Category Archives: News

I have been informed of the passing of Mick Lynch of Brenesc.  Mick  was the winner of the 2022 League Handicap but had been very ill over the last few months.  His funeral will take place at 1.15pm on Tuesday  … Continue reading →

The first two weeks fixtures are as follows :- TUESDAY 4TH APRIL DIVISION 1     HALEWOOD 2 v GARSTON P. MANOR v RICHMOND 2 GARDENERS v BRENESC RICHMOND v GRANT LARKHILL A v ASM WEST DERBY RECS v EDIN.PARK … Continue reading →

I have been informed of the passing of Don Aldridge who for many years played for Woolton Village Club.  He was a past winner of the League Handicap and the Over 70″s.  His Funeral will take place at 12.15pm on … Continue reading →

I have been informed that the proposal by the BCGBA for an annual fee of £1 was discussed at the Rules Revision Meeting yesterday and it was not passed.

Bill Dow the Merseyside Development Officer has published his annual report, this makes interesting reading and can be viewed by clicking the below heading. MERSEYSIDE-DEVELOPMENT-REPORT

The following is a change in the proposed rule for consideration at the BCGBA AGM together with a rationale to support the motion. Revised rule change

Agenda AGM 2023

I WOULD LIKE TO WISH A HAPPY  AND  SUCCESSFUL  NEW YEAR TO ALL MY READERS.   TAKE CARE. Ron.

I have been informed of the passing of John Howarth the President of Garston  Pensioners  BC.   John had been a member of that Club for over 30 years.   His funeral will take place at take place at 1.15p.m . on … Continue reading →

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This year the Annual General Meeting for this League will take place at 1.30pm on Monday 28th November 2022 at the Richmond Club. Any proposed notices regarding change of Rules should be in possession of the Secretary by the 14th … Continue reading →

I have been informed of the passing of Billy Mercer who played for many years at Brenesc.  His funeral will take place at 11.15.a.m. on Tuesday 25th October 2022 at Thornton Crematorium. RIP Billy.

Richmond BC report the passing of Ken Smith one of their long standing members.   His funeral will take place at 11.20am on Monda 24th of October 2022 at Anfield Crematorium. RIP Ken.

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I have received a telephone call from a Lady at Everton Football Club regarding a bunch of keys which have been handed in.  The bunch bear an inscription  ie Garston Bowling Club.  To claim the keys the loser should call … Continue reading →

All the games scheduled for the 19th July were cancelled because of the heatwave.  The whole programme for that day will now be played on Tuesday 4th October 2022.  If for instance two teams want to play earlier no problem.

The following two games are still outstanding either that or the results have not been submitted. 31st May 2022.  Larkhill B v Huyton. To be sorted asap.  

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In the final of the League Pairs Martin Keatley and Alan Williams defeated Harry Barlow and Bill Wynne  15 – 12.  Both pairs from ASM.  The losing semi finalists were  Fred Bolland and Stef Skibinski  and  D. Graston and R. … Continue reading →

The final of the League Pairs will take place at 1p.m. on Friday 26th August 2022 at Richmond BC.   The following have qualified – D. Holding/L. Dickinson from Brenesc, H. Barlow/W. Wynne,  M. Keatley/A. Williams, , A. Jones/T. Tsang from … Continue reading →

I have been informed at the last minute that Grants Green  which we proposed to use for the Pairs on Monday 22nd is not available.  The heat has therefore been transferred to West Derby Recs and players who have been … Continue reading →

I have been informed of the passing of Timmy Quane a log standing member of Roby BC.  His funeral will take place at 11.30a.m. on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at St. Annes Church, Overbury  Street, Liverpool L7 3 HJ.  RIP