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The green will be open to all members this coming Saturday the 2^nd of April

The Social Round Robins commence on Tuesday the 5^th of April at 10:00am please be early to register, and every Tuesday and Friday thereafter.

League Games

League games commence on Monday afternoon 4^th of April with the “Merlins” against the “Hobbies” in the Southport Vets League.

Monday evening the “Owls” are at Home against Moorside Park in the Maghull Mixed League.

Tuesday Evening sees the “Eagles” at home against Victoria Park in the Southport LV League, The “Falcons” are away to Zetland B.

The “Sparrow hawks” are Away at Formby Village in the Maghull Mixed League

Wednesday afternoon sees the “Hawks” at Home to Crossens in the Aughton Vets League and the “Kestrels” Away at Ormskirk Coronation Park.

Thursday Afternoon Southport Ladies team the “Buzzards” fixtures do not commence until the 21^st of April

Thursday evening the “Kites” are at Home to Formby Village the Southport Parks League

Friday evening the “Vultures” are at Home against Banks St Stephens in the Burscough League and the “Ospreys” are Away to Croston Black Horse.

We wish all our league bowlers success in their chosen leagues.

AS THE SEASON IS DUE TO COMMENCE NEXT WEEK AND IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF SUBS COULD BE PAID BEFORE THEN.  

 SUBSCRIPTIONS 

Members are reminded that subscriptions for the 2022 season are now due :- 

Membership subscription – £30.00 

Team Players’ subscription – £45.00 

The basic membership subscription is now £30.00. Members playing for one or more of our league teams pay an additional £15.00 i.e. £45.00 in total. 

Payment can be made online directly to the Club’s bank account : 

Sort Code : 30 97 88   Account Number : 01007849 

If paying by bank transfer, please notify Mike Milne by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

Alternatively, subscriptions can be sent to Mike Milne (Treasurer) at the following address :- 

Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL 

COMPETITION UPDATE 

CORONATION CUP DRAW 

The draw for the Coronation Cup was made at the green on Sunday. Thank you to Peter and Lynne Smith for their assistance in carrying out the draw. 

Games to be played are as follows :- 

1st Round (to be played by 30th April) 

Noreen Lewis (+6) v. Chris Harding (+4) 

Brian Sutton (+4) v. Laurie Townson (+4) 

Mike Milne (+2) v. Alan Hatton (+4) 

George Hitchmough (+4) v. Darren Edgerley (+4) 

John Townsend (+4) v. Dave White (+4) 

Bill Bloor (+2) v. Barry McArthur (+4) 

Chris Porter (Scratch) v. John McCabe (+4) 

Terry Corfield (+2) v. John Unsworth (+4) 

Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Graham Meadow (+4) 

2nd Round (to be played by 31st May) 

Pat McArthur (+2) v. Mark Rowlinson (+4) or Graham Meadow (+4) 

Roger Van Beever (+4) v. John Hughes (+4) 

Jeff Brown (+4) v. Len Southworth (+2) 

Peter Smith (+4) v. Chris Lancaster (+4) 

​NB : PLAYERS WILL CONTACTED INDIVIDUALLY WITH CONTACT DETAILS FOR THEIR OPPONENT

CORONATION CUP – RULES AND PLAYING CONDITIONS 

•Each round of the competition to completed within the time stipulated. 

•It will be responsibility of the first named player to contact their opponent to arrange a mutually convenient time to play the. 

•No practice is allowed before the game. Any use of the green on the day of and prior to the game should only be done with the knowledge and consent of your opponent. 

•If the players are unable to access the clubhouse, games to be played using own jack(s) and mat(s). 

•Games up to the semi-finals to be scored by the players themselves if no marker is available. All games to be 21 up playing off the handicaps as indicated on the sheet displayed at the green. 

•Players should agree to a procedure to determine the counting bowl if no independent measurer is available. If no neutral person is present and an agreement cannot be reached, the end should be replayed. 

 •Results to be sent to Mike Milne 

(07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

•Failure to fulfil a fixture before the deadline set could result in both players being scratched from the competition. The decision of the competition organisers will be final. 

CLUB HANDICAPS 

Mainly for the benefit of new members, please see below an outline of the Club’s system of handicapping players for our internal singles handicaps :- 

From the start of the 2018 season, the Club adopted a new system of handicapping for the Club’s singles competitions. This is based on the principle that all players start with a standard handicap on joining the Club and thereafter the handicap is only changed as a result of performances in the Club’s singles handicaps. No subjective judgement is made on a player’s bowling ability.  

