Stockport Parks Bowling League

Welcome to the Website of the Stockport Parks Bowling League

History:
Honours Board

General:
Result sheet
Roll of Honour
League rules
Knockout rules

The Stockport Parks Bowling League was the first organised Crown Green Bowling League to be formed in the Stockport area, dating back to 1912. 

Today there are two divisions, playing on Wednesday evening. Teams are of 8 players in both divisions.

We also run a team knockout competition (playing 4 at home and 4 away), and individual Merit competition and a competition for pairs.

The league is run from day to day by its management committee 

President ; Mr J Hembrough

Chairman ; Mr M Dawson

Secretary Mr C Crowther

Match and Registration Secretary  ; Mr A Clews

Treasurer ; Mr A Clews

Committee Mr J Spreadborough, Mr P Ryan, Mrs C Dawson 

Stockport Parks AGM & Presentation Night

Final of the Ben Dawson Trophy Sponsored by Rossendale PVC Wednesday 13th September. Congratulations to Victoria Bowling Club beating South Reddish Park 162 - 128

New Sponsor

Stockport Parks Merit Finals Wednesday 26th July

Stockport Parks Pairs

The Ben Dawson Trophy

Stockport Parks Merit Competition

Stockport Parks Merit

Stockport Parks Pairs Competition

Gatley Park

Important Dates 2023

Stockport Parks AGM & Presentation Night

Our leagues AGM & Prentation Night will be at the Victoria Bowling Club on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at7.30pm. If any club as a proposal to put forward or nominations for committee members please put in writting to the secretary by 20th December. 

We had two new teams enter last season West Heaton & Cheadle Con Club, we hope they enjoyed the season. If anyone knows of a club who would like to enter a new team this should be in writting to the secretary  by 20th December ready to be voted on at the AGM 

 

(Saturday 11 November 2023)

Final of the Ben Dawson Trophy Sponsored by Rossendale PVC Wednesday 13th September. Congratulations to Victoria Bowling Club beating South Reddish Park 162 - 128

(Saturday 16 September 2023)

New Sponsor

The Stockport Parks Committee are pleased to announce Rossendale PVC Systems have agreed to sponsor the league and the 8 a side cup competition which will for this season be known as The Ben Dawson sponsored by Rossendale PVC knockout, and thereafter the Rossendale PVC knockout.  They have also agreed to purchase a new trophy for the competition with engraving. If you are looking for new windows and doors please consider asking for a quote.

Many thanks to Rossendale PVC Systems

ROSSENDALE PVC SYSTEMS. 

Tel 01706 877705

Web site  www.rossendalepvcsystems.co.uk

(Saturday 12 August 2023)

Stockport Parks Merit Finals Wednesday 26th July

It was a very wet night for the Leagues Merit Finals at Cheadle Con Club. In the Semi Finals John Hignett beat Leigh Smith & Howard Thomas beat Paul Cardew

Congratulations to John who beat Howard in the final. The green was in great condition and all the players played very well despite the weather

(Friday 4 August 2023)

Stockport Parks Pairs

Congratulations to Gareth Whittaker & Iain Dunbar beating John Hignett & Mark Millen in a great final

(Saturday 15 July 2023)

The Ben Dawson Trophy

The draw has been done for the 4 home 4 away Ben Dawson Trophy and is now on the fixtures / results page. The preliminary round is on Wednesday 23rd August.

Handicaps will be decided on final league position at the end of this season. There will be a £10 cost to each club to cover prize money. 

(Tuesday 11 July 2023)

Stockport Parks Merit Competition

The Semi Finals & Final of the Parks Merit will be held at Cheadle Con Club on Wednesday 26th July 7pm Start 

Paul Cardew ( Ladybridge ) v Howard Thomas ( South Reddish )

John Hignett ( South Reddish ) v Leigh Smith ