NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2026
PRESIDENT’S CUP
Congratulations to Andy Draper on winning the President’s Cup. Andy was playing off minus 1 and had tough games against Derek Wignall (21-14) and Alan Lloyd (21-20) on the way to the final. Andy’s opponent in the final was Chris Porter, who had a close 21-16 win in his semi-final against Len Southworth. The final was expected to be close and so it proved, although Chris appeared to be in control when he led 15-5 after 12 ends. Andy fought back to lead 20-17 before Chris won the next two ends to level the final at 20 across. In a fitting end to the competition, it was Andy who won the last end to take the title with a 21-20 win. Well done to both players on providing us with an excellent final.
A plate competition was organised for players who lost in their first game and this was won by Derek Wignall, who defeated John McCabe 21-10 in the final.
The afternoon concluded with the trophy and prize money being presented by our President, John Unsworth
BERNARD O’MALLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY – OPEN SINGLES 2026
SPONSORED BY BIRKDALE INSURANCE GROUP
Entries are still being taken for the Club’s Open Singles competition, which will be held on Sunday 6th September. There will be sessions starting at 10.00 am, 10.45 am, 11.30 am and 12.15 pm. To enter, please contact Chris Harding (07761733024) or Mike Milne (07752352065). The entry fee is £10.00 per player and prize money will be paid, as follows :-
Winner – £220.00 ; Runner-Up – £110.00
Semi-Finalists – £60.00 ; Quarter-Finalists – £30.00
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
Southport play their final National League fixture of the season this Sunday, 9th August, when they take on Wakefield. The home leg will take place at Fleetwood Hesketh and will start at 2.00 pm. Spectators will be very welcome.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – CLUB COMPETITIONS
Sunday 16th August – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy – Random Doubles with Plate
Sunday 27th September – The Last Chance Cup – Random Doubles with Plate
Both the above competitions will start at 12 noon and pairings will be drawn on the day
GREEN BOOKING
BOWLING MARATHON
On Sunday 30th August, the club is hosting a Bowling Marathon. This is being organised by Derek Ainsworth to raise funds for the Cornerstone Library, Churchtown’s volunteer run community library. Spectators will be welcome on the day and help will be required throughout the day with scoring and measuring. This promises to be a great event in support of a worthy cause.
