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News Archive April-May 16th 2011

Monday May 16th

Wallasey start with win against Cheshire in British Parks County Championship

Wallasey defeated Cheshire 19-12 in yesterday's opening Group "C" match in the British Parks Senior County Championship with the "Home" team having 11 winners in a resounding 96 shot victory. The "Away" team got off to a disastrous start, losing the first 8 games but recovered with 3 victories in the back four to claim a vital 3 points and confirm an overall victory for the combined squad. The home leg at Quarry Vikings saw James Fitzpatrick continue his fine form, with an excellent 21-07 victory, on the green on which he claimed the New Brighton Classic earlier this month. Paul Saville and Craig Saville both recorded fine victories 21-17 and 21-15 respectively, with Paull pulling back a sizeable early deficit in his match. 4 winners in the middle four, including a best of the day 21-05 win for Geoff Lynch in an awesome display, saw Wallasey take complete control of the match with Dave Gilmore 21-10, Peter Milnes 21-10 and Barry Smith 21-14, on debut, all bowlinbg well to back up Geoff's performance. In the back four,Tommy Walker arguably produced the performance of the day, with an impessive 21-06 victory which only included 2 "fires" in the match. Tommy has been warned that his club captain expects the same in league matches in future. Ian Sherbrooke produced a clinical 21-08 victory blazing a trail up and down the centre of the green and Anthony Thompson won 21-16 in a hard fought match. The match of the day saw Rob Fitzpatrick involved in a ding dong 21-20 victory to complete an excellent display by the team.

The away team had to recover from an early battering at Great Moor Sports and Social Club to keep Wallasey in with a chance of overall victory and after losing the first 8 matches, the experience of the back four proved crucial. Brian Leonard 15-21, Ian Mitchell 16-21 and Tony Cavanagfh 17-21 all bowled well without managing to force wins but Neil Sherbrooke 21-14, John Lloyd 21-12 and "Skipper" Frank O'Neill 21-15 all bowled exceptionally well to win their respective matches, with George Stead just being pipped 19-21 after a fine display from him. This late surge from the back four was crucial to the combined team performance in forcing an overall aggregate 425-381 victory for Wallasey. Winning 19-12, Wallasey have taken an early lead at the top of the Group "C" table but as forecast earlier, this group is going to be a very close run affair at the end of the day.

My thanks to all 24 players taking part for the team and to all the supporters and scorers and measurers and committee members who turned out on a wet and miserable afternoon. It will be need a another strong team effort throughout the next two matches against North Staffordshire and Birkenhead to enable us to keep our early position in the League Table. Peter Fishwick once again did his excellent job as our home Referee in very trying conditions and was on the green throughout, despite the drenching rain at times, thanks again Peter.

Wallasey v Cheshire

At Quarry Vikings				At Great Moor S&S Club
James Fitzpatrick	21-07			Mathew Cunliffe	08-21
Paul Saville	21-17			Karl Sherbrooke	10-21
Les Henderson	16-21			Tony Cavanagh	17-21
Craig Saville	21-15			Colin Saville	09-21
Dave Gilmore	21-10			Steve Wharton Jnr	13-21
Barry Smith	21-14			Brian Leonard	15-21
Geoff Lynch	21-05			Ian Mitchell	16-21
Peter Milnes	21-10			John Sherlock	08-21
Tommy Walker	21-06			Neil Sherbrooke	21-14
Ian Sherbrooke	21-08			George Stead	19-21
Rob Fitzpatrick	21-20			John Lloyd	21-12
Anthony Thompson	21-16			Frank O'Neill	21-15
Total	247-151			Total	178- 230
Points	13-01			Points	03-11
Wallasey win extra 3 Points for overall aggregate win 425-381
Wallasey 19-12 Cheshire

Monday May 16th

Weekly Draw

The  latest Weekly Draw  took place yesterday with the £2000 Jackpot not being won. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15. The £30 consolation prize was paid out to a Manor Road club member. Next weeks Jackpot will be £220 from 15 numbers. Full details can be seen on the Weekly Draw page accessed via the above table.

Saturday May 14th

League Results and Tables Updated

All the results from this week's League matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Both the results and tables can be accessed via their respective links in the above table.

