Hesketh Arms Bowling Club

ROSE BOWL

Congratulations to Darren Edgerley on winning the Rose Bowl, defeating Fergal Wright in a repeat of the Open Singles final played at the end of April. Darren reached the final with wins against Roger Van Beever (21-15), Peter Croston (21-14), Jeff Brown (21-18) and Keith Maiden (21-15). Keith had enjoyed a good run to the semi-final with excellent wins against John Townsend (21-17), Derek Wignall (21-14) and Janice Hobson (21-18). 

In the bottom half of the draw, Fergal reached the final with wins against Peter Smith (21-16), Mark Rowlinson (21-7) and in the semi-final, Andy Draper (21-17). It was Fergal who got off to the better start in the final, winning five of the first seven ends to lead 10-6, having had to concede a handicap of two chalks. Darren fought back to win the next five ends to lead 13-10 and although Fergal took the lead again at 15-13, Darren was able to win seven consecutive ends to win the final 21-15. This is the second time Darren has won the Rose Bowl, having previously done so in 2011.

Runner up Fergal Wright

Semi Finalists:-

Keith Maiden

Andy Draper

A plate competition was held for those losing in their first game and this was won by George Hitchmough, who narrowly overcame Dave White 15-14 in the final. 

Runner Up Plate Dave White

NEWSLETTER – MAY 2022

ROSE BOWL 

The next club competition will take place on Sunday 15^th May, when we will be playing for the Rose Bowl. This is a singles handicap with a plate competition for players losing in their first game. 

Please register at the green by 11.45 am so that we can make the draw in time for a prompt 12.00 pm start. 

CORONATION CUP UPDATE 

The Coronation Cup has been progressing and results received since the last update are :- 

Noreen Lewis 21, Chris Harding 18 

Mike Milne 21, Alan Hatton 14 

Dave White 21, John Townsend 14 

Mark Rowlinson 21, Graham Meadow 19 

Due to illness and other issues, the deadline for playing 1^st Round games was extended to Sunday 8^th May. Games in the 2^nd Round, now to be played by Sunday 12^th June, are as follows :- 

Noreen Lewis (+6) v. Brian Sutton (+4) or Laurie Townson (+4) 

Mike Milne (+2) v. Darren Edgerley (+4) 

Dave White (+4) v. Bill Bloor (+2) 

Chris Porter (Scratch) or John McCabe (+4) v. Terry Corfield (+2) or John Unsworth (+4) 

Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Pat McArthur (+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.  

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION 

The Southport Federation team started their season at the end of April when they took on Clwyd Dragons in Division 6 of the National League. 

The home leg was played at Hesketh Bank and the team had a good 7-5 win against a strong Clwyd team. Among the winners were Chris Porter (21-19) and, winning the sweep, Kez Adams (21-9). 

The away team travelled to North Wales, where they went down to a 9-3 defeat on the tricky green at Abergele Bowling Club. The three winners were kitty winner Darren Edgerley (21-9), Mark Wilde (21-10) and Chris Harding (21-16). 

The result over the two legs was a 20-12 win for Clwyd Dragons. The team’s next National League fixture will be in June when they take on Eccles. 

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 29th May – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy – non-random doubles, enter as a pair. No plate. (12.00 pm start).  

Sunday 10^th July – President’s Cup – singles handicap, with plate (start time TBC) 

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. 

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

The Club’s busy Bank Holiday weekend continued on Sunday when the second staging of our Champion of Champions took place. This is an invitational singles event for  members who won a club competition or team merit the previous season. The trophy played for is the “Blowick Cup”, previously played for at the old Blowick Hotel Bowling Club. 

Reigning champion Chris Porter was determined to retain the title and played well to reach the final with wins against Jim Halsall (21-20), Roger Van Beever (21-15) and Dave Bedford (21-11). His opponent in the final was the previous day’s Open Singles finalist, Fergal Wright, who had wins against Mike Milne (21-17), Phil Kitchen (21-12) and Peter Smith (21-17).

Chris started strongly in the final and scored three 2s in the first seven ends to open up an 8-2 lead. Chris kept the advantage and led 13-10 but Fergal kept chipping away with singles to lead 19-18. A double for Chris made him favourite at 20-19 but Fergal was able to count the two singles required to win an excellent final 21-20. 

