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Updated  03/09/2010 00:37

Thursday September 2nd

Tragedy at Hoylake Central

It is with great sadness that I have to report the tragic death of Chris Triggs from Hoylake Central Bowling Club. Affectionately known as "Me Old Tip", Chris, at the ripe old age of 91, collapsed on the Hoylake Central green on Tuesday evening during a Wallasey League match against Marine Park. Despite frantic efforts by a fellow Hoylake Central member and the Paramedics to revive Chris, it was not to be and sadly Chris passed away on a green he loved. Chris will be sorely missed by all the local bowling community, even the numerous fellow bowlers during the years who had come up against, not only Chris's bowling ability but also his well known fiery temperament if he thought things were not quite right on the green. Our condolences go out to Chris's family at this sad time and I will post funeral details as soon as I have any news.

Wednesday September 1st

Five A Side Results

The results and scores (those we have received) from last night's Five A Side matches can be seen below, as can the 2nd Round draw.

Saturday August 28th

Ups and Downs 2010

With just three Division Two Matches and two Division Three matches left to be played this week, the ups and downs of the 2010 League programme are as follows:

Division One Champions (for a 10th consecutive season):  West Kirby Victoria.   Relegated to Division Two: Sandridge & Wallasey R.B.L.

Division Two Champions: Gladstone, Runners Up & Promoted to Division One: Magazine.  Relegated to Division Three: Two from Poulton, Marine Park or Royden Hall.

Division Three Champions: Quarry Vikings "B". Runners Up & Promoted to Division Two: Wallasey R.B.L. "B" or Bronze.

Congratulations to all the successful teams and commiserations to the relegated teams but my thanks go to all our teams, winners or losers as without you we would not be able to enjoy our bowls throughout the Summer ??? months, hail, rain or shine (we have had the lot this season).

Saturday August 28th

League Results and Tables updated

The results we have in from this week's League Matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Results and tables can be accessed via the links in the table above.

Friday August 27th

Liscard win extraordinary Wallasey News Cup Semi Final replay.

Liscard beat Sandridge by 3 shots in an unbelievable Wallasey News Cup Semi Final replay at Hoylake Central last night to earn the right to play Royden Hall in next Saturday's (September 4th) Final at Gladstone Bowling Club (5-30pm Start). With a 30 shot handicap start, Liscard increased this to 36 with the first winner of the night but Sandridge fought back well to take the next three cards, with Maureen Saville pulling back from 0-10 down to record an excellent 21-16 win. Sandridge having reduced the handicap by 12 in the first four, then had another three winners in the middle four, including an impressive 21-14 win for young Josh Bunting, to actually take a narrow 2 shot lead into the back four. What an incredible back four matches they turned out to be !!! Rod White came off with a 21-00 whitewash win to put Liscard in a seemingly unbeatable position only for Ken Palin to immediately respond with a 21-02 victory for Sandridge to tie up the match with just 2 blocks left on the green. Despite a fine 21-08 win for Sandridge's Rick Keeley, Liscard's Captain, Ronnie Abbott, posted an impressive 21-05 winning card for his team to take Liscard into the final amid crazy scenes of joy from his supporters. This was an excellent match with the balance changing hands almost by the minute and was a credit to both sides and Liscard will be looking to repeat their performance against Royden Hall a week tomorrow, with Royden Hall no doubt having their own ideas as to where the trophy will end up.

Friday August 27th

Five a Side Cup

Magazine "A", Manor Road "B" and Sacred Heart "D" all won their preliminary round matches in the Five A Side Cup last night and take their place in next Tuesday's First Round, the draw for which. can be seen below.

Monday August 23rd

Four lucky winners share £500 Jackpot

The weekly lottery was finally won yesterday with four lucky winners sharing the £500 prize with 1,3,6,8,9,12 being the numbers drawn. the winners came from Lewis Reed, Hoylake Central, Queens Royal and Wallasey Royal British Legion. This was the last draw for the 2010 season and I would like to thank our Chairman, Mike Costal & Vice Chairman, Colin Jones for all the work done at our draws every Sunday throughout the season. I would also like to thank all our ticket sellers who have had to do a very difficult job during the summer and a special vote of thanks goes to everyone who bought a ticket throughout the season, as without your help we would not be able run our lottery. We have paid out £1250 in prize money this year throughout the 18 weeks we have been running the draw.

Sunday August 22nd

League Results and Tables updated

The results we have in from this week's League Matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Results and tables can be accessed via the links in the table above.

Thursday August 19th

Wallasey News Cup Final put back to September 4th

After last night's drawn semi final between Sandridge & Liscard, the Wallasey News Cup Final has been moved back to Saturday September 4th starting at 5-30pm. The Cup Final will still be played at the Gladstone green. The semi final replay between Sandridge & Liscard will take place next Thursday August 26th at Hoylake Central.