Friday May 13th

Bronze Resist A Strong Royden Hall start to win the Association Cup in Style.

Bronze Bowling Club deservedly won the Association Cup last night, despite opponents Royden Hall getting off to a great start with three winners and a 19 from the first four blocks. Roy Cashen 21-12, Neil Taylor 21-15 and a Royden Hall "best of the night" 21-06 from John Leece saw Royden take a 16 shot advantage after the first four with only Frank Potter's 21-19 stopping the flow for Bronze. Leading 82-66 and cancelling out the handicap already, Royden Hall must have been confident of taking the Cup for the first time. Bronze, however, had other plans and they had 3 winners in the second four to force a 7 shot lead at 145-138. Two tremendous single figure victories for Tom Munnerley 21-08 and Bronze "Skipper", Stan Weir 21-07, combined with a ding dong 21-20 victory for Don Snelgrove  gave Bronze the edge with  Barry Thompson's 21-16 victory being Royden Hall's only reply. Bronze forged ahead with a further three winners in the back four to finally win the Cup by a comfortable 44 shots. Bob Evans had the best win of the evening, posting an impressive 21-05 winning card and he was well supported by Alan Gaynor's excellent 21-07 victory and Brian Bamber's 21-12 win. Royden Hall's, Gerry Jones won 21-19 to give them five winners on the night. Unfortunately for Royden Hall, four single figure losses was too much to cope with and Bronze were delighted winners with a final 227-183 scorecard and seven winners from the twelve matches. This was our first midweek Final for many years and there was a good sized crowd at the Manor Road Bowling Club to witness the Bronze success. Sadly the only thing missing from an excellent evening was the well known "Come on the Bronze" shout from the sidelines. A delighted Stan Weir received the Cup from the Association President, Keith Etches.

	Bronze	Score	Score	Royden Hall
1	Frank Potter	21	19	Tony Hughes	1
2	Ken Baker	12	21	Roy Cashen	2
3	Bill McLelland	06	21	John Leece	3
4	Tom Cummings	15	21	Neil Taylor	4
5	Tom Munnerley	21	08	Joe Morgan	5
6	Stan Weir	21	07	Tom Smart	6
7	Don Cook	16	21	Barry Thompson	7
8	Don Snelgrove	21	20	Dave Smart	8
9	Bob Evans	21	05	Craig Nicol	9
10	Alan Goodall	19	21	Gerry Jones	10
11	Alan Gaynor	21	07	Ian Proctor	11
12	Brian Bamber	21	12	Dennis Heenan	12
	Handicap	12	Scr	Handicap
	Total	227	183	Total

Bronze Captain, Stan Weir, pictured with Association President, Keith Etches and Chairman, Mike Costall after receiving the Association Cup.

2011 Association Cup Winners, Bronze, pictured with the cup.

 

Thursday May 12th

British Parks C.G.B.A. Senior County Championship

The coach for the away match will leave the Queens, Liscard at 12-15pm sharp. Spectators will be most appreciated at both venues.

WALLASEY V CHESHIRE

 at NEW BRIGHTON CRICKET AND BOWLS CLUB (HOME OF QUARRY VIKINGS BOWLING CLUB)

1) James Fitzpatrick (West Kirby Vics) v Robert Brown (South Reddish)
 2)  Paul Saville (Queens Royal) v Iain Dunbar (Victoria BC)
3)  Les Henderson (Queens Royal) v  Roy Tarmey (Houldsworth Norris)
4)  Craig Saville (Queens Royal) v Graham Southgate (Crown Hotel)
5) Dave Gilmore (West Kirby Vics) v Mark Millen (Captain) (South Reddish)
6) Curtis Tornerup (West Kirby Vics) v Jonathan Chapman (Great Moor Sports)
7) Geoff Lynch (Queens Royal) v Steve Robinson (Victoria BC)
8) Peter Milnes (Queens Royal) v Howard Thomas (South Reddish)
9)  Tommy Walker (Hoylake Central) v Steve Waterhouse (Victoria BC)
10)  Ian Sherbrooke (West Kirby Vics) v  Don Marsden (Houldsworth Norris)
11)  Robbie Fitzpatrick (West Kirby Vics) v im Mcgurk (Houldsworth Norris)
12)  Anthony Thompson (West Kirby Vics) v Steve Millward (Woodbank)

