Hesketh Arms Bowling Club

NEWS UPDATE 

LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP 

The next club competition will take place on Saturday 30^th July, when we will be staging the Ladies’ Championship. The early stages of this competition will be played using a group format, ensuring that everyone gets more than one game.  

Please register by 11.45 am, ready for a prompt start at 12 noon. 

CORONATION CUP 

The Coronation Cup, which has been played throughout the season, is scheduled to be completed on Sunday 31^st July, starting at 1.00 pm. The semi-final line-up is as follows :- 

Darren Edgerley (+4) v. Chris Porter (Scratch) 

Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Peter Smith (+4) 

Spectators are more than welcome to attend and any help with marking and measuring will be appreciated.  

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION 

The Southport Federation team play their third National League fixture of the season on Sunday 24^th July, when they take on Harrogate, the game starting at 2.00 pm. The home leg is being played at the Hesketh Arms and the two home representatives will be Darren Edgerley and Fergal Wright. Spectators will be welcome for what should be an interesting match. The away leg is being played at Bilton WMC and Kez Adams, Andy Draper, Mike Milne and Mark Wilde from the Hesketh Arms have all been selected to play.  

BURSCOUGH LEAGUE PRESIDENT’S DAY 

Congratulations to Kez Adams on reaching the final of the Burscough League President’s Day competition at the London Sphynx, narrowly losing 21-18 to Peter Wilson from the host club.  

FORTHCOMING CLUB COMPETITIONS 

Saturday 20th August – The Last Chance Cup – random pairs with plate, pairings to be drawn on the day (12.00 pm start). 

Sunday 28th August – Chairman’s Shield – non-random doubles – no plate (12.00 pm start). 

Saturday 24th September – Floodlit Trophy – non-random doubles – early stages to be played in a group format (5.00 pm start) 

GREEN BOOKINGS 

Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates due to private bookings or events :- 

Sunday 24^th July – Federation match, spectators welcome. 

Sunday 7^th August – Private event. 

Saturday 13^th August – Churchtown Conservative Club President’s Trophy. 

Sunday 14^th August – “Town v Country” match in memory of John Berry, spectators welcome. 

We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. 

CHAMPIONSHIP CUP

Congratulations to Darren Edgerley on winning the Championship Cup, defeating Chris Harding in the final. On a very hot and sunny afternoon, Darren had reached the final with wins against Dave Bedford (21-11), Mike Milne (21-19) and Alan Hatton (21-14), while Chris had knocked out two of the tournament favourites in Andy Draper (21-14) and Steve McManus (21-17).

This was Darren’s third competition win of the season, having previously won the Open Singles and the Rose Bowl. 

The Tuesday Round Robin has been cancelled.

Due to government and BCGBA warnings of a Danger to Health, in respect of the expected EXRTREME Heat

PRESIDENT’S DAY

The Club enjoyed a successful President’s Day on Sunday when 32 members competed for the President’s Cup. In addition, there were a good number of helpers and spectators to help make it a really good day. 

The main competition was won by Kevin Leddy who overcame Andy Draper 21-12 in the final. Congratulations to both players on excellent performances throughout the competition. Well done also to the losing semi-finalists, Kez Adams and Dave White. 

The President’s Day Plate was appropriately won by the President himself, Peter Smith, with a 15-8 win in the final against Jason Chapman. Losing plate semi-finalists were Debbie Barnes and Sue Wignall.

A raffle was held and the proceeds from this and the sale of refreshments came to £189.50. Many thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to making Peter’s first President’s such a success. 

There is an unclaimed raffle prize GREEN TICKET NUMBER 944

If you are the holder please contact Peter or Myself

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT 

– PETER SMITH

I’d like to say a big thank you to everybody who turned up to support the club’s President’s Day. Also, to everyone who took the trouble to make and purchase cakes, donate raffle prizes, and all the ladies who helped by selling cakes and raffle tickets, teas & coffees. 
A big thank you to Mike for running the competition so smoothly and everyone who helped out with marking and measuring.

CHAMPIONSHIP CUP

The next club competition will be this coming Sunday, 17th July when we will be playing for the Championship Cup. This competition is for men only and is played off scratch, with no plate. There will be a maximum of four games on the green at any time. Please register by 11.45am in time for a prompt 12 noon start.

