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Northern's Men claim the Silverware. (Jan. 2008)
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The men's teams were amongst the trophies in the Formby League,
with Northern D Team winning the Division 1 title,
while Division 3 winners were Northern B Team.
The Acari Cup also went to Northern D Team.
There was personal success too for W McGee & A Wolfe, who were victorious in the Harry Horne Pairs Cup.
Player of the Season was J Fielding, who was unbeaten in the League games.
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Ladies celebrate League Success. (Dec. 2007)
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In the Westhead League, the ladies bowls have enjoyed a very successful year under the captaincy of Ella Cartright. They finished second in the 4th Division and will be promoted to the 3rd division next year. Congratulations to everyone who played in the team.
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In the Civil Defence League, the A team under the captaincy of Ann Laycock finished a creditable fourth in their division, which is an improvement on last year.
In the Civil Defence League, the B team under captaincy of Joyce Manning was newly formed this year. They have all enjoyed playing League bowls and say the competition has improved their bowling.
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Cricketers try some Under-arm Bowling. (Aug. 2007)
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Ladies captain Barbara Snaylam sends her report of a successful evening on and off the green,
when her bowlers entertained members of the cricket section
in a friendly bowling encounter between the two sections.
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Following on from a successful evening last year, an informal, friendly Bowls Match was arranged against members of the Cricket Section (including some wives and children) on Tuesday 7th August. We had a
very good fun evening in which over 40 adults and children took part and
managed to play at least one game - some managed more and the score was
immaterial!
We followed this up with an impromptu multi-pizza supper and
drinks later in the Clubhouse. Both sections expressed the hope that this
will continue to be a permanent event as everyone enjoyed themselves.
Barbara
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Captain Bill leads Leyland Bus Ride. (Jul. 2007)
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The men's bowling section enjoyed their annual Captain's Day Out on Saturday 14th July.
Bill Sarath, this year's Captain, arranged for a coach party to go to Fox Lane Sports Club in Leyland.
27 members joined the party and Bill organised an individuals competition
which was eventually contested between Peter Milburn and Alan White (pictured left),
when Alan triumphed to take the prize.
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This was followed by a doubles competition after lunch,
which was won by Brendan Roberts and Bill Barrington (above, with Bill Sarath).
Everyone then enjoyed a three course meal before the "Bowl to the bottle competition",
where a bottle of whiskey is placed on the green and everybody bowls to it.
Albert Lewis was the nearest and claimed his prize.
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Thanks to our Captain, we all enjoyed a splendid day out with glorious weather.
Bill is pictured, presenting the singles prize to Alan White.
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Northern Classic 2008. (Jun. 2007)
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Book yourself a Bargain for a good cause. (Jun. 2007)
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Did you know that your fellow member, Peter Milburn,
has raised over £2500 for the McMillan Nurses Fund from the sale of books to members and visitors to the club?
There is an extensive stock of fiction, autobiographies, etc,
on sale at the Bowling green Pavilion all at a bargain 50p per item.
You can browse the shelves anytime that the Pavilion on the new green is open, take your pick,
and put your money in the honesty box provided.
When you have finished with your book, return it.
That way we can raise even more funds for this worthy cause.
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Albert wins Captain's Main. (Jun. 2007)
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Albert Lewis was the winner of this year's Captain's Main, with Mike Llewellen the runner-up.
Albert is pictured receiving the cup from Bill Sarath, the Men's bowling section Captain.
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The evening too was a great success, with the Captain's dinner following the bowling competition.
The event was very well attended.
The President Phil Sloan is pictured (far right)
enjoying the meal with Bill and Audrey Sarath after the competition.
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Ladies Charity Day raises £530. (Jun. 2007)
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The Ladies Bowlers held a Charity Bowls day on Tuesday 22nd May.
The charity chosen was MedEquip4Kids, a charity that helps children in and out of hospital.
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Ladies bowls clubs around Merseyside where invited to take part including our own members.
There were 52 entrants and the competition started at 11am and finished at 5pm .
The Tombola, Raffle, Home made cake stall, Refreshments and entry fee for the competition raised £530 for the charity.
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The cheque was presented by the president of the Northern Club Phil Sloan and the Ladies Bowls Chairman Pam Greenhalgh to representatives of the charity.
