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Junior Bowls News
14/09/08 The Comp today, was an end of season
for Chorley & District Junior Bowling League. There were 45 juniors and
45 seniors, all the juniors played with family members or club members.
To complete the competition, three greens in Chorley were used, 2 on
Coronation Park and 1 by kind permission of St Mary's Parish Centre. The
competition grows each year and another club will join the League next
year. There was a good atmosphere
and many passers by stopped to watch with amazement at how many young
people were bowling. Going off today's performance we will soon need
more bowling greens. Hilda Jones.
Pictures on Junior Gallery. Thanks Chris. H.
09/07/08 This Sunday 13th July, Lancashire
Juniors play Gtr. Manchester Juniors. Home venue is St. Aidans BC,
Highfield Grange Ave, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6ET. Away Venue is Lady
Barn BC, Harbour Lane,
Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16
4HF. Both start at 2.00pm. Thanks Chris. H.
22/06/08
Chorley Junior Bowlers Visit the Famous Waterloo
On the 21st June the
64 members of the Chorley & District Junior Crown Green Bowling League
had a fabulous visit to the Famous Waterloo Bowling Green in Blackpool.
This visit for young bowlers was equivalent to a young footballer going
to Wembley. They played bowls from 11.30am until 4.30pm with a short
welcoming break for lunch when they sampled the excellent cuisine of the
Waterloo Hotel (and dry off a little). The bowlers, aged 7 – 16, played
in three groups, group one being the youngest and group three older or
more experienced. First and second place in group one went to Nicholas
Brewis (Weldbank Chorley Juniors) with 26 points and Matthew Gill
(Windmill Ormskirk Juniors) with 25 points. First and second place in
group two went to joint winners Lewis Collinson (Weldbank Chorley
Juniors)
and Hayden Jones (Shevington Juniors) with 23 points and Katherine
Moore (St. Mary’s Chorley Juniors) with 22 points. First and second
places in group three went to Ryan Ashcroft (Coppull Juniors) with
46 points and Grant Parker (Wigan Juniors) with 42 points.
First and second placed bowlers received trophies, all participants
received medals. The weather could have been kinder – it rained all
day – but the bowlers didn't even notice it, most of the time. The
event was organized by Chorley Borough Bowls Forum but could not have
taken place without generous donations from the Chorley & District
Bowling Leagues and a grant from Chorley Borough Council Sports Forum.
Thanks also must go to the Coaches, Instructors, Parents and Volunteers
who worked throughout the day to ensure the safety and smooth running of
the event. Report from Hilda Jones – Chorley Borough Bowls Forum Chair
Sponsors:-
 Dave Smith Engineering
  
Thanks Hilda, from all at SHEVIBOWLS. Chris. H.
20/06/08 Chorley & District Junior Bowling
League are going to the Waterloo, Blackpool tomorrow. Organised
by Hilda Jones, a competition is to be held on the Waterloo green for 57
junior bowlers. 3 age groups will compete for trophies and prizes on
this famous green. Chorley Borough Council have awarded the League a
grant, Shevington Juniors are sponsored by Dave Smith Engineering,
Standish Service Station and Auto-weld (Standish). The other Junior
Clubs taking part in this competition are Coppull, Weldbank
Chorley, St. Mary's Chorley, Wigan, and Windmill Ormskirk. All at
SHEVIBOWLS wish to thank all the sponsors, instructors, helpers,
parents, grandparents and the Junior bowlers for their hard work and
dedication in creating the opportunity for this event.
Thanks Chris. H.
06/06/08 New setup for the Junior League on
this website but I require all the information to keep it updated.
Thanks Chris. H.
03/06/08 More Saturday morning junior clubs
are up and running. St. Aidans contact Ray Brewis/01942-224009. Orrell
Y.M.C.A. Bowling Club are Starting a Learning Session
for Young People aged 8 to 15 Yrs each Sat morning 10am to 12noon
commencing on the 14th of June. Free With Bowls Provided. Contact
Brian Heyes on Tel. 01695-623371or Mob. 07949-597328.
Thanks Chris. H.
03/06/08 The Junior Bowls League has started.