LV INDIVIDUALS COMPETEION

Message from B Coleman

In about a week’s time we will be making the draw for the LV individuals competition.

At present we have 35 entries. I have looked at last year’s entries and quite a few who played then are not entered.

As the season is over ( except for 5 home & 5 away on later dates) I would have thought everyone would be wanting to play.

However it is your personal decision.

All entries are on the MB home page. If your name isn’t there you are not in it.

NEWSLETTER  – JULY 2022 

PRESIDENT’S DAY

The next club competition will take place on Sunday 10^th July, when we will be playing for the President’s Cup. This will be a singles handicap with a plate competition for players losing in their first game.  

There will be cakes available to purchase on the day and any contributions of cakes would be appreciated. There will also be a raffle and donations of prizes for this will also be gratefully received. All proceeds will go towards club funds.   

Please note that this competition will start at the earlier time of 11.00 am, so please register at the green by 10.45 am so that we can make the draw in time for a prompt start. 

We hope that as many members as possible can attend this event in support of our new Club President, Peter Smith.  

CORONATION CUP UPDATE 

The Coronation Cup has been continuing and at the time of writing there is just one quarter-final game to be played. Details of the finals day for this competition will be posted as soon it has been arranged with the four semi-finalists.  

QUARTER-FINALS – TO BE PLAYED BY SATURDAY 9^th JULY

Darren Edgerley 21, Noreen Lewis 8 

Chris Porter 21, Bill Bloor 15 

Mark Rowlinson 21, Roger Van Beever 7  

Jeff Brown (+4) v. Peter Smith (+4) 

Please inform Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) of the result when games have been played.  

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION

The Southport Federation team had an excellent win in their June fixture, winning 22 points to 10 against Eccles.  

The home leg was played at Scarisbrick NSC and Southport won 8-4, which included wins for Hesketh Arms’ players Fergal Wright (21-16) and Andy Draper (21-19). 

The away team travelled to Moorlands Sports and Social Club in Salford and won the aggregate there by a single chalk, with both teams having six winners. Of the Hesketh Arms players in the away side, there were wins for Kez Adams (21-20), Mark Wilde (21-9) and Darren Edgerley (21-14).  

The win takes the team up to third place and they will be looking to continue their good form in the July fixture when they take on Harrogate.  

LV LEAGUE INDIVIDUALS

The LV League is running a singles competition after the completion of the league fixtures. Qualifying rounds will be held on Tuesday 26^th July, with the finals night taking place on Tuesday 2^nd August. To enter, contact Brian Coleman briancoleman236@gmail.com or speak to your team captain. There will be an entry fee of £2.00 per player.  

BURSCOUGH LEAGUE COMPETITIONS

The Burscough League’s end-of-season competitions will take place on the following dates :- 

LEAGUE PAIRS

Qualifying Rounds – Friday 2^nd September at 6.30 pm 

Finals Night – Friday 9^th September at 6.30 pm 

The entry fee is £10.00 per pair, plus £1.00 greenage per visit. 

STEVE RIMMER MEMORIAL SINGLES

Qualifying Rounds – Friday 30^th September at 6.30 pm 

Finals Night – Friday 7^th October at 6.30 pm 

The entry fee is £5 per player, plus £1.00 greenage per visit. 

The closing date for entry into these competitions is Wednesday 17^th August 

GREEN BOOKINGS

Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates due to private bookings :- 

Sunday 24^th July  

Sunday 7^th August 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause 

FORTHCOMING CLUB COMPETITION DATES

Dates have now been set for the remaining club competitions and these are all listed below:- 

Sunday 17^th July – Championship Cup – men’s singles, played off scratch – no plate (12.00 pm start). 

Saturday 30^th July – Ladies’ Championship – singles handicap, with early stages being played in a group format. (12.00 pm start). 

Saturday 20^th August – The Last Chance Cup – random pairs with plate, pairings to be drawn on the day (12.00 pm start). 

Sunday 28^th August – Chairman’s Shield – non-random doubles – no plate (12.00 pm start). 

