Welcome to the Farnworth and District Parks Veterans Bowling League website
General:
Rules
Admin:
Manage league
President: Barbara M. Pitchford (Brackley Cons.) 07771713967
Chairperson: Tony Hobson (Doe Hey Park) 07759 141142
Vice Chairperson: Les Stevens (Central Park) 07933 332353
League Secretary: Susan Sankey (Boothstown) 07864 560357 email: susanandneil1@gmail.com
Treasurer: Stephen Partington (Doe Hey Park) 07852 510200
Match Secretary: Kath Denny (Central Park) 07813 450429 email: fvbl.sec@outlook.com
Player Registration: Barbara Pitchford (Brackley) 0161 794 1645
Farnworth and District Parks Veterans Bowling League is a Veterans Bowling League open to both Ladies and Gentlemen who are aged 60 years and over. Our matches are played to 15-up on both Tuesday and Thursday afternoon between teams of 10-a-side with both League Matches and Team Competitions commencing at 1.15 p.m. Teams are located in Boothstown, Swinton, Walkden, Farnworth, Little Hulton, Over Hulton and Little Lever. We would be delighted to hear from anybody wishing to join a team and take part in friendly and competitive competition.
For entries to competitions, match queries etc please ring, WhatsApp or email Kath Denny. Contact details above.
Mytham Park Update
Update at 22nd May 2025
FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS AT LEAST, MYTHAM WILL BE PLAYING AT HOME
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Update at 8th May 2025
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE MYTHAM WILL BE PLAYING AT HOME
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Update at 29th April
Mytham teams will be playing their home matches at home until further notice.
There is another meeting on Friday 2nd May so check back here for any changes next week.
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Discussions are currently ongoing with the council regarding the facilities disconnection date. Mytham have requested that the facilities are left connected until the works commence, however agreement has not yet been reached with the council.
Mytham B
The first match on Tue 29th April will be played at home at Mytham Park
Mytham A
The first home match is on Thu 1st May. If the facilities are still on this will be played at Mytham Park. However if the facilities are off, this will be played at Doe Hey.
Paul is expecting an update on Monday 28th April so please check back on Monday for further updates.
Clifford Bate Pairs
The Clifford Bate Pairs Competition was held on Monday, 12th May 2025, hosted by Over Hulton Conservative Club. It was a lovely sunny day and we had a good turnout.
The Winners were Nigel Birtenshaw and Sandra Fiddler from Boothstown A.
The Runners-up were Ian Ramsbottom and Steve Hurst from Brackley.
Congratulations to the winners and runners-up who all bowled well making it an exciting finish to the day.
Thanks to Over Hulton who provided their usual high standard refreshments on the day including teas, coffees, cakes and sandwiches. Thanks also to all the other players for competing and exhibiting some wonderful bowling. Thanks to all the markers, peggers, organisers and of course thanks to all the supporters who helped to make it a most enjoyable day.
The full results are below:
League Individual Competition
The League Individual Competition will be held on Wednesday, 11th June 2025 and hosted by Kearsley Park.
2 Players to be entered by each team - Please can all teams who haven't yet submitted their players names send them to Kath Denny asap.
Start time will be 11.00am so please be there for 10:30am so we can start on time.
League Meetings
Executive Committee Meetings will be held during the month of January, March and August and also, if needed, on a date, at a time and at a venue to be notified by the League Secretary and The Annual General Meeting will be held on the 4th Wednesday of November each year at a time and at a venue to be notified by the League Secretary.
The next Scheduled League Meeting will be held on Monday 11th August 2025 at 10.30 at Kearsley Park Bowling Club
League Information
Fixtures
The 2025 League Fixtures are now on the Web and whilst the League Matches will commence on Tuesday, 29th April, the Jobbins Shield Preliminary Round will be played on Tuesday, 8th April followed by the 1st round on Thursday, 10th April, the 2nd round on Tuesday, 15th April and the Semi Finals on Thursday, 17th April. The Final of this competition will be played on Tuesday, 22nd April on a neutral green chosen by the Match Secretary once the first two rounds have been played
Jobbins Shield
Once again the Jobbins Shield will be played prior to the commencement of the League with the Final also being played. The draw will be made shortly and can be accessed by clicking the link above the League Tables.
The draw for the Jobbins Shield/Albert Howcroft Cup is now available to view.
Finals to be played Tue 22nd April 2025
The final for the Jobbins Shield Section A will be played at Bradford St. Refreshments and sandwiches will be available.
The final for the Albert Howcroft Cup Section B will be played at Doe Hey with tea coffee and biscuits available.
Results of Finals
Section A
Congratulations to Over Hulton on winning Section A and to Brackley for coming runners up. Thanks to Bradford Street for hosting the event and to all the markers, peggers, players and supporters.
Section B
Congratulations to Central on winning Section B and to Mytham B for coming runners up. Thanks to Doe Hey for hosting the event and to all the markers, peggers, players and supporters.
Presentation Day
Presentation Day will be held on Tuesday, 16th September 2025 when the final of the Brindle Trophy will be played provisionally at Central Park Bowling Club prior to the presentation of prizes at the De Havilland Club, Gladstone Road, Farnworth BL4 7EL tel: 01204 562547
Brindle Trophy
The Semi-Finals of the Brindle Trophy will be played on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 and will be hosted by Doe Hey Park with the final being played on Presentation Day (16th September) at Central Park Bowling Club.
Ladies Rose Bowl
The Ladies Rose Bowl will be played on Wednesday, 13th August 2025 at Bradford Street Bowling Club and Ladies are reminded that they will require to have played at least 2 League Games during the course of the Season in order to qualify for entry.
Competitions 2025
CUP DATES – 2025
HAROLD JOBBINS SHIELD / ALBERT HOWCROFT CUP
5 Home & 5 Away
Preliminary Round – Tuesday 8th April 2025
1st Round – Thursday 10th April 2025
2nd Round – Tuesday 15th April 2025
Semi-Finals – Thursday 17th April 2025
FINAL – Tuesday 22nd April 2025
CLIFFORD BATE TROPHY
Pairs
To be Hosted by Over Hulton
On Monday 12th May 2025
LEAGUE INDIVIDUAL TROPHY
Individuals
To be Hosted by Kearsley Park
on Wednesday 11th June 2025
JERVIS CUP
Teams of 6
Preliminary Round – Monday 30th June 2025
1st Round – Monday7th July 2025
2nd Round – Monday14th July 2025
Semis & Final – Monday 21st July 2025
BARBARA PITCHFORD ROSE BOWL
Ladies’ Individual Knock-out
To be Hosted by Bradford Street Bowling Club
on Wednesday 13th August 2025
THOMAS BRINDLE TROPHY
Bottom 4 Teams in League
To be Hosted by Doe Hey Park
SEMI-FINALS Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Reserve date Thursday 4th September 2025
FINAL – Tuesday 16th September 2025
All Finals to be played on a neutral green
Jervis Cup
The Jervis Cup (teams of 6 Players) will be played on neutral greens on Monday 30th June, 7th, and 14th July 2025 with the Semi-Finals and Final being played on the 21st July 2025. The draw will be made and published following the March League Meeting when the number of teams entered will be known.
The draw for this competition has not been made yet, but when drawn can be viewed by clicking the link above the League Tables.
Could all Clubs please check both the A Section and B Section draw to check if or when their green is required.