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Thursday April 30, 2009 23:35

 

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Saturday 18th April

British Parks Senior County Championship

Once again the Senior County Championship has been thrown into disarray, this time because of the ridiculously late withdrawal of St.Helens from the British Parks set up. As St.Helens were in our Division this year, we are now only in a group of Three Teams and will not play our 1st match until July 19th against Cheshire. I am looking to hold a meeting between the Officers of our Association and our County Selectors and some of our Senior County players in the next fortnight to discuss the overall Parks situation regarding Wallasey but can confirm that we have increased our Entries into this year's British Parks Senior Individual Merit competition from 2 to 4 and we will be looking to maybe hold our Qualifying Competition on the scheduled day for the now non existent St.Helens match (Sunday May 17th), instead of Monday June 8th. This will mean that the Semi Finalists and Finalists from our Qualifying event will go forward to the National Final at Stretton Bowling Club, Burton On Trent on Sunday August 9th. The winner of that event does of course qualify for B.C.G.B.A. Champion of Champions event at the Waterloo.

Thursday 16th April

Heavy rain fails to dampen the spirit of an excellent match.

The first Challenge match between the Wallasey C.G.B.A. and the Wirral Ladies C.B.A. produced an exciting and entertaining match that was played throughout with tremendous sporting spirit between the 2 sides in an evening of high class bowling, despite the rain which steadily became heavier as the night went on. The match was so close, that both teams had 6 winning cards each but Wallasey, with 3 winning cards in the back 4, just edged a victory which had looked improbable for most of the evening, by 1 shot in a 214-213 winning score line. Wirral Ladies had got off to such a flying start with 4 winners out of the first 5 blocks that a shock defeat looked on the cards for Wallasey. 2 winning cards in the middle 4 and, vitally, 3 winners at 10, 11 and 12 saw Wallasey finally take the spoils by 1 shot.  Ladies of the match for Wirral, were Mandy Excell and Elaine Milligan, who despite losing out 18-21 to Les Henderson and Colin Saville, bowled exceptionally well in a quality match full of excellent bowls by both pairs. Men of the match for Wallasey were Mike Nelson and Anthony Thompson who produced a much needed and timely victory by 21-10 over Nicky Jones and Debby Spark. Linda Jones and Joan Dewhurst 21-06, Margaret Gard and Barbara McBurney 21-14, Nicky Cooper and Jean Clark 21-18 and Carole Dunne and Margaret Vickers 21-18 were the early winners for Wirral Ladies, setting them on their way to what looked like a possible victory and when Pat Crowther and Kath Davies 21-16 and Lynsey Gorman and Jan Meskell 21-16, also posted winning cards, the writing looked on the wall for Wallasey. Brian Leonard and George Stead 21-18 and an excellent 21-12 from Bill Atkinson and Karl Sherbrooke, did however give Wallasey hope of an unlikely victory and this was seized with relish by John Devlin and John Lloyd 21-14, the aforementioned 21-10 from Mike Nelson and Anthony Thompson and then finally a crucial 21-15 win for Frank O'Neill and Matt Gilmore.

After the match there was a buffet for the Players, Officials and spectators and Mike Costall thanked both teams, the Referees and Measurers and the Royden Hall Bowling Club for allowing us to use their excellent facility for the evening. Hopefully this match will now become an Annual Event with the Ladies hosting next years match.

Sunday 12th April

Wallasey C.G.B.A. v Wirral Ladies County Bowling Association.

The pairings for Thursday's match can be seen below: The match starts at 6-15pm at Royden Hall Bowling Club. Spectators will be made more than welcome on the night for what should be an enjoyable curtain raiser for the new season.

Saturday 11th April

Quarry Vikings Bowling Club

Will all Club Secretaries and Captains please note that Cup matches scheduled for the Quarry Vikings green this season will all be played on the Lower Green at New Brighton Cricket & Bowls Club apart from any Semi Finals or Finals.

