11/09/08   The BELLINGHAM OPEN PAIRS FLOODLIT COMPETITION.  (32).

Also today was the Lancashire Veterans Team Championships Final (see Photo Gallery for pictures of the teams). A great advertisement for Crown Green Bowls and a sunny day for a change. Garswood Hall were to strong for Bellingham but they didn't have it all there own way. Bellingham put up a tremendous fight but they were on the back foot from the start. Thanks to Bill Goodwin and Alford Hall for their support in providing excellent facilities and a bowling green in cracking condition. Many thanks from LCGBA and we hope we can use them again next year. Chris. H.

06/09/08   What a brilliant summer we're having. The rain has played havoc with this weekend's fixtures. Some Friday league games (last one) were rained off and are to be played next Friday 12th. The Orrell Monday Night League Cup Finals were to be played this Sunday 7th at St. Matthews (Highfield) but the green is totally waterlogged and unplayable. They have been rearranged to Sunday 14th. Check with Graham Darbyshire for times and green (to be confirmed possibly St. James') as St. Matthews is unavailable.

Other Fixtures to look out for this month are: -

CMS Cup games start Tuesday 9th,

Free Churches Trophy Final is Saturday 20th, 2.00pm @ Bulls Head, Wigan; CMS league v Wigan Churches League.

Orrell Leagues Champion of Champions Cup games on Sunday 21st, 11.00am & 2.00pm @ St. Matthews (Highfield).

Sunday September 28th, 1.00pm @ St. Patricks; Carmelite Cup Final. St. Cuthberts A v St. Benedicts A. This is a clash of the big guns.

Sunday October 5th, 1.00pm @ St. Patricks; Higham Cup Final. St. Williams v St. Johns A.

Lancashire Finals games coming up (please remember there is a dress code) are: -

Thursday 11th, 2.00pm @ Alford Hall, Warrington; Vets Team Championship between Bellingham (Wigan Bowling Club) v Garswood Hall Bowling Club.

Sunday 14th, 2.00pm @ Aughton Town Green, Nr. Ormskirk; Champion of Champions between Bar Lane (Bolton) v King & Queen (Warrington).

Sunday 28th, 2.00pm @ Bucks Head, Abram; Team Championships between Hilltops (Blackrod) v Garswood Hall 'A' (Wigan).

02/09/08   The Pemberton Conservative Club Pairs Competition Click Here for dates and times. Chris. H.

29/08/08   Sad news. Jimmy Atherton long time bowler for St. Cuthberts, Ravine and other teams around the Pemberton area, has died. His funeral is on Tuesday September 2nd at St. Matthews (Highfield) @ 1.00pm. My deepest sympathies go to all his family and friends; from all at SHEVIBOWLS.  Chris. H.

27/08/08   News report from Trevor Gaskell: - Wigan & District Workshops Bowling League are holding there annual Percy Tonge Memorial Pairs Competition at Newtown Conservative Club, in early September. The 4 Qualification nights being Tuesday 9th, Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Tuesday 16th, with the Final 8 pairs playing down to the Final on Thursday 18th September. Entry is confined to the Leagues Registered Players and can be made via your team Captain/League Delegate who have full details of the competition. The Leagues Presentation Night is held in the Club immediately after the Final has been completed, when the various Trophies and Prize Money will be distributed. All the leagues bowlers are welcome at the Presentation. Thanks Chris. H.

24/08/08   Orrell League Friday Supplementary Starbank Cup Final winners Ravine 'B' beat St. Aidan's at Shevington Conservative Club today, see gallery for photos.. The weather stayed dry for the final and the spectators enjoyed a very tight game in a friendly atmosphere. The Orrell League thanks Shevington Conservative Club for their hospitality and the use of their bowling green. (Pity the bar wasn't open) Thanks Chris. H.

23/08/08   Lancashire Centenary Mixed Pairs was played today at the Grange BC, Warrington. Wonderful weather but a poor turn-out, still, really good bowling. The final between Margaret Williams/Larry Wells and Eileen/Graham Glover was tense. The eventual winners were 14 v 19 down but a tremendous fight-back gave them a 21 v 19 win. Semi-final scores were: - Janet Walker/Gordon Hill (14) v Eileen/Graham Glover (21); Margaret Williams/Larry Wells (21) v Celia Hill/Tom Armstrong (9). LCGBA thanks Grange Bowling Club for their hospitality and the use of the bowling green which was in fantastic condition, hopefully more entries next year. Thanks Chris.H.

20/08/08   Report from John Owen: - Sunday August 17th at Lord Nelson, Hindley; the Carlsberg Tetley North Saturday Bowling League, Team Knock-out Finals took place. Premier Division was won by North Ashton Village Club opponents Boars Head. First Division was won by St Aidan’s opponents Lamberhead Green. Thanks to the Lord Nelson for the use of their green for this event.