CHESHIRE V WALLASEY

at GREAT MOOR SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, GREAT MOOR, STOCKPORT, SK2 7HA

1) John Hambleton (Houldsworth WMC) V Matt Cunliffe (Queens Royal)
2) Jamie Bramley (Houldsworth WMC) V Karl Sherbrooke (West Kirby Vics)
3) John Chapman (Great Moor Sports) V Tony Cavanagh (Great Meols)
4) Gary Beeley (Houldsworth Norris) V Colin Saville (Queens Royal)
5) Dave Fox (Victoria BC) V Steve Wharton Jnr (Great Meols)
6) Chris Barlow (Houldsworth WMC) V Brian Leonard (Queens Royal)
7) Adam Smith (Great Moor Sports) V Ian Mitchell (Manor Road)
8) Glen Beeley (Houldsworth WMC) V John Sherlock (Sacred Heart)
9) Steve Ellis (Houldsworth WMC) V Neil Sherbrooke (West Kirby Vics)
10) Trevor Johnson (Houldsworth Norris) V George Stead (Manor Road)
11) Dean Higgenbottom (Ladybridge) V John Lloyd (West Kirby Vics)
12) Steve Wooding (Captain) (Houldsworth Norris) V Frank O''Neill (Queens Royal)

Wednesday May 11th

Association Cup Final

The Association Cup Final takes place tomorrow night, May 12th, at Manor Road Bowling Club starting at 6-30pm. Bronze take on Royden Hall and will receive a 12 shot start courtesy of the handicappers. This promises to be a very close fought match and I hope that the fact we have no scheduled league matches on the night, means we can attract a fair sized crowd to come and watch the Final. All our Cup Finals have been scheduled for Thursday nights this year in response to requests from many of our members as to the unsuitability of Saturday nights as a Finals night for various reasons. The two teams will line up as below and they are reminded that the dress code, as on page 53 of our current handbook, must be observed. Good luck to both teams.

	Bronze	Score	Score	Royden Hall
1	Frank Potter			Tony Hughes	1
2	Ken Baker			Roy Cashen	2
3	Bill McLelland			John Leece	3
4	Tom Cummings			Neil Taylor	4
5	Tom Munnerley			Joe Morgan	5
6	Stan Weir			Tom Smart	6
7	Don Cook			Barry Thompson	7
8	Don Snelgrove			Dave Smart	8
9	Bob Evans			Craig Nicol	9
10	Alan Goodall			Gerry Jones	10
11	Dave Hughes			Ian Proctor	11
12	Brian Bamber			Dennis Heenan	12
	Handicap	12	Scr	Handicap
	Total			Total

Monday May 9th

Magazine Bowling Club Charity Cup 2011

The Annual  Pairs competition at the Magazine Bowling Club will take place on Saturday June 11th. As always, free refreshments will be provided for al competitors and of course the "Home Pub" will be open for business all day, selling the usual selection of beers. wines and good food. The last competition raised £750 for Claire House and the club are anxious to once again make the Competition a success in raising money for this year's beneficiaries, New Brighton Lifeboat. Entry forms should be on all club notice boards by now and should be returned, with the appropriate entry fees by Monday May 23rd. A comprehensive list of start times will be provided before the event, which is as usual open to both Lady and Gentlemen bowlers.

If you cannot see any entry forms in your club please contact the Competition Organiser, Sam Robinson, Tel No. 0151 638 0394, who will be pleased to help you out.

