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British Parks County Championships
Sunday 19th May, Starting at 2pm
Cheshire vs Birkenhead
Home game at The Victoria BC
1.Shaun Miller V Mick Andrews
2.Paul Cardew V Jamie Smith
3.Dave Fox V Paul Brady
4.Micky Searby V Jon "No H" Ellis
5.Keith Gregson V Peter Jones
6.Benny Scott V Andy Hayes
7.Jack Hamilton V Geoff Mcadam
8.Craig Butterfield V Peter Miller
9.Billy Burn V Nigel Hughes
10.John Chapman V James Motley
11.Dave Hewitt V Liam Mcegan
12.Steve Millward V John "Robbo" Roberts
Away Game At Heswall
1. James Whalley V Ian Stokes
2. Chris Eccles V Chris Barlow
3. Chris Motley V Jamie Bramley
4. Steve Harrison V John Wrigley
5. Mal Andrews V Dave Bundy
6. Brian Hanlon V Rodger Miller
7. Liam Ryan V Paul Wrigley
8. Peter Hammond V Bob Hamnett
9. Richie Finch V Alan Foster
10. Gerry Riley V Graham Mcdermott
11. Ant O'Neill V Howard Thomas
12. John Finch (Captain) V John Spreaborough
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Kingsley Stafford, at Glossop BC, Monday 6th May
Final
Paul Hawker (New Mils) 21 Ernie Wearing (Meersbrook) 16
For more details and pictures from the day see the club website HERE
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Further to the cost cutting exercise announced by Stockport Council which proposes to close many of Stockport's parks greens, I've received the following from Peter Fuller Secretary, Stockport Greenspace Forum (Stockport Greenspace).
Stockport Greenspace Forum is the umbrella group that supports the 70+ groups in Stockport that care for green spaces, including parks, country parks, allotments and cemeteries. As the proposed cuts, either next year or the year after, will affect all green spaces including bowling greens I thought I would make contact with someone to let you know we are campaigning hard for a reasonable and rational plan of cuts not just an unplanned thoughtless swipe. On our website Stockport Greenspace is a link to the consultation on the Parks cuts.
The feedback we have had from SMBC is that the company handling the consultation (and we have a Freedom of Information Act request in to the cost of the consultation) have never had such a huge response in such a short time to any consultation they have done. Please encourage all your members, families, neighbours, visitors, to go online and complete the consultation which only takes a minute.
I have attached leaflets you could print to give out to remind people of the website link and also a short version of the printed questionnaire which can be completed and then the details entered online for them. There is no limit to the number of entries that can be made from a single computer so one person can collect and enter the data. Our Networking Day is May 18th (Invitation link below). The agenda is taken over this year to the proposed cuts and alternatives we can put forward. We have monthly meetings with Head of Public Realm and SSK Business Manager and a document will be presented to them from the results of the day.
Consultation Leaflets
Networking Day Invitation
Parks Consultation Questionnaire
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Parks Vets League Tables updated HERE
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Woodley Spring Classic, Final, Sunday 28th April
1st Round
P Dudley 21 C Wraight 20
J Spinks 21 P Bailey 13
I Moore 21 T Hanson 13
C Mordue W/O
G Gwilliam 21 J Brown12
I Booth 21 P Garwood 18
G Smedley 21 J Hargreaves 14
M Gilmore 21 T Batchelder 10
Quarter Finals
P Dudley 21 J Spinks 12
I Moore 17 C. Mordue 21
G Gwilliam 9 I Booth 21
G Smedley 12 M Gilmore 21
Semi Finals
P Dudley 21 C Mordue 19
I Booth 20 M Gilmore 21
Final
P Dudley 21 M Gilmore 15
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WEST HEATON BOWLING
OPEN PAIRS TOURNAMENT (SPONSORED BY THWAITHES)
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £600.00
TO BE PLAYED OVER 3 CONSECUTIVE SUNDAYS IN AUGUST 2013
Hot food will be available
Dates/Times
SUNDAY 11th AUGUST 6.00pm Qualifying Round (Practice 5.30pm)
SUNDAY 18th AUGUST 6.00pm Qualifying Round (Practice 5.30pm)
SUNDAY 25th AUGUST 6.00pm
Finals Night (Practice 5.30pm)
Pairs Winners Prize £300.00
Pairs Runners up Prize £100.00
Pairs Semi Final Losers Prize £50.00
Pairs Quarter Final Losers Prize £25.00
Please indicate which qualifying Sunday you prefer
Entrance Fee £16.00 per pair (Cheques made payable to WHBTS Club)
Entrances must be received before Sunday 28th July 2013.
