Author: George Hitchmough

The committee has considered the BCGBA guidelines and has carried out a risk assessment on the opening of the toilet.

The committee are satisfied that the procedures which are being put in place adheres to the BCGBA guidelines received.

Therefore the green toilet will be open from Tuesday 16^th June 2020.

The procedures will rely on you the members to conform and follow the said procedures. If any of you feel that a member is not conforming please let a member of the committee know your concerns and we will deal with them. A copy of the procedures is attached and will be displayed inside and outside of the toilet.

TOILET USE PROCEDURE.

PLEASE DISINFECT THE DOOR HANDLE BEFORE ENTERING.

(Disinfectant wipes provided)

PLEASE WIPE DOWN TOILET FLUSH HANDLE AFTER USE

(Disinfectant wipes provided)

PLEASE WIPE DOWN ANY OTHER SURFACES YOU HAVE TOUCHED.

(Disinfectant wipes provided)

PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY

(Hot water & Soap)

PLEASE DISINFECT HANDS

(Disinfectant gel supplied)

PLEASE DISINFECT DOOR HANLE BEFORE LEAVING

(Disinfectant wipes provided)

PLEASE PUT ANY USED WIPES IN BINS PROVIDED

(Disinfectant wipes provided)

The booking system seems to be working well.

• If you wish to cancel a booking you can do so by replying to your booking confirmation email.

FROM THE ARCHIVE 7 – LEAGUE MEMORIES PART 3 : 2018 & 2019

In 2018, the Club’s teams continued to be successful by winning three more championships. In the Southport LV League, the Eagles and Harriers completed an LV double by winning the Premier and 1st Division Championships and the Owls won the Maghull League 4th Division Championship after a couple of near misses in previous seasons.

The Eagles and Owls continued their winning ways in 2019 as the Eagles retained the LV League Premier Division title and the Owls won the Maghull League 3rd Division double at the first attempt to gain promotion to the 2nd Division.

2018  EAGLES         LV League Premier Division Champions

2018  HARRIERS    LV League 1^st Division Champions

2018  OWLS            Maghull League 4^th Division Champions

2018  OWLS            Maghull League 4^th Division Knockout Cup Winners

2018  VULTURES    Burscough League 2^nd Division Runners-Up

2018  VULTURES    Burscough League 2^nd Division Knockout Cup Winners

2018  KITES              Parks League 1^st Division Knockout Cup Winners

019  EAGLES         LV League Premier Division Champions

2019  OWLS            Maghull League 3^rd Division Champions

2019  OWLS            Maghull League 3^rd Division Knockout Cup Winners

This is last of the archive items, many thanks to Mike Milne for taking the time to produce the articles.

We are now back bowling, albeit in a limited way. The booking system seems to be working well and we have the required Track & Trace information securely stored should we ever be called upon to provide it.

I hope you are all enjoying your bowling and would hope that as and when the lockdown is eased further we will see more and more people use the green. We may be able if possible to run limited member competitions.

Stay safe and take care.

As and from Monday 1^st June we will be allowed to have 6 people in the confines of our green.

The booking system has been amended and will now allow 3 couples to play at the same time. Please adhere to social distancing rules.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ENTER BOTH BOWLERS NAMES ON YOUR BOOKING REQUEST
IF YOU ARE BOWLING ALONE PLEASE ENTER YOUR NAME IN BOTH BOWLERS SECTIONS

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON THE GREEN OR SURROUNDS AT ANY ONE TIME IS A MAXIMUM OF SIX..

PLEASE RESPECT THIS AS WE DON’T WANT OUR FACILITY TO BE WITHDRAWN !!!!

Please therefore leave the green after your booked session, and do not arrive before your booked time.

The Toilets and clubhouse at the present time remain closed.

Enjoy your bowling.

Now we have a record of how the booking system is progressing, we are making the following changes:-

1:-  Bookings are now unlimited

2:-  If you wish to book as a single player for practice, you can now do this. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ENTER YOUR FULL NAME IN BOTH BOWLER BOXES

We are waiting to see how the BCGBA alters its guidelines in view of the 6 person rule supposedly being allowed from Monday 1^st June before we make any further alterations.