Sunday May 8th

Paul Saville becomes new "King of Wallasey" after excellent Merit Win

Paul Saville deservedly won his second Wallasey Individual Merit Title today after bowling consistently well all day to eventually defeat James Fitzpatrick 21-17 in an excellent Final. Paul last won this title an amazing 17 years ago in 1994 just 4 years after his dad, Walter, had first put the Saville name on the impressive trophy. Paul takes over as the new "King of Wallasey" from cousin Craig, who he defeated 21-20 in a top class semi final match. "Sav" started the day off with a 21-09 victory over Joyce Stead before defeating Tommy Walker 21-16 in his quarter final match. The classic victory over Craig in the semi final saw Paul through to the final against the newly crowned New Brighton Classic winner James Fitzpatrick. James had beaten Tony Cavanagh, Bill Astles, Bill Atkinson and Les Henderson on his way to the final but despite taking an early 3-1 lead in the final, James had to play second fiddle to the in form Sav, who powered into a 10-04 and then 18-07 lead and at 20-09 it seemed all over. James fought back to 17-20 before a short lead allowed Paul room to get in, which he gleefully took to record his second Wallasey Merit Title. Paul had actually donated a nice bottle of Glenfiddich to be given to the winner but a gentleman through and through, he decided that Terry Fanning from the Bronze Bowling Club should receive the bottle in appreciation of his excellent hospitality throughout the day. I would like to thank everyone who turned up today after a torrential downpour just before the start of play gave us thoughts that no one would bother to come. Everybody who came helped in some way or other, either by marking, measuring or making tea and despite the on off rain most of the morning. there was a lot of excellent bowls played on the heavy greens. My thanks also go to our Competition Secretary, Keith Etches, for his brilliant contribution as organiser of these events year in year out for Wallasey bowls.

Quarter Finals: S.Wharton Jnr 18 L. Henderson 21, J.Fitzpatrick 21 W.Atkinson 18, T.Walker 16 P.Saville 21, I.Mitchell 18 Cr.Saville 21

Semi Finals: L.Henderson 17 J.Fitzpatrick 21, P.Saville 21 Cr.Saville 20

Final: P.Saville 21 J.Fitzpatrick 17

2011 Wallasey Individual Merit Winner, Paul Saville, pictured with Association President, Keith Etches and Chairman, Mike Costall

Finalists, James Fitzpatrick and Paul Saville pictured before the start with Crossy once again in the picture

Crossy gets over a blank at Prenton Park yesterday by scoring himself, "Parry take note"

"I think you should wait until I'm crowned before you bow, Les."

Terry Fanning receives his whisky from Paul Saville while Mike Costall wonders what he's done with the plinth.

 

Sunday May 8th

Weekly Draw

The  Weekly Draw  took place today with the £170 Jackpot not being won. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 9, 10, 14, 17. The £30 consolation prize was paid out to a Manor Road club member. Next weeks Jackpot will be £200 from 16 numbers. Full details can be seen on the Weekly Draw page accessed via the above table.

Sunday May 8th

League Results and Tables Updated

All the results from this week's League matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Both the results and tables can be accessed via their respective links in the above table.

Saturday May 7th

Divisional Cup Semi Final Results

The three Divisional Cup Semi Finals took place last Tuesday and in the Association Cup, Royden Hall qualified to meet Bronze in the Final after a convincing 42 shot victory against Sacred Heart "C". Bronze had an equally convincing 38 shot win against Telegraph and it looks as though the Final this coming Thursday at Manor Road will be an exciting, closely contested affair.

Association Cup Semi Final Results: Royden Hall (Scr) 242 v 200 (30) Sacred Heart "C",   Bronze (Scr) 228 v 190 (6) Telegraph

ASSOCIATION CUP FINAL, THURSDAY MAY 12th AT MANOR ROAD BOWLING CLUB 6-30pm START

The Sheppick Cup Semi Finals saw Poulton and Moreton R.B.L. "A" teams qualify for the May 19th Final after differing results in their respective matches. Poulton had a very close 7 shot victory over Sandridge and Moreton R.B.L. "A" team completed a big 47 shot win against Hoylake Central "B".

Sheppick Cup Semi Final Results: Poulton (12) 232 v 225 (Scr) Sandridge,  Hoylake Central "B" (Scr) 179 v 226 (6) Moreton R.B.L. "A"

SHEPPICK CUP FINAL, THURSDAY MAY 19TH AT NEW BRIGHTON CRICKET & BOWLS CLUB ( HOME OF QUARRY VIKINGS BOWLING CLUB) 6-30PM START

The Harold Jones Cup Semi Finals also produced two differing matches with Hoylake Central "A" team having a surprisingly easier 28 shot victory against Quarry Vikings "A" team than would have been expected. The performance of the evening though came from the Manor Road "B" team who lost by only 3 shots to the powerful West Kirby Victoria. Conceding 78 shots, West Kirby Victoria were still 40 shots adrift going into the last four but once again they came up with the goods when needed most.

