who have been taking part in the Bowls for Health sessions. We hope to see them again at future club events.
In a change of format, the early stages of the competition were played using a group system with the players divided into three groups of five, giving all participants four games. The three group winners qualified for the semi-finals along with the best runner-up. Sue Andersen, Margaret James and Chris McManus finished top of the three groups and the best runner-up was Sue Davies.
The semi-finals were won by Sue Andersen and former winner Sue Davies, who had a narrow 11-10 win against Chris McManus. In the final Sue Andersen started well, winning the first three ends and was able to maintain the good form she had been in all afternoon to claim the Ladies’ Championship for the first time with a 15-7 win.
Many thanks to those who helped with scoring, measuring and serving refreshments but in particular thanks must go to George Hitchmough for organising the excellent afternoon tea, which was extremely well received. Thank you also to the member who kindly donated prizes for the winner and runner-up
CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD
The next competition will be held on Sunday, 20th June, when we will be playing for the Chairman’s Shield. This is a non-random pairs and will start at 12 noon. Please register by 11.45 am to allow for a prompt start.
COMPETITION NEWS 10 – CHAMPIONSHIP CUP REPORT
CHAMPIONSHIP CUP
Congratulations to Chris Porter on winning the Championship Cup with a 21-16 win against Derek Ainsworth in the final.
Having overcome Dave White in his first game, Chris had two good wins against Vultures team-mates Liam Gregson (21-16) and in the semi-final, Darren Edgerley by a narrow 21-20 scoreline. Derek reached the final with wins against Terry Corfield (21-5), Kevin McCormack (21-19), Mark Rowlinson (21-6) and in another close semi-final, Mike Milne (21-19).
The final started off with neither player dominating and after twelve ends Chris led 8-7 but three 2s put Chris in control of the match to lead 14-7. Although Derek was able to win five consecutive ends to close the gap to 15-17, CP was able to score the chalks required to claim the title. Chris had previously won this competition 33 years ago in 1988 !!!
