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13/11/09 Boars Head Bowling Club are looking for more teams to play on their green. Checkout this advertisement. Click Here. Best Regards Dave Willcock on behalf of Boars Head Bowling Club. Thanks Chris. H.

30/10/09 Sad news from Kath Winstanley. Members of St. Bernadette's and Whitehall Ladies bowling teams are deeply saddened to announce the sudden death of Mrs Irene Kelly on Monday the 26th October. Although in failing health Irene was a stalwart member of both teams and will be sorely missed. Her Requiem Mass will be held on Monday the 9th November 10.30 @ St. Bernadette's, Shevington followed by burial in Gidlow Cemetery. Thanks Kath, my deepest sympathies from all at SHEVIBOWLS. Chris. H.

14/10/09 E-mail from Glenn Moore/Mr. Earls; "It is with sadness that I inform you that one of our members Tommy (Tank) Derbyshire passed away after a short illness last week. Although a member of the Orrell league he was better known in the Carlsberg Saturday league where he bowled for many years. His funeral is on Fri. 16th Oct at St. Williams Church, Ince followed by his wake at Mr. Earls Club afterwards. Thanks Glenn." My deepest sympathies from all at SHEVIBOWLS. Chris. H.

11/10/09 More CMS League updates; Chairman's Trophy Winners were Derek Holme & John Roby from Sacred Heart (Hindley Green) they beat Bill Dickinson & Bill Marsh from St. James'. A great day to finish the season. See gallery for photos. Chris. H.

08/10/09 CMS League Cup updates; Higham Cup won by St. John's 'B' they beat St. Bernadette's 'B' by 2 points. The Carmelite Cup won by Holy Family they beat St. Cuthbert's 'A' by 27 points. See gallery for photos. Chris. H.

23/09/09 The Ladies Church Unity League has this week lost another of our members May Turner. May was a member of St Mary's A Rose Bridge Bowling Team, we extend our sympathy to her daughter Janet who also bowls for St Mary's A, her son, family and bowling friends. We will miss her.
The funeral will take place Thursday 24th September at St Mary's, Ince at 11am. Moreen Price. My deepest sympathies from all at SHEVIBOWLS. Chris. H.

22/09/09 On Thursday 17^th September, Wigan & District Workshops Bowling League held the Finals of its Percy Tonge Pairs Competition at Newtown Conservative Club. The good weather continued and 8 pairs commenced the Quarter Finals, on an excellent playing surface watched by an enthusiastic crowd, which grew in numbers as the evenings competition progressed into the later stages. With both Semi-Finals being well contested, John Sibbitt and Mark Whyte from Transport beating Gerry Lanyon and Ernie Sinclair from Royal Mail 22 – 17 with Ann Gaskell and Phyllis Atherton from FM Engineering beating Alan and Brian Horrobin from Leisure Department 21 – 19. The Final was a great match with the crowd being entertained by top class bowling which had the score first with one side then the other until John Sibbitt and Mark Whyte ran out winners over Ann Gaskell and Phyllis Atherton by 21 – 15. The Leagues Annual presentation night was held in the Clubs Function room immediately after the Final. The League wishes to thank Newtown Conservative Club for the use of the green, everyone who assisted in marking and measuring during the 5 nights of the competition, the officials and Staff of the Conservative club for use of the room and help and assistance on the night. Best Regards, Trevor Gaskell. Chairman/ Secretary, 535 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan. WN5 9LQ. Thanks Chris. H.

20/09/09 On a gloriously sunny Sunday morning, Wigan Subscription Club hosted the Orrell League Division 2 Champion of Champions, Holts Arms 'B' beat Shevington Cons 'A'. In the sunny afternoon Shevington Conservative Club were the hosts to the Division 1 Champion of Champions, Ravine 'B' beat Bispham Hall 'A'. (Check the Gallery for photos). Fantastic hosts, wonderful bowling. All this and Manchester United win. Thanks to all who helped in making this a marvellous day, all the bowlers, the clubs, the bar staff, the organisers, congratulations to the winners and commiserations the losers. Chris. H.