Harold Jones Cup Semi Final Results: Hoylake Central "A" (Scr) 221 v 193 (12) Quarry Vikings "A",  Manor Road "B" (78) 233 v 236 (Scr) West Kirby Victoria

HAROLD JONES CUP FINAL, THURSDAY MAY 26TH AT MAGAZINE BOWLING CLUB (still to be confirmed) 6-30PM START

Monday May 2nd

Weekly Draw

The  latest Weekly Draw  took place yesterday with the £140 Jackpot not being won. The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 10, 15, 17, 18. The £30 consolation prize was paid out to a Manor Road bowler. Next weeks Jackpot will be £170 from 17 numbers. Full details can be seen on the Weekly Draw page accessed via the above table.

Saturday April 29th

League Results and Tables Updated

All the results from this week's League matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Both the results and tables can be accessed via their respective links in the above table.

Friday April 28th

Wallasey News Cup Draw

The draw for the Wallasey News Cup can be seen below

Preliminary Round: Tuesday June 14th  (A) Manor Road "C" v Marine Park "B"  (B) Liscard v Marine Park "A"

First Round: Tuesday 28th June

Winner Match (A) v Winner Match (B), Queens v Wallasey RBL "A", Moreton RBL "B" v Great Float, Quarry Vikings "B" v Manor Road "A"

Grange v Great Meols, Magazine v Harrison Park, Queens Royal v Sacred Heart "A", Gladstone v Wallasey RBL "B"

Thursday April 28th

Wallasey C.G.B.A, Individual Merit, Sunday May 8th

The 2011 Wallasey Individual Merit takes place on Sunday May 8th at the greens in Central Park, Wallasey. The competition is free to enter and as last season, no prize money will be paid out. All Wallasey Association registered bowlers can enter this competition, male or female. Players wishing to enter must turn up at Central Park by 10-30 am on May 8th and the draw will take place at 10-45am.

Wednesday April 27th

British Parks C.G.B.A. Senior County Championship

The Wallasey Teams selected for the British Parks Senior County Championship match against Cheshire on Sunday May 15th can be seen below.

WALLASEY V CHESHIRE

 

Wednesday April 27th

Divisional Cup Semi Finals

The draws, handicaps and venues for the Divisional Cup Semi Finals are as follows. All matches to be played on Tuesday May 3rd with a 6-30pm Start.

Association Cup: Royden Hall (Scr) v Sacred Heart "C" (30) at Quarry Vikings (Lower Green),     Bronze (Scr) v Telegraph (6) at Great Float

Sheppick Cup: Poulton (12) v Sandridge (Scr) at Sacred Heart,   Hoylake Central "B" (6) v Moreton RBL "A" (Scr) at Sandridge

Harold Jones Cup: Quarry Vikings "A" (12) v Hoylake Central "A" (Scr) at Manor Road,   Manor Road "B" (78) v West Kirby Victoria (Scr) at Royden Hall

Sunday April 24th

Weekly Draw

The  Weekly Draw  took place today with the £120 Jackpot not being won. The numbers drawn were 4, 6, 9, 10, 14, 19. The £30 consolation prize was paid out to a Hoylake Central member. Next weeks Jackpot will be £140 from 18 numbers. Full details can be seen on the Weekly Draw page accessed via the above table.

Saturday April 23rd

League Results and Tables Updated

The results we have in from Thursday's League matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Both the results and tables can be accessed via their respective links in the above table.

Friday April 22nd

Divisional Cup Results Updated & Semi Final Draws

Tuesday's results from the Divisional Cups have now been updated and can be seen from the Team Competition page link above. The Semi Final draws can also be seen.

Thursday April 21st

Wirral & District CGBA Cup Results

The Wirral & District CGBA  Dr Dawson Victory Cup and Graham White Cup results are being updated as and when I receive them. They can be seen via the Wirral & District CGBA link in the above table.

Tuesday April 19th

Handicaps & Venues, Divisional Cups

The handicaps and venues for tonight's Divisional Cup First Round matches have been updated and can be seen via the team competitions page accessed via the link above.