Mr E Tasker Bowling Section West Heaton Bowling Tennis, And Squash Club
Princes Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 3NQ
Email : ETASKER19UK@AOL.COM Or Call 07546486098
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There are still vacancies in the Stockport Parks Trophy. Tony Bryning announces that entries have been slow to come in and there is a real danger that the competition may have to be scrapped if there aren't more entries quickly. The details are :-
Final Day Weds August 21st @1pm Last sixteen
Prize monies Winner £500 Runner up £200 Losing Semi Finalist £100 1/4 Finalists £50 Last sixteen £25
Qualifying Rounds All at Alexandra Park Edgeley Rd Stockport
June 19th & 26th July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st, Aug 7th
All 1pm start Practice from 12noon Strike Out when called.
Entry fee £10 cheques payable to "Stockport Bowls Development Group"
Please send to Tony Bryning, Rednal, Vicarage Lane, Poynton, Chesire, SK12 1BG
Or phone 01625 874044 Or email tonybryning@talktalk.net
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ALDERLEY EDGE & DISTRICT B.A.
BOWLING FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
IN MEMORY OF MAUREEN BENNETT
Dennis Miller is running a Sponsored Mixed Pairs
No Entry Fee Just Get Sponsored
Minimum Sponsor £10.00 No maximum
Qualifying Games will be played on Sat June 29th & Sat July 20th
With the Final Day @ Poynton Sports on Sat 24th August
Choose the Qualifying date that’s best for you
Email dennismiller@hotmail.co.uk
You can print off an entry form HERE
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Woodley Spring Classic, Sunday 21st April
3rd Round Qualifiers
C.Mordue 21 B.Phillips 16
I Moore 21 R.Sandham 19
G.Smedley 21 L.Johnstone 15
C.Wraight 21 N.Whittaker 15
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Fred Hulme Memorial Trophy
At Houldsworth Working Mens Club, Leamington Road, Reddish Stockport SK5 6BD
Bank Holiday Monday 27th May Practice 9.00am - 10.20 am , Start 10.30 am
32 runners @ £25.00 each Win one game to get your money back ,
£1100 in prize money
There are several places available, if you wish to play, please contact
Billy Smyth on 07784808554
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Woodley Sports Bowling Club
Presents Open Pairs Competition
Sunday 7th July 2013
Bowling to commence 10am prompt- no practice
£10 per pair Men’s, Ladies or Mixed pairs can enter
Please Note: No home bowlers unless the draw isn’t full.
Prize money dependent on entries
First 32 pairs to enter and pay guarantees entry
Entry and further information to Clint Crowther
47 Brookfield Avenue, Bredbury, Stockport. SK6 1DF
Tel 0161285-7026 Mobile 07505359353
E-Mail - c.crowther3@ntlworld.com
Cheques payable to... Woodley Sports Bowls Section
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The Joe Broadhurst Pairs at Wilmslow British Legion on the 9th June have a limited number of places left, for further information please go to the Comps Page, if any bowlers who have entered and still have not paid can they please forward their money to organiser Mark Sandham ASAP.