19/09/09 The Free Churches Trophy match between Wigan & District CMS League and the Wigan & District Churches League was, at St. Patrick's today, won by the CMS League. Check the Gallery for photos. Thanks to all at St. Patrick's for the venue, 'Elaine's Cakes' for a lovely buffet and all the bowlers. Thanks Chris. H.

15/09/09 Orrell League Cup updates; on the 6th, Friday Knockout Cup won by Wigan Subscription Club 'A' who beat Alexandra Park, Friday Supplementary Cup won by Shevington Conservative Club 'A' who beat Boars Head.

On the 13th, Monday Knockout Cup won by Wigan Subscription Club 'C' who beat Hare & Hounds, Monday Supplementary Cup won by Bispham Hall 'A' who beat Garswood Hall. Check the Gallery for photos.

Thanks to the Ravine (sponsors of the Orrell League) for providing an excellent venue, special thanks to Chris Hook & Andy McLoughlin for acquiring food for me, much appreciated. The green was in fantastic condition, John Sibbitt has done a great job there. All at the Ravine helped in giving the teams and spectators two memorable Sundays. Thanks Chris. H.

03/09/09 Sad news.

The Ladies Church Unity Bowling League has this week lost one of its members Wendy Sherrington. Wendy was a member of St Matthews Highfield bowling team and a former fixture secretary for the league. We extend our sympathy to Wendy's husband, family and bowling friends I know she will be sadly missed by us all.

Also Tommy McGuire from St. Patrick's, Stan Liptrot from Ravine and Vinnie Webster from Shevington Cons. My deepest sympathies go to all the families and friends; from all at SHEVIBOWLS.

Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord

01/09/09 Shevington Cons. win the South West Lancs. Pensioners Bowling League Knockout Cup. Congratulations. Chris. H.

30/08/09 Lancashire Team Championships was won by Garswood Hall 'A' they beat Wigan Subs 'A' at Coppull Conservative Club. Thanks to Coppull (fantastic Hot Beef Barmcakes) for a terrific venue. See gallery for pictures. Chris. H.

26/08/09 Updates; results of the Carlsberg Tetley (Northern) Saturday League Knock-out Cup Finals played at St Patrick's Newton-le-Willows on 23 August 2009 are

First Division Final

Mr Earls 168 v St Aidans 164

Premier Division Final

North Ashton Village Club 174 v Ravine 'A' 203 (click here for photo)

please convey thanks to St Patricks for the use of facilities, their hospitality and their assistance in the running of the finals regards John Owen. Thanks John. Chris. H.

Also on the 23rd Lancashire Team Champion of Champions was won by Garswood Hall 'B' they beat Bellingham at Chorley Subs. Thanks to Chorley Subs for a terrific venue. See gallery for pictures. Chris. H.

17/08/09 Wigan & District Workshops Bowling League held the final of the Leagues KO CUP on Sunday 16th August at the Pagefield. With Division 1 N.C.B beating Division 2 Joy Mining 176 to 142. The League thanks the Pagefield B.C. for the use of the green and assistance on the day.
Also the League will be holding its annual Percy Tonge Pairs Competition at Newtown Conservative Club in September. The 4 qualification dates being Thursday 3rd,Tuesday 8th,Thursday 10th & Tuesday 15th, on each night 8 pairs will play down to 2 in order to progress to the Final on Thursday 17th. Entry is £7-00/Pair.
Start and scratch on all nights is 6-30pm. All league teams Delegates have the entry form, early entry is recommended to obtain a preferred date. Thanks Trevor for the updates. Chris. H.

16/08/09 Bellingham Classic Winner and results. Congratulations to Gary Ellis. Thanks to Bill Griffiths for all the regular updates on this competition. Chris. H.