Also pictured are the organisers of the competition Margaret Blagden and Barbara Snaylam.
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The semi-finalists were V. Stacey and M. McColdon the runner-up was K. Tunstall and the winner was T.Pritchard.
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The Ladies bowls would like to thank Sainsburys Crosby, Waitrose Formby, Domino’s Crosby, and Rose Farm Crosby,
for their donations to the raffle and tombola and all the ladies who took part on the day.
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Draw for Northern Classic Finals. (Jun. 2007)
The finals of the Northern Classic take place on Sunday 17th June.
The sixteen qualifiers, and draw for the finals event, is as follows.
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last 16
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final
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MICK DAVIES (Northern)
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STEVE DAVIES (Liverpool)
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STEPHEN GILROY (Pudsey)
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DAVID SCOTT (Lower Hopton)
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BRIAN WELSBY (Warrington)
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GARY SMITH (Lower Hopton)
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GARETH GWILLIAM ( Nursery)
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JEREMY MUFF (Holmes Chapel)
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ANTHONY GARSIDE (Br Plate)
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LEE LAWTON (Failsworth)
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ANDREW SYKES (Mirfield)
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MARTIN GILPIN (Kendal)
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JAMIE FITZPATRICK (Wirral)
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ALAN HILL (Leigh B.C.)
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ROY MOXON (Barrow in Furns)
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DANNY SILLITOE (Ossett)
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New Visitors Bowling Shelter. (May. 2007)
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The erection of an additional long needed shelter for visiting teams and juniors on the Old Green was recently completed,
and was funded by a grant obtained by Russell Dove on behalf of the section.
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The shelter will accommodate about 12 persons and has interior lighting installed,
plus extra security lighting to the pathways around the green. The latter thanks to the expertise of Brian Billington.
Thanks are also due to the members who helped with putting the final touches to the building.
The section is looking at further improvements that can be made to the general facilities for members.
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Junior Bowling re-opens for 2007. (Apr. 2007)
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The bowling section School of Excellence re-opens for the 2007 season at 10.30am on Saturday 5th May.
Then 10.30am each Saturday throughout the season,
except for the 4 week break (last two in July first two in August).
Junior club members attend free of charge, while non-members are also welcome at a small charge of £10 for the season.
All instructors are British Crown Green Bowling Association trained.
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Draw for Northern Classic Qualifiers. (Apr. 2007)
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Dora and Alan off to a Winning Start. (Mar. 2007)
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The opening of green day took place on Saturday, March 24. Weather glorious, good turnout.
A friendly competition was held, the winners were Dora Billington and Alan White.
A good start to the season.
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Ladies Calendar 2007. (Mar. 2007)
The ladies will be holding the next of our Supper Evenings on Tuesday 10th.April,
and regularly thereafter through the year. Other events are as follows.
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Ladies Calendar 2007
| Sun 20.May |
Ladies Invitation |
| Tue 22.May |
Charity Day
- starting at 11am - in aid of MedEquip-4Kids |
| Sun 24.Jun |
Captain's Day |
| Sat 7.Jul |
Past President's Day Out |
| Sun 15.Jul |
Doubles Final |
| Sun 12.Aug |
President's Trophy |
| Sun 9.Sep |
Singles Final |
| Tue 9.Oct |
AGM |
| Fri 7.Dec |
Christmas Dinner |
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Russel airs his views. (Feb. 2007)
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The club's CCPR presentation event gave an opportunity to Russel Dove to promote Northern's junior bowling activities.
Russel was quizzed, regarding our Crown Green Bowling School of Excellence, by presenter Alan Jackson
who was greatly impressed both by the Northern Club and by Russel's radio manner.
The interview will be aired on Alan's regular sports programme on Radio Merseyside.
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Dates for the 2007 Northern Classic. (Sep. 2006)
The dates for next year's Northern Open Classic Qualifiers and Final
are announced, and are as follows.
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Saturday 5th May.
Saturday 12th May.
Saturday 19th May.
Sunday 3rd June.
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2 sessions each day at 11am & 4pm.
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Final
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Sunday 17th June.
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Starting at 1.00pm.
Practice 30 mins prior to start.
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Entry is £12, cheques payable to “The Northern Club“.
Please enclose SAE.
For phone bookings, contact Brendan Roberts on 0151 924 5394.
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