Wednesday August 18th

Individual Competitions - Where do we go from here ?

After the meagre total of 7 entries received for the Wallasey Festival scheduled for this coming Sunday August 22nd, the event has, for the third year running, been cancelled. I know the 2010 bowling season has been drastically affected by torrential downpours and the football World Cup but we have now had to cancel 3 Individual events already. The Wallasey Individual Merit, 15 entries confirmed with a possibility of a 16th arriving late, the Veterans Individual Merit 17 entries confirmed for a free to enter competition and now 7 entries for the Wallasey Festival. Three years ago we made a decision that it was not feasible to run a competition with less than 32 entries as prize money would be minimal for the last eight brought to a finals night. We relaxed this ruling for the Tom Bassnett Pairs because we always had at least 32 players playing in pairs. We also relaxed the rule because the Wallasey Merit, our premier Individual competition, has been run since 1912 apart from the war years and we felt we had to keep it running no matter what. Unfortunately this year, because of other bowling commitments, it has not been possible to find another date for the Wallasey Merit and reluctantly we made the decision to cancel for 2010. This leaves the question of where do we go in 2011 regarding Individual competitions. We have received numerous suggestions regarding how we should run our competitions, some good, some bad and some bizarre and our Executive Committee will discuss this issue at our September meeting with, hopefully, some ideas to be put to the Annual General Meeting in November. My own personal view is that apart from the Pairs competition, because of the length of time needed to complete the matches, we should make our competitions one day events with a draw on the day, a start time set, no show no play, free to enter and no prize money involved. We all play for the honour of trying to add our name to the list of winners in our handbook. That is my opinion only and will obviously not appeal to everyone but as a committee we are open to any suggestions to help our situation. By the way after having only 17 entries for the free to enter Veterans Individual Merit, we took nearly 40 players aged 60 or over all the way to Birmingham to play in the British Parks Team Knockout. If you have any ideas please let me know as soon as possible, our next Executive Committee meeting is on Wednesday September 8th.

Sunday August 15th

Charity Day Success as £561 raised for Claire House

Today's Annual Wallasey C.G.B.A. Charity Day was an overwhelming success as a magnificent £561 was raised for Claire House. A mixed pairs match was played for the George Gilmore Memorial Trophy and the Chairman's Select side just got the better of the Presidents select side by 9 shots. An excellent day's bowling saw many fine matches enjoyed by all who took part and the many spectators who attended during the afternoon. Mrs. Ethel Gilmore presented the trophy to the (lucky)  winning Captain, Mike Costall, who in his after match speech thanked all the players and spectators for their efforts in raising such a wonderful amount in one afternoon. An after match buffet, provided by the Wallasey C.G.B.A. Executive Committee was enjoyed by all and I would like to add my thanks to all who played and also to some people who could not play but still donated towards the event.

President's Select				Chairman's Select
1	Naureen Bunting & Colin Saville	21	v	05	Lin Howard & Steve Wharton Snr	1
2	Jan Hulican & Jim Hulican	12	v	21	Heather Gilmore & Matthew Gilmore	2
3	Linda Mitchell & Ian Mitchell	05	v	21	Barbara McBurney & John Lloyd	3
4	Theresa Smith & Dave Smith	12	v	21	Mary Fishwick & Peter Fishwick	4
5	Barbara Hardy & Ray Farrell	07	v	21	Joyce Stead & George Stead	5
6	Sandra Astles & Bill Astles	21	v	12	Jean Clark & Arthur Clark	6
7	Angie Saville & Anthony Thompson	21	v	18	Annie Metcalfe & Les Henderson	7
8	Joan Dewhurst & Steve Wharton Jnr	13	v	21	Karen Smith & Steve Scott	8
9	Joan Hodson & Keith Etches	16	v	21	Nicola Gilmore & Dave Gilmore	9
10	Glynis Lomax & Peter Dodd	21	v	08	Joan Walker & Tommy Walker	10
11	Maureen Saville & Frank O’Neill	18	v	21	Marion Cousins & Colin Cousins	11
12	Brenda Boulton & Craig Saville	20	v	21	Ann Munnerley & Andy Smith	12
13	Edna Cook & Colin Jones	21	v	06	Sylvia Costall & Mike Costall	13
		208		217

Winning Captain, Mike Costall receives the George Gilmore Memorial Trophy from Mrs. Ethel Gilmore with Association President Keith Etches alongside.