Saturday 24^th September – Floodlit Trophy – non-random doubles – early stages to be played in a group format (5.00 pm start)  

NEWS UPDATE
​CORONATION CUPThe Coronation Cup is now at the quarter-final stage, with one of these matches having already been played. Many thanks to all those participants who have arranged their fixtures in this competition promptly and helped it to run smoothly so far. Players are reminded that the deadline for playing the quarter-finals is SATURDAY 9^th JULY. Once the four semi-finalists are known, a finals day will be arranged when both semi-finals and the final will be played. 
QUARTER-FINALSDarren Edgerley 21, Noreen Lewis 8Bill Bloor (+2) v. Chris Porter (Scratch)Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Roger Van Beever (+4)Jeff Brown (+4) v. Peter Smith (+4)​Please inform Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) of the result when the games have been played.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATIONThe Southport Federation team play their second National League match of the season this Sunday, 26^th June,  when they take on Eccles in a Division 6 fixture. 
The home leg is being held at Scarisbrick NSC, starting at 2.00 pm. Andy Draper, Chris Porter and Fergal Wright from our club will be representing Southport at NSC. Hesketh Arms’ players selected to play in the away leg at Moorlands Sports and Social Club in Salford are Kez Adams, Darren Edgerley, Mike Milne and Mark Wilde. Spectators and markers for the game at Scarisbrick NSC will be very welcome. 
PRESIDENT’S CUP
Members are reminded that the next one-day club competition will be held on Sunday 10^th July, when we will be playing for the President’s Cup. This will be a singles handicap with a plate competition for players losing their first game.

Please note that this competition will start at the earlier time of 11.00 am, so please register at the green by 10.45 am so that we can make the draw in time for a prompt start.

WORKING PARTY – THURSDAY  

Members are reminded that help is required at the green this coming Thursday, 9^th June 10.00 am. This is to deal with the cuttings from the tree pruning, kindly undertaken by Roger Van Beever. Any assistance with this task would be greatly appreciated.  

PRESIDENT’S DAY 

The next club competition will take place on Sunday 10^th July, when we will be playing for the President’s Cup. This will be a singles handicap with a plate competition for players losing in their first game.  

Please note that this competition will start at the earlier time of 11.00 am, so please register at the green by 10.45 am so that we can make the draw in time for a prompt start. 

CORONATION CUP UPDATE 

The Coronation Cup has continued to progress and the results of games played since the last update are as follows :- 

Noreen Lewis 21, Laurie Townson 18 

Chris Porter 21, Terry Corfield 12 

Peter Smith 21, Chris Lancaster 15 

2^ND ROUND FIXTURES – TO BE PLAYED BY SUNDAY 12^th JUNE 

Roger Van Beever (+4) v. John Hughes (+4) 

Jeff Brown (+4) v. Len Southworth (+2) 

QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES – TO BE PLAYED BY SATURDAY 9^th JULY 

Noreen Lewis (+6) v. Darren Edgerley (+4) 

Bill Bloor (+2) v. Chris Porter (Scratch) 

Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Roger Van Beever (+4) OR John Hughes (+4) 

Jeff Brown (+4) OR Len Southworth (+2) v. Peter Smith (+4) 

Please inform Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) of the result when games have been played.  

LANCASHIRE COUNTY 

Congratulations to Vultures player Liam Gregson on being selected to play for Lancashire in their June BCGBA County Championship fixture against North Midlands. Liam played in the home leg, which was held at Bellingham Bowling Club in Wigan and won his game 21-13.  

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION 

Although the Southport team did not have a league fixture in May, they did take part in the deferred Champion of Champions event, held over from 2021, which they had qualified for by winning their division last season.  

They were placed in a group with Preston and Leeds, with the games being played at Tarleton Bowling Club. This competition is for teams of eight and Kez Adams, Andy Draper, Darren Edgerley, Chris Porter and Fergal Wright from the Hesketh Arms all took part. The first game against Preston resulted in a 6-2 defeat, despite a 21-18 win for Fergal. In the second game, against last season’s 1^st Division Champions, Southport narrowly lost by 11 chalks against a strong Leeds side. Leeds went through to the final where they were defeated by just two chalks against South Lancashire.  

The team’s next league fixture will take place on Sunday 26^th June, when they take on Eccles. Details of the team selection and venues will be posted nearer the time.  