Thank you all for your support.

o all Members,

I WOULD REMIND YOU THAT YOU NEED TO FILL IN BOTH BOWLERS NAMES TO COMPLY WITH BCGBA GUILDLINES.

Thanks to the hard work of a number of people we are now able to OPEN the green, albeit on a reduced use basis. Under the BCGBA Guidelines.

The green will reopen on Friday 29^th of May, 12pm. The use of the green must be booked on the club web site.

Green use will be restricted to 55 minutes per booking, then allowing 5 minutes to clear the green.

The booking is for 2 people only. Strictly no spectators.

The booking is subject to the BCGBA and government Covid 19 guidelines.

Booking can be made by paid up members only.

Anyone booking who is not a paid up member will have their booking cancelled.

The use of the green is restricted to 2 booking per member in a Calendar week.

The green will be available from 12pm until 6.00pm on weekdays and 11am to 7pm on Weekends. The use of the clubhouse and toilet is not permitted

This is a totally new system for the club and we would hope that you will bear with us if we have teething problems.

Under the guidelines we have to restrict green use and keep a record of who used the green and when.

The system will be modified as and when restrictions are eased within any guidelines received from BCGBA and the government.

If you are using a smart phone or tablet please view web site in Landscape mode for the best results.

The method of booking is as follows:-

Click on Booking Link (GREEN BOOKING) Right hand side of web page

Choose desired day and time, Click BOOK NOW

Click on Cart / Basket Icon (top right hand corner of screen)

Enter Full Name of Both Bowlers, Post Code, Mobile Phone & email address in details requested Click Buy All details must be filled in or the booking will not be accepted.

You will receive an email confirming your booking.

The green will be policed on a regular basis to ensure all the guidelines are being adhered to.

For members who do not have internet access I can only suggest at this time that you play with a member who is able to access the internet booking system.

Should you wish to pay your 2020 subscription of £25.00

Methods of Payment

(a)  Cheque payable to Hesketh Arms Bowling Club, Post to Mike Milne 20 Coudray Road, Southport, PR9 9NL

(b) Bank Transfer:- Hesketh Arms Bowling Club Account number 01007849 Sort Code 30-97-88 Please text Mike Milne on 07752352065 to confirm payment or email secretary@hesketharmsbowlingclub.co.uk to confirm payment.

1:-       Subscriptions for 2020

The committee has decided to fix all subscriptions for 2020 at £25.00

This figure has been set to enable members to use the green as and when it is available and under the strict conditions imposed on the club by the BCGBA Covid 19 recommendations.

We would ask you to bear in mind that the club still has to pay for the upkeep and maintenance of the green and also utility costs. We still have to pay our landlords.

The club would request that 2019 members renew their membership for the year 2020.

The club will not be accepting any new applications for membership for 2020 with the exception of Members Spouses or Permanent partners.

Methods of Payment

(a)  Cheque payable to Hesketh Arms Bowling Club, Post to Mike Milne 20 Coudray Road, Southport, PR9 9NL

(b) Bank Transfer:- Hesketh Arms Bowling Club Account number 01007849 Sort Code 30-97-88 Please text Mike Milne on 07752352065 to confirm payment or email secretary@hesketharmsbowlingclub.co.uk to confirm payment.

Any member who has paid full fees will have the overpayment carried forward to 2021 subscriptions.

2:-       Green Re-Opening

The club is investigating the re-opening of the green observing the strict BCGBA guidelines for covid19.

This may well involve a green booking system and restricted opening hours.

This would only be available to fully paid up members. NO GUESTS, NO NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS

As soon as this facility is in place we will email all members, we hope we can do this in the very near future.

Please be advised we are looking to upgrade the web site this weekend and it may cause some disruption to your viewing.

The site is being upgraded to the latest software and to make it more mobile friendly.

After a barren season in 2015, the Club returned to winning ways in 2016 with the Kestrels bouncing back to the top flight of the Aughton League by winning the 2nd Division league and cup double. The Eagles finished runners-up in the LV Premier Division and the Merlins gained promotion in the Southport Veterans’ League, also winning the Joe Bond Trophy.