I will supply fixtures and updates a.s.a.p.
Thanks Chris. H.
11/04/08 The Shevington Conservative Saturday
Morning Bowls Club starts on Saturday May 3rd at 10.30am. Open to all
who want to learn or improve at Crown Green Bowls. Qualified instruction
and fun too. Come along, it's only £2.00 for the hour and we supply the
bowls. We do require you to wear flat soled shoes so as not to damage
the green. Thanks Chris. H.
30/03/08 Last night was RACE NIGHT at
Shevington Conservative Club and over £300.00 raised for the bowls
section. A tremendous success. Thanks to Andy, Ritchie and Joe for their
hard work and despite a hiccup with the sound, the punters
enjoyed every moment. Big hats, binoculars and whips were on show at the
full race card (9 races), winning
Owners
received medals and bottles of champagne, a cracking night. Thanks again
Chris. H.
29/03/08 Any new Junior Bowlers who live in or
near to Wigan town centre can join Wigan Saturday Morning
Club. Contact Andrew Molyneux 07891-478940 for more. Chris. H.
28/03/08 Shevington Juniors have attained
additional sponsorship from
Standish Service Station Ltd.
All at Shevington Junior Bowls and
SHEVIBOWLS
thank all the sponsors for their generosity and support. Thanks Chris.
H.
28/03/08 Well done to Hilda Jones and all the
team at Coppull Cons Bowls. They are the first bowls club in the country
to achieve 'CLUBMARK' accreditation. See the picture on the gallery.
Chris. H.
19/02/08 Shevington Cons Juniors have obtained
another sponsor,
Dave Smith
has provided a generous sponsorship deal for the Juniors and along with
Auto-weld
gives the juniors a great start to
the season. Many thanks for your support. Chris.H.
Another junior club that started last year in Ormskirk has come on in
leaps and bounds. Checkout their websites
http://www.ormskirkjuniorbowls.btik.com/p_Home.ikml .
Shevington Juniors played 2 friendly games with these last season, Ian
Gill and friends have created a fantastic junior section in Ormskirk.
Visit the web sites and see what a little time and effort can do for
your clubs.
www.windmillbowls.freeserve.co.uk
28/12/07 Great News for the Junior Bowls
League bowlers. Hilda Jones has booked the Waterloo bowling
green, Blackpool on Saturday 21st June 2008, for a Juniors Competition.
This is the 'Wembley' of Crown Green Bowls, should be a great
day, thanks Hilda. Are there any more Junior clubs out there who want to
join the CHORLEY AND DISTRICT JUNIOR BOWLING LEAGUE? Give us a call,
text or e-mail. Thanks Chris. H.
17/09/07
The members of Chorley and District Junior Bowling Clubs had an
excellent days bowling on Sunday the 16th September. There annual
Junior /Senior Doubles Competition attracted 82 bowlers. There were new
faces welcomed from the newly formed Shevington Junior Bowling Club.
The format was the same as
previous years with 8 -12 and 13 to 17 age groups.
Ryan Heald age 15 and his partner
Terry Corner won the senior section for the third time running, the runner
up was Robert Baxendale and his partner Alwyn Jones, both boys are members
of Coppull Junior Bowling Club and attend Southlands High School.
The 8 to 12 group was won by Robert
Brewis age 12 and his partner Vanessa Roscoe, the runner up was Owen Morris
and Margaret Bleasdale, both boys are members of Weldbank Junior Bowling
Club and attend Holy Cross High School.
The group winners for the 8 - 12 were
Ryan Ashcroft Owen Morris, Emma Ashcroft, Jennifer Lynch, Luke Calderbank,
Fraser Parr, Josh Foreshow and Robert Brewis. The group winners for the 13
-17 competition were Gavin Love. Ryan Heald, Jade Roberts and Robert
Baxendale.
The competition was organised by
Chorley Borough Bowls Forum. A spokesperson for the forum said that the
quality of play and sportsmanship throughout the day surpassed many senior
competitions. Also thanks to the helpers on the day without which it
wouldn't happen.
