Ormskirk Bowling Club

After a successful inaugural year we will be repeating the above competitions open to all members to be run throughout the season. Steve James will co-ordinate the singles and Dave Roper the pairs both via WhatsApp.

The winners of both competitions will receive the Eric Barklem Singles & Pairs Trophies as a tribute to his memory.

Please e-mail ormskirkbowlingclub2013@gmail.com by 22nd May if you wish to be included in either or both competitions specifying your partner if you are in the pairs. Each round will have a date by which it is to be completed.

Good luck to all.

Congratulations to Ted who won this year’s Winter Ladder Final.

Mo raced into a 9-0 lead with some very impressive bowling. Ted pulled some points back until it was locked even at 12-12. Then Ted upped a gear or two to win 21-15 with both players playing some very good bowls indeed on what was a bright and breezy Sunday morning.

Panic over, the keys have been located 😀.

There will be no vehicle access to the greens on the above dates due to the cricket club’s beer festival.

1st Prize Haydn Preece £37.50

2nd Prize Richard Snape £25.00

Congratulations to this month’s winners. Your prizes are on the way. The draw was conducted at yesterday’s Aughton Seniors game by Martin Roberts. To those existing and new members who would like to support the club, details to join and pay £5 a month per ticket are on the 100 Club tab on the club website. Your contributions are/will be greatly appreciated.

Ormskirk Bowling Club is proud to host the Ormskirk West Lancs team this coming Sunday 12th April. The team is playing Middleton and the match will be starting at 2pm. Two of our own players, Mike Fagan and Ian Gill, will be playing in the home leg, as well as well known players from other local teams. Come along and cheer the team on. The Cricket Club’s bar will be open, with tea and coffee also available, and there will be plenty of seating around the green.

We have been let down several times in attempting to replace the floodlights by the away shelter on the grass green but finally we should have the lights and we have someone to install them so we are hopeful they will be working in the next few weeks.

Thank you for your patience.

Ormskirk Bowling Club is launching its young persons’ ‘Bowling Academy’ with sessions on this Thursday (9th April) 6-7pm and Saturday (11th) morning 10-11am. Crown green bowls is a very accessible sport which is suitable for all.

As well as being great fun for sporty children it can also engage those who do not like more physical sports such as football and rugby. Whilst the video (produced 4 years ago) above states 7-16 year olds, we will also take children who are younger or older if they would like to participate. It gives children the chance to excel at a sport and it is far easier to play at a higher level than some other sports.

These first taster sessions are free with subsequent sessions only costing £2 per child and £1 for any additional siblings. All equipment is provided, you can wear any clothing and trainers. Why not come and have a go. Most children love the skilful nature of the sport once they have a go. Further information can be found at ormskirkbowlingclub.com/junior . Ormskirk Bowling Club is located to the rear of Ormskirk Cricket Club off Altys Lane. There is plenty of parking. You do not need to register, just turn up and have a go, we really look forward to seeing you.

A polite reminder that annual subscriptions are now due. Please complete the existing members renewal form on the Join tab of the club website and pay by bank transfer if possible.

Thank you.

A big thank you to the members who helped out at the green today. The grass green is looking fantastic and the surrounds & driveway looking much tidier.