NEWS UPDATE
VICE-PRESIDENTS PAIRS TROPHY – RANDOM DOUBLES
Members are reminded that the Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy will take place this coming Sunday, 16th August. This will be a random doubles competition, with pairings drawn on the day. There will be a plate competition organised for pairs losing in their first game.
To enter, please register at the green by 11.45 am, for a 12 noon start.
THE JACK HUGHES MEMORIAL TROPHY
John Hughes is running the Jack Hughes Memorial Trophy on Sunday, 20th September, in memory of his late father. John is inviting entries from any member of the Hesketh Arms Bowling Club, but the number of entries is limited to 32. To enter, please add your name to the sheet on display at the green.
This event will start at 10.30 am and will include a round robin stage, guaranteeing all participants more than one game.
There will be a raffle on the day, with all proceeds going to the Hesketh Arms Bowling Club. The main prize in the raffle will be a new set of bowls.
For more information, please contact John Hughes (07510733668).
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team’s final National League fixture of the season resulted in a 21-11 defeat against Wakefield.
The home leg was played at Fleetwood Hesketh and the team’s 8-4 win included a 21-19 success for Darren Edgerley.
Southport have had a tough season in a difficult division and will be looking to bounce back in 2027.
DIARY OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Although our team’s league fixtures are coming to an end, there is still plenty of bowling and a variety of events planned at the Hesketh Arms between now and the end of September, when the green will close to allow essential maintenance end-of-season maintenance work to be carried out.
As well as the popular Tuesday and Friday morning Round Robins, which will continue throughout August and September, please make a note of the following dates :-
Sunday 16th August – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy – Random Doubles – see above for more details.
Sunday 30th August – Bowling Marathon – an event organised by Derek Ainsworth to raise funds for the Cornerstone Library – see previous newsletter and website for further details.
Sunday 6th September – The Bernard O’Malley Memorial Trophy – the Club’s annual Open Singles competition. There are still places available in this event – if interested, please contact Chris Harding (07761733024) or Mike Milne (07752352065).
Sunday 13th September – Possible date for the Blowick Cup Champions of Champions – TO BE CONFIRMED
Sunday 20th September – Jack Hughes Memorial Trophy – see above for further details.
Sunday 27th September – The Last Chance Cup – the final Random Doubles of the season.