Chorley Borough Bowls Forum
01257 792751
Thanks for the report Hilda,
check the gallery for photos of the winners. Chris. H.
10/09/07 Sent in by
Brian Love:-
I
think we all agree it was a great day for our youngsters yesterday playing
in their first tournament at Newton-Le-Willows. It was an experience we hope
they will remember and take part in next year. For beginners new to the
game, they did very well up against some very experienced junior bowlers.
There is a selection of photos
Brian took on the gallery.
Thanks to all at St. Patricks
(Newton-le-Willows) for organising the event and a special thanks to the
bowlers (some reluctant bowlers who took part I am especially grateful for
their contribution). Thanks Chris. H.
04/09/07 Check out these Junior Bowls
competitions. 1) 'Beginners Bridge' This is on
Sunday Only September 9th at St. Patricks, Newton-le-Willows. Starts at
12.00pm, free to enter, register on arrival. Practise at 11.30am. C'mon
juniors give it a go. 2)
'Charity Bowls
Doubles Competition' click here for details.
This is very popular with the juniors and it's for charity. Thanks Chris. H.
27/08/07
 Shevington
Cons Juniors
last Saturday, played the return game against the Windmill (Ormskirk) Juniors
team. As the Windmill only started this year, Shevington went to the
Windmill with 3 inexperienced players and their Captain Gavin Love. The
players were matched according to abilities which made the games close
fought. Liam Hutchings and Helen Chivers experienced a match for the first
time and both bowled brilliantly on the Windmill green.
Click Here for team Photographs or view the gallery. Philip Won the
trophy. Results were:-
|
Windmill Juniors |
v |
Shevington Cons Juniors |
|
| Mathew Gill |
15 |
Gavin Love |
21 |
|
Philippa Erlam |
14 |
Philip Chivers |
21 |
| Andrew Tobin |
21 |
Helen Chivers |
17 |
|
Jordan Bunting |
15 |
Liam Hutchings |
21 |
| Totals |
65 |
|
80 |
24/08/07
Shevington
Cons Juniors
last Saturday, welcomed a young Windmill (Ormskirk) Juniors team.
This club only started this year and are a credit to Ian Gill and Diane
Evans. Next Saturday Shevington visit the Windmill.
Click Here for team Photo or view the gallery. Results were:-
|
Shevington
Cons Juniors |
v |
Windmill (Ormskirk) Juniors |
|
|
Rebecca Hutchings |
21 |
Jordan Evans |
10 |
|
Fraser Parr |
21 |
Robert Tobin |
8 |
|
Ryan Craven |
21 |
Ciaran Lea |
12 |
|
Karl Sutherland |
21 |
Ryan Bunting |
19 |
| Totals |
84 |
|
49 |
14/08/07
Shevington Cons Juniors
had an outstanding performance, last Saturday, against an experienced
Coppull B Juniors
team. As mentioned before, Coppull are a well established junior bowling club and are a credit
to Hilda and the volunteers at the club. Shevington junior Luke Calderbank won the Best Weekly
Winner Trophy by playing a remarkably accurate long game. Results were:-
|
Coppull Cons B Juniors |
v |
Shevington Cons Juniors |
|
|
Ryan Ashcroft |
21 |
Ben Allen |
12 |
|
Ben Crowther |
15 |
Karl Sutherland |
21 |
|
Lewis Pye |
17 |
Harry Fishwick |
21 |
|
Reece Barrow |
12 |
Luke Calderbank |
21 |
| Totals |
65 |
|
75 |
Next Saturday, Shevington
are host to the Windmill Junior bowling club, Ormskirk. This club only started
this year and it will be their first competitive friendly match. Ian Gill
and Diane Evans have worked really hard at promoting Junior Bowls in Ormskirk
and hopefully this will be a regular fixture in the Junior Bowls season. Thanks
Chris. H.