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Woodley Spring Classic, Sunday 14th April
3rd Round Qualifiers
J.Brown 21 P.Bradley 19
J. Hargreaves 21 M. Kelly-Wally 12
P.Leah 11 P Dudley 21
P.Bailey 21 A Manuel 16
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It was a bad day for both local teams on show in the World Team Championships at Irlam Steel. Houldsworth WMC lost by 20 to Thongsbridge from Yorkshire. Only Lee Turner and Lee Dale managed to register wins for the "Knuckledraggers" as the Yorkshiremen ran in the other 6 winners. South Manchester RBL were marginally in front of Onchan from the Isle Of Man after the first couple of games but defeats for Mike Bacon, Billy Smythe and Ian Dunbar put Onchan 18 in front and on course for the second round. Matthew Jones and Graham Hulbert played superbly at the back to try and pull back the deficit, but it proved slightly too much as the Legion went down by just 3. The strength of the teams in the competition was demonstrated as both Thongsbridge and Onchan went out in the next round to strong teams from Tixall, Merseyside and St Josephs from Chorley.
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Woodley Spring Classic, Sunday 7th April
3rd Round Qualifiers
G.Gwilliam 21 M.Jenkins 16
T.Gatley 10 T Batchelder 21
J.Spinks 21 G.Hunt 10
T.Hanson 21 J.Hambleton 19
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Woodley Sports Bowling Club
Presents Open Pairs Competition
Sunday 7th July 2013
Bowling to commence 10am prompt- no practice
£10 per pair Men’s, Ladies or Mixed pairs can enter
Please Note: No home bowlers unless the draw isn’t full.
Prize money dependant on entries
First 32 pairs to enter and pay guarantees entry
Entry and further information to Clint Crowther
47 Brookfield Avenu,e Bredbury, Stockport. SK6 1DF
Tel 0161285-7026 Mobile 07505359353
E-Mail - c.crowther3@ntlworld.com
Cheques payable to... Woodley Sports Bowls Section
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Dave Mee announces details of two sweeps at the Navigation in Woodley.
The 2013 Open Doubles Competition. 32 Pairs on Sunday July 21st starting at 10.00am
No practice. Entry £10 per pair.
The 2013 Open Singles Competition. 64 Entry on Sunday, August 18th starting at 10.00am No practice. Entry £10
Prize money dependant on entries and sponsorship. Entries to David Mee, 74 Redhill Drive, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2HQ. Tel 07800 659600. Cheques to be made out to David Mee. Due to the popularity of these competitions last year payment will be needed to secure entry.
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The BJO Junior Open held formerly at Stalybridge Rec will this year be at The Navigation in Woodley on Sunday 25th August. Sponsored by Romiley Legend Joe Bradbury, its open to any Junior boy or girl, under 17 on the date of play. Under 12's will be drawn against each other in the first round and there will be a prize for the highest break on the day. It will be practice from 10am with an 11am start. Hot drinks and sandwiches will be available too. If there are 32 entries the prize fund will be £250 with £100 for the winner. Any less than 32 and it will be £200 total fund and £80 for the winner. Entries to Dave Mee at 74 Redhill Drive, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2HQ. Tel 07800 659600.
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Houldsworth WMC Good Friday £1000 Invitation 16
sponsored by Brooklands Sheet Metal.
Wayne Ditchfield 15-21 Gareth Gwilliam
Ian Nicholson 7-21 Robert Hitchen
Chris Brown 21-14 Dave McDermott
Andrew Buckley 21-15 Graeme Wilson
Martin Gilpin 21-19 Andy Cairns
Gary Ellis 21-16 Callum Wraight
Glynn Cookson 21-13 John Bailey
Simon Coupe 21-11 Jack Hargreaves
Quarter Finals
Gwilliam 21-8 Hitchen
Brown 21-11 Buckley
Ellis 21-15 Gilpin
Coupe 21-14 Cookson
Semi Finals
Gwilliam 21-14 Brown
Coupe 21-14 Ellis
Final
Coupe 21 Gwilliam 20
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In the World Club Championships at Irlam Steel, new S&D team Burbage from Buxton cruised through their first round game against Yorkshire's Canalside 158 to 107. Pick of the bunch was a 21-1 demolition by Paul Bradley. In the qualifying game they faced Newdigate from the North Midlands and shared 4 winners a piece with the Buxton men going down agonisingly by just 1 chalk 131 to 130. Craig Shore carded the best result winning 21-6 closely followedby Colin Parrott's 21-11. But losses by Jon Guess, Chris Adams, Bill Adams and JP Hall sent the Midlanders home happy with victory by the narrowest margin.