Many thanks to this year’s new Club President, Peter Smith, who was on hand to present the trophy and prize money.

OPEN SINGLES 2022Saturday saw a full field of 32 players competing for the Club’s 2022 Open Singles title, this year generously sponsored by the Birkdale Insurance Group and we thank them for their support. The increased prize money on offer attracted a good field, with some of the top bowlers in the area taking part.
Despite the quality of the opposition, the final turned out to be a battle between two of our own members, as Darren Edgerley took on Fergal Wright for the £200 first prize. In a close final, Darren came out on top, the final score being 21-17. Congratulations to both on excellent performances throughout the day.

Many thanks to all those who supported the event on the day and helped out with marking and measuring. In particular, special thanks to Lynne Smith, Lynn Burrow and Sue Wignall for their work in providing refreshments.

Congratulations to our new Ladies team “Hesketh Buzzards” on winning their first league game

NEWS UPDATE – APRIL 2022 

CORONATION CUP UPDATE 

The Coronation Cup singles handicap is being played throughout the season and the results of the games that have been played at the time of writing are as follows :- 

Darren Edgerley 21, George Hitchmough 9 

Bill Bloor 21, Barry McArthur 9 

Other games due to be played in this competition are listed below. Please note the date that these should be played by :- 

1st Round (to be played by 30th April) 

Noreen Lewis (+6) v. Chris Harding (+4) 

Brian Sutton (+4) v. Laurie Townson (+4) 

Mike Milne (+2) v. Alan Hatton (+4) 

John Townsend (+4) v. Dave White (+4) 

Chris Porter (Scratch) v. John McCabe (+4) 

Terry Corfield (+2) v. John Unsworth (+4) 

Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Graham Meadow (+4) 

2nd Round (to be played by 31st May) 

Pat McArthur (+2) v. Mark Rowlinson (+4) or Graham Meadow (+4) 

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

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

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

Please send results of completed matches to Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

OPEN SINGLES 

The Club’s Open Singles competition, sponsored by the Birkdale Insurance Group, will take place on Saturday 30^th April, starting at 10.00am. Although we have a full list of 32 entries, we are still taking names for the reserve list. If interested, please contact Mike Milne (07752352065) or Chris Harding (07761733024). 

Spectators on the day will be very welcome and any help with measuring or marking would be greatly appreciated.  

BLOWICK CUP – CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2022  

The second staging of the Club’s Champion of Champions will be held on Sunday 1^st May, starting at 12.00 noon, with no practice. All the club competition and merit winners from the 2021 season are invited to take part. The qualifiers are as follows :-  

Kez Adams ; Sue Andersen ; John Baker ; Dave Bedford ; Jeff Brown ; 

Darren Edgerley ; Liam Gregson ; Jim Halsall ; George Hitchmough ; Phil Kitchen ; 

Mike Milne ; Chris Porter ; Peter Smith ; Len Southworth ; Brian Sutton ; 

John Unsworth ; Roger Van Beever ; Fergal Wright  

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION  

The Southport Federation team start their season on Sunday 24^th April, when they play their first match in National League Division 6, having been promoted following last season’s clean sweep of wins. They will be taking on Clwyd Dragons, with the home leg being held at Hesketh Bank Bowling Club. Supporters will be welcome at the game, which starts at 2.00 pm.  

The Hesketh Arms is again well-represented, with Ali Adams, Kez Adams, Chris Porter and Fergal Wright all selected to play at Hesketh Bank. Playing in the away leg at Abergele Bowling Club in North Wales will be Andy Draper, Darren Edgerley, Chris Harding, Mike Milne and Mark Wilde.  
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SPRING PAIRS
Many thanks to all those who took part in the first one-day club competition of the season on Saturday, when 14 pairs competed for the Spring Pairs Trophy. It was particularly pleasing to see several members playing in their first club competition, having taken part in the Bowls for Health sessions last year.
This is a random pairs and some strong pairings were formed. In the top half of the draw, Kez Adams and Janice Hobson reached the final with three good wins, most notably in their second game against the strongly fancied pairing of Bill Bloor and Jeff Brown (21-15).
Their opponents in the final were Laurie Townson and Fergal Wright, whose closest match had been in their second round tie against Debbie Barnes and Kevin Leddy (21-18).
Laurie and Fergal started the final off strongly, scoring three at the second end and led 11-7 after seven ends. The eighth end turned out to be a turning point as Laurie and Fergal were counting four, only for Kez to come in with the last bowl of the end to take one chalk. A four for Kez and Janice at the next end put them into the lead and they were able to stay in control of the match from here to eventually win 21-14. Congratulations to all four players on an excellent final and especially to Janice on winning her first Hesketh Arms’ club competition.

