OPEN DAY – SATURDAY 26th JULY
The Club is holding an Open Day on Saturday 26th July from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. The aim of this event is to introduce new bowlers to the game. Any help with hosting this event would be greatly appreciated. For further details, please speak to George Hitchmough or Chris Harding.
PRESIDENT’S CUP
The next internal club competition will take place on Sunday 3rd August, when we will be playing for the President’s Cup. This is a handicap singles with a plate for those losing in their first game. The event will start at the earlier than normal time of 11.00 am. To enter, please register at the green by 10.45 am on the day.
LADIES’ DOUBLES
Many thanks to Debbie Barnes and the Buzzards players who helped to organise the Ladies’ Doubles competition held in June. The sale of refreshments and a raffle helped to raise £155 towards club funds.
BURSCOUGH LEAGUE PRESIDENT’S DAY
Congratulations to Darren Edgerley, who has won the Burscough League President’s Day for the second year running, narrowly defeating Alec Everton of Croston Black Horse in the final. The event was held at the Longton VM in honour of the 2025 President, Duncan Crabtree.
OPEN SINGLES – SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
Our Open Singles competition, sponsored by Birkdale Insurance Group, has a full entry with a reserve list. The first session will start at 10.00 am and spectators will be very welcome for what is always a great day of quality bowling. We would also appreciate help with marking cards and measuring. Finally, if anyone is able to assist with serving drinks and selling pre-prepared sandwiches, please speak to Mike Milne or Chris Harding.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
Southport’s July fixture in the Federation National League resulted in a 22 points to 10 defeat against neighbours Preston. The home leg took place at Scarisbrick NSC, where the team had six winners and won the aggregate by 18 chalks. Amongst the winners was Andy Draper, with a superb 21-2 win. The away team travelled to Freckleton, where they had two winners.
Southport’s final fixture of the season will take place on Sunday 10th August when they take on Flintshire.
CLUB COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
Sunday 3rd August President’s Cup (Handicap singles with plate) 11.00 am start
Sunday 17th August Chairman’s Shield (Non-random doubles – enter as a pair, no plate) 12.00 pm start
Sunday 14th Sept. Championship Cup (Men’s singles – played off scratch, no plate)
12.00pm start
Sunday 21st Sept. Last Chance Cup (Random doubles with plate – pairings to be drawn on the day) 12.00 pm start
TBC Floodlit Trophy (date and format to be decided)
GREEN BOOKINGS
Please note the following date when an outside event will be taking place at the club. The green will therefore be unavailable for use by members :-
Sunday 10th August – Private Booking