Sunday August 15th

WEEKLY DRAW

The numbers drawn in our Weekly Draw today were 1,3,8,10,11,12. The Jackpot was not won and the £30 consolation prize was paid out to a Quarry Vikings lady bowler who generously donated the winnings to the Charity Day funds. Next weeks jackpot will be £500 from 12 numbers. Full details of the weekly draw can be seen via the link in the table above

Saturday August 14th

West Kirby Victoria, Division One Champions --- Quarry Vikings "B", Division Three Champions

West Kirby Victoria have won the Wallasey C.G.B.A. Division One Title for a tenth year in succession after their defeat of closest rivals Queens Royal last Tuesday. Quarry Vikings "B" have won the Division Three Title after two wins this week. Congratulations to both clubs on their consistency throughout the season. Gladstone require a further one and a half points to win the Division Two title with Moreton RBL theoretically still able to overhaul Gladstone if they take maximum points from their remaining two fixtures.

Saturday August 14th

League Results and Tables updated

The results we have in from this week's League Matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Results and tables can be accessed via the links in the table above.

Saturday August 14th

George Gilmore Memorial Trophy

As previously stated our Annual Charity Day match for the George Gilmore Memorial trophy, will this year feature a mixed doubles pairs match at Manor Road Bowling Club, tomorrow Sunday August 15th starting at 1-00pm. Two teams, the President's select and the Chairman's select will battle it out for the right to be classed as the winners of the George Gilmore Memorial trophy for 2010. The real winners will however be Claire House, our nominated charity beneficiaries for 2010. We will also be holding a Charity Evening at the Sacred Heart Social Club in November and hope that the proceeds from both our events will help Claire House in their continued efforts in helping children with life threatening illnesses. The teams for tomorrow can be seen below, please note that changes may be made to the line ups on the day depending on whether all the players committed to playing can turn up.

Saturday August 14th

West Kirby Victoria complete "Clean Sweep" to brush aside Handicap

West Kirby Victoria completed a clean sweep of 12 victories in the Presidents Cup Final tonight, to overpower a gallant Harrison Park by 252 shots to 210. Having to withstand a massive 84 shot start given to their opponents by the handicappers, the Vics set off like a house on fire to pull back 43 shots in the first four blocks. Ian Sherbrooke 21-05 and Dave Gilmore 21-07 posting impressive single figure victories. The West Kirby Victoria middle four found the going just a little bit tougher with Bill Atkinson's 21-11 being the best of the four Vics winners. Harrison Park were still 10 shots ahead going into the back four but rapid fire wins by John Lloyd 21-02 and Anthony Thompson 21-06 quickly put to bed any thoughts that Harrison Park may be able to hold out and cause a major upset. The Harrison Park bowlers deserve great credit for their sporting attitude throughout and the honourable way in which they accepted their defeat but once again West Kirby Victoria proved that they are still the number one club in the Wallasey Association.

Wallasey Association President Keith Etches, West Kirby Victoria Captain Malcolm Johnson and Wallasey Association Chairman Mike Costall pictured after the trophy presentation.

The West Kirby Victoria team pictured with the Presidents Cup after their victory over Harrison Park.

Back Row Left To Right, Matthew Gilmore, Anthony Thompson, Phil Lee, Bill Atkinson, Dave Gilmore, Neill Sherbrooke.

Front Row Left To Right, Ian Sherbrooke, Karl Sherbrooke, Malcolm Johnson, John Lloyd, John Devlin.

Friday August 13th

North Wirral League

Up to date Cup & League information can be seen via the North Wirral League link in the above table.

Friday August 13th

Wirral & District Cup Competitions

This week's Woodlands Cup and Frank Hurst Trophy Semi Final results have been updated and can be seen via the Wirral Team Competition page.

Thursday August 12th

The George Gilmore Memorial Trophy

The Annual Charity Match for the George Gilmore Memorial Trophy, kindly donated by Mrs Ethel Gilmore and Family, will take place this coming Sunday (August 15th) at Manor Road Bowling Club. A Mixed Doubles match of 12 Pairs per side will start at 1-00pm and spectators are very welcome and can help us raise money for our 2010 beneficiaries, Claire House. The team line up will be posted on Saturday morning but if there are any bowlers still wishing to play, please do not hesitate to contact me before Saturday 12 noon. My contact details are in the current handbook. Thank you.

Peter Dodd                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Secretary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Wallasey CGBA

Thursday August 12th

Presidents Cup Final

The teams for Saturday's (August 14th) Presidents Cup Final can be seen below. If you are at a loose end on Saturday night, why not get down to Manor vRoad Bowling Club to se if West Kirby Victoria can overturn the 84 shot start they have to give to Harrison Park. The match starts at 5-30pm.

