Ormskirk Bowling Club

Congratulations to our very own Steve James & Chris Horsfall who last night defeated Steve Johnson & Mike Cox 21-9 to take the Westhead League Pairs Trophy. It was nearly an all-Ormskirk final as Ian Mayne & Susie Lawson only narrowly went out in the semi final 21-20 to Steve & Mike.

On Tuesday evening Ormskirk Bowling Club were presented with the magnificent Ormskirk Bowling League Premier Division Trophy, the first time that the Club has won the top division of any bowling league. Dave Fenney, from the Skelmersdale Rebels who had won it for the last 20 years, presented the trophy and said some kind words about the team. Dave had won the Lethbridge Cup just before the presentation ceremony.

Joey Copeland, captain of the Ormskirk Castle team, also received the trophy for winning the A Division.

Winnie Rowland’s funeral will take place at 10am on Wednesday 4th October 2023 at the West Lancashire Crematorium, Pippin Street, Burscough.

We are asking for our members’ help on Saturday 30th September for the following;

Digging out the base area for 2 new shelters one on the grass green and one on the artificial green.

Tidying up the green surrounds; weeds, hedges, etc.

Moving wood (old sightscreens) from the cricket club to repair benches.

Painting the shelters.

Please turn up on the day and bring spades, shears, hedgecutters, a large spirit level if anyone has one.

The grass green will close for the season on 28th September and will open for 1 day only on 1st October for the Autumn Singles Comp.

The artificial green will be closed on 30th September and 1st October for end of season work. It will reopen after this.

We are running this on the grass green and it is a straight knockout open to all members. Please arrive by 11.45am and bring cash for the entry fee of £2. Eric has kindly volunteered to run it.

The Club is very sad to hear the news that Winnie Rowland has passed away. Winnie played with several of us at the Windmill for many years before becoming one of the founding members of Ormskirk Bowling Club. Very much an ‘Old Skemer’, Winnie was unable to play in recent years due to poor health. She was well known for her dry sense of humour and friendly nature and will be much missed. The Club sends its condolences to all Winnie’s family and friends. Funeral details will be posted once we have them.

1st Prize Pauline Snelson £40

2nd Prize Judith Reese £25

Congratulations to this month’s winners. The draw was conducted at last night’s Committee Meeting and was made by Mike Fagan.

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.

There were 24 entrants in the comp and came from our club (both existing and new members) the Dog & Gun and Aughton Institute making it 12 pairs.

All games were played on the grass green and each pair played 3 games of 9 ends.

The pairs with the highest point after the 3 games went through to the Semi Final

Angie Barklem & Nikki Davies 34 points

Peter Grimes & Mathew Finch, 32 points

Nick Slater & Dave Roper, 30 points

Two pairs tied on 27 points, Dave Allister & Van Muller along with Mike Fagan & N Carter

 A “play off” of 3 ends decided who went through which was Dav & Van.

The Semi Finals played to 11 ends

Angie & Nikki played Nick & Dave with Angie & Nikki winning 11 -9

Peter & Mathew played Dave & Van with Peter & Mathew winning 9-8

The Final played to 13 ends

Angie & Nikki played Peter & Mathew, Angie & Nikki won the toss for the jack and went into resounding lead, it was 6 ends before Peter & Mathew got a point.

After 12 ends Angie & Nikki were 13 – 5 up meaning that Peter & Mathew were unable to catch them.

Congratulations to the winners of the Autumn Pairs 2023 Angie Barklem & Nikki Davies. A big thank you to Eric Barklem for running the competition.

Many congratulations to our club member Susie who won the 2023
BCGBA Ladies County Average Winners Classic in Abergele. Susie has been consistent for us throughout the season and this outstanding achievement is well deserved.

SUZIE IN CONTROL TO WIN LADIES AVERAGES 

SUZIE LAWSON overcame the wet conditions when 

she crossed the border into Wales to win the 2023  

BCGBA Ladies County Average Winners Classic.  

The Lancashire average winner found the Abergele  

green to her liking as she recorded a comfortable 21-9  

final victory over Alyson Evans (North Warwickshire),  

winner of the inaugural competition in 2010. BCGBA  

Ladies President, Mavis Hancock, was on hand to  

make the presentations. 

Lawson was rarely troubled on her way to the final.  

Sarah Edmondson (North Lancs & Fylde) lost her way  

from seven across in the first round to suffer a 21-10  

defeat, while Lynn Carter (Yorkshire) was restricted to  

just a further chalk as she was unable to recover from  

a bad start which saw her trail 17-6 and an eventual  

21-11 loss.  

She booked her place in the final at the expense of  

Gillian Greenbank (North Midlands) who, like Carter,  

found herself 16-6 behind in no time. A series of two’s  

gave her hope, but Lawson dug deep to win 21-12. 

The next club competition takes place as above and will be run by Eric Barklem. Pairs to be drawn with a £2 entry fee per person. Please arrive by 12.45pm for a prompt start. All welcome.