Also report from Pat Roscoe on the Fleetwood Bowls Comp: - well organized ...good atmosphere and good weather...Louise Ollerton  [Bispham ] has qualified for the ladies champ of champs. She won the heat for the G/Manchester merit and Lillian Hall  [Pagefield ] won Colwyn Bay Festival she also qualifies for C/Champs.

LADIES MAIN; MAUREEN PERKINS, SEMI FINALS. PAT ROSCOE & SUSAN BARBER LAST 16. KATH MULVANEY LAST 32.

LADIES FLEETWOOD SHIELD MARGARET SHAW & HAZEL SILVESTER LAST16.

MEN'S FLEETWOOD SHIELD WINNER ADRIAN COWLEY.

MIXED PAIRS WINNER PAT ROSCOE & FRANK ANDERS. SEMI FINALISTS HAZEL SILVESTER & PART.

7 UP PAIRS WINNERS ADRIAN COWLEY & PART.

JUNIORS UNDER 11 SEMI FINALIST JACK MARROW.

Thanks for the reports and Congratulations to all the bowlers. Chris. H.

17/08/08   Orrell League Friday Knock-out Cup Final winners Mr. Earls beat St. James 'A' at North Ashton Village Club today, see gallery for photos.. The weather stayed dry for the final and the spectators enjoyed a great game in a friendly atmosphere. The Orrell League thanks North Ashton Village Club for their hospitality and the use of the bowling green which was in fantastic condition. Thanks Chris. H.

11/08/08   Wigan & District Workshops League news from Trevor Gaskell. Sunday 10th August was the Final of the Wigan Workshops Leagues Team KO Cup, between Leisure Department and Heinz "A" held at The Pagefield. The weather was good for bowling and the green was in very good condition, some excellent bowling, was well received by all in attendance. Heinz "A" held a good lead at the completion of the first 4 games, but Leisure Department staged a spirited come back, which had the Heinz team and its supporters making frequent requests for the latest scores. However Heinz "A" held on to win the match 150 to 133.The Wigan workshop League, wish to thank the Pagefield Bowling Club for the use of the green. Thanks Chris. H.

08/08/08   Orrell League Monday Cup Finals to be played at St. Matthew's (Highfield) on 07/09/08. Chris. H.

07/08/08   Wigan & District Workshops League news from Trevor Gaskell. Sunday 3rd August was the final of the Workshops Individual Merit which was won by Sheila Speed (Garswood Hall) who beat Alan Horrobin (Leisure Dept) in the final. Sheila beat Frank Leonard (Heinz "A") in her semi final. Alan beat Colin Shaw (Leisure Dept) in his semi final. Workshops League wish to thank St Aidans B C for the use of the green. This Sunday 10th August see the Final of the Workshops League Team KO-Cup being played at The Pagefield between Leisure Dept & Heinz "A". The match start at 1-30pm all are welcome to watch. Thanks Chris. H.

06/08/08   News just in. Orrell League Friday Cup Final, Main KO Cup between Mr. Earls (50) v St. James 'A' (50) at 2.00pm on North Ashton Village Club now on Sunday August 17th.

06/08/08   Last Sunday August 2nd was the Orrell League Individual Merit Finals. A remarkable day at Shevington Cons. with Bill Simms winning the trophy after a tense semi-final, fighting back from 16 v 6 down. Here are the results. Quarter finals: D. Unsworth (21) v K. Robinson (9); A. Longshaw (21) v J. Owen (20); H. Birch (21) v J. Wilson (17); W. Simms (Bye) due to J. Carney missing. Semi finals: D. Unsworth (21) v A. Longshaw (20); H. Birch (20) v W. Simms (21). Finals; D. Unsworth (16) v W. Simms (21). As you can see from the results, all games were tight, especially the semi's.  Thanks to all the spectators, markers and Shevington Conservative Club for their support to this tournament. Check the Photo Gallery for pictures. Thanks Chris. H.

05/08/08   The John Morgan Pairs Competition is here again. Click Here. Chris. H.

31/07/08   Wigan & District Workshops League Ticket Draw Results. Click Here. Chris. H.

31/07/08   Orrell League Friday Cup Finals, Main KO Cup is Mr. Earls (50) v St. James 'A' (50) at 2.00pm on North Ashton Village Club and Supplementary Cup is St. Aidans 'B' (25) v Ravine 'B' (0) at 11.00am on Shevington Conservative Club. Both are on Sunday, August 24th. Thanks Chris. H.

26/07/08   Orrell League Friday Cup Finals return to original date of 24th August and are to be played @ 2.00pm on North Ashton Village Club and 11.00am on Shevington Conservative Club. Thanks Chris. H.