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Woodley Spring Classic, Sunday 31st March
3rd Round Qualifiers
I Booth 21 D.Jones 19
A.Jones 10 M.Gilmore 21
B.Gloag 18 P.Garwood 21
J.Bowler 14 C.Ward 21
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Bad news for Stockport Parks
At the most recent meeting of the Stockport Bowls Forum, Stockport Council have announced that there will be a £1 Million reduction in the Parks budget. What this means for Stockport Parks bowlers in short is that greens at Brinnington, Cale Green, Heaton Moor, Heaton Norris, one green at Houldsworth, South Reddish and St Thomas parks greens will close. Also the winter greens at Heaton Norris and St Thomas will close aswell. The full minutes of the meeting can be found HERE
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Bill Adshead Plate draw HERE
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Fallowfield BC Open
Quarter Finals|
Paul Dooley (Lloyds) 21 v John Davies (SMBL) 20
Dave Gwilliam (Nursery) 5 v Andy Murray (Lloyds) 21
Mark Sutton (Fallowfield) 21 v Steve Foster (Fallowfield) 13
Pete Smith (Lloyds) 19 v Steve Ridley (Lloyds) 21
Semi Finals
Paul Dooley 10 v Andy Murray 21
Mark Sutton 9 v Steve Ridley 21
Final
Andy Murray 21 v Steve Ridley 13
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Andy Dawson and Glossop BC have taken a proactive approach to the problem of dwindling numbers in our game. See how Here
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Fallowfield B.C. are running an Open 32 on Sunday, 24th March 11am Start
It's a £6 entry fee. For infomation please call Mark Sutton on 07702452810. The first 32 in will start, subsequent entries will go onto a reserve list. All entry monies returned in prize money. Refreshments available. Bar opens at 12.30pm. The green is in greatt condition already.
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Houldsworth WMC Good Friday £1000 Invitation 16
sponsored by Brooklands Sheet Metal.
Winner £250. Runner-up £200. Last 4 £125. Last 8 £75.
29th March 2013. 1pm Start.
A bookmaker will be in attendance and refreshments will be available all day.
Wayne Ditchfield v Gareth Gwilliam.
Ian Nicholson v Robert Hitchen.
Chris Brown v Dave McDermott.
Andrew Buckley v Graeme Wilson.
Martin Gilpin v Andrew Cairns.
Gary Ellis v Callum Wraight.
Glynn Cookson v John Bailey.
Simon Coupe v Jack Hargreaves.
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Heald Green's John Davis defied local warnings that players new to the green don't usually do very well by picking up the Ossett Flying Horse Spring 32 title on his first visit and pocketed a nice cheque for £200. He picked his way through a Yorkshire dominated quality field to beat South Yorkshire county man Ernie Wearing 21-16 in the final.
