Category Archives: News

I have been informed of the passing of Ronnie Hilton a member of West Derby Recs. Funeral arrangements not yet available. RIP Ronnie – Ron Holt

I have been informed of the passing of Tommy Hughes a long serving respected member of the Olympic BC.  His funeral will take place at 1.30pm on Tuesday 9th April 2024 at St. Chads Church, Kirkby followed by cremation at … Continue reading →

TUESDAY 2ND APRIL DIVISION 1 HALEWOOD 2 v GARSTON RICHMOND 2 v P. MANOR BRENESC v GARDENERS OLYMPIC v RICHMOND ASM v LARKHILL A EDIN.PARK v CALDERFIELD TUESDAY 9TH APRIL DIVISION 1 HALEWOOD 2 v OLYMPIC DIVISION 2 P. MANOR … Continue reading →

I have been informed of the passing of George Whalley of Calderfield BC.   His funeral will take place at 3.p.m. on Monday 19th February 2024 at Springwood Crematorium.  RIP.  Ron

A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Successful New Year to all my readers. Ron.

I have been informed of the passing of Lenny Agnew who during his bowling career played for a number of local teams but latterly he had been playing with Brenesc . His Funeral will take place at Anfield Crematorium at … Continue reading →

I have been informed of the passing of Dave Lambert from Roby.  His funeral will take place at St Bartholomews Church, Roby at 2pm on Thursday 21st December followed by cremation at St. Helens Crematorium. RIP.   Ron

I have been informed of the passing of Clive Roberts a member of Garston Pensioners.  His funeral will take place at 12noon on Friday 24th November 2023 at Rosemary Chapel, Springwood  Crematorium and afterwards at APH.  RIP

I have been informed of the passing of Charles Pickering a  member of Olympic BC.   His funeral will take place at 12 noon on Thursday 14th December 2023 at Thornton Crematorium.  RIP> >

Garston Pensioners report the passing of one of their long serving members, Billy Wootten. His funeral will take place at 2.15pm on Friday 10th November 2023 at Springwood Crematorium . RIP

The Leagues Annual General Meeting will take place at 1.30.p.m. on Friday 1st December 2023 at the Richmond Club.

I have been informed that Chris Early of West Derby Recs has passed away whilst on holiday.  His funeral will take place at 10.30am on Wednesday 15th of November 2023 at St Paul’s Church, West Derby Village.  RIP Chris.  Ron

In the final of the Sponsors Trophy held at the Richmond, ASM defeated Prescot Manor by 24 points.  Click on the photo to receive the full image.

BCGBA Newsletter 29

Richmond BC report the passing of one of their long serving members Bill Greenwood. His  funeral will be held at Anfield Crematorium at 2.40p.m. on Thursday 5th October 2023. RIP

The funeral of Dave Drummond will take place at 12noon on Wednesday 20th September 2023 at Anfield Crematorium.  There will be a reception afterwards at Alder Club.

Sadly I have been informed that Dave Drummond passed away earlier today 2nd September. Dave successfully ran two Leagues for a number of years and was a long standing member of Larkhill Alder. R.I.P. Ron

The greens  for the three Cup Finals are as follows :- Kennett Trophy  –  Walton Hall –  Tuesday 12 September 2023 O”Neill Cup – West Derby Recs –  Friday  22nd September 2023 Sponsors Trophy – Richmond – Friday 29th September … Continue reading →

In the final of the Jim Parry Trophy a Merseyside County Competition  held at the Richmond, John Sharkey – Gardeners defeated Arthur Carson – ASM 21 – 19

Roby Pensioners BC report the passing of John Fry who also played for Childwall Abbey BC.  His funeral will take place at 4pm on Thursday 24th August 2023  at Rosemary Chapel Springwood Crematorium. RIP