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Spring Pairs

SPRING PAIRS 2014
The much improved weather attracted an excellent entry of 17 pairs for the Club’s latest competition, the Spring Pairs. For these events, the pairings are drawn randomly and with some of the Club’s top bowlers in the field, some strong pairs were formed.
In the top half of the draw Jim Finnimore was paired with Alex Rimmer, a losing finalist in this competition last season. Their first two games were close affairs but Jim and Alex eventually won through to the semi-finals with 21-20 wins against Mike Dunlop and Irene Nowell and Richard Rawcliffe and Jerome Wilson. The semi-final saw them make more comfortable progress, winning 21-13 against Joan Bond and Kevin Leddy.
In the bottom half of the draw, Joe Parker ( a former winner of the Chairman’s Shield pairs) was drawn to partner Eileen Rawcliffe, who won this competition with Margaret Langley in 2012. This was to prove a formidable pairing and Joe and Eileen won through to the final with wins against Margaret James and Ted Moule (21-18), Chris James and Jon Roberts (21-13) and Geoff Rimmer and Mavis Thompson (21-8).
The outcome of the final was difficult to predict but despite Alex and Jim counting with two at the first end, it was Eileen and Joe who took control of the final by winning 5 of the next 6 ends, including three 3s and a 4 to take a commanding 19-6 lead. Despite Alex and Jim fighting back to make it 11-19, Eileen and Joe were able to score the two singles they needed to clinch victory.
Spring Pairs 2014 WINNERS Elieen Rawcliffe Joe Parker
Spring Pairs 2014 Runners up Jim Finnemore Alex Rimmer
Forthcoming Events:-
Saturday 7th June – Round Robin (2.00pm start)
Sunday 15th June – Coronation Cup (singles handicap, 1.00pm start)
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Message from our Chairman

Message from the Chairman May 2014

All,

The new season is up and running!

Thank you all for paying your subscriptions promptly. I would also like to pass on my gratitude to the Captains for helping to collect the money in and pass it on to the Treasurer. The 2014 membership numbers are going to be very similar to the previous year.

Our eight league teams look in very good shape for player numbers and there are already signs that some of them will be challenging for silverware. If there are any members that are looking to play league bowls for the first time or there are current league players wishing to play in an additional side please speak to me and I will put you in touch with the appropriate captain.

Congratulations to Barry Coates for lifting our first competition of the year, the Rose Bowl. Thank you to all that took part, it was an excellent turn out.

If there are any ladies that would like to discuss the possibility of forming a ladies afternoon league team please contact me.

There are plenty of activities coming up so please visit our website, find and like us on Facebook, email the Secretary ‘secretary@hesketharmsbowlingclub.co.uk’ or phone me on 07761733024.

Carry on the good work.

Chris Harding

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May Round Robin

MAY ROUND ROBIN
The Club’s May Round Robin was won by Jim Halsall on a score of +9, while Jim Finnimore was a close second with +7.
The next weekend Round Robin is due to take place on Saturday 7th June, starting at 2.00pm.
All members are welcome to take part regardless of bowling experience.
These events are an ideal introduction to the game and an oppurtunity to meet up with other members of the Club.
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ROSE BOWL COMPETITION

