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The 2019 Peter Coyne Cup Final will now be played at Grant and not Gardeners as previously stated. Same date 16th July 1.p.m.

To open the Newsletter please click on link. BCGBA Newsletter 10 – 30 June 2021

The oustanding 2019 Peter Coyne Cup Final between Richmond and Halewood 2  will take place on  Friday 16th July 2021 at the Gardeners commencing at 1p.m.

The fixtures arranged for Friday 16th July 2021 will now be played on Tuesday 27th July 2021 which at the moment is a blank Tuesday.

I have been approached by a Club who wish to sell the following :- One Long tape in very good condition £10 or near offer.   Please contact me for further details Ron Holt  07706661899

The following temporary rule change will take effect from the games played on the 8th June 2021 and will remain until the end of the season. Should a team be players short the opposing Captain can select up to two … Continue reading →

If you visit Halewood Bowling Club you now have to pay to use the pub car park. If you have a vehicle on the car park you must enter your registration number at the bar in the Eagle & Child. … Continue reading →

The funeral of John Lunds who played Bowls for a number of years in the Prescot area and who was also a member of the Merseyside Referees Society will take place at 11.a.m. on Thursday 27th May at Prescot Parish … Continue reading →

Walton Hall report the passing of one of their long serving members John Drake.  Funeral arrangements are not yet available.

I have been informed by Prescot Manor  of the passing of  John Renshall one of their long serving members.  Funeral arragements are not yet available. Ron

For the information of Clubs in the Second Division this year Walton Hall will play their home games at Moor Lane, Walton, the green where Walton Vets used to play.  This is due to considerable damage which has been caused … Continue reading →

The British Crown Green Bowling Association on the 26th March issued  comprehensive  guidelines in respect of the resumpion of Crown Green Bowls.  The document can be found on www.bcgba.org.uk.

I have been informed of the passing on the 10th February of William (Bill) Corless a long  serving member of Walton Vets. His funeral will take place at 16.40 on Monday 22nd February at Anfield  Crematorium. RIP

I have been informed of the passing of Tommy Clegg a well known member of Larkhill Alder. He previously was a member of the Clarence.  Funeral arrangements are not yet available.  RIP.  

I have been informed by ASM of the passing of Brian Linford (84yrs). Brian played in the Pensioners League for many years both for ASM and APH. He won the League Handicap in 2016. His Funeral will place at 1pm … Continue reading →

West Derby BC report the passing of John Davies one of their long standing members.  Funeral arrangements are not yet to hand.

I have been informed of the passing of Vic Hubbard a long serving member of the Richmond BC. Funeral arrangements are not yet available.

It is very unlikely that we will be holding an Annual General Meeting in January 2021 so I have taken the opportunity of circulating my Annual Report and Balance sheet to Club Secretaries and Committee members. Hopefully we will be … Continue reading →

I have been informed of the passing of Les Graves who was the Secretary of Springwood Pensioners for a number of years.  Funeral arrangements are  not yet available.

I wish to draw your attention to a scam which I feel originates locally. I received an e mail allegedly from Roy Cooke ( Merseyside President and Safe Guarding Officer) which contained a request to assist him with a project. … Continue reading →

I have been informed of the passing of Eric Booth who played in the Pensioners League with Princes Park. He also played with Belvedere,  APH and A.S.M. Funeral arrangements not yet to hand. Ron Holt.

Walton Hall report the passing of one of their long standing members,  Ted Greenall. He was also a member of Walton Vets.  His funeral will take place at 11.20am on Tuesday 1st September at Anfield Crematorium.

I have been informed of the passing of Dave Fradgley a past Captain of Grant Pensioners BC.  His Funeral will take place at 10.30am on Wednesday 19th August at Springfield Crematorium and afterwards from 12noon at Cheshire Lines Club.

I have informed of the passing of Paul Vaughan who for a number of years was a member of Roby Pensioners BC. Funeral arrangements not yet available.

Walton Hall report the passing of Phil Riley. Phil was the  Secretary of Walton Vets for many years.   His funeral will take place at 2pm on Monday 3rd August at Emmanuel Church, Fazackerley and afterwards at Anfield Crematorium.

West Derby Bc report the passing of one of their members Geoff Taylor. No details regarding his funeral as yet available.

West Derby BC report the passing of one of their members Tom Jones.  Funeral arrangements are not yet to hand.

I have been informed of the passing of two very well known ex members of the Pensioners League, Ronnie Davies who was the Secretary of the League for a number of years and Cliff Massey who in the opinion of … Continue reading →

I have been informed of the passing of Bill Grimoliby of Larkhill Alder. This is the third member of that Club who has passed away in the last 10 days.

Arriva Pensioners BC announce the sudden passing of one of their members Anthony Murtagh. His funeral is on the 6th April but will be a family gathering only.