HESKETH ARMS NEWS UPDATE – AUTUMN 2017
BURSCOUGH LEAGUE – VULTURES WIN KNOCKOUT TROPHY
Congratulations to the Vultures, who have won the Burscough League Knockout Trophy, defeating Division 1 Champions Burscough RBL ‘A’ by 15 chalks at Tarleton Bowling Club.
To win the Knockout Trophy, they also overcame the teams finishing 2nd and 3rd in the top division, Banks St.Stephen’s and Bretherton and it rounds off a tremendous first season for the team, captained by Chris Harding. The success completed an unprecedented treble for the Vultures, as they had previously won the 3rd Division Championship with a 100% winning record, along with the 3rd Division Cup.
CHAMPIONSHIP CUP
The Championship Cup, which was interrupted by torrential rain in August, was completed on the final weekend of the season. The winner was Ken Rimmer, who defeated George Hitchmough in the final. The losing semi-finalists were Sue Davies and Kevin McCormack. This is Ken’s first singles win at the Hesketh, having previously won the Spring Pairs.
WINTER BOWLING
Although the Hesketh Arms green is now closed to allow for maintenance work to take place, we have been informed that there will be winter bowling available at Botanic Gardens B.C.
Work is currently being carried out on the “winter” green but it will re-open on Monday 6th November. Non-members will be able to play on the green on payment of a £10 fee, which will cover the period from 6th November 2017 to 31st March 2018. A member of Botanic Gardens B.C. will be present at the green on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 11.30am and 2.30pm (commencing Tuesday 7th November) and the fee can be paid at these times.
From Saturday 11th November, a weekly Round Robin will be organised (start time 11.00am). There will be an entry fee of £2.00 to play and this will include tea / coffee and biscuits.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday 20th January 2018 – Awards & Social Evening (further details will be available soon)
Saturday 2nd June 2018 – Race Night (further details will be available in the New Year)