14/08/09 Congratulations to Bellingham BC for Winning the Lancashire Veterans Team Championships yesterday at St. Matthews (Highfield), pictures on the Photo Gallery. This was a repeat of last year's final between Bellingham and Garswood Hall and the match as per last year was very close throughout. Bellingham got their revenge and just edged out Garswood Hall in the later games. The match was well attended, the warm sunshine and St. Matthews BC ensured everyone of a great afternoon. Thanks to both teams, St. Matthews and spectators. Chris. H.

Newtown & Central Conservative Club's JOHN MORGAN, FLOODLIT PAIRS, BOWLING COMPETITION (click for details) starts next month. Contact Benny Draper / 01942-207083. Entries are limited to 64 pairs, so if you do not want to miss out contact Benny as soon as possible.

09/08/09 Congratulations to Lancashire Juniors for a tremendous team effort. They beat Gtr. Manchester and there match against Cumbria was a draw. South Yorkshire won the group and Lancashire finished 2nd. The potential for this young team is enormous. Well done to all the juniors who have played this season, a great squad of players. Chris. H.

03/08/09 Orrell League Merit was played yesterday, here are the results:-

Round 1: D. Hall 21 v P. Melling 15; S. Mather 21 v W. McCreery 6; J. Owen 21 v P. Davies 19; G. Glover 21 v M. Heap 20.

Quarters: D. Hall 21 v A. Taylor 15; S. Mather 21 v D. Holland 9; J. Owen 21 v G. O'Brien 18; G. Glover 21 v G. Pye 15.

Semi-finals: D. Hall 21 v S. Mather 20; J. Owen 21 v G. Glover 14.

Finals: J. Owen 21 v D. Hall 19.

Congratulations to John Owen on winning this prestigious trophy. The Orrell League thanks all the competitors and especially thanks St. Matthews (Highfield) for providing a terrific venue. Chris. H.

29/07/09 CMS League Div. 1 Team, St. Bernadette's 'B' will finish this season on Shevington Conservative Club green. Their original home green at Whitehall has become a disaster area, constantly waterlogged and unplayable. The parish council are trying to solve the problem but as the weather isn't improving the situation, 3 home games cancelled already, the team have reluctantly decided to move off the green so as to complete the season before Winter. They have only managed to play 5 home games on the green (not half the season) therefore leaving 7 games to play which could take them into October to complete the season. Shevington Conservative Club have come to the rescue. At a cost of £75.00 they have agreed St. Bernadette's 'B' could finish the season on their green. Thankfully they have floodlights, so the August/September/October games will still be playable on Tuesday Evenings. The bowlers are obviously disgruntled at having to payout more money for their leisure activity but are grateful to Shevington Conservative Club for their support. Chris. H.

13/07/09 Lancashire Juniors are through to the supplementary round. Well Done to all the players. Chris. H.

10/07/09 Colin Nickeas has just supplied me with Wigan Churches League Tables and has promised regular updates. Thanks Colin. Chris. H.

10/07/09 Orrell League Merit List of Qualifiers.
D. Hall, S. Mather, G. O' Brien, G. Pye. all WIGAN SUBS
D. Holland, W. McCreery. NEWTOWN CONS.
G. Glover, P. Melling. EAGLE & CHILD (Rainford).
M. Heap. PAGEFIELD.
A. Taylor. WIGAN TRANSPORT.
P. Davies. ST. WILFRIDS.
J. Owen. RAVINE.
Finals day, for the Individual Merit, is at Highfield St Matthews on Sunday August 2nd @ 1.00pm. Thanks to Graham Darbyshire for all his hard work in keeping this traditional competition running. Good luck to all the competitors in the final and thanks for entering the competition. Chris. H.

05/07/09 Congratulations to Alex Tisdall & Will Harrison winners of the Lancashire Centenary Mixed Pairs yesterday, runners-up were Sue Tuffy & Neil Slater. A special thanks to Pat Roscoe for all her help with this comp., B.C.G.B.A. Vice-President Harry Butler for measuring etc. and many thanks to everyone for their help in competing and completing the competition. Chris. H.

