Author: George Hitchmough

ROSE BOWL 2016
Sunday saw 23 members compete for the Rose Bowl, the Club’s first competition of the season.
In the top half of the draw, Eagles’ player John Unsworth progressed to the final with wins against Steve Lomas (21-14), Margaret Langley (21-19), Janice Hobson (21-14) and Ray Sutton (21-18). This was a particularly impressive run as John was a conceding a minimum of four chalks on the handicap in each game.
The bottom half of the draw saw Kestrels’ captain Richard Rawcliffe enjoy comfortable wins against Noel Morgans (21-12) and Roger Van Beever (21-7) to reach the semi-finals. Richard faced formidable opposition in the last four in the form of Mike Dunlop and this turned out to be one of the best games of the day. Despite Mike being ahead in the early stages, Richard fought back well to take the game 21-20, reaching the final of the competition he won in 2012.
In the final John was conceding a handicap of +2 to Richard, who won the first end to lead 3-0. However, John won the next five ends, including three 2s to establish an 8-3 lead. Despite Richard counting at the seventh end, John hit back with two more 2s to establish a comfortable lead which he was able to maintain, eventually running out a 21-8 winner.
Congratulations to John on winning his first Hesketh Arms title and to Richard on a good run to the final.


A Consolation competition was won by Jim Finnimore

Please note the Green has been booked for a private function from 12.00 until 5.00pm on Thursday the 14th of July

ROSE BOWL
The first club competition of the season will take place on Sunday 17th April, when members will compete for the Rose Bowl. This will be a singles handicap, starting at 12 noon. Please be at the green to book in by 11.45 am to ensure a prompt start.

OPEN SINGLES COMPETITION
In a new venture for 2016, the club is holding an open singles competition on Sunday 19th June, starting at 10.00am – please see full details attached. It would be pleasing to see a good turnout of Hesketh Arms bowlers for this event, which will offer a first prize of £120 to the winner. To enter, please email michaemilne66@outlook.com or phone 07752352065 (Mike Milne) or 07761733024 (Chris Harding).

HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB
(Botanic road, churchtown, Southport pr9 7na)
OPEN SINGLES 2016
(32 entries– fee £10.00)
TO BE HELD ON
SUNDAY 19thJUNE
STARTTIMES : 10.00 am, 10.45 am,
11.30 pm, 12.15 pm.
(SUBJECT TO FULL ENTRY)
WINNER – £120.00
RUNNER-UP – £60.00
SEMI-FINALISTS – £30.00
QUARTER-FINALISTS – £20.00
ENTRIES TO :- Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION :-
TELEPHONE :Mike Milne 07752352065
or Chris Harding 07761733024
EMAIL :michaelmilne66@outlook.com
CHEQUES TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO :-
“HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB”

GREEN BOOKINGS
Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates as it has been booked to host prestigious fixtures as a neutral venue :-
Sunday 22nd May  – Southport v. Dudley in the team’s inaugural season in the National Crown Green Bowling Federation, 2.00pm start. The green will be closed all day for this event but markers, measurers, general helpers and spectators will be most welcome for what should be an excellent afternoon of bowling.
Saturday 30th July  –  Southport v. Southport Cubs in the Lancashire Ladies’ Inter-Town League. Again, spectators will be welcome for what should be an exciting ‘derby’ fixture, starting at 10.00am.
It was good to see so many members taking advantage of the good weather today when the green was open for the first time this season.

The club hopes you all take advantage of using the green which is in excellent condition.

Regards

George Hitchmough

The bowling season is fast approaching; here are some important dates for your diary.

Friday 25^th March GREEN OPENS

Saturday 26^th March ROUND ROBIN Commencing 2.00pm

Tuesday 29^th March PRACTICE MATCH HARRIERS 6.00pm

Wednesday 30^th March PRACITCE  HAWKS, KESTRELS, 1.00pm

Monday 4^th April PRACTICE MATCH MERLINS, VETS TEAM 1.00pm

Monday 4^th April PRACTICE MATCH MAGHULL MIXED TEAM 6.00pm

Tuesday 5^th April JIMS SOCIAL ROUND ROBIN commences 10.00am

Friday 8^th April JIMS SOCIAL ROUND ROBIN

If you are interested in playing for any of the teams and haven’t yet approached the team captains, please turn up on the practice days.

Please tell your friends who don’t have email about the dates.

I can always be contacted on my mobile if you have any queries.

Regards

George Hitchmough 07977500131

 

RACE NIGHT 2016
Thank you to all those members who attended the Club’s Race Night on Saturday, which raised £880.67 towards club funds.
In particular, the Club would like to thank the following :-
All the race sponsors and those who supported the event by being owners and trainers.
Mike Dunlop, Irene Nowell and Mark Rowlinson, for their work as tellers for the evening.
The Chairman of the Conservative Club, John Coney and his committee, for allowing us the use of their excellent facilities.
The Bar Steward of the Club, Alan Lloyd and his bar staff Elena and Greg for their hard work on the night.
Jon Roberts and John Unsworth for their help selling raffle tickets and those who provided prizes for the raffle.
Mr Eric Morris, who once again compered the evening.
Finally, special thanks must go to George Hitchmough for all his hard work in co-ordinating the arrangements for the whole event and to Sue Andersen, who assisted George with the preparation of the buffet.
The evening ended with bowling club Chairman, Chris Harding, thanking our members for their continued loyal support and a presentation of flowers to Sue Andersen and to Eric’s wife Jean.

EASTER ROUND ROBIN
As most members are probably aware, the green will be open for use from Good Friday, 25th March. To mark the start of another season of bowling at the Hesketh Arms, the club will hold a Round Robin on Easter Saturday, starting at 2.00pm. It would be appreciated if anyone reading this update could mention it to any members who may not be on the emailing list or have internet access.

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Our Annual Race Night will be held on Saturday the 5th of March 2016 at
The Churchtown Conservative Club. Starters orders 7.45pm
A Good Fun Night with Buffet. Tickets £5.00
Horses can be purchased £ for the Owner £2 for the Trainer
Tickets can be obtained from your team captains or any committee member.

2016 Subscripitions

It was agreed at the AGM that the Subscriptions for 2016 would be as follows :-

Playing Member £40.00

Social Member ;- £20.00

Junior Member (under 18) £17.50

Greenage fees to Non Members of £2.00 per Visit. Maxumum Number of visits 5

THE GREEN WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY THE 25th OF MARCH

THE TUESDAY AND FRIDAY ROUND ROBINS WILL COMMENCE ON TUESDAY 5th APRIL

TEAM FIXTURES AND NEWS WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAIABLE ON THE WEB SITE

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WON’T BE REJOINING YOUR TEAM THIS YEAR

The 2016 Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday the 25th of January
@ the Churchtown Conservative Club. Commencing at 8.00pm

Any proposals for consideration must be submitted to the Secretary by the 18th of January in writing with the Required Proposer and Seconder