Bowls

Men's 2008 League Finishes. (Oct. 2008)
The final league and cup performances for the season were as follows.


Aughton League – Captained by Brian Billington & Mike Llewellyn
Finished 5th in 1st Division.

Bootle League – Captained by Jim Mckernan
Finished 4th in 1st Division.

Formby League -
A Team – Captained by Jimmy Fielding
Finished 2nd in 1st Division, and Won the 4-men-a-side competition, Captained by Billy McGee.
B Team – Captained by Denis Jones
Finished 3rd in 2nd Division, missing promotion by 1 point, and won the 4-men-a-side competition for the 2nd & 3rd Division.
C Team – Captained by Peter Mercer
Finished 2nd in 3rd Division and are promoted.

Maghull League -
Northern 3 – Captained by Jimmy Fielding
Finished 4th in 1st Division.
Northern 2 – Captained by Maurice Hemming
Finished 3rd in 3rd Division, also runners up in Knockout Finals losing by 12 points.

Westhead League – Captained by Bill McDermott
Finished 2nd in 1st Division.


Ladies enjoy their Final Day. (Sep. 2008)
Ladies singles day final was held on Sunday 7th.September, and was blessed with Weather that was dry with some sun, while the bowling was excellent.
Winner of the Singles Trophy was Brenda O’Hanlon, while the Losers Plate was played at the same time, with Margaret Blagden the winner.

This brings to an end a good season, with, as well as the competitions, some fun days enjoyed by all. In addition to the match and BBQ with the Cricketers and their families, we have held Social Mixed Bowling on Saturday afternoons during the season, which have been well attended and run by John Bell. This has given the opportunity for the two bowls sections to mix, has been very successful and enjoyed by all.

Cricketers becoming a Fixture. (Aug. 2008)
On Tuesday, 12th August, the Ladies Bowlers invited the Cricketers with Partners and Children to join us and try some underarm bowling. Around 20 visitors came and a good time was had by all. There was some promising bowling from the Cricketers, so we hope they will consider joining the Bowls Section at some stage.
Mike Bishop and Paul Davies did a BBQ, which went down very well with everyone. A big thank you to them.
By popular request, this will be repeated next year. We have held this event for about 3 years now, so it seems to be a fixture. GREAT.

Doreen takes the honours. (Aug. 2008)
The ladies President's Trophy day was a very successful day, with fine weather, and 2 knock-out competitions running side by side on the 2 greens.
Starting at 12 noon, we finished at approx 5 pm, the President presenting the trophies.
Trophy winner was Doreen McKernan, with Monica Handley as runner-up. Doreen was also presented with a lovely glass plate on a stand as a gift from the President.
The Plate (which was played by all the first time losers from the Trophy) was won by Mary Porter, with Moira Jones as runner-up.

Summer Holiday bowling for Juniors. (Jul. 2008)
The Bowls section is offering free tuition to juniors over the summer afternoons, on Mondays and Fridays, 11th, 15th, 18th and 29th August, from 2pm to 4pm. It is open to age 12 and upward.
Click here for more details.

Diana and Pam win Captain's competition. (Jun. 2008)
The Club President Peter Brinkley took some time out with the Lady bowlers, to enjoy the final of our Captain’s Day competition, which was held on 15th.June, and to chat with the ladies. The day saw some good bowling, and the winners were Diana Killen and Pam Greenhalgh.

Macdonald takes Classic Title. (Jun. 2008)
Chris Macdonald became the Northern Carlsberg Classic champion for 2008, overcoming Lee Lawton by a 21-17 margin in the final.
The full list of results on Finals Day were as follows.

Last 16

Nickey Tideswell (Stoke on Trent) 21
Bob Brown (Fishwick Ramblers) 20

Lee Lawton (Failsworth) 21
Neil Helm (Hoghton) 12

Kevin Shaw (Westhoughton) 21
Jason Lockett (Warrington) 15

David Tinker (Crossgates B C) 12
Daniel Varcoe (Holme Cumbra) 21

Gary Ellis (Whitefield) 08
Wayne Ditchfield ( New Longton) 21

Martin Gilpin (Kendal) 13
Chris Macdonald (Congleton) 21

Paul Latham (Whitchurch) 10
Roger Crowther (Huddersfield) 21

Tony Roberts (Wrexham) 15
Graham Hickey (Hopton) 21

Quarter Finals

Nicky Tideswell 17
Lee Lawton 21

Kevin Shaw 21
Daniel Varcoe 05

Wayne Ditchfield 17
Chris Macdonald 21

Roger Crowther 21
Graham Hickey 13

Semi Finals

Lee Lawton 21
Kevin Shaw 13

Chris Macdonald 21
Roger Crowther 11

Final

Lee Lawton 17
Chris Mcdonald 21



Draw for Classic Final 2008. (Jun. 2008)
The Northern Carlsberg Classic bowls final will take place at the club on Sunday 22nd.June. Practice begins at 12:30pm, with a 1:00pm start to the main event. The draw for the final rounds is as follows.