Saturday 11th April

Wallasey C.G.B.A. v Wirral Ladies County Bowling Association.

The 1st Challenge match between Wallasey and Wirral Ladies takes place this coming Thursday 16th April at Royden Hall Bowling Club, starting at 6-15pm. This is a pairs match and both Associations have picked full strength sides for the occasion. If you have some spare time on Thursday why not get along to Royden and enjoy the match. Will all Wallasey players please remember that the proper dress code should be observed for this match.

Wednesday April 1st

Alteration to Starred Player List

An early alteration to the Sacred Heart Starred Player list has not been altered in this years handbook. Would all Club Secretaries please note that B.Mckee replaces J.Connolly in the Sacred Heart "B" team list of starred players.

Saturday March 28th

West Kirby Victoria retain the Merseyside County Club Championship

West Kirby Victoria, reigning Wallasey Association 1st Division Champions, retained the Merseyside County Crown Green Bowling Association Championship Cup this afternoon at an excellent Liverpool Cricket Club green.                                                                                 In the semi-finals they beat a strong Brooke Hotel side 154-113, claiming six of the eight winning jacks. Billy Atkinson 21-06 and Ian Sherbrooke 21-08 were the best winners for the Vics.
In the final they beat BRNESC 161-115 having seven winning jacks with Karl Sherbrooke winning 21-07 and Brian Leonard 21-08. This was an excellent all round display by the Vics and they were well deserved winners on the day. BRNESC had earlier beaten Walton Park 143-135 with the winning jacks shared in their semi final match.

West Kirby Victoria now go forward to the BCGBA Club Championship at the Severnside complex in Shrewsbury on Sunday 26th April where they play the holders Tonge (Manchester).

Two weeks earlier (12th April), the 'Vics' play at Irlam in the British Team Championships where they play .... you guessed it, Tonge.

John Lloyd, West Kirby Victoria Captain receives the trophy from the B.C.G.B.A. Chief Executive, John Crowther.

The triumphant West Kirby Victoria squad with the Merseyside County C.G.B.A. Club Championship Cup

      Back row left to right, John Devlin, Karl Sherbrooke, Billy Atkinson, John Brandon, Andy Dawson, Malcolm Johnson

  Front row left to right Brian Leonard, Robby Franklin, John Lloyd, Neil Sherbrooke, Ian Sherbrooke

Friday March 27th

Great Meols Bowling Club

The Great Meols Bowling Club have set up their own excellent website and this can be accessed via the Links to Other Sites page in the table above or by typing in their web address    www.meolsbowls.tk

Wednesday March 24th

Funeral Arrangements: Tom Jones

The funeral arrangements for Tom Jones are as follows – Monday 30^th March @ Landican (North Chapel) 10.30 am  Mourners will be welcome at Manor Road  Snooker & Bowls Club after the service. The  family have requested family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Arrowe Park Hospital High Dependency Unit via Kenna & Turner Funeral Directors.

Tuesday March 24th

Wirral Ladies

The Wirral Ladies County Bowling Association have challenged the Wallasey C.G.B.A. British Parks Representative side to a challenge match and Wallasey have accepted the challenge. The match will consist of 12 pairs playing 21up but with the Ladies receiving 5 on the card. The match will take place at Royden Hall Bowling Club on Thursday April 16th starting at 6-15pm, with Royden Hall kindly allowing us to use the floodlights to complete the match. Wallasey will provide a buffet for the players and officials after the match and hopefully this will be an enjoyable start to the bowling season and will become a regular event between the 2 Associations.

Tuesday March 24th

Merseyside Club Championship

I have been asked to remind the Clubs taking part on Saturday, that it is a Final's Day and that the usual Dress Code for Finals is to be observed on the day. 