ROSE BOWL 2014
Sunday saw an excellent turnout of 31 members taking part in the first club competition of the season. Fortunately, the weather was kind and the Rose Bowl was played for in sunny conditions.
In the top half of the draw, last year’s beaten finalist Barry Coates was looking to go one better and progressed to the semi-final with wins against Pat Jones (21-14), Alan Bond (21-16) and Mark Rowlinson (21-19). Barry’s semi-final opponent was John Stennett, who had enjoyed victories against Ann Burns (21-15), Joe Parker (21-18) and Margaret Langley (21-9). The semi-final was expected to be close and with Barry leading 11-10 it looked as though it would go down to the wire. At this stage, however, Barry won six out of seven ends to surge into a 20-11 lead and although John rallied to narrow the gap to 15-20, Barry was able to score the single he required to reach his second Rose Bowl final with a 21-15 success.
In the bottom half of the draw, Chris Harding was progressing to the semi-finals with tough games against  Jim Halsall (21-14), Mike Dunlop (21-18) and Ray Sutton (21-14). His opponent in the semi-fiinal was Brian Jones, who had overcome Jason Chapman (21-7), Jimmy Langley (21-13) and Sue Davies (21-16). With the advantage of a +2 handicap it was Brian who started the semi-final strongly, winning 5 of the first 6 ends to lead 9-1. Chris fought back though and from 12-7 down won 7 consecutive ends to take control of the match at 17-12 and eventually won through to the final with a 21-16 win.
The final saw Chris, playing off scratch, conceding a +4 handicap against Barry Coates and this was to prove difficult to claw back. In a close game, neither player won more than three consecutive ends and when Chris levelled at 16-16 it appeared that greater experience would win the day. However, with Chris counting two on a long mark in the corners, Barry reached up and trailed the jack to leave himself counting two. Although the match was level again at 18-18 after the next end, Barry was able to score the three singles he needed to win the 2014 Rose Bowl final by a 21-18 margin.
The Club would like to thank Jimmy Langley for his generosity in donating a bottle of whisky as a raffle prize, raising £39.00 for club funds. Thanks also to Jason Chapman for his assistance in selling the tickets.
The Raffle was won by Jayne Eustace and presented to her by Bill Nowell our Club President
Members are reminded that the next weekend event will be a Round Robin, to be held on Saturday 10th May at 2.00pm.
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APRIL ROUND ROBIN

APRIL ROUND ROBIN
16 members took part in the Club’s latest Round Robin on Saturday 12th April. In third place, with an aggregate of +15, was Mark Eustace. Pat Miller was second with a score of +18 but the clear winner was Mike Dunlop on +22.
The next event will take place on Sunday 27th April when the first competition of the season will be held.
The Rose Bowl singles will start at 1.00pm and members are asked to register by 12.45pm.
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GREEN AVAIABILITY

ALL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:-

BURSCOUGH LEAGUE – RE-ARRANGED FIXTURE

Please note that the green will be unavailable for use this Sunday, 13th April from 5.00pm onwards as the Ospreys have a re-arranged Burscough League fixture.

GREEN BOOKING

Please note that the green will not be available for members on Sunday 11th May from 12 noon onwards as the green has been booked by an outside organisation.

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ROUND ROBINS

ROUND ROBINS
The first weekend round robin of the season took place on Sunday 6th April and was won by Don Parish with an aggregate of +16, with Jim Finnimore second on +15.
The next weekend round robin will be held this coming Saturday, 12th April starting at 2.00 pm.
Jim Finnimore’s Tuesday round robins are also up and running. These social bowling sessions start every week at 10.00 am and all members are welcome to attend.
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GREEN OPENING

GREEN OPENING
Due to the good weather and the green being in good condition, It has been decided to bring the opening of the green forward.
The green will be open to all members from Saturday the 22nd of March
Please note that several practice matches have been arranged for the following week on the normal match nights.

The weekly round robins organised by Jim Finnimore will commence on Tuesday 1st April, 10.00am start

Team matches will commence as per the individual teams fixtures, now all on web site.

Regards
George Hitchmough

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RACE NIGHT

Many thanks to all those members and friends who attended the Club’s Race Night on Saturday 8th March. The evening was again a great success, raising just over £1300.00 towards Club funds.
The Bowling Club would like to thank the Chairman and Committee of the Churchtown Conservaitve Club for their generosity in allowing us to once again use their excellent facilities and to Alan Lloyd and the club’s bar staff for their help and hard work on the night.
Thanks also to the following :-
Race sponsors – Churchtown Conservative Club,  Bernard O’Malley, George Hitchmough, Chris Harding, Mike Milne, Mark Rowlinson, Brian Mycock and Jon Roberts.
All the Club’s team captains who helped to sell tickets for the event and to obtain horse owners and trainers.
All those who supported the event by being horse owners and trainers.
Mick Coxon, Kevin Leddy and Mark Rowlinson, who were our bookmakers for the evening.
Richard Rawcliffe and John Stennett for their help with the selling of raffle tickets.
Brian and Rhoda Whitley for their help with the food arrangements.
The whole event was again organised by our Club Secretary, George Hitchmough and special thanks must go to George, who with the help of Sue Andersen, was responsible for putting on another splendid buffet . The Club members are grateful to George and Sue for the time and effort they put in to make the event such an enjoyable evening.
On the night, George was ably assisted in the hosting of the Race Night by our Chairman, Chris Harding who finished the evening by wishing all the Club’s members a successful and enjoyable 2014 bowling season.”
Mike Milne (Treasurer)