01/07/09 Update Lancs. Senior Merit on 28/06/09 won by Nicky Shaw runner-up Paul Clegg. Congratulations. Bellingham Classic click for draw starts Saturday July 11th. Updates on this competition to come from Bill Griffiths. Chris. H.

22/06/09 Here's a competition update. On 18/06/09 Lancs. Vets Merit played at Westleigh Village Club was won by John Thompson, runner-up was Richard Foster. On 20/06/09 Saturday League Pairs played at Great Acre was won by John Topping & Bill Parkinson, runners-up Alan Taylor & John Walters. On 21/06/09 Lancs. Junior Merit played at St. Aidans Club was won by Ryan Ashcroft, runner-up was David Molyneux. All competitions were a great success. Congratulations to the winners. Chris. H.

19/06/09 Hilltops Open Bowling Handicap click for dates. Thanks to Eric Wood for this info. Chris. H.

15/06/09 Lancashire Juniors WIN. Juniors beat Merseyside Juniors, home and away. A great result for our young players. Congratulations and I hope this is the first of many. Chris. H.

02/06/09 Lancashire Juniors are on the Radio. Check out this link http://www.wishfm.net/whatson.php. On Sunday June 14th Lancashire Juniors play Merseyside Juniors @ Coppull Conservative Club. Starts at 2.00pm. Wish FM's Paul Jordan to give the team a few mentions on air as well. Thanks to Andrew Molyneux for the work he has done creating this promotional outlet for Junior Crown Green Bowling. Thanks Chris. H.

29/05/09 Opening of the New Pavilion at the Bucks Head Hotel. Check out this link. Also check the photo gallery for pictures of the day. Thanks to Mark Calter who arranged the invitational Lancs County Bowling Comp. and for all the info. Chris. H.

25/04/09 BISPHAM RECREATION CLUB, LADIES OPEN PAIRS COMPETITION, Sunday July 5th, 10.30am. £7.00 pp. To enter the comp. give Marion Jones/01942-204524 a call. Chris. H.

08/04/09 Want a nice break in the country, check this out Cosy Cottage owned by one of our local Bowlers, Paul Roberts. Special deals to local bowlers. Give him a call. Chris. H.

30/03/09   Bellingham Updates and Winners from Bill Griffiths:- here are the results for the last 8 and eventual Winners at Bellingham.
M. Richardson & J. Ashcroft 8
W. Speed & N. Shaw 21   21   16
A. Broadhurst & J. Dillon 21   12
A. Gartside & J. Ashcroft   14
N. Jolley & D. Sharkey 21   11
A. Hayes & K. Kearns   18
I. Rutter & K. Robinson   7
D. Hall & M. Britton 21   21   21
Congratulations to Derek Hall & Mark Britton. Winners.
Thanks again Bill.

26/03/09 Bellingham Updates from Bill Griffiths:-

2nd round results from Bellingham last night (Wednesday 25th)

M. Britton & D. Hall 21 v 9 S. Halliwell & A. Cowley
N. Jolley & D. Sharkey 21 v 20 D. Billington & J. Webber.
Thanks Bill

25/03/09 Bellingham Updates from Bill Griffiths:-

2nd round results from Bellingham last night (Tuesday 24th)

A. Broadhurst & J. Dillon 21 v M. Holden & M. Grady 10
A. Hayes & K. Kearns 21 v W. Green & K. Fairclough 9
Thanks Bill

24/03/09 Bellingham Updates from Bill Griffiths:-

2nd round results from Bellingham last night (Monday 23rd)

A. Gartside & J. Ashcroft 21 v K. Rimmer & B. Chadwick 19

I. Rutter & K. Robinson 21 v E. Storey & D. Thomas 20
Thanks Bill
01/03/09 Happy new year. The bowling season is once again upon us, starting with the pairs at the Bellingham which is full. A list of who is on what night appears below, could you please include it on your web site and I will send results etc at the time. Thanks Bill.

MEN'S SPRING OPEN PAIRS @ THE BELLINGHAM

William Higham (flowers)

13-21 Wholesale Market,

Marus Bridge,

Wigan.

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