Hesketh Arms Bowling Club

VICE-PRESIDENTS PAIRS TROPHY 2019
14 pairs took part in the Vice-Presidents Pairs on Sunday as Peter Croston and Norman Simpson both claimed their first competition win at the Hesketh Arms. Having started with a 21-9 win against Norma White and Brian Jones, they beat the strong pairing of Jim Halsall and Noel Morgans 21-13 in the semi-final.
Their opponents in the final were Sue Davies and Fergal Wright, a two time winner of this competition. Sue and Fergal had reached the semi-final stage with wins against Barry McArthur and Tony Wakefield (21-14) and George Hitchmough and Laurie Townson (21-15). The semi-final was a dramatic tussle against Pat McArthur and Bill Nowell, who seemed to be heading for the final as they led 20-9. Sue and Fergal fought back and a four at the sixteenth end put them back in contention. Despite some good attempts, Pat and Bill were unable to find the chalk they needed and it was Sue and Fergal who progressed to the final.
The final was just as dramatic as Sue and Fergal appeared to be cruising to victory leading 18-11, helped by counting three 3s. Peter and Norman weren’t going to concede without a fight and won six consecutive ends to level the final at 18 across. When Sue and Fergal then counted two to take them to all but and Fergal put up a good lead at the next end it appeared to be all over but Peter then produced two excellent bowls to take the score to all but across. A good lead at the next end was enough to see Peter and Norman take the game 21-20. Congratulations to all four finalists on providing one of the best finals we have seen in a Hesketh Arms’ club competition.
The plate competition was won by Mike Dunlop and Derek Wignall with a 15-12 win against Alex Rimmer and Roger Van Beever.

Next Competition, Vice Presidents Trophy, Sunday 30^th June. 12pm Start. Doubles pairs to be drawn.

JULY – SEPTEMBER 2019

Although the 2019 season has now reached the half way stage, there is still plenty of bowling

to look forward to in the final months of the season.

On Saturday 13 th July, we will be holding the Chairman’s Shield, which will this year be a

non-random pairs, starting at 12 noon. Members will be able to play with a partner of their

choice. Please register as usual by 11.45 am.

Please note that the President’s Cup will start at the earlier time of 11.00 am, due to the

increased number of participants for this event. This will be held on Sunday 21 st July and it

would be great to see a good turnout to mark Sue Davies’ second year as Club President.

Anyone interested in playing in the friendly fixture at home against Emmanuel on Saturday

3 rd August should email Mike Milne ( michaelmilne66@outlook.com ) or write their name

on the list in the Clubhouse. Refreshments will be served after the game.

Please see below the full list of remaining events at the Hesketh Arms this season. A date for

the Last Chance Cup will be confirmed soon but it is expected to be held on the penultimate

weekend in September

CONFIRMED MEMBERS COMPETITION DATES

Saturday 13 th July

CHAIRMAN’S SHIELD

NON-RANDOM DOUBLES

ENTER AS A PAIR

12.00 pm start

Sunday 21 st July PRESIDENT’S CUP

SINGLES HANDICAP

11.00 am start

NB PLEASE

NOTE

EARLIER

START

Saturday 3 rd August FRIENDLY v. EMMANUEL B.C. 1.00 pm start

Saturday 10 th August CORONATION CUP

SINGLES HANDICAP

12.00 pm start

Sunday 15 th September BERNARD O’MALLEY

VICE-PRESIDENT’S TROPHY

OPEN DOUBLES

SEE CHRIS HARDING OR MIKE MILNE

FOR FURTHER DETAILS

10.00 am start

September

DATE TBC

LAST CHANCE CUP

DOUBLES – PAIRINGS TO BE DRAWN

12.00 pm start.

PLEASE NOTE THE GREEN HAS BEEN BOOKED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION FROM 2pm until 5pm ON SATURDAY the 22^nd JUNE 2019

We apologise for any  inconvenience caused.

OPEN SINGLES 2019
The Club held it’s third Open Singles on Saturday and the competition attracted a full field of 32, with players coming from Fylde, Burnley, Goldborne and Liverpool to compete with local bowlers for the first prize of £120.
Andy Draper from Fleetwood Hesketh reached the final in the top half of the draw. Having come from behind against Steve McManus in the 1st Round, be overcame homester Len Southworth and David Walker from Burnley, before defeating another Hesketh Arms’ player, Wayne Graham, in the semi-final.
Andy’s opponent in the final was Fergal Wright, who had started with a first round win against team-mate Liam Gregson, before knocking out last year’s winner Ray Bevington of Goldborne Sports. He then defeated another Hesketh player, Dave Gordon, before progressing to the final with a 21-17 win against Alan Waterworth of Goldborne in the semi-final.
Home green knowledge might have made Fergal favourite to win the decider but Andy had played well all day and continued this form in the final. The early stages proved to be one-sided as Andy built up a commanding lead before Fergal clawed a few chalks back. Andy’s form was too good on the day and he was able to claim first prize, the final score being 21-11. Congratulations to both players on reaching the final but in particular to Andy Draper on winning this competition for the first time.
Many thanks to all those who supported this event and helped with marking and measuring. Special thanks also go to Lynne Smith and Sue Wignall for the excellent job they did with the refreshments, which is greatly appreciated.
The Club’s next open will be the doubles in September. Watch out for details of this, which should be available soon.