07/08/07
Shevington Cons Juniors
had a difficult game, last Saturday, against an experienced Weldbank B Juniors
team. Weldbank are a well established junior bowling club and are a credit
to Margaret and the volunteers at the club. Hopefully, Shevington will
become an equal to clubs like this and Coppull. Shevington's Ryan Craven playing
his second game for the Juniors won the Best Weekly
Winner Trophy. Results were:-
|
Shevington Cons Juniors |
v |
Coppull Cons A Juniors |
|
|
Fraser Parr |
16 |
Owen Morris |
21 |
|
Tom Sutherland |
12 |
Ben Roscoe |
21 |
|
Ben Allen |
20 |
Lewis Collinson |
21 |
|
Ryan Craven |
21 |
Arnold Maiden |
17 |
| Totals |
69 |
|
80 |
02/08/07 The
Junior Bowls School Festivals for 2007
were a tremendous success. Winners were:- Monday 09/07/07 Mornington High
School (Hindley); Tuesday 10/07/07 Hesketh Fletcher High School (Atherton);
Wednesday 11/07/07 St. John Fisher High School (Springfield).
Bellingham Festival Pictures and
Atherton Park Festival Pictures. This year
Junior Bowls
'taster' sessions have been introduced to over 1500 pupils throughout the
Wigan Borough. The Project organiser and Lancashire Crown Green Bowling
Development Officer, Peter Forshaw and myself want to thank everyone who
helped in making the project a huge success. This year
Garswood Hall Bowling Club
introduced the scheme to schools in the Ashton area. The enthusiastic
volunteers and instructors introduced 500+ pupils to Crown Green Bowls, a
remarkable achievement for their 1st year. Primary schools (mainly final
year pupils) were also introduced to the project this year, again with
tremendous success. Again many thanks to all the volunteers and instructors
who gave up their time to help. Peter and I hope to see you all again next
year.
Thanks again,
Chris. H.
29/07/07 Today
Shevington Cons Juniors bowling team played away at St. Mary's
A
Juniors. The Shevington team travelled with 2 new players due to the
Captain, Gavin Love, injuring his wrist on a friend's trampoline, get well
soon Gavin. The new players excelled. Karl's brother Tom
Sutherland and Rebecca Hutchings (dragged out of the shower by her Grandma)
showed remarkable composure on a difficult bowling green. Their first
competitive Junior League game, both achieving wins. Tom came away with the
coveted weekly Best Winner Trophy (see Photo Gallery). The green, at the rear of St. Mary's church in Chorley, was
not as quick as our last visit but the Juniors kept their heads and calmly followed the marks.
The green must be lucky for the brothers as Karl won the trophy here in his
first game. My thanks to Rebecca and her family for their support at such
late notice. St. Mary's also deserve my thanks in making a team available
during the holiday period. Maureen Belshaw, Frank, Bert and parents all
helped with the arrangements. Shevington team appreciated the hard work they
do in providing the facilities, equipment, drinks, Sunshine etc. Thanks again, Chris. H.
Results were:-
|
St. Mary's A Juniors |
v |
Shevington Cons Juniors |
|
| Amelia James |
7 |
Tom Sutherland |
21 |
|
Bethany Blackwell |
14 |
Karl Sutherland |
21 |
| Katherine Moore |
20 |
Rebecca Hutchings |
21 |
|
Jade Roberts |
14 |
Ben Allen |
21 |
| Totals |
55 |
|
84 |
25/07/07
Shevington Cons Juniors
had a difficult game, last Saturday, against an experienced Coppull Cons
A Juniors
team. Although Coppull were playing a Junior short, the team's experience
almost overcame Shevington. This again went to the final game on the green,
Ben Allen had a great game with Robert Baxendale and deserved the Best Weekly
Winner Trophy. With the Coppull team being a player short, it was an ideal
opportunity to introduce 2 new Shevington Juniors to the competitive element
of the Junior League. The new team members Tom Sutherland (Shevi Juniors
logo designer) and Phil Chivers played against each other with instruction
from Harry Butler on the finer points of the rules. Phil played well to beat