The standard handicaps used are :- 

Ladies, Social Bowlers & Novices :-             +6 

Male League Bowlers :-                                +4 

Any player winning a handicapped singles event will be deducted 2 points from their handicap.  

There will be no lower limit to the handicap but only the previous three seasons and the current season will be taken into account. Thus, after three years have elapsed since a handicap win, 2 points are put back onto that player’s handicap.  

Over time, this should prove to be a fair system and accurately reflect an individual’s current and recent performance levels.  

A detailed explanation of the 2022 handicaps will be displayed at the Club but based on the system outlined above, the handicaps for this season will be :- 

Scratch :                Jim Halsall ; Chris Porter 

+2 :                         Kez Adams ; Bill Bloor ; Terry Corfield ; Wayne Graham ;  

  Pat McArthur ; Mike Milne ; Len Southworth ; Fergal Wright 

+4 :                         Sue Andersen and male league bowlers not listed above. 

+6 :                         All female bowlers not already listed, male social bowlers and novices. 

COMPETITION NEWS  – March 2022 

CORONATION CUP UPDATE 

We now have 21 entries for the Coronation Cup. The deadline for entries has been extended to Monday 21st March, so if your name is not on the list below and you wish to enter, please contact Mike Milne asap (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com ). 

Bill Bloor ; Jeff Brown ; Terry Corfield ; Darren Edgerley ; Chris Harding ;  

George Hitchmough ; John Hughes ; Chris Lancaster ; Barry McArthur ; Pat McArthur ;  

John McCabe ; Graham Meadow ; Mike Milne ; Chris Porter ; Mark Rowlinson ;  

Peter Smith ; Len Southworth ; Brian Sutton ; Laurie Townson ; John Unsworth ;  

Roger Van Beever 

Once the draw has been made, we will text, phone or email players with the name and contact details of their opponent. The full draw will be emailed and posted on the website asap after that. Matches in this competition can be played from the day of the official opening of the green, Saturday 2nd April. 

There will be an entry fee of £2 per player for this competition. 

SPRING PAIRS 

The first one-day club competition of the season will take place on Saturday 16^th April, when we will play for the Spring Pairs Trophy. This will be a random doubles, with pairings drawn on the day and a plate competition will be held for pairs losing their first game.  

To enter, please register at the green by 11.45 am on the day, to allow for the draw to be made in time for a prompt 12 noon start. There will be an entry fee of £2 per player for this competition. 

 SUBSCRIPTIONS 

Members are reminded that subscriptions for the 2022 season are now due :- 

Membership subscription – £30.00 

Team Players’ subscription – £45.00 

The basic membership subscription is now £30.00. Members playing for one or more of our league teams pay an additional £15.00 i.e. £45.00 in total. 

Payment can be made online directly to the Club’s bank account : 

Sort Code : 30 97 88   Account Number : 01007849 

If paying by bank transfer, please notify Mike Milne by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

Alternatively, subscriptions can be sent to Mike Milne (Treasurer) at the following address :- 

Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL 

EARLY PAYMENT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED SO THAT THE BULK OF THE WORK IN RESPECT OF SUBSCRIPTIONS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE START OF THE SEASON 

I would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who turned up today and helped to tidy up the green surrounds

NEWSLETTER  – march 2022 
SUBSCRIPTIONS 

Members are reminded that subscriptions for the 2022 season are now due :- 

Membership subscription – £30.00 

Team Players’ subscription – £45.00 

The basic membership subscription is now £30.00. Members playing for one or more of our league teams pay an additional £15.00 i.e. £45.00 in total. 

Payment can be made online directly to the Club’s bank account : 

Sort Code : 30 97 88   Account Number : 01007849 

If paying by bank transfer, please notify Mike Milne by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

Alternatively, subscriptions can be sent to Mike Milne (Treasurer) at the following address :- 

Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL 

EARLY PAYMENT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED SO THAT THE BULK OF THE WORK IN RESPECT OF SUBSCRIPTIONS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE START OF THE SEASON 

GREEN OPENING 

The green is currently scheduled to open on Saturday 2^nd April. This will be confirmed nearer the time.  