Tuesday March 24th

Handbooks

The Wirral & District C.G.B.A. would like to apologise to all clubs expecting to receive their combined, Wirral, Bebington and Wallasey handbooks last night but unfortunately the Printers informed us only yesterday afternoon that, due to a mechanical breakdown with one of their machines, they could not honour their delivery date. All Wallasey clubs will receive their books hand delivered later this week provided the books are available. The Bebington League are I believe also making sure their clubs receive the books as soon as possible.

Tuesday March 24th

Divisional Cup Handicaps

The Handicaps for the Preliminary Round matches in the Divisional Cups can now be seen via the respective Cup pages accessed via the Team Competition page.

Monday March 23rd

Funeral Service: Ron Henderson

The Funeral service for Ron Henderson will be held at Frankby Cemetary this coming Thursday, 26th March starting at 12 noon. Mourners will be welcome at the Kings Gap Court Hotel after the service and the Family have requested Family Flowers only.

Monday March 23rd

Tom Jones

Once again I am sorry to have to report the loss of another member of our bowling community. Tom Jones, a long standing Life Member of the Quarry Vikings Bowling Club, sadly passed away in hospital this morning. Tom had recently suffered a massive stroke and our thoughts and sympathies go to his family and friends. I will post funeral arrangements as soon as any details are known

Monday March 23rd

Ron Henderson

I am sorry to have to report the tragic news that Ron Henderson passed away at home on Saturday after a long period of illness. Ron played for Sandridge, Marine Park and in the afternoons at Hoylake Marine Gardens and was well known and respected amongst the Wallasey Bowling Community. Ron's son, Les, is of course our current Wallasey Merit and Wallasey Festival champion and all our sympathies go to all the family at this sad time. I will post the funeral arrangements as soon as they are finalised.

Friday March 20th

Divisional Cup Match Venues

The venues for the Preliminary Round matches in the Harold Jones and Sheppick Cups have now been allocated along with all the group stage matches in the Association Cup. All the details can be seen via the respective Cup pages accessed via the Team Competitions page.

Friday March 20th

Merseyside Club Championship

The 2008 Merseyside Club Championship (held over from last season) takes place on Saturday 28th March at Liverpool Cricket Club, Aigburth. The event starts at 11-00 am with West Kirby Victoria playing Brooke Hotel and Walton Park playing BRNESC in the Semi Finals. The eventual winners will represent Merseyside in the B.C.G.B.A. Club Championship at Severnside, Shrewsbury on Sunday 26th April starting at 9-30am. West Kirby Victoria reached the Semi Final stage of the B.C.G.B.A. Club Championship in 2008. The 2009 Merseyside Club Championship will be held later this season.

Thursday March 5th

North Wirral League Cup 2009

The draw for the North Wirral League Cup can now be seen via the North Wirral League page.

Thursday March 5th

Presidents Cup Draw

The draw for the 2009 Presidents Cup was made by the Executive Committee last night at Manor Road and can be seen on the Presidents Cup page accessed via the Team Competition page. With Moreton R.B.L. deciding not to enter the competition this year and Greasby having pulled out of the Association, there are 29 teams left in the draw, culminating in 13 preliminary round matches and 3 teams going directly into the First round.

Tuesday March 3rd

Wirral Ladies County Bowling Association "Race Night"

The Wirral Ladies County Bowling Association are holding a Race Night at the newly refurbished Sacred Heart Social Club, Hoylake Road, Moreton this coming Friday (March 6th) starting at 7-30pm. Admission is only 50 pence per person and there will also be a quiz and raffle prizes. All are welcome to attend the 8 race event and hopefully as many Wallasey Association members as possible can turn out for what should be an enjoyable evenings entertainment.

Monday March 2nd

Distribution of Handbooks

The 2009 Wirral & District C.G.B.A. handbooks (once again incorporating Wirral, Bebington and Wallasey) will be distributed at a Secretaries meeting on Monday March 23rd at Lever Club, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight starting at 7-30pm. The Birkenhead League and the Merseyside County and British Crown Green handbooks will also be available at the above meeting.