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President: Jack H. Wharton (Kearsley Park) Chairperson: Tony Hobson (Doe Hey Park) 07759 141142 Vice Chairperson: Les Stevens (Central Park) 07933 332353 Secretary: Kevin Gibbons (Kearsley Park) 07816 242259 Match Secretary: Barbara M. Pitchford (Brackley Cons) 0161-794 1645 Treasurer: Stephen Partington (Doe Hey Park) 07852 510200 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 between teams of 10-a-side with games being played to 15-up on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons commencing at 1:45 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. |
Competitions 2024Clifford Bate Pairs Monday 13th May 2024 to be hosted by St. Mary's Park League Individual Trophy Wednesday 12th June 2024 to be hosted by Kearsley Park Harold Jobbins Shield Prelims - Tuesday, 9th April 2024 1st Round - Thursday, 11th April 2024 2nd Round - Tuesday, 16th April 2024 Semi-Finals - Thursday, 18th April 2024 FINAL - Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 Jervis Cup Prelims - Monday, 1st July 2024 1st Round - Monday, 8th July 2024 2nd Round - Monday, 15th July 2024 Semis & Final. - Monday, 22nd July, 2024 Barbara Pitchford Ladies Competition Wednesday, 14th August 2024 to be hosted by Bradford Street B.C. Thomas Brindle Trophy SEMI-FINALS Tuesday, 3rd Seotember 2024 to be hosted by Doe Hey Park Reserve date Thursday, 5th September 2024 FINAL - Tuesday 17th September 2024 to be hosted by Central Park followed by the League Presentation to be held at the D Havilland Club, Gladstone Road, Farnworth BL4 7EL
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| (Friday 1 December 2023) | |
Presentation DayThe League Presentation was held on Tuesday, 12th September 2023 at Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club preceded by the final of the Harold Jobbins Shield. Congratulations go to Over Hulton Cons who overcame a strong challenge from Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club (P.F.). Although the weather was not quite perfect the event was very well supported. | |
| (Wednesday 13 September 2023) | |
Brindle TrophyThe Brindle Trophy will be played on Tuesday, 29th August, 2023 at Doe Hey Park commencing at 10.30 a.m. Please come along and give your support. Refreshments will be available. The teams taking part are Boothstown BC Vets 'B' who will play Mytham Park 'B' and Bradford Street 'B' who will play Kearsley 'C'. Very many thanks to Steve Partington and all his team at Doe Hey for hosting this competition. A good day's bowling was enjoyed although the weather was a bit showery in the morning but improved as the day went on. The final outcome was a win for Boothstown B.C. Vets 'B' who beat Bradford Street 'B' by 3 chalks. Congratulations to all concerned. | |
| (Wednesday 23 August 2023) | |
Ladies Rose BowlGrateful thanks to Wendy Witts for organising and running the Ladies Rose Bowl on Wednesday 16th August 2023 and to all at Bradford Street Bowling Club for hosting and assisting in this event. Perfect weather prevailed and made for an enjoyable day. It was very pleasing to have an entry of 30 ladies representing various teams in the League. The eventual winner was Karina Everett (Bradford St. 'B') and Helen Isherwood (also Bradford St. 'B') was the runner-up. The losing semi-finalists were Mary Fox (Kearsley 'A') and Marjorie Howarth (Kearsley 'C'). Congratulations, Ladies!! | |
| (Friday 18 August 2023) | |
League MeetingsExecutive 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. | |
| (Wednesday 19 July 2023) | |
Thomas Brindle TrophyOnce again the Semi-Finals and Final of the Thomas Brindle Trophy will be played at Doe Hey Park, on Tuesday, 29th August 2023 with Thursday, 31st August as the reserve date should this be necessary. Further details of the teams involved will be posted once these are known. | |
| (Wednesday 31 August 2022) | |
Clifford Bate PairsThe Clifford Bate Pairs competition was played on Monday, 15th May, 2023 and grateful thanks go to Betty and Les Stevens and all at Central Park who assisted in any way in hosting this competition. The eventual winners were Neil and Susan Sankey (Boothstown B.C. Vets 'B') who beat David Parkinson and Daniel Fletcher (Little Hulton C&B (P.F)) in the final.
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| (Wednesday 31 August 2022) | |
Jervis CupThe Semi Final and Final of the Jervis Cup will be played on Monday 24th July 2023 at Kearsley Park Bowling Club. Teams are requested to be present for 12.00 noon in order that the draw can be made and play commenced thereafter. There is NO PRACTICE on the day. The format will be two games from each Semi Final to be played at the same time followed by a short break for lunch. The draw for the final will then be made and the Final played. Sandwiches and drinks will be available on the day. Please come and show your support for this competition. The final was played between Over Hulton Cons (A Section) and Little Hulton C&B (P.F) (B Section) resulting in a win for Over Hulton Cons. Grateful thanks go to Kevin and all at Kearsley for the use of their facilities and for providing sandwiches and drinks during the course of the day. | |
| (Tuesday 26 July 2022) | |
League Individual CompetitionA big THANK YOU to Kearsley Park Bowling Club for the use of their facilities to hold our Annual League Individual Competition and also to Kevin Gibbons and Les Scholes who took charge of running the Competition and to their colleagues for making us welcome and for suppling tea, coffee, and refreshments during the course of the day. The weather was excellent although at times maybe a little too hot but this was taken care of by welcome respite periods. The bowling was also excellent and resulted in a win for Derek Greenwood (Little Hulton (C&B) Club (P.F.)) who overcame a strong challenge from Les Stevens (Central Park). | |
| (Thursday 9 June 2022) | |
Jobbins ShieldThe final of the Jobbins Shield between Over Hulton Cons and Little Hulton C&B Club (P.F.) will be played prior to the League Presentation on Tuesday, 12th September 2023 at Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club, Manchester Road West, Little Hulton, M38 9UW commencing at 1.30pm. Unfortunately, due to a fire at a local school, the building is uninhabitable and therefore The Railway Club has been loaned to them until the school building has been repaired. We understand that this is very short notice but trust you will come along and give your support to the bowlers. | |
| (Wednesday 27 April 2022) | |
League Information
Fixtures The 2023 League Fixtures are now on the Web and whilst the League Matches will commence on Tuesday, 25th April, the Jobbins Shield Preliminary Round will be played on Tuesday, 11th April followed by the 1st round on Thursday, 13th April, the 2nd round on Tuesday, 18th April and the Semi Finals on Thursday, 20th April. The Final of this competition will be played on Presentation Day Tuesday, 12th September, at The Railway Club, Green Lane, Bolton BL3 2LY Endsleigh Insurance The Endsleigh Insurance Application is now on line and to access click here.
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| (Monday 28 March 2016) | |