LAST 16

QUARTER FINALS

SEMI FINALS

FINAL

 

 

 

 

1.       Nicky Tidswell (Stoke on Trent)

 

 

 

2.       Bob Brown (Fishwick Ramblers)

 

 

 

3.       Lee Lawton (Failsworth)

 

 

 

4.       Neil Helm (Hoghton)

 

 

 

5.       Kevin Shaw (Westhoughton)

 

 

 

6.       Jason Lockett (Warrington)

 

 

 

7.       David Tinker (Crossgates B C)

 

 

 

8.       Daniel Varcoe (Holme Cumbria)

 

 

 

9.       Gary Ellis (Whitefield)

 

 

 

10.    Wayne Ditchfield (New Longton)

 

 

 

11.    Martin Gilpin (Kendal)

 

 

 

12.    Chris Macdonald (Congleton)

 

 

 

13.    Paul Latham (Whitchurch)

 

 

 

14.    Roger Crowther (Huddersfield)

 

 

 

15.    Tony Roberts (Wrexham)

 

 

 

16.    Graham Hickey (Hopton)

 

 

 

BCGBA dress code applies.

Ladies invitation to the Gents. (May. 2008)
The Ladies Bowls Section held an invitation day for the Mens Bowls Section on Sunday May 18th. The weather was kind, not hot but dry. Some good bowling, by both men and ladies. The winners were Roy Blagden and Ella Cartwright, and the runners up John Bell and Margaret Blagden The Club President Peter Brinkley had a try at rolling a wood, with Carmel in attendance too to witness his efforts. A good day was had by all.

Coaching for Novice Bowlers. (Apr. 2008)

ATTENTION ALL CLUB MEMBERS. MALE & FEMALE

 

FREE CROWN GREEN BOWLING TUITION BY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS.

 

JUNIORS  UNDER 16.years SATURDAYS FROM 10.30am.

wef: 10th.MAY. 2008.

 

OLDER MEMBERS.( Individual or groups). BY APPOINTMENT.

Contact  MAURICE HEMMING. 924 9025.

 

ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED. FLAT SOLED FOOTWEAR IS ESSENTIAL.

The object of this initiative is to give you the opportunity to try a different sport, and for those who have perhaps reached the end of playing a more physically demanding sport, or indeed, have never played one, to continue your interest in the club, and get more for your money.  Other benefits are fresh air, exercise, and fellowship.

With the juniors we are eventually aiming to put together a team to play competitively within the club, and against other clubs within the area.

With the correct instruction you can easily attain a level of skill that will enable you to join in with the other bowls section players, both on the green, and socially.

There is very little available these days without a cost, so take this opportunity while it is on offer.


Draw for Northern Classic Qualifiers 2008. (Apr. 2008)
The finals of the Northern Classic take place on Sunday 22nd June. The draw for the qualifying rounds is as follows.

Northern Classic – Qualifiers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday 10th May 11am

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Robert Hitchen (L Hopton

v

 Matt Bower (Rotherham

 

 

 

 

2

John Dewy (Belvedere Pk

v

 John Ashcroft (St Helens

 

 

 

 

3

Steve Hulme (Scarisbrick

v

 Bob Brown (Preston

 

 

 

 

4

Arthur Land (Weaverham

v

 Ernie Waring (Rotherham

 

 

 

 

5

Kevin Tilling (Belvedere Pk

v

 Craig Newton (L Hopton

 

 

 

 

6

Kevin Wainwright (St Oswalds

v

 Keith Cheetham (Scarisbrick

 

 

 

 

7

Nigel Cranson (Sandal

v

 Peter Hawkes (Preston

 

 

 

 

8

Chris Brown (Rotherham

v

 Anthony Garside (St Helens

 

 

 

 

Saturday 10th May 4pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Chris McDonald (Congleton

v

 Dave Carter (L’pool CC

 

 

 

 

2

Jamie Fitzpatrick (H Tranmere

v

 Ian Tordoff (L’pool

 

 

 

 

3

Roger Morgan (Sale

v

 Alan Robinson (Scotland

 

 

 

 

4

John Rawlinson (Runcorn

v

 Neil Kirkham (Westhoughton

 

 

 

 

5

Dave Penketh (Warrington

v

 Barry Kirk (Stoke

 

 

 

 

6

Terry Glover (L’pool CC

v

 George Chadwick (Westhoughton

 

 

 

 

7

Lee Lawton (Failsworth

v

 Dave Jackson (Sale

 

 

 

 

8

Chris Talbot (Congleton

v

 Robbie Fitzpatrick (H Tranmere

 

 

 

 

Saturday 17th May 11am

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Nicky Tideswell (Stoke

v

 Adam Mountford (Shrewsbury

 

 

 

 

2

Andrew Sykes (Mirfield

v

 Tony Gatley (Manchester

 