ROUND ROBINS 

The popular Tuesday and Friday Round Robins will continue in 2022.  

Hosted by Peter and Lynne Smith, these sessions are an ideal way of meeting other members of the club. Bowlers of any standard, both experienced and players new to the game, are very welcome to take part.  

The first midweek Round Robin will take place on Tuesday 5th April, 10.00 am start. 

CORONATION CUP  

Entries are still being taken for the Coronation Cup. The deadline for entries is Friday 18^th March. So far, we have received 10 entries. If your name is not on the list below and you wish to enter, please contact Mike Milne asap (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com ). 

Bill Bloor ; Terry Corfield ; Chris Harding ; John Hughes ; Chris Lancaster ; 

John McCabe ; Mike Milne ; Chris Porter ; Mark Rowlinson ; Roger Van Beever 

Once the draw has been made, we will text, phone or email players with the name and contact details of their opponent. The full draw will be emailed and posted on the website asap after that. 

CLUB COMPETITION DATES 

Saturday 16th April – Spring Pairs – random doubles, with plate (12.00 pm start).  

Sunday 1st May – Blowick Cup Champion of Champions – invitation singles for club competition and merit winners from the 2021 season (12.00 pm start). Spectators, markers and measurers will be very welcome.   

Sunday 15th May – Rose Bowl – singles handicap, with plate (12.00 pm start).  

Sunday 29th May – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy – non-random doubles, enter as a pair. No plate. (12.00 pm start).  

Sunday 10^th July – President’s Cup – singles handicap, with plate (start time TBC) 

Sunday 17^th July – Championship Cup – men’s singles, played off scratch – no plate (12.00pm start)

Saturday 30^th July – Ladies’ Championship – singles handicap, with early stages being played in a group format. (12.00 pm start). 

Dates for our remaining club and open competitions will be posted as soon as possible. 

In addition to the competitions already advertised, the Chairman’s Shield, Floodlit Trophy and Last Chance Cup will be held in August / September. 

THURSDAY 10^th March 9:30 onwards

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

We need to clean and tidy up the green and its surrounds to get ready for our opening.

Please help if you can. Bring a leaf rake.

If you are able to dispose of the full bags please do so, if not please leave under shelter for disposal

MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK

CORONATION CUP – SINGLES HANDICAP 

In the last two seasons, while we were unable to run one-day club competitions, we played the Coronation Cup singles handicap on the basis of players arranging their own games. We propose trying this again as an alternative format to all our other club competitions to ascertain how popular this is during more “normal” times.   

The following details will apply :- 

·  Entries to be submitted by Friday 18^th March. 

·  Entries to be sent to Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

·  The draw will be made during the weekend of Saturday 19^th March / Sunday 20^th March and published as soon as possible after completion. 

·  Each round of the competition to be completed by the date provided. 

·  It will be the responsibility of the first named player to contact their opponent to arrange a mutually convenient time to play the match. 

·  Games can be played using own jack(s) and mat(s) if players are unable to access the clubhouse. 

·  Games up to the semi-finals can be scored by the players themselves if no marker is available. 

·  Players to agree to a procedure to determine the counting bowl if no independent measurer is available. If no neutral person is present and an agreement cannot be reached, the end should be replayed. 

·  Results to be sent to Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) as soon as possible after the completion of the match. 

·  Failure to fulfil a fixture before the deadline set could result in both players being scratched from the competition. The decision of the competition organisers will be final. 

OTHER SPRING COMPETITION DATES 

Saturday 16th April – Spring Pairs – random doubles, with plate (12.00 pm start). 

Sunday 1st May – Blowick Cup Champion of Champions – invitation singles for club competition and merit winners from the 2021 season (12.00 pm start). Spectators, markers and measurers will be very welcome.  

Sunday 15th May – Rose Bowl – singles handicap, with plate (12.00 pm start). 

Sunday 29th May – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy – non-random doubles, enter as a pair. No plate. (12.00 pm start). 

The Club’s PRESIDENT’S DAY will be held on SUNDAY 10^th JULY. Please make a note of this date in your diary so that we can support PETER SMITH in his first year as President.  

Dates for our remaining club and open competitions will be posted as soon as possible. 

HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB 

NEWSLETTER  – FEBRUARY 2022 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

A COPY OF THE MINUTES HAS BEEN SENT OUT BY EMAIL, ANY MEMBER WISHING TO HAVE A HARD COPY PLEASE CONTACT THE SECRETARY.