Round 1
Robert Hitchen 21 vs Mark Regan 14
Mark Richardson 04 vs Alec Byrnes 21
Ryan Lysons 16 vs John Hardwick 21
Ira Jeffers 21 vs Michael Sweeney 20
Ernie Wearing 21 vs David White 01
Lee Johnston 21 vs Joe Westell 03
Craig Newton 15 vs Nigel Cranston 21
Phil Walworth 17 vs Andy Smith 21
Craig Bamford 04 vs Billy Smythe 21
Stuart Thompson 14 vs Keiran Smith 21
Gordon Bradford 18 vs John Davis 21
Chris Firth 11 vs Andy Wike 21
Frank Griffin 21 vs Dean Missere 15
Shaun Golthorpe 10 vs Michael Hobson 21
James Hanson 21 vs Robert Lloyd 09
Mathew Parkes 02 vs Joe Cranston 21
Round 2
Hitchin 21 Brynes 14
Hardwick 21 Jeffers 18
Wearing 21 Johnston 20
Cranston 21 Smith 13
Smyth 13 Smith 21
Davis 21 Wike 15
Griffin 21 Hobson 10
Hanson 19 Cranston 21
Round 3
Hitchin 21 Hardwick 09
Wearing 21 Cranston 12
Smith 15 Davis 21
Griffin 07 Cranston 21
Semi Final
Hitchin 17 Wearing 21
Davis 21 Cranston 10
Final
Wearing 16 Davis 21
Ossett Flying Horse would like to thank all the players and supporters, especially those players that travelled some distance to play. The Autumn Classic will commence September, but they may throw in a One day 32 on either May Bank Holiday or August Bank holiday.
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BUDENBERG INVITATION CLASSIC SUNDAY
17th MARCH 10.30 Start.
Weldon Road Altrincham , Cheshire WA14 4EJ
£1100 In Prize Money
1. Craig Barker v Martin Ogilive
2. Jason Cornes v John Davies
3. Glynn Cookson v Carl Armitage
4. Neil Jenkinson v Colin Price
5. Robert Hitchen v Ryan Bancroft
6. Stuart Mort v Gary Grayson
7. Dave Jenkinson v Lee Johnstone
8. Chris Morrison v Terry Norman
9. Mike Telford v Mark Bennett
10. Andy Birtles v Andy Murray
11. Paul Bailey v John Rothwell
12. Dave Jackson v John Guess
13. G.I.Wilson v Andy Raymond
14. Geoff Telford v Tommy Johnstone
15. Tommy King v Billy Smyth
16. Andy Cairns v Matt Jones
Practice from 9am till 10.20 am , Start 10.30 Prompt .
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Draw for the Woodley Sports Spring Classic
31st MARCH 2013
I BOOTH v D SILLITOE
N.WARICK v J GLOAG
R MILLER v D JONES
G BROWN v A THOMPSON
A JONES v G JONES
D JACKSON v J METTERS
L DAVIES v M. GILMORE
K MORRIS v S ELLIS
K WILLIAMS v B GLOAG
L HEATON v C LANE
P GARWOOD v A STONES
L DALE v S MILLER
B HILL v J GARRATT
R BANCROFT v J BAILEY
J BROADHURST v J BRAMLEY
N WHITE v C WARD
7th APRIL 2013
G GWILLAM v C ROBERTS
I HOWELL v J ROTHWELL
M JENKINS v M OGILIEV
A SYKES v C WALL
D MORREY v B SMYTHE
M GEE v G ELLIS
A THOMPSON v C HAMILTON
M HEWITSON v T BATCHELER
S MORREY v S BARBER
M GODDARD v J SPINKS
G HUNT v J HANSON
J GRACE v D GWILLIAM
G HORAN v G DULSON
T HANSON v A MARSHALL
G McDERMOTT v J HAMBLETON
J HAMILTON v M BENNETT
14th APRIL 2013
J BROWN v B ELLIS
D SMITH v P COOKSON
P BRADLEY v A HALLAS
MARCUS HILL v M FELLOWS
P WALLWORTH v A MILSON
J SOUTHERN v M JONES
J GRIMSTON v D NIXON
M KELLY-WALLY v S BAILEY
P LEAH v M GRATTON
J DAVIES v P MORRIS
A CAIRNS v P DUDLEY
J WILLIAMSON v MATT HILL
P BAILEY v B BURLINGTON
D CARTER v D PETCHER
K WILLIAMSON v J PRICE
A MANUEL v J RAWLINSON
21st APRIL 2013
J HARGREAVES v G WILSON
C MORDUE v A FRANCE
T RODEN v S LEACH
B PHILLIPS v D HALLAM
C WILSON v I MOORE
J MORDUE v S WOODWARD
S LEA v J GUESS
R SANDHAM v P DURANOVIC
R HOWSON v A BAILEY
G SMEDLEY v A JEAVONS
P HAWKER v C BAKER
C SHAW v K BOON
P OWEN v S COPELAND
C BROWN v C WRAIGHT
T RILEY v D HOLT
N WHITTAKER v G LAW
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Budenbergs Winter Sweep, 3rd March
Semi Finals
Billy Smyth 17 Bill Adams 21
Pat Heaney 21 Matt Jones 18
Final
Bill Adams 21 Pat Heaney 18
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Budenbergs Winter Sweep, 24th February
Semi Finals
Pat Heaney 21 Steve Ellis 18
Andy Murray 21 John Guess 19
Final
Pat Heaney 21 Andy Murray 19
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Details of this seasons Frank Beeley Trophy held at Houldsworth WMC are on
the Comps 2013 page.