Sunday April 17th

Race Night raises £400 despite poor turn out.

Our Annual Race Night, held at Sacred Heart Parish Centre last Friday night proved to be a successful venture, raising £400 for the Association. I would like to thank Tommy Walker for his unstinting efforts in attracting sponsors and buyers for the horses, without which efforts we would have had a possible disaster on our hands because of the pitiful response from the majority of our Association Members on the night. As usual Tommy's wife Joan once again excelled as the chief cashier and Joe Connolly and two of the Sacred Heart Lady members did us proud with the raffle and by acting as betting tellers. It is very disappointing that, what is an excellent evening's entertainment, should be tarnished by a lack of support from our members. After all it is for the benefit of all Wallasey Association Clubs that we hold these events. Tommy's efforts as M.C. once again had us entertained and some people actually went home quite a deal better off than when they arrived, Mike Costall (again) and Andy Wainwright just to mention two. A special thanks must go to the Birch Family entourage with Ian's family providing a handsome contribution making up nearly a quarter of our profit. Thanks to Stuart and Ian and the rest of the family and it was good to see Ken at the event as well. Thanks also go to the Sacred Heart Snooker Room members who kept on popping in and out during the evening and also parting with good money in our Auction Race. I shouldn't have to name people who attended the evening but the poor turn out did give me the opportunity to cast an eye round the room with the usual suspects in attendance. Mike and Sylvia Costall, Bill and Sandra Astles, Andy Wainwright, Chris Morrison, John and Pat Crowther, Kai Gorman, Kath Davies, Alan Hughes, Danny Sweeney, John Sherlock, Paula Benson, Jan Meskell and of course our President, Keith Etches. The "King of Wallasey" one of our greatest supporters, honoured us once again with his presence and Craig deserves great credit for coming back from Bromborough Pool to help our cause. Without the core of supporters we have, willing to pay out their cash on the night, our fees would have to rise and these nights go a long way to keep bowling a reasonably cheap sport for our members. I thank all Association members and all bowlers on the Wirral who either bought horses or sponsored races, without you we could not make a profit on the evening.

Sunday April 17th

League Results and Tables Updated

The results we have in from Thursday's League matches have now been updated as have the League Tables. Both the results and tables can be accessed via their respective links in the above table.

Sunday April 17th

Weekly Draw

The first Weekly Draw of the season took place today with the £100 Jackpot not being won. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 8, 13, 18, 20. The £30 consolation prize was paid out to a customer from Les Henderson's tickets. Next weeks Jackpot will be £120 from 19 numbers. Full details can be seen on the Weekly Draw page accessed via the above table.

Sunday April 10th

Race Night Friday April 15^th 2011

At Sacred Heart Parish, Centre, Moreton Cross, Moreton, First Race 8-00pm

We are holding our Annual Race night on Friday April 15th at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre, Moreton Cross, Moreton. These race nights allow us to keep our affiliation fees at the same level year after year and have helped us to raise our prize money for our Team Competitions over the last two seasons. The race nights have proved to be a very enjoyable and sometimes lucrative evening's entertainment for all who attend and hopefully this year we will once again be suitably entertained by Tommy Walker, our mercurial host for the Evening. I know that there is a full Birkenhead League programme taking place on the 15^th but why not play your match and then come along to Sacred Heart with a few team mates and relax with a few drinks and a few bets. The more people we have attending on the night, the better the entertainment and of course, hopefully we can raise a few more pence towards our funds.

Sunday April 10th

Nearly There, please remember, 6-15pm Starts until May 1st

We are very near to to the season starting now and with the Divisional Cup preliminary rounds beginning on Tuesday followed by Thursday's first round of League matches, I would like to remind clubs that, as usual, matches taking place in April must start at 6-15pm. After playing in the Charity Handicap last week and knowing how quickly it went dark, I might also suggest that if possible and if both team captains agree, 5 blocks should be on the green from the start. Obviously this is difficult on smaller greens but we are starting our season a week earlier than usual this year and once the sun goes down, scheduled for 8-10pm on Tuesday, the light goes quickly.

Good luck to every team and enjoy the season.