GREEN BOOKINGS 

Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates due to private bookings :- 

Saturday 18^th June  

Sunday 24^th July  

Sunday 7^th August 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause 

FORTHCOMING COMPETITION DATES 

Sunday 17^th July – Championship Cup – men’s singles, played off scratch – no plate (12.00pm start). 

Saturday 30^th July – Ladies’ Championship – singles handicap, with early stages being played in a group format. (12.00 pm start). 

Dates for our remaining club and open competitions will be posted as soon as possible. 

In addition to the competitions already advertised, the Chairman’s Shield, Floodlit Trophy and Last Chance Cup will be held in August / September. 

HELP REQUIRED.

If you have been to the green recently you will have noticed that some of the trees have been pruned, Thanks to Roger VanBeever for doing this.

WE NOW NEED TO DEAL WITH THE CUTTINGS

WE NEED YOUR HEKP ON THURSDAY 9^th of JUNE FROM 10pm onwards to help Chip the cutting and spread around the surrounds.

PLEASE COME DOWN IF YOU CAN.

VICE-PRESIDENTS PAIRS

There was a good turnout of 34 members for the Vice-Presidents Pairs at the weekend, which saw Kez Adams and Fergal Wright continue their good form to take the title. They had reached the semi-final with wins against Pat Lough and Roger Van Beever (21-6) and John Hughes and John McCabe (21-13). Their semi-final against Ali Adams and Steve McManus proved to be one of the games of the day as both pairs produced some high-quality bowling. In a close match, Kez and Fergal narrowly won through to the final with a 21-18 win.

In the bottom half of the draw, Andy Draper and Kevin Leddy reached the semi-final with wins against George Hitchmough and Peter Smith (21-5) and Mike Milne and John Unsworth (21-15). Their semi-final opponents were Debbie Barnes and Pat McArthur, who had two good wins to reach this stage. This was another close match with Andy and Kevin surviving a scare to win through 21-17. 

In the final, Andy and Kevin started strongly and a 3 at the second end helped them into an 8-3 lead. From here though, Kez and Fergal put a run together to win the next nine ends, including a four at the tenth end to take a commanding 18-8 lead. Although Andy and Kevin hit back with a 3 and two singles to narrow the gap to 13-18, three chalks in the next two ends saw Kez and Fergal claim victory.

Congratulations to all four finalists on excellent performances throughout the day. This was Kez’s second Hesketh competition win of the season, having won the Spring Pairs with Janice Hobson. For Fergal, it was also his second win of the season, having won the Club’s Champion of Champions event.

Many thanks to our Vice-President, John Unsworth, who presented the trophy and prize money to the successful players. 

Runners Up Kevin Leddy & Andy Draper

Semi Finalist Ali Adams & Steve McManus

Semi Finalist Debbie Barnes & Pat MacArthur

VICE-PRESIDENTS PAIRS TROPHY

The next club competition will be the Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy, which will take place this weekend on Sunday 29^th May. This is a non-random doubles, so members can choose their own partner and enter as a pair. Please report to the green by 11.45 am for a 12 noon start. 

Please note that for our non-random doubles competitions, there will be no plate and there will be a maximum of four games on the green at any time. 

CORONATION CUP UPDATE

The Coronation Cup, which is being played throughout the season, has now reached the Second Round stage and results and fixtures are as follows : –

2nd Round Results

Darren Edgerley 21, Mike Milne 14

Bill Bloor 21, Dave White 9

Mark Rowlinson 21, Pat McArthur 20

2nd Round Fixtures – to be played by Sunday 12th June

Noreen Lewis (+6) v. Laurie Townson (+4)

Chris Porter (Scratch) v. Terry Corfield (+2)

Roger Van Beever (+4) v. John Hughes (+4)

Jeff Brown (+4) v. Len Southworth (+2)

Peter Smith (+4) v. Chris Lancaster (+4)

Please inform Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) of the result when games have been played. 

LV PAIRS – TUESDAY 31ST MAY

The finals of the LV League Pairs competition will be held at the Hesketh Arms next Tuesday, 31^st May. Play starts at 6.30pm and spectators will be welcome for should be an entertaining evening of bowling. 

Any help with marking and measuring would be greatly appreciated.