A plate competition was held for pairs losing their first game and this was won by Chris Harding and John Townsend with an 11-6 win in the final against Sue Andersen and Dave White. 

HESKETH ARMS BOWLING CLUB 

NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2022 

SPRING PAIRS 

Our first one-day club competition of the season will take place on Saturday 16^th April, when we will be playing for the Spring Pairs Trophy. This will be a random doubles, with pairings being drawn on the day. There will be a plate competition for pairs losing in their first game. 

Please register at the green by 11.45 am so that we can make the draw in time for a prompt 12.00 pm start. 

SUBSCRIPTIONS 

Many thanks to all those who have paid their 2022 subscription promptly. For those who have yet to pay, please see below for details of how your payment can be made :- 

Membership subscription – £30.00 

Team Players’ subscription – £45.00 

The basic membership subscription is now £30.00. Members playing for one or more of our league teams pay an additional £15.00 i.e. £45.00 in total. 

Payment can be made online directly to the Club’s bank account : HESKETH ARMS PRIVATE BOWLING CLUB

Sort Code : 30 97 88   Account Number : 01007849 

If paying by bank transfer, please notify Mike Milne by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

Alternatively, subscriptions can be sent to Mike Milne (Treasurer) at the following address :- 

Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL 

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS SHOULD BE PAID BY SATURDAY 30^th APRIL 

OPEN SINGLES 

The Club will be holding an Open Singles competition on Saturday 30^th April, starting at 10.00 am. The competition is being sponsored by the Birkdale Insurance Group and has a prize fund of £520. Although the competition is fully subscribed, we have a reserve list in case anyone drops out beforehand. If you are interested in being on this list, please contact Mike Milne (07752352065) or Chris Harding (07761733024). 

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 1st May – Blowick Cup Champion of Champions – invitation singles for club competition and merit winners from the 2021 season (12.00 pm start). Spectators, markers and measurers will be very welcome.   

Sunday 15th May – Rose Bowl – singles handicap, with plate (12.00 pm start).

Sunday 29th May – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy – non-random doubles, enter as a pair. No plate. (12.00 pm start).  

Sunday 10^th July – President’s Cup – singles handicap, with plate (start time TBC) 

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. 

Book Donations

We would welcome book donations for sale at the club to aid club funds.

The green will be open to all members this coming Saturday the 2^nd of April

The Social Round Robins commence on Tuesday the 5^th of April at 10:00am please be early to register, and every Tuesday and Friday thereafter.

League Games

League games commence on Monday afternoon 4^th of April with the “Merlins” against the “Hobbies” in the Southport Vets League.

Monday evening the “Owls” are at Home against Moorside Park in the Maghull Mixed League.

Tuesday Evening sees the “Eagles” at home against Victoria Park in the Southport LV League, The “Falcons” are away to Zetland B.

The “Sparrow hawks” are Away at Formby Village in the Maghull Mixed League

Wednesday afternoon sees the “Hawks” at Home to Crossens in the Aughton Vets League and the “Kestrels” Away at Ormskirk Coronation Park.

Thursday Afternoon Southport Ladies team the “Buzzards” fixtures do not commence until the 21^st of April

Thursday evening the “Kites” are at Home to Formby Village the Southport Parks League

Friday evening the “Vultures” are at Home against Banks St Stephens in the Burscough League and the “Ospreys” are Away to Croston Black Horse.

We wish all our league bowlers success in their chosen leagues.