 

 

 

3

David Clarkson (Lancaster

v

 Michael Hewitson (Cleveleys

 

 

 

 

4

Danny Nixon (Winsford

v

 Calum Wraith (Shrewsbury

 

 

 

 

5

Gavin Parker (Lancaster

v

 Andrew Whitman (Shrewsbury

 

 

 

 

6

Phil Cookson (Winsford

v

 Chris Jenkins (Stoke

 

 

 

 

7

Cliff Massey (Formby RBL

v

 Gary Smith (L Hopton

 

 

 

 

8

Andrew Judson (Shrewsbury

v

 Alan Thompson (Mirfield

 

 

 

 

Saturday 17th May 4pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

John Gatley  (Manchester

v

 Steven Baskerville (Sale

 

 

 

 

2

Matt Gilmore (Wallasey

v

 John Hambleton (Wilmslow

 

 

 

 

3

Wayne Ditchfield (N Longton

v

 Michael McDonnell (Audenshaw

 

 

 

 

4

Paul Bailey (Greville

v

 Phil Seiffert (Crosby

 

 

 

 

5

Dave Gilmore (Wallasey

v

 Jim Wikeley (Frodsham

 

 

 

 

6

Owen Doyle (Gladstone Recs

v

 David Tinkler (Crossgates Bdge

 

 

 

 

7

John Bennett (Wilmslow

v

 David Baskerville (Sale

 

 

 

 

8

Kevin Shaw (Westhoughton

v

 John McDonnell (Audenshaw

 

 

 

 

Saturday 24th May 11am

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Harvey Birch (Warrington

v

 Gary Ellis (Whitefield

 

 

 

 

2

Eric Winstone (Birmingham

v

 Jeff Brown (Congleton

 

 

 

 

3

Chris Slater (Colwyn Bay

v

 Ian Nicholson (Kendal

 

 

 

 

4

Ian Booth (Whitchurch

v

 Mark Ferris (Middleport

 

 

 

 

5

Dean Ferris (Middleport

v

 Phil Aspinall (St Helens

 

 

 

 

6

Andy Duckett (Whitchurch

v

 Lee Dale (Congleton

 

 

 

 

7

Chris Barton (H Tranmere

v

 Martin Gilpin (Kendal

 

 

 

 

8

Rita Manning (Hightown

v

 Paul Dudley (Whitefield

 

 

 

 

Saturday 24th May 4pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Gerwyn Davies (Wrexham

v

 Robert Thompson (Sheffield

 

 

 

 

2

Martin Lloyd (Castlefield

v

 Alf McDermott (Heswall

 

 

 

 

3

Brian Thompson (L’pool

v

 Paul Walley (Rhyl

 

 

 

 

4

David Robinson (Winsford

v

 Andy Moss (Whitchurch

 

 

 

 

5

Tony Roberts (Wrexham

v

 Steve Davies (L’pool

 

 

 

 

6

Rich Goddard (Castlefield

v

 Charlie Weaver (Whitchurch

 

 

 

 

7

Bob Barnes (Winsford

v

 Jason Jones (Rhyl

 

 

 

 

8

Vic Senior (Sheffield

v

 Dave McDermott (Heswall

 

 

 

 

Sunday 8th June 11am

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Alan Horton (Garswood

v

 John Jones (Greasby

 

 

 

 

2

Phil Owen (Potteries

v

 Tony Chesters (Crewe

 

 

 

 

3

Larry Wells (King&Queen

v

 Glyn Cookson (Winsford

 

 

 

 

4

Danny Sillitoe (Ossett

v

 Neil Helm (Houghton

 

 

 

 

5

John Metters (Blackburn

v

 Andy White (Manchester

 

 

 

 

6

Steve Brown (King&Queen

v

 Alan Meadows (Garswood

 

 

 

 

7

Alan Hill (Atherton

v

 Alan Bailey (Potteries

 

 

 

 

8

Dennis Tattersley (Ossett

v

 Roy Moxon (Barrow-in-F’ness

 

 

 

 

Sunday 8th June 4pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Frank Heyes (Billinge

v

 Keith Williamson (Stoke

 

 

 

 

2

Darren Smith (Derby

v

 Brian Duncan (Preston

 

 

 

 

3

David Scott (L Hopton

v

 Jason Lockett (Grange

 

 

 

 

4

Dave Carter (Derby

v

 Rob Pierce (Billinge

 

 

 

 

5

Geoff Fairbrass (Derby

v

 Graham Hickey (L Hopton

 

 

 

 

6

Andy Wightman (Warrington

v

 Jeremy Muff (Holmes Chapel

 

 

 

 

7

Mick Gratton (Derby

v

 Joe Williamson (Stoke

 

 

 

 

8

Alan Fidler (Billinge

v

 Brendan Roberts (Crosby

 

 

 

 

 

2 players from each session go through to Final on Sun 22nd June