Tom but both showed they had the quality to play for the team and will get
their opportunity later in the season. Results were:-
|
Shevington Cons Juniors |
v |
Coppull Cons A Juniors |
|
|
Fraser Parr |
12 |
Sebastian Williams |
21 |
|
Tom Sutherland/Phil Chivers |
21 |
Walk Over |
5 |
|
Ben Allen |
21 |
Robert Baxendale |
13 |
|
Karl Sutherland |
7 |
Robert Walsh |
21 |
| Totals |
61 |
|
60 |
17/07/07 Last Saturday saw
Shevington Cons Juniors
return to winning ways against a determined St. Mary's B Juniors
team. This again went to the final game on the green, Karl Sutherland just
defeating Anthony Roberts to clinch the game for Shevington. Josh Forshaw
and Amy Maudsley played brilliantly to beat Shevington Ben Allen and Harry
Fishwick but the impressive Fraser Parr (who had eaten 3 Shredded Wheat)
brought the Shevington Team back into the game and won the Best Weekly
Winner Trophy. Results were:-
|
Shevington Cons Juniors |
v |
St. Mary's B Juniors |
|
|
Fraser Parr |
21 |
Luke Roberts |
13 |
|
Harry Fishwick |
15 |
Amy Maudsley |
21 |
|
Ben Allen |
16 |
Josh Forshaw |
21 |
|
Karl Sutherland |
21 |
Anthony Roberts |
15 |
| Totals |
73 |
|
70 |
12/07/07 Yesterday was the last of the
Inter-schools tournaments (possibly a Champion of Champions tournament later
in the year). Although the weather was damp, it did not dampen the spirits
of the school children taking part in the four festivals around the Wigan
Borough. Thanks to all participants, teachers, volunteers and bowling clubs
for making the festivals another tremendous success. Peter Forshaw and I
hope to see you all again next year. This year, a few primary schools also
had 'taster' sessions with their local bowling clubs and thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. Well over a thousand pupils in the Borough were introduced to
Crown Green Bowls.
Thanks again, Chris. H.
07/07/07
Shevington Cons Juniors
bowling team playing away to Weldbank A
Juniors. As you can see from the results below, the
Shevington team put up a terrific fight against the top of the league. The Weldbank
A team are a credit to their coaches, all excellent, experienced bowlers. Jennifer Lynch
overwhelmed Luke Calderbank with some tremendous bowls to
put her team into a great lead and return the earlier defeat away at
Shevington, with interest. Shevington Captain Gavin Love, Ryan Craven (a
fantastic performance from the new member of the team) and Ben Allen all had
tight games with their opponents Thomas Walsh, Jack Morris and Alex Straw. All
games went to all-but across but only Ben Allen could find the point required to
win the game and win the coveted Shevington weekly Best Winner Trophy. All the
players rewarded the numerous spectators with their bowling skills and deserved
the standing applause they received from them. Next Saturday 12.30pm a young
Shevington team are at home to St. Mary's B Juniors.
Results were:-
|
Weldbank A Juniors |
v |
Shevington Cons Juniors |
|
|
Thomas Walsh |
21 |
Gavin Love |
20 |
|
Jack Morris |
21 |
Ryan Craven |
20 |
|
Jennifer Lynch |
21 |
Luke Calderbank |
8 |
|
Alex Straw |
20 |
Ben Allen |
21 |
| Totals |
83 |
|
69 |
25/06/07 No league game for
Shevington
Juniors this week or next but fantastic team sweat-shirts and t-shirts were
handed to the team by Ang and Gary Allen of
Auto-Weld (Standish) Ltd.
see the
photo gallery for the pictures taken by Brian Love.
Thanks again, Chris. H.
16/06/07
Shevington Cons Juniors
bowling team playing at home to Weldbank A
Juniors. This was a tough game for the young
Shevington team. The Weldbank team were all excellent bowlers. Fraser Parr
fought back from 19 - 10 down whereas Harry Fishwick struggled to get over
the line from being 19 - 13 up. Jennifer Lynch sent some tremendous bowls to
get back into the game but Harry kept his nerve to win the game. Fraser and
Harry share the trophy this week, see the photo gallery for the picture
which was taken by Brian Love.