Harrison Park			West Kirby Victoria
1	Stan Wilson	v	Ian Sherbrooke	1
2	Tony Stockton	v	Lee Brocklebank	2
3	Bill Jones	v	Neil Sherbrooke	3
4	Joan Hodson	v	Dave Gilmore	4
5	Jack Beecham	v	Karl Sherbrooke	5
6	Ron Page	v	John Devlin	6
7	Derek Walker	v	Bill Atkinson	7
8	Paul Horner	v	Malcolm Johnson	8
9	Ray Stuart	v	Anthony Thompson	9
10	Gerry Voas	v	John Lloyd	10
11	Bill Foster	v	Phil Lee	11
12	Eddie Cordwell	v	Matthew Gilmore	12

Tuesday August 10th

League Results and Tables updated

The results we have in from last week's League Matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Results and tables can be accessed via the links in the table above.

Sunday August 8th

Annual Charity Day

The Wallasey C.G.B.A. Annual Charity Day will be held on Sunday August 15th at Manor Road Bowling Club starting at 1-00pm. This years Charity Beneficiaries are Clare House and the event will be supporting a Charity Evening we will be holding in November at the Sacred Heart Social Club in Moreton. Tommy Walker, our genial M.C. at this type of event, has proposed that this years bowling competition will be a mixed pairs competition with a possible match between 16 pairs of bowlers (64 bowlers in all). In the past few years I have received some complaints that all of our member clubs have not been given an opportunity to appear in our Charity Day bowling event and the Executive Committee have taken this on board and we now invite bowlers from all our clubs (no matter what level you are playing at) to participate in this special day. If you have a pairing or pairings of male and female bowlers in your club (no all male or all female pairings please) then please contact me with their details and I will be delighted to include them in the draw for this special one off match. One reminder however, this is a Charity Event and all the bowlers who have played in this event over the past ten years, have willingly donated £5 each to play. We would ask players to please do the same again this year. An after match buffet is provided for all the players by the Executive Committee and this really is an enjoyable day's bowling. Please remember that it doesn't matter what Division your club is in, if you want to play, you can do. Please let me know by Wednesday August 11th at the latest, my contact details are in the current handbook.

Peter Dodd                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Secretary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Wallasey CGBA

Sunday August 8th

WEEKLY DRAW

The numbers drawn in our Weekly Draw today were 1,2,6,7,8,12. The Jackpot was not won and the £30 consolation prize was paid out to a Queens Royal bowler. Next weeks jackpot will be £450 from 12 numbers. Full details of the weekly draw can be seen via the link in the table above

Sunday August 8th

British Parks C.G.B.A. 88th Senior Individual Merit Results

 BH=Birkenhead, EM=East Midlands, GM=Greater Manchester, ND=North Derbyshire, NSH=North Shropshire, NS=North Staffordshire, SY=South Yorkshire, Wal=Wallasey, War= Warwickshire, Y=Yorkshire

Friday August 6th

British Parks Senior Individual Merit

The British Parks C.G.B.A. Senior Individual Merit Competition takes place this coming Sunday, August 8th at New Brighton Cricket & Bowls Club (Home of Quarry Vikings Bowling Club). The competition gets under way at 09-30am and 55 of the top Parks bowlers in the country will be attempting to lift a title first played for in 1911. Wallasey bowlers taking part on Sunday are; Bill Atkinson, Chris Barton, Dave Croston, Les Henderson, John Lloyd, Craig Saville, Paul Saville (our current Parks Champion), Karl Sherbrooke, Anthony Thompson and Phil Vaughan. The Birkenhead Parks representatives are Nick Burridge, John Finch, Nigel Hughes and Nick Thornton. A cracking day's competitive bowling is in prospect and hopefully a good crowd will be in attendance to cheer the 14 local bowlers on. Hot and cold food will be on sale all day and admission is free, programmes costing £1 each will be on sale, with the lucky holder of the winning programme number drawn, pocketing £5.  

Friday August 6th

Presidents Cup Final

This year's Presidents Cup Final will take place at Manor Road Bowling Club on Saturday August 14th with a 5-30pm Start. Harrison Park  take on West Kirby Victoria and will receive an 84 shot start, courtesy of the handicappers. Will the powerful Vics team be able to pull back the biggest handicap ever awarded in a Wallasey Association Cup final or will Harrison Park manage to deny the Vics a 2nd Presidents Cup Final win on the trot. It should be a good match and hopefully a big crowd will turn up on the night to see a good night's bowling.

Friday August 6th

Wallasey News Cup Results

Last Tuesday's Wallasey News Cup Quarter Final results have now been updated and can be seen via the Team Competition link above.

Wednesday August 4th

Wirral & District Crown Green Bowling Association

Sunday August 1st

League Results and Tables updated

The results we have in from last week's League Matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Results and tables can be accessed via the links in the table above.

Sunday August 1st

WEEKLY DRAW

The numbers drawn in our Weekly Draw today were 2,3,4,6,7,9. The Jackpot was not won and the £30 consolation prize was paid out to a Lewis Reed member. Next weeks jackpot will be £400 from 12 numbers. Full details of the weekly draw can be seen via the link in the table above