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The BJO Junior Open held formerly at Stalybridge Rec will this year be at The Navigation in Woodley. Sponsored by Romiley Legend Joe Bradbury, its open to any Junior boy or girl, under 17 on the date of play (still to be finalisedbut likely to be August). Under 12's will be drawn against each other in the first round and there will be a prize for the highest break on the day. It will be practice from 10am with an 11am start. Hot drinks and sandwiches will be available too. If there are 32 entries the prize fund will be £250 with £100 for the winner. Any less than 32 and it will be £200 total fund and £80 for the winner. More details to follow when a date and organiser contact details have been finalised.
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Fallowfield BC will be running three events over the Easter and May Bank Holidays. These events are social bowling events ideal for learner bowlers and juniors as pairs are drawn on the day and are a round robin type format so everyone plays at least 4 times.
Good Friday 29th March start 12.30pm @ £3 per person
Easter Monday 1st April start 12.30pm @ £3 per person
May Bank Holiday 6th May start 12.30pm @ £3 per person
There will also be a pairs and an Open 32 later in the season. Details nearer the time.
If you need any additional information contact Mark Sutton via email at bowlingmanfr@yahoo.com
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Details of this years Stockport Bowls Festival Here
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Stockport Cricket Club are seeking new bowling section members for the new season for the evening bowling teams in The Stockport & District League & Cheadle and Gatley Leagues. Interested players can contact club secretary Pat Clegg on 01625 878 303
or e-mail :- dave&patclegg@hotmail.com for further details.
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Smythe makes it three in a row at Budenbergs.
Budenbergs Winter Sweep, 17th February
Semi Finals
Dave Jackson 21 Matt Jones 14
Billy Smyth 21 Mal Kettle 17
Final
Billy Smyth 21 Dave Jackson 19
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Budenbergs Winter Sweep, 10th February
Semi Finals
John Davies 21 James Jones 19
Billy Smyth 21 Martin Ogiliev 18
Final
Billy Smyth 21 John Davies 17
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To celebrate the relocation of the famous Budenbergs club in Altrincham there will be a final shoot out Invitation 32 including some of the members of the great Budenbergs team of the mid 2000's including the legend Brian Duncan, and a selection of other great players. It takes place on St Patricks Day, Sunday 17th March at Budenbergs, Weldon Road, Altrincham. Play gets underway at 10:30 am. The invited players (not the draw) is Graeme Wilson, Jason Cornes, Glynn Cookson, Tommy King, Paul Bailey, Neil Jenkinson, Geoff Telford, Craig Barker, Stuart Mort, Andrew Cairns, Robert Hitchen, Mike Telford, Chris Morrison, Brian Duncan, John Bancroft, Andy Birtles, Tommy Johnstone, Colin Price, John Davies, Dave Jenkinson, Billy Smythe, Mark Foster, Matt Jones, Lee Johnston, Dave Jackson, Mark Bennett, Andy Raymond, John Rothwell, Ryan Bancroft, Martin Ogiliev, Gary Grayson & John Guess.