AS THE SEASON IS DUE TO COMMENCE NEXT WEEK AND IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF SUBS COULD BE PAID BEFORE THEN.  

 SUBSCRIPTIONS 

Members are reminded that subscriptions for the 2022 season are now due :- 

Membership subscription – £30.00 

Team Players’ subscription – £45.00 

The basic membership subscription is now £30.00. Members playing for one or more of our league teams pay an additional £15.00 i.e. £45.00 in total. 

Payment can be made online directly to the Club’s bank account : 

Sort Code : 30 97 88   Account Number : 01007849 

If paying by bank transfer, please notify Mike Milne by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

Alternatively, subscriptions can be sent to Mike Milne (Treasurer) at the following address :- 

Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL 

COMPETITION UPDATE 

CORONATION CUP DRAW 

The draw for the Coronation Cup was made at the green on Sunday. Thank you to Peter and Lynne Smith for their assistance in carrying out the draw. 

Games to be played are as follows :- 

1st Round (to be played by 30th April) 

Noreen Lewis (+6) v. Chris Harding (+4) 

Brian Sutton (+4) v. Laurie Townson (+4) 

Mike Milne (+2) v. Alan Hatton (+4) 

George Hitchmough (+4) v. Darren Edgerley (+4) 

John Townsend (+4) v. Dave White (+4) 

Bill Bloor (+2) v. Barry McArthur (+4) 

Chris Porter (Scratch) v. John McCabe (+4) 

Terry Corfield (+2) v. John Unsworth (+4) 

Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Graham Meadow (+4) 

2nd Round (to be played by 31st May) 

Pat McArthur (+2) v. Mark Rowlinson (+4) or Graham Meadow (+4) 

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

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

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

​NB : PLAYERS WILL CONTACTED INDIVIDUALLY WITH CONTACT DETAILS FOR THEIR OPPONENT

CORONATION CUP – RULES AND PLAYING CONDITIONS 

•Each round of the competition to completed within the time stipulated. 

•It will be responsibility of the first named player to contact their opponent to arrange a mutually convenient time to play the. 

•No practice is allowed before the game. Any use of the green on the day of and prior to the game should only be done with the knowledge and consent of your opponent. 

•If the players are unable to access the clubhouse, games to be played using own jack(s) and mat(s). 

•Games up to the semi-finals to be scored by the players themselves if no marker is available. All games to be 21 up playing off the handicaps as indicated on the sheet displayed at the green. 

•Players should agree to a procedure to determine the counting bowl if no independent measurer is available. If no neutral person is present and an agreement cannot be reached, the end should be replayed. 

 •Results to be sent to Mike Milne 

(07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) 

•Failure to fulfil a fixture before the deadline set could result in both players being scratched from the competition. The decision of the competition organisers will be final. 

CLUB HANDICAPS 

Mainly for the benefit of new members, please see below an outline of the Club’s system of handicapping players for our internal singles handicaps :- 

From the start of the 2018 season, the Club adopted a new system of handicapping for the Club’s singles competitions. This is based on the principle that all players start with a standard handicap on joining the Club and thereafter the handicap is only changed as a result of performances in the Club’s singles handicaps. No subjective judgement is made on a player’s bowling ability.  

The standard handicaps used are :- 

Ladies, Social Bowlers & Novices :-             +6 

Male League Bowlers :-                                +4 

Any player winning a handicapped singles event will be deducted 2 points from their handicap.  

There will be no lower limit to the handicap but only the previous three seasons and the current season will be taken into account. Thus, after three years have elapsed since a handicap win, 2 points are put back onto that player’s handicap.  

Over time, this should prove to be a fair system and accurately reflect an individual’s current and recent performance levels.  

A detailed explanation of the 2022 handicaps will be displayed at the Club but based on the system outlined above, the handicaps for this season will be :- 

Scratch :                Jim Halsall ; Chris Porter 

+2 :                         Kez Adams ; Bill Bloor ; Terry Corfield ; Wayne Graham ;  

  Pat McArthur ; Mike Milne ; Len Southworth ; Fergal Wright 

+4 :                         Sue Andersen and male league bowlers not listed above. 

+6 :                         All female bowlers not already listed, male social bowlers and novices.