HESKETH ARMS NEWS UPDATE – juLY 2017
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 1st July – Vice-Presidents Pairs (to be drawn on the day, 12 noon start)
Sunday 9th July – President’s Cup (Singles Handicap, 12 noon start)
Sunday 6th August – Championship Cup (Singles Handicap, 12 noon start)
Saturday 12th August – Friendly v Emmanuel Bowling Club (see below for details)
Saturday 19th August – Chairman’s Shield (Pairs to be drawn on the day, 12 noon start)
FRIENDLY V. EMMANUEL B.C.
A friendly match against Emmanuel Bowling Club will take place on Saturday 12th August at the Hesketh Arms green, with refreshments at the Churchtown Conservative Club at the end of the game. The match will start at 1.00pm and anyone interested in taking part should contact Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) or add their name to the list which is available at the bowling club.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team continued their season with the June fixture being against Fylde ‘B’. The Hesketh Arms was again pleased to be asked to host the Federation team, following the game against Dudley last year. This is a reflection on all the hard work carried out on the green and surrounds over the last few years.
The Hesketh Arms was again well-represented, with Alistair and Kez Adams, Chris Harding, Mike Milne, Tony Wakefield and Mark Wilde all selected to play. Congratulations to Kez and Tony, who both enjoyed comfortable wins in the away leg.
The outcome of the match could not have been closer, with the home side’s six winners being enough to win their aggregate by 18 chalks. The away team had five winners and lost by 18 chalks, resulting in a tied aggregate overall. This was a good effort by the Southport team against strong opposition and they now go into their last game against Preston in July with all to play for.
LV INDIVIDUALS
The LV League’s Individuals competition starts on Tuesday 4th July, with the finals night taking place on Tuesday 11th July. Players from our LV teams have been drawn to play at the following venues :-
Ainsdale – Roger Van Beever
Fleetwood Hesketh – Dave Bannister ; Graham Meadow
London (Sphynx) – Dave Bedford
Mere Brow – Ray Atkinson ; Mark Rowlinson
Scarisbrick BC (Falkland Road) – Len Southworth
Scarisbrick NSC (Bullens Lane) – John Hughes
Zetland – Mark Wilde ; Fergal Wright
Games start at 6.30pm, 21 up with 3 on the card. There is no entry fee for this competition but £1 greenage will be payable on the day.
In addition to the above, the Hesketh Arms is also being used for this event. Spectators will be welcome and any help with marking and measuring would be greatly appreciated.
LANCASHIRE JUNIOR MERIT
Congratulations to Fergal Wright, who continued an excellent season by winning the Lancashire County Junior Merit, held at Bellingham Bowling Club on Sunday 18th June.
BURSCOUGH LEAGUE PRESIDENT’S DAY
The Burscough League President’s Day will be held on Saturday 29th July at Tarleton Bowling Club. If any of our Burscough League players are interested in taking part, please inform your captain as soon as possible. Each team is entitled to send two representatives.
GREEN BOOKINGS
Please note that the green will unavailable for members on the following dates due to private bookings :-
Sunday 2nd July – all day (private booking)
Sunday 13th August – 11.00am – 5.00pm (approx.)
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.