A poster for the event is HERE
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Local clubs make a three pronged attack on the World Club Championships at Irlam Steel at the start of the season. Newly elected members of the S&D Burbage set the ball rolling on Sunday 31st March when they take on Canalside from Yorkshire. If they get past the tykes it'll be a qualifying game against either Shropshire's Meole Brace or Newdigate from the North Midlands. Sunday 7th April sees both S&D champions Houldsworth WMC and Derbyshire's Longdendale champions South Manchester RBL take to the stage. The Knuckledraggers have a tough opening game against Yorkshire's Thongsbridge. If Terry Gale's men are successful they would be up against the Greville Arms or Tixall from Merseyside. South Manchester RBL open up against the competition's furthest travellers as Onchan from the Isle of Man make the trip over the Irish Sea.
Success in that match and the Legion men have a massive challenge against either St Josephs from North Lancs the 2011 champions, or crack Yorkshire outfit and British Parks champions, Meersbrook. All matches get underway at 11am. Good luck to all three local sides.
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Scott and Adam Smith are looking for entries for the new competition they are running at Great Moor Social Club. It's a 1 dayer on Bank Holiday Monday, 1st April. Full details are on the Comps 2013 page. You can contact Scott on 07977865131 or Adam on 07581487129
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Budenbergs Winter Sweep, 3rd February
Semi Finals
D.Rogerson 21 M.Ogiliev 18
J.Davies 21 B.Smythe 20
Final
J.Davies 21 D.Rogerson 19
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Tony Bryning and the Stockport Bowls Development Group are pleased to announce that the Stockport Parks Trophy is back in 2013. All qualifying rounds will be held at Alexandra Park. It's £10 to enter with £500 for the winner which will undoubtedly bring some of the games top players to Stockport. Full details on the Comps 2013 page.
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With the Tommy Heyes (Snr) Invitation not running this year on Good Friday, Glenn Beeley and Houldsworth WMC have stepped into the breach with the Brooklands Sheet Metal sponsored Invitation 16. With a £1000 total prize money the winner will walk away with a cheque for £250 with £75 guaranteed for those winning their first game. The draw will follow when available nearer the time. A bookmaker will be in attendance and refreshments will be available all day. The confirmed runners are Gary Ellis, Graeme Wilson, Chris Brown, Andrew Buckley, Simon Coupe, Wayne Ditchfield, John Bailey, Gareth Gwilliam, Jack Hargreaves, Glynn Cookson, Robert Hitchen, Andrew Cairns, Dave McDermott, Callum Wraight, Martin Gilpin and Ian Nicholson.
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After reports in the press that there may be some doubt about whether or not the green and pub would be open at the start of the season at The George & Dragon, Hyde, Steve Hargreaves has asked me to confirm that both pub and green will definately be open for the coming season.
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Three new teams enter the Saturday Longdendale league. Friendship in Romiley make a welcome return after a couple of years away. Delamere Park in Gorton make their debut in the league whilst The Victoria, Stockport enter a second team. The additional teams has meant a bit of a re-jig of the two divisions. Woodley who should have been relegated from the 1st now survive. Delamere go straight in to the 1st whilst Friendship and Victoria 2 start in the 2nd division. Last years champions South Manchester RBL represent Derbyshire in this years BCGBA World Club Championships at Irlam in March/April.
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The Colwyn Bay Bowls Festival is back for 2013. All the details can be found on their website HERE
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Details of comps at Wilmslow RBL, Glossop and Whaley Bridge on the Comps 2013 page
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Draw for the Nursery comp on the Comp Draws 2013 page
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Details of all this years competitions at the Waterloo are
on the Comps 2013 page. The Spring Waterloo is Full, but entries for any of the other sweeps to Jimmy Parker at 160 HEATHCOTE RD, GORTON MANCHESTER M18 7GL
Cheques to "WATERLOO BOWLS"
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Budenbergs Winter Sweep, 6th January
Semi Finals
John Davies scr 19 - Carol Gunter +6 = 21
Billy Smyth scr 21 - Mal Kettle + 3 = 12
Final
Billy Smyth scr 21 - Carol Gunter + 6 = 18
Billy won the last comp played in 2012 and has now won the first
one played in 2013.