2017 was even more successful, with the Vultures, Falcons, Hawks and Hobbies all winning their respective championships.

2016  KESTRELS      Aughton League 2^nd Division Champions

2016  HAWKS         Aughton League 3^rd Division Cup Winners

2016  EAGLES          LV League Premier Division Runners-Up

2016  MERLINS       Southport Vets League 3^rd Division Runners-Up

2016  MERLINS      Southport Vets League Joe Bond Trophy Winners

2017  VULTURES    Burscough League 3^rd Division Champions

2017  VULTURES    Burscough League Knockout Trophy Winners

2017  VULTURES    Burscough League 3^rd Division Cup Winners

2017  FALCONS      LV League 1^st Division Champions

2017  EAGLES          LV League Premier Division Runners-Up

2017  HAWKS         Aughton League 3^rd Division Champions

2017  HAWKS         Aughton League 3^rd Division Cup Winners

2017  HOBBIES       Southport Vets League 3^rd Division Champions

2017  HOBBIES       Southport Vets League Joe Bond Trophy Winners

 FROM THE ARCHIVE 5 – LEAGUE MEMORIES PART 1

Over the past few weeks we have taken a look back at our club competitions from 2007 to 2010, which pre-dated the creation of the Club’s website. From 2011 details of all club competitions were covered on the website, so this week we thought we would focus on the formation of our league teams and the successes they have had. Where available, we have included photographs. Going forward, it would be good if team captains could provide photographs of their teams each season, whether or not they have won a league or cup, so that we have as comprehensive a club history as possible and for the interest of future generations.

In part 1 we cover the formation of our teams and the club honours from 2009 to 2014.

FROM THE ARCHIVE 5 – LEAGUE MEMORIES PART 1

In 2007, the Club was represented by just two teams in the Southport LV League. It was pleasing that interest in the club and increased membership resulted in two new teams being formed for the 2008 season ; a third team to play in the LV League and team to play in the Burscough & Lathom League on a Friday evening. As time has progressed, new leagues have been joined and in 2019 the club fielded 11 teams in six local leagues.

FORMATION OF TEAMS

2008  Formation of the HARRIERS to play in the LV LEAGUE

2008  Formation of a new BURSCOUGH LEAGUE team. The team became known as the OSPREYS in 2012.

2010  Formation of a team to play in the AUGHTON LEAGUE on a Wednesday afternoon for the first time.

2012  Formation of a second team to play in the AUGHTON LEAGUE. The teams were now known as the KESTRELS and the HAWKS.

2013  Two new teams were formed :-

            The KITES joined the SOUTHPORT PARKS LEAGUE

            The MERLINS joined the SOUTHPORT VETERANS’ LEAGUE on a Monday afternoon.

2016  The formation of a team to play in the MAGHULL LEAGUE on a Monday evening. This is a mixed league, thus providing female members with the opportunity of playing league bowls at the Hesketh Arms for the first time in the Club’s history. The team was named the OWLS in 2018.

2017  Entry of additional teams to play in the Burscough and Southport Veterans’ Leagues.

            The VULTURES joined the Burscough League and the HOBBIES joined the Southport Veterans’ League.

CLUB HONOURS

2009  FALCONS      LV League Alf Thomas Cup Winners

2010  KESTRELS      Aughton League 3^rd Division Runners-Up

2010  FALCONS      LV League Alf Thomas Cup Runners-Up

2011  OSPREYS      Burscough League 3^rd Division Knockout Cup Winners

2012  KESTRELS      Aughton League 3^rd Division Champions

2012  KESTRELS      Aughton League 3^rd Division Cup Winners

2013  FALCONS      LV League 2^nd Division Champions

2013  KESTRELS      Aughton League 2^nd Division Champions

2013  KESTRELS      Aughton League 2^nd Division Cup Winners

2014  KITES              Parks League 2^nd Division Runners-Up

Thanks to Mike Milne for this item.