HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB
NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2021
BURSCOUGH LEAGUE PRESIDENT’S DAY
On Saturday 31st July, the Club was proud to host the Burscough League President’s Day. The Presidency of this league is held by each club in turn on a rota basis and this was the first time the Hesketh Arms has had the honour of holding this position. Our nomination as President was Chris Harding, who has played in the league for over thirty years.
In total, 32 players from clubs throughout the league and guests of the President took part in the competition which was won by Brian Coleman from Fleetwood Hesketh, defeating our own Steve McManus in the final.
Many thanks to all those who supported this event by taking part, spectating, marking and measuring but in particular to the following :-
The Churchtown Conservative Club for allowing us to use their facilities for the serving of the buffet.
Brian Whitley of the Conservative Club for his help in preparing the tea.
The bar staff of the Conservative Club.
George Hitchmough for his work in planning and organising the event.
Sue Davies and Lynne Smith for their help with refreshments on the day.
Jon Roberts for his assistance with the catering and selling raffle tickets.
Graham Meadow for his work in preparing the green.
Finally, to Keith Robinson and David Taylor from the Burscough League for their work in running the competition on the day.
BERNARD O’MALLEY VICE-PRESIDENTS TROPHY – OPEN DOUBLES
Entries are still being taken for the Club’s Open Doubles competition. The Bernard O’Malley Vice-President’s Trophy, which is held in honour of our generous Honorary Vice-President, will take place on Sunday 5th September. The entry fee is £10 per pair with starting times at 10.00 am, 10.45 am, 11.30 am and 12.15 pm. The 11.30 start time is now full but places remain available at 10.00 am, 10.45 am and 12.15 pm.
Total prize money will be £320, paid out as follows :-
Winners – £120.00 ; Runners-Up – £60.00
Semi-Finalists – £30.00 ; Quarter-Finalists – £20.00
To enter please contact Chris Harding (07761733024) or Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com )
All games will be 21 up, with 3 on the card.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team’s July fixture resulted in a convincing 26 points to 6 victory over Cheshire Parks.
The home leg took place at Scarisbrick NSC, with Southport having 9 winners and winning the aggregate by 76 chalks. Of the Hesketh Arms players, there were wins for Mike Milne (21-6), Mark Wilde (21-8), Fergal Wright (21-9), Ali Adams (21-13) and Chris Porter (21-13).
The away team travelled to Woodley Sports in Stockport and came away with an impressive 9-3 win, the best away performance in the history of the Southport Federation. Our two representatives in the away side both had good wins, Ray Atkinson winning 21-19 and Darren Edgerley sharing the sweep with a 21-8 success.
The team’s final fixture takes place in September when they play Fylde ‘B’ and they will be looking to continue their good form and clinch first place in Division 7 of the National League.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 22nd August – The Last Chance Cup (12.00pm start) – random doubles with plate.
Saturday 25th September – The Floodlit Trophy (5.00pm start) – non-random doubles with the early stages played in a group format.
GREEN BOOKINGS
Saturday 28th August – The Churchtown Conservative Club’s B.J.P.O’Malley President’s Trophy – random pairs competition open to any member of the Conservative Club.