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There are only a few spaces left in the big early season opener at Woodley Sports. There is a big £1,150 prize fund. Win 3 games on your first visit guaranteed £70. Only £15 entry fee. Winner is on £480
Contact Gail Knowles on 07718 794498 or Geoff Griffiths on 0161 368 7314
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Ashton Cricket Club
Semi Finals
Mark Sutton 21 Len Stewart 18
Ian Bardsley 21 Jack Hargreaves 14
Final
Mark Sutton 21 Ian Bardsley 20
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Budenbergs Bowling Club in Altrincham
Open Winter Sweep held every Sunday
Woodfield Road Broadheath Altrincham WA14 4ET
Men and Ladies Welcome
Ring Billy Smythe to book your place or turn up on the day
07784 808554
Practice from 10.30am and starts at 11am
The green is in excellent condition and is a pleasure to play
All money taken is paid out
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Budenberg's Winter Sweep,
Sunday 9th December
Semi Finals
J.Davis 21 D.Rogerson 16
M.Hill 21 A.Jones 19
Final
J.Davis 21 M.Hill 18
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Budenbergs end of season 5 Man Team Final
Budenbers vs Sale Excel
Peter Ogiliev 17 - 21 Chris Morrison
Andy Pearson 21 - 14 Mark Foster
Kenny Kuhn 21 - 11 Dave Jenkinson
Dave Jackson 21 - 11 Andy Morrison
Martin Ogiliev 21 - 10 Neil Jenkinson
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Please Note.
Due to the Manchester Derby, there will be no Sweep at
Delamere Park this Sunday (9th).
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PARKS VETS 2013
There will be a few changes to the setup and running of the League for the coming season.
1) Because there are now clubs in the league from outside the borough, the League will be renamed The Stockport and District Parks veterans Bowling League.
2) The league will consist of 3 divisions with 12 teams in each.
3) Riverside No 1 will be renamed Hyde Park and play home games at Hyde Park.
4) New team Hyde Park No 2 will play in C Division.
5) Riverside No 2 to be renamed Riverside and remain in B Division, playing home games at The Riverside.
6) A new competition The Supplementary Cup will be played for by Prelim and 1st round losers from the main Knockout Cup.
7) K.O. Cup prelims and Final to be played on Tuesdays.
8) Sponsorship by Devon Valley has been discontinued. For 2013 only the Cup will be sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. B. Massey.
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Great Moor Spring Open Bowls (singles)
at Great Moor Sports and Social Club Store Street, Stockport, SK2 7HA
Prize money entirely dependant on entry, £15 etrance fee
Minimum of 32 entries or doesn't get run but no limit on entrants
One day event on Bank Holiday Monday 1st April 2013 at 9.30 start
No homesters allowed, 21up off 3 start until last 8 which will be 21up off scratch
Entries to Scott Smith (07977865131) or Adam Smith (07581487129)
Leave answer phone messages if can't answer
195 Hall Street, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4JG
Cheques payable to Great Moor Conservative Club
Money MUST be paid before the date of the competition.
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Delamere Park Bowling Club, Sunday 2nd December
Semi Finals
A Campbell 15 C Borlase 11
C Eaton 15 G Hoof 10
Final
A Campbell 15 C Eaton 9
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Budenberg's Winter Sweep,
Sunday 25th November
Semi Finals
Matt Jones 21 Martin Ogliev 14
John Davies 21 Ryam Bancroft 14
Final
Matt Jones 21 John Davies 16
There are a couple of vacancies in this Sunday's sweep. There are just 16 runners in the handicap. Ring Billy Smythe for details on 07784 808554
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