NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2023 – Hesketh Arms Bowling Club

CLUB COMPETITION DATES

Dates have been set for the final club competitions of the season. The first of these will be the Floodlit Trophy, which will take place on Saturday 9^th September, starting at 5.00 pm. This is a non-random pairs and the early stages will be played using a group format. The Club’s programme of internal competitions will be completed with the Last Chance Cup on Sunday 17^th September, which will be a random pairs with a plate for pairs losing their first game. For this competition, please register at the green by 11.45 am for a 12 noon start.

Saturday 9th September – 5.00 pm start – Floodlit Trophy – non-random doubles

Sunday 17th September – 12.00 pm start – Last Chance Cup – random doubles with plate

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION

The Southport federation team play their final National League fixture of the 2023 season on Sunday 13^th August, when they take on Fylde. The team selection and home venue have yet to be announced but can be found using the link below when the details are published on Monday 7^th August. The match will start at 2.00 pm and spectators will be welcome to support the team in a game crucial to their chances of promotion to the 5^th Division.

https://bowlsresults.co.uk/federation/

CHURCHTOWN CONSERVATIVE CLUB – B.J.P.O’MALLEY PRESIDENT’S CUP

The new date for the Churchtown Conservative Club’s President’s Cup is Saturday 19^th August. Any of our members who are also members of the Conservative Club are invited to take part. To enter, please report to the green at 12 noon. Pairings will be drawn on the day and there will be a £1 entry fee.

GREEN BOOKING – JOHN BERRY TROPHY

Please note that the green will be unavailable for use by members on Sunday 6th August as we are hosting the second staging of the John Berry Trophy. This is a Town versus Country challenge match and is held in memory of John Berry, who was a highly respected bowler in Southport and the surrounding area. Several of our members will be taking part in the match and spectators will be more than welcome on the day. The game gets underway at 12.30 pm.