Many thanks to all those members who attended the Club’s Annual General Meeting, held at the Churchtown Conservative Club. It was pleasing to see several new members in attendance. We welcome them to the club and hope they enjoy their bowling at the Hesketh Arms.  

The Committee would also like to thank the Conservative Club for allowing us to use their facilities.  

SUBSCRIPTIONS 

The Annual General Meeting has set the following subscription rates for the 2022 season :- 

Membership subscription – £30.00 

Team Players’ subscription – £45.00 

The basic membership subscription is now £30.00. Members playing for one or more of our league teams pay an additional £15.00 i.e. £45.00 in total. 

Payment can be made online directly to the Club’s bank account : 

Sort Code : 30 97 88   Account Number : 01007849 

If paying by bank transfer, please notify Mike Milne by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

Alternatively, subscriptions can be sent to Mike Milne (Treasurer) at the following address :- 

Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL 

COMMITTEE 

The Chairman, Chris Harding, thanked John Hughes, for fulfilling the role of Club President during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. John is pictured below receiving a memento of his time in office from the Chairman. 

The new President for 2022 is Peter Smith. Congratulations to Peter, we hope he enjoys a successful year. John Unsworth was elected to the position of Vice-President.  

After being Vice-Chairman for a number of years, Bill Nowell has decided to stand down from the Committee. Bill has been involved in the running of the Club as a committee member and previously a team captain for many years and played an important part in keeping the club going during some difficult times. We thank Bill for all he has done for the club and hope to see him down at the green during the course of the season. Bill’s successor as Vice-Chairman is Jason Chapman. Jason is well know to members as a regular player for the Ospreys and the Owls, having also been a successful captain of the Harriers in the LV League. We thank Jason for accepting this important role in the club. 

The Chairman (Chris Harding), Secretary (George Hitchmough), Treasurer (Mike Milne) and Project Manager / Greensman (Graham Meadow) were all re-elected to their positions. 

 LIFE MEMBERSHIPS 

Congratulations to Mike Burrill and George Hitchmough on being awarded Life Membership of the Club. 

Mike is a long-standing member who has been involved in running teams and serving on the committee for many years. He has worked as our liaison officer with Mitchells & Butlers and negotiated the renewal of our current lease. He was also instrumental in the planning and building of the shelter on the churchyard side of the green.  

George has been Club Secretary for over ten years and looked after our website since it was created in 2011. In addition to the many other tasks which he undertakes, George captains the Merlins and Hawks in the afternoon leagues and attends numerous  league delegates’ meetings on behalf of the club.  

Mike and George are worthy recipients of the award of Life Membership and are pictured below with their certificates.

SOUTHPORT LV LEAGUE 

In 2021, the Club was successful in winning both the Premier and 1^st Division championships in the Southport LV League. The trophies were presented at the recent LV League AGM and the team captains Chris Harding (Eagles) and Jeff Brown (Falcons) are pictured with the trophies. 

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

The Club’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday 21^st February, at the Churchtown Conservative Club. Further details, including the agenda, will be sent out in due course. 

CLUB COMPETITIONS – SPRING 2022 

We will again be organising a full programme of club competitions for the 2022 season. As in the last two years, we will run the Coronation Cup on the basis of players arranging their own games. This is a singles handicap open to all members and entries will be taken well in advance of the season, so that the draw can be made before the end of March. This will enable people to arrange a competitive game at the earliest possible opportunity in the season, once the green is open and available to members.  

Other dates set so far are : – 

Saturday 16^th April – Spring Pairs – random doubles, with plate (12.00 pm start). 

Sunday 1^st May – Blowick Cup Champion of Champions – invitation singles for club competition and merit winners from the 2021 season (12.00 pm start). Spectators, markers and measurers will be very welcome.  

Sunday 15^th May – Rose Bowl – singles handicap, with plate (12.00 pm start). 

Sunday 29^th May – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy – non-random doubles, enter as a pair. No plate. (12.00 pm start). 

Dates for our remaining club and open competitions will be posted as soon as possible.  

TROPHY ENGRAVING 

If anyone holds one of the Club’s trophies or plates, which requires engraving, please could they bring it / them along to the AGM. Alternatively, please contact Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com ) to arrange collection.