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2019

VICE-PRESIDENTS TROPHY

The Club’s next internal competition will be the Vice-Presidents Trophy, a random doubles, with pairings drawn on the day. It will take place onSunday 30^th June, 12 noon start. Please register by 11.45 am.

OPEN SINGLES

The Club’s Open Singles will take place on Saturday 15th June and has attracted a good mix of our own members, local bowlers and a number from further afield. Play starts at 10.00 am and any help with marking and measuring would be greatly appreciated. Spectators will also be more than welcome for what promises to be an entertaining event.

If anyone would like to go on the reserve list for this competition, please contact :-

Mike Milne 07752352065 or Chris Harding 07761733024

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION

The Southport Federation team’s next fixture is on Sunday 23^rd June, when they take on Cheshire Parks in a game crucial to their chances of gaining promotion.

The home leg will take place at the Hesketh Arms, starting at 2.00pm and the home representatives for Southport will be Chris Porter and Fergal Wright. Supporters will be very welcome and any help with marking cards and providing hospitality for visitors would be greatly appreciated.

The Hesketh Arms will be well-represented in the away leg with Arthur and Kez Adams, Dave Gordon, Chris Harding, Mike Milne, Jon Roberts, Tony Wakefield and Mark Wilde all selected to play.

CHURCHTOWN CONSERVATIVE CLUB

The Churchtown Conservative Club will be holding the B.J.P.O’Malley President’s Trophy on Sunday 7^th July, starting at 1.00pm. This will take the form of a random doubles, although every effort will be made to pair an inexperienced or novice bowler with a more experienced player.

Any member of the bowling club who is also a member of the Conservative Club is encouraged to take part in this event. The winners’ names will go on the Club’s honours board.

GREEN BOOKINGS

Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Saturday 22^nd June – the green has been booked for a private party in the afternoon, approximately 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm.

Sunday 23^rd June – Federation match – Southport v. Cheshire Parks

Sunday 7^th July – Churchtown Conservative Club competition pm.

Thursday 18^th July – the green has been booked for a private party in the afternoon.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Sunday 30^th June – Vice-Presidents Trophy (doubles – pairings to be drawn) 12 noon

Saturday 13^th July – Chairman’s Shield (non-random doubles – pick your own partner) 12 noon

Sunday 21^st July – President’s Cup (singles handicap) NB Note earlier start time 11.00am

CHAMPIONSHIP CUP AND LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP 2019
Sunday 2nd June saw members take part in the latest club event when we were competing for the Championship Cup (men’s singles) and for the second time, the Ladies’ Championship.
In the Championship Cup, Wayne Graham emerged from a strong top half of the draw with fairly comfortable wins against Dave White (21-11), Peter Smith (21-10) and in the semi-final, Jason Wright (21-15). Wayne’s opponent in the final was Derek Wignall, who had three tough games but won through with victories against Brian Jones (21-14), Ken Rimmer (21-15) and Mike Dunlop (21-20). The final was close all the way through, with never more than three chalks in it but when Wayne pulled clear to lead 19-15 it appeared to be Wayne’s day. Derek fought back, however, to level at 20 across but was unable to find the lead he needed and it was Wayne who took the final end to claim his first Hesketh Arms singles title. Congratulations to Wayne and also to Derek on reaching his first final.
The Ladies’ Championship saw surprise early exits for two of the favourites, Janice Hobson and holder Sue Davies and it was Lynne Smith and Pat McArthur who contested the final. The early stages of the final were close, with Pat leading 10-8 after eight ends but four 2s in five ends saw Pat take an unassailable lead to take the second Ladies’ Championship. This was Pat’s first singles win at the Hesketh Arms, having previously won the Spring Pairs and Chairman’s Shield. Congratulations to Lynne on reaching her first main final at the Hesketh.

A joint plate competition was held and this was won by Peter Croston with a narrow 15-14 win against Roger Van Beever in the final. 

Please note a Burscough League Game has been arranged for Sunday 26^th May starting at 10.30am until 12.30

The green will therefore be unavailable at this time.

SPRING PAIRS 2019

Congratulations to Mike Dunlop and Les Miller on winning the Spring Pairs, the first of the Club’s four doubles competitions.

