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News for Ormskirk Bowling Club

Green gets first cut

Several members got a lesson on the new mower on Saturday and the green got its first cut. Pictured having a go is Peter Grimes, who has been doing a tremendous amount of work on various bits of equipment and … Continue reading

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Electric Dreams

Sterling work has been done recently by Brian Heaney and Bert Patterson in getting our new toilet block connected up to our electricity supply.  This is despite Brian being in extreme pain with a bad back, and recently undergoing surgery … Continue reading

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In the Press

What a day! The heroics of club members was captured by the Champion and is in this week’s paper.

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New Pavilion at Cricket Club taking shape

The new Cricket Club pavilion has seen its steelwork go up over the last couple of days. This should be a really impressive structure when it is completed. The main entrance is expected to be closed on weekdays for at … Continue reading

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Playing in the Mist

It was really atmospheric playing on the artificial green today. The misty rain was settling on the surface like a heavy dew and the bowls left clear lines on the green, as can be seen on the photo.

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Superb first Chairman’s Cup

The weather was kind as 24 of our members gathered for our inaugural Chairman’s Cup competition on Sunday. With a mixture of young and old, experienced and inexperienced, it was sure to be an interesting challenge.  Pairs were drawn and … Continue reading

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Ormskirk B.C. Features in British Crown Green’s latest newsletter

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Beautiful Picture

This great picture of our new green was taken by our Chairman, Steve, a few weeks ago.

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10 out of 10

Congratulations to our Ormskirk League team who had 10 out of 10 winners tonight against a decent Burscough Legion team. The best winner on the night was Paul Makin (21-8) and Steve James produced a captain’s innings, winning 21-10. Tomorrow … Continue reading

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John Parrott – Official Opening

We are delighted to announce that our new bowling facilities will be officially opened by John Parrott MBE on Sunday 26th June at 11am.  We are planning several activities including a draw to play against John and quick competitions that … Continue reading

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