22/07/08    New rearranged dates for Orrell League (due to clashes in other competitions) are as follows. Friday Cup finals are now on the 31st August (was 24th), Supplementary @ 11.00am, Knock-out @ 2.00pm. Champion of Champions comp is now on 21st September (was 28th), 'B' Divisions @ 11.00am, 'A' Divisions @ 2.00pm. Greens for the comps have to be arranged. Thanks Chris. H.

04/07/08    Lancashire Centenary Mixed Pairs Championship is to be held at the Grange Sports & Social Club, Latchford, Warrington. (Just around the corner, 1.2 miles, from Alford Hall) on Saturday, August 23rd. Another fantastic venue. If you want to enter, give us a call or e-mail. Thanks Chris. H.

03/07/08   Last Sunday was the Lancashire Senior Individual Merit Competition played at Alford Hall S & S Club, Manchester Rd. Warrington. Really easy to find (I drove straight bye) and a great day of bowls for the 36 competitors, despite the heavy showers. Overall winner, Neil Bithell had to play tremendously to overcome Alan Manuel, resulting in a 21 - 20 win, down to the last bowl of the match. Thanks to Bill Goodwin for offering the use of Alford Hall and it's facilities, thanks to the club bar stewardess and helpful staff for the excellent refreshments. This Sunday 6th July at 2.00pm, Lancashire play Derbyshire here at Alford Hall. If you want to watch good bowls and enjoy very reasonably priced refreshments, c'mon down. Thanks Chris. H.

22/06/08   Orrell League Individual Merit entries are a great improvement on last years numbers. Good luck to all the entries and thanks for taking the time-out to keep this 59 years old competition running. Thanks Chris. H.

04/06/08   Sad news. Keith Meadows long time bowler for Bucks Head Bowling Club has died. My deepest sympathies go to all his family and friends; from all at SHEVIBOWLS.  Chris. H.

03/06/08   Lancashire beat Cumbria on Sunday, Hooray!!! Check the Photo gallery for some pictures of some of the Lancashire players in their youth. Can you put names to the faces? I will provide the answers later this week. Thanks Chris. H.

03/06/08   Orrell League e-mail from Secretary Graham Darbyshire:-We are still taking entries for the Merit till the 9th June. Only 26  entries on a Monday night and 9 on a Friday so far. Contact Graham on 01744-893260. C'mon give it a go. 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.

28/03/08   The new season starts cold, wet and windy. I hope it's going to get warmer and drier or I'm going to stay in the pub and take up Darts or Pool. Good luck to all the new bowlers and enjoy yourselves, win or lose it's a great sport to be in and you'll meet lifelong friends. Chris. H.

22/02/08   Fancy a break? Walking or driving around the Yorkshire Dales. Check out this cottage for rent. Paul Roberts, local bowler for St. Bernadette's "B", St. James "A" and other teams has a wonderful little cottage/house for rent. Here's the link http://www.windrush-holidays.com/accommodation/accom-list.asp?country=1&region=york 'Paul will offer good discounts to Wigan bowlers'. Have a look, maybe get you in the mood for the season. Chris. H.

19/02/08   Orrell League lose a sponsor but gain two new ones. Ravine W. M. Club, Wigan Beer Company and continuing support from Starbank Panels, are promoting the Orrell League with generous sponsorship deals. All meetings for the league will now be at the Ravine, the first of this season on Tuesday 18th March. Please, please, delegates attend this meeting to pick up your handbooks and pay your fees. Thanks Chris. H.

05/02/08   Tonight is the Shevington Cons Bowls AGM. 8.00pm at Shevington Con Club. Please bring your Bowling Green Fees (same as last year) and meet your Juniors Team. (Sponsored by Auto-Weld Standish.) Thanks Chris. H.

30/01/08 Harry Cox's funeral is tomorrow 31st January, 1-30 pm at Up Holland Parish Church across from White Lion , Dingle Bells, Parliament St  road junction. Brian.

30/01/08  Wigan & District CMS League AGM is tomorrow at 8.00pm. St. Patrick's Social Club. Wigan. Chris.H.

25/01/08   Brian Duffy e-mailed SHEVIBOWLS with some sad news today:-  Harry Cox local bowler for St. James' and well known throughout the Wigan bowls scene has died. He was 85 and diagnosed with cancer a couple of months ago. I don't have any details yet as to the funeral. My deepest sympathies go to all his family and friends; from all at SHEVIBOWLS  Chris. H.

23/01/08    Pat Roscoe e-mailed SHEVIBOWLS:- The Fleetwood Festival will be on as normal this year from 21st to 25th July. Entry forms available from Pat Roscoe 01942-206634 or the Marine Hall, Fleetwood on 01253-771141.

12/01/08    Christine Moss, Secretary of the Ladies Church Unity League e-mailed to SHEVIBOWLS:-