Mike and Les had a difficult start to the afternoon, facing the strong pairing of Brian Jones and Richard Rawcliffe in the 1st Round. After a tough contest, it was Mike and Les who edged the game 21-19, before progressing to the final with wins against Mike Milne and Sue Wignall (21-14) and Lynn Burrow and Ken Rimmer (21-10).

In the bottom half of the draw, Chris Harding and Dave White had notable wins against the strongly fancied pair of Peter Croston and Pat McArthur (21-15) and in the semi-final, Kevin Leddy and Sue White (21-16).

Mike and Les got off to a flying start in the final, scoring doubles at the first three ends to lead 10-4. Chris and Dave fought back to level at 10-10 but Mike and Les were able to win 6 out of the next 7 ends to establish an 18-11 lead which Chris and Dave were unable to pull back, the final score being 21-14. This was Mike’s sixth competition win at the Hesketh Arms and Les’s second, having won the Chairman’s Shield back in 2011.

The Plate competition was won by Barry McArthur and Peter Smith, winning the final 15-10 against Bill Bloor and Lynne Smith.

The next competition day at the Club will be on Sunday 2nd June, when members will compete for the Championship Cup (a men’s singles handicap) and the Ladies’ Championship. A joint plate competition will be run for those who lose their first game in the main competitions. Please report by 11.45 am for a 12 noon start.

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2019

SPRING PAIRS

The next club competition will be take place on Saturday 11^th May, when members will compete for the Spring Pairs Trophy. This will be a random doubles event, with pairings being drawn on the day. Please report by 11.45 am for a prompt 12 noon start.

SOUTHPORT CHAMPIONS TROPHY

Congratulations to Chris Porter, who won the Southport Champions Trophy, held at the Hesketh Arms on Sunday 7^th April, with a 21-16 victory in the final against Lisa Smith of Scarisbrick NSC. 

SOUTHPORT FEDERATION

The first Southport Federation fixture of the season will take place on Sunday 28^th April, when the team take on Rochdale Ladies. The home leg is being played at Scarisbrick Bowling Club, starting at 2.00 pm.

Several Hesketh Arms players will be representing Southport. Alistair, Kez and Arthur Adams, Chris Porter and Fergal Wright have all been selected to play at Falkland Road. Mike Milne, Tony Wakefield and Mark Wilde will be in the away twelve travelling to Rochdale.

Spectators will be welcome as the team looks to get their fourth Federation season off to a good start.

TROPHY ENGRAVING

If anyone is holding a main club trophy or plate, please could they be returned to Mike Milne so that they can engraved ready for presentation at this year’s events.

CAR PARKING

Members and guests are reminded that when using the Hesketh Arms car park, the car registration number needs to be entered in the console situated at the bar inside the pub. Failure to do this will result in a charge being made to the owner of the car.

OPEN SINGLES

The Club will be holding an Open Singles on Saturday 15^th June, with start times at 10.00am, 10.45am, 11.30am and 12.15pm. The entry fee is £10, with the winner receiving £120 (total prize money £320) For further details or to enter please contact :-

Mike Milne 07752352065 or Chris Harding 07761733024

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Outstanding subscriptons should be paid as soon as possible.

Full Membership – £45.00 / Social Membership – £25.00

Please forward to :- Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL

Alternatively, payment can be made online. Payment should be made to the following account :-

Account Number 01007849 / Sort Code 30-97-88

If paying online, please indicate clearly who you are paying for and let me know by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com).

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 11^th May      –           Spring Pairs (Doubles – pairings to be drawn, 12.00pm start)

Sunday 2^nd June          –           Championship Cup (Men’s Singles) &

Ladies’ Championship (Ladies’ Singles) 12.00pm start

ROSE BOWL 2019
The first club competition of the season took place on Sunday when 23 members braved the chilly conditions to take part in the Rose Bowl, a singles handicap.
In the top half of the draw, Terry Corfield negotiated a tricky route to the final by defeating Wayne Graham (21-12), Kez Adams (21-17) and in the semi-final, the in-form Dave White (21-13). Terry’s opponent in the final was his Harriers team-mate Peter Croston, who had overcome Laurie Townson (21-11), Alex Rimmer (21-12) and Ken Rimmer (21-9).
The final was expected to be close but Terry continued his excellent form by winning 12 out of the first thirteen ends to establish a commanding 20-5 lead. Peter was able to stage a mini-revival by winning four consecutive ends but Terry scored the single chalk he needed to win the final 21-9. Congratulations to Terry on winning his first Hesketh Arms title.
A plate competition was run for those losing their first game and this was won by Club President Sue Davies with a 15-10 win against Lynne Smith in the final.
Members are reminded that the next internal competition will be the Spring Pairs, which will take place on Saturday 11th May, starting at 12 noon. Pairings will be drawn randomly on the day – please register by 11.45 am to ensure a prompt start.