Posted on

Spring Newsletter

HESKETH ARMS NEWSLETTER – SPRING 2019

SPRING PAIRS

The next club competition will be take place on Saturday 11th 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 7th 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 28th 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 15th 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 11th May      –           Spring Pairs (Doubles – pairings to be drawn, 12.00pm start)

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

Ladies’ Championship (Ladies’ Singles) 12.00pm start