Category Archives: News

I have been informed of the passing of Les Bolland who played for many years at WVC and latterly at Garston.  Les was the winner in all of the  four League Competitions.  His funeral will take place at 10.45.a.m. on … Continue reading →

Players are reminded that weather permitting the League Merit will be held at Larkhill on Monday 7th August at 12.30p.m.   The final will take place the following Monday.

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Due to roadworks and the problem of little or no access to the green at Larkhill on Monday 24th July 2023 I have decided to postpone the event and it will now take place at Larkhill on Monday 7th August … Continue reading →

Competition Sheet Jim Parry Veterans Handicap 2023

For the second time the League Merit has had to be postponed due to the weather.  It will now be played on Monday 24th July 2023 at Larkhill with the final at the same green on Monday 7th August 2023.  … Continue reading →

West Derby Recs report the passing of Les Boyd locally known at the Club as “The Bread Man”.  Funeral arrangements are not yet available. RIP.

Due to the green being under water the League Merit today  (3.7.23) is postponed until Monday 10th July 2023 start at 12.30.p.m.

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Roby Pensioners report the passing of Dave Elias.  Dave was for many years  a member of the Black Horse, Roby and Childwall Abbey.  His funeral will take place at 2.30.pm on Friday 30th June 2023 at Springwood Crematorium Rosemary Chapel.  … Continue reading →

Northway CTK report the passing of Dave Atkinson.  His funeral will take place at 11am on Thursday 22nd June 2023 at St. Aloyisios Church,  Twig Lane, Huyton. RIP

Bowlers are reminded that the closing date for the Merseyside Merit which is being played at the Northern Club, Crosby on Sunday 25th June 2023. is  on the 18th June 2023.

Garston  Pensioners report the passing of Robin Farrington who also played at Arncliffe.  His funeral will take place at 12 noon Tuesday 27th June 2023 at St Charles Church, Aigburth Road, L17 followed by Cremation at Springwood Rosemary Chapel at … Continue reading →

In the final of the League Handicap held at the Gardeners, John Sharkey defeated Arthur Carson 21 – 11 .  The losing semi finalists were Dave Roberts and Malcom Bennett.      

For information regarding the George Wilson Cup at the Olympic BC please click the following.     GW invite

The second County Championship game of the season will take place on Sunday 4th June 2023 when Merseyside will play Derbyshire at Eccleston Bc, Knowsley Road, St. Helens. Games will commence at 2.p.m.The home and away teams can be viewed … Continue reading →

I have been informed by Edinburgh Park of the passing of one of their Life Members Les Miller.  Les was also the greensman when Edinburgh Park played at the Dockers Club.  Funeral arrangements are not yet available.  Ron

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The greens for the 2023 League Competitions have now been arranged as follows :- League Handicap Monday 5th June. Final Friday 9th June. Prelims Arriva and Halewood. Final at Gardeners. League Merit on Monday 3rd July. Final Friday 7th July. … Continue reading →

On page 12 the first round of the O”Neill Cup should read :- Larkhill A v Edinburgh Park and Richmond v Grant. The date of the second round is Tuesday 20th June not 30th as shown.

In the fixture book for Friday 28th April in Division 1 the fixture shown as Brenesc v Richmond 2 should read Brenesc v Richmond

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