Results were:-
|
Shevington Cons Juniors |
v |
Weldbank A Juniors |
|
|
Fraser Parr |
21 |
Jack Morris |
19 |
|
Harry Fishwick |
21 |
Jennifer Lynch |
19 |
|
Luke Calderbank |
10 |
Robert Brewis |
21 |
|
Karl Sutherland |
11 |
Thomas Walsh |
21 |
| Totals |
63 |
|
80 |
14/06/07
Junior Bowls School Festivals this year
are to be held at the following locations, dates and times:-
|
Wigan Schools Bowls Festivals |
Monday 9th July 9.30am - 12.30pm |
Shevington, Standish, Mornington and Abraham Guest High Schools |
Venue; Bellingham
Bowling Club, New Lodge |
| Wednesday 11th
July 9.30am - 12.30pm |
Orrell St.
Peters, Hawkley Hall, Kingsdown and John Fisher High Schools |
Venue; Bellingham Bowling Club, New
Lodge |
| Leigh Schools
Bowls Festival |
Tuesday 10th
July 9.30am - 12.30pm |
Hesketh
Fletcher, Fred Longworth, Westleigh and Bedford High Schools |
Venue; Atherton Park, Morley St.. |
| Ashton Schools
Bowls Festival |
Friday 6th
July 9.30am - 12.30pm |
Byrchall,
Cansfield, Edmund Arrowsmith and Lowton High Schools. |
Venue;
Garswood Hall |
Each
school play 2 games; 8 players per team; singles matches 11 up and there are
trophies for all schools.
10/06/07
How
do you like the new logo designed by one of our Junior bowlers Thomas
Sutherland. Today
Shevington Cons Juniors bowling team played away at St. Mary's B
Juniors. This was a new experience for Karl and his brother Tom
Sutherland and a new bowling green for a very young
Shevington team. The green, at the rear of St. Mary's church in Chorley, was
very quick but the Juniors kept their heads and calmly followed the marks.
Congratulations go to Karl for winning the trophy this week, not bad for his
first league game. (see photo gallery). My thanks to Frank Swarbrick
for arranging the game and drinks afterwards, as Maureen Belshaw was away on
Lancashire duties. It was quite hectic with the Parish Centre bustling with
families attending a First Communion. Thanks again, Chris. H.
Results were:-
|
St. Mary's B Juniors |
v |
Shevington Cons Juniors |
|
| Bethany Wilson |
12 |
Fraser Parr |
21 |
|
Luke Roberts |
13 |
Gavin Love |
21 |
| Amy Mawdsley |
11 |
Luke Calderbank |
21 |
| Lilly Taylor |
9 |
Karl Sutherland |
21 |
| Totals |
45 |
|
84 |
03/06/07 The Shevington Cons Saturday
Morning bowls club had a tremendous boost to the membership yesterday. 8 New
students joined in the fun and thoroughly enjoyed the morning, hopefully
another Junior team is in the making (see photo, taken by Brian Love, on the
gallery). I would like to thank Gary and Ang Allen of
Auto-Weld (Standish) Ltd. who are sponsoring
the Junior team with T-shirts and Sweat-shirts.
Thanks, Chris.
H.
03/06/07
Shevington Cons Juniors bowling team playing away at Coppull Cons A
Juniors. This was another new bowling green for the young Shevington
team. The well established Coppull A team were to strong for the Shevington
youngsters, in actual fact, they would have beaten a good adult team.
Congratulations to them and all at Coppull for coaching and developing a
marvellous team of young bowlers. Shevington are still upbeat and are eagerly
awaiting the reverse fixture. Results were:-
|
Coppull Cons A Juniors |
v |
Shevington Cons Juniors |
|
| Seb Williams |
21 |
Luke Calderbank |
11 |
| Robert Walsh |
21 |
Harry Fishwick |
10 |
| Lee Makinson |
21 |
Ben Allen |
8 |
| Robert Baxendale |
21 |
Gavin Love |
14 |
| Totals |
84 |
|
43 |
19/05/07
Shevington Cons Juniors bowling team playing away at Weldbank B
Juniors. This was a new experience and a new bowling green for the young
Shevington team. They were not overawed by the established Weldbank team,
who have a terrific setup for the juniors in the centre at Ash Grove.
Results were:-
|
Weldbank B Juniors |
v |
Shevington Cons Juniors |
|
| Ben Roscoe |
21 |
Fraser Parr |
9 |
| Owen Morris |
21 |
Harry Fishwick |
14 |
| Arnie Maiden |
20 |
Ben Allen |
21 |
| Lewis Collinson |
8 |
Gavin Love |
21 |
| Totals |
70 |
|
65 |
12/05/07 The first league game for
Shevington Cons Juniors bowling team playing at home to Coppull Cons
Juniors was a huge success not only for the players and subs but for all
who watched a taught, close fought, match. The players, all aged between 8
and 13 years, showed some excellent skills considering this was their
introduction to competitive bowls and compete they did. The match was
balanced on a knife edge right up to the last game on the green. 78 points
to each team with the last game at ALL BUT across. Gavin Love showed
composure, with block in hand managed to win his game 21 - 20 giving
Shevington the match 79 - 78. Results were:-
|
Shevington Cons Juniors |
v |
Coppull Cons B Juniors |
|
| Fraser Parr |
21 |
Ryan Ashcroft |
16 |
| Luke Calderbank |
17 |
Ben Crowley |
21 |
| Ben Allen |
20 |
Jack Ashworth |
21 |
| Gavin Love |
21 |
Lewis Pye |
20 |
| Totals |
79 |
|
78 |
02/05/07
Congratulations to Shevington Conservative & Unionist Club Bowls Section
who have been awarded a grant from
Awards
for All. This is a tremendous achievement and will guarantee Crown Green
Bowling at Shevington Conservative Club will continue to promote the
beautiful sport. Not just for the members of the club but for all students
from Shevington High School and the growing membership of the Saturday
Morning Bowls Club (This starts again this Saturday May 5th 10.30am to
11.30am). Anyone who wishes to learn how to play or increase their skills in
the ART please come and join us. Special Thanks goes to Peter Forshaw for
his guidance and Hilary Morrison for the wonderful Referee's letter she
provided. A big thanks to everyone who has helped in achieving this grant.
Thanks, Chris. H.
23/04/07 The Standish High session on
Thursday April 26th has been cancelled, next session on May 3rd is still on.
The school is looking to extend the sessions into June, all volunteers
please keep checking the dates. This morning we were at Botanical Gardens in
Atherton with students from Fred Longworth School. Another great success. 36
students really enjoyed their morning bowls. Thanks to all volunteers and
the beautiful Bowling Club for all the help and coaching skills they
provided.
Thanks, Chris.
H.
21/04/07 All sessions were very successful
this week. The students and teachers expressed their thanks to all the
instructors and helpers. The success has caused a problem as we require more
helpers at the sessions. All volunteers who have CRB clearance please come
to a session near you and enjoy the fun and laughter. Some
dates
have changed, please check the list.
Thanks, Chris.
H.
18/04/07 The second session with the Juniors
from Abraham Guest school was as successful as the first, yesterday. The
students and teachers cannot wait for their next visit. Pictures taken by
the teachers will soon be on the site.
Thanks, Chris.
H.
09/04/07
A new season of Junior
Bowls is starting again. All instructors and volunteers please
check the dates for
availability. Thanks, Chris.
H.
27/03/07
A one day intensive Bowling seminar today at St. Aidans. This
was for school teachers and Leisure Rangers in the Wigan Borough. A
tremendous day for all.
Chris. H
20/10/06 Thank you letter :-
Bowling Report From Stuart Colothan, Specialist P.E Teacher, St. Wilfrids
C.E Primary School During September, Year 6 pupils from St. Wilfrids C.E
Primary School were given the unique opportunity to learn how to play ‘crown
green bowling’ as part of their P.E lesson. The children went to St.
Wilfrid’s bowling green where they were greeted by a large number of the
club members. In small groups, the children were taught by the volunteers
how to hold a wood, send and bowl a length. After some practise the children
experienced playing a game and learned how to score.
Mr Stuart Colothan,
Specialist P.E Teacher said, "This was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to
experience another different sport. It was an absolute pleasure to watch the
children interact with the older members of the community in such a happy
environment. On behalf of the school, I would like to say a special thank you to
Joan Bannister and all the other club members who gave up their spare time to
support the children, for making this new and exciting experience possible."
Year 6 pupils Megan Higgins
and Elliot Platt said, "We thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and would recommend
crown green bowling to people of any age. The helpers gave us some great advice,
which made it easier for us to play. We had a brilliant time bowling and hope to
play again in the Summer!"
Assistant Club Secretary, Joan Bannister, said, "The day was so hot and the
atmosphere was electric, but it was a pleasure to be there. Why? The pupils of
St. Wilfrids were obviously enjoying their experience as first-time crown green
bowlers. They behaved so well and were a credit to the school and to themselves.
The club helpers, who worked so hard, and myself were happy to be involved in
this historic occasion – and it was a joy to behold. The idea of young people’s
‘taster’ bowling was embraced by the bowling club committee, after all – young
people are our future sportsmen and sportswomen. Representing Lancashire County
is within the reach of these enthusiastic boys and girls, and we will give them
every encouragement. The 2012 Olympics could be for them. What a goal to aim
for!!!"
17/07/06 Check out this Blog for more
photos.
http://juniorbowls2006.blogspot.com/
12/07/06 The second of the inter-schools tournaments was
again very successful. The High Schools playing today were Deanery (another
team), Kingsdown,
Orrell St. Peters and St. John Fisher. Orrell St. Peters High School were the overall winners after a
close game in the finals with Deanery High School. Again brilliant bowling from all the schools. All
schools were presented with Trophies and the teachers of the classes that
attended collected them from Joan Bannister and Ken Jarvis.
This is the
Press Release.
   
From left to right, the teachers from Orrell St. Peters, Deanery, St. John
Fisher and
Kingsdown collect their trophies from Peter Forshaw, Ken Jarvis and Joan
Bannister. Thanks again to all the Junior Bowlers,
the Bellingham Bowling Club, all the helpers and all the schools. Chris. H
10/07/06 The first inter-schools tournament was
a huge success. The schools playing today were Deanery, Hawkley Hall,
Hindley and Shevington. Hindley High School were the overall winners after a
close game in the finals with Shevington High School. There was some
fantastic bowling from all the schools and some individuals were (if they
decide to take up the challenge and carry on) County standard. All
schools were presented with Trophies and the teachers of the classes that
attended collected them from Joan Bannister (Chairperson of Bellingham
Bowling Club) and Ken Jarvis (2003 President British Crown Green Bowling
Association, current Child Protection Officer of the BCGBA).   
From left to right, the teachers from Hindley, Shevington, Deanery and
Hawkley Hall collect their trophies from Peter Forshaw, Ken Jarvis and Joan
Bannister. Thanks to all the Junior Bowlers,
the Bellingham Bowling Club, all the helpers and all the schools. Chris. H
23/06/06 An end of year competition,
between all the schools who have taken part in the
Junior Bowls sessions, is
to take place at the Bellingham Bowling Club on Monday the 10th &
Wednesday the 12th of July. This will start at 9.30am (approx.) and finish
12.30pm (approx.). Hopefully the weather will be kind to us. All helpers are
required for the tournament, so please make a note in your diaries.
Also do not forget the Shevington Saturday Morning Bowls Club starts on
the 8th of July at 10.30am. Thanks, Chris.
H.
07/04/06
All at
Junior Bowls
would like to thank Ken Jarvis and Hilda Jones for all the work and support
they have given. Without them this project would have struggled to get
started. Thanks again.
24/03/06
We have the grant for the New Age Bowling kits for infant schools and instructor courses.
This is the Press Release.
The
New Age Bowling kits were provided to the following schools:- Sacred Heart Primary,
Springfield; St.Bernadettes Primary, Shevington; St.Mary & St.John
Primary, Standishgate, Wigan; St.James Primary,
Orrell; Orrell Holgate Primary, Moor Rd.; Hindley Green Primary,
Thomas St., Hindley Green; Wigan Hope School, Marus Bridge; Ince
C.of E. Primary, Charles St., Ince; St.Patricks Primary, Hardy
butts, Wigan; St.Aidans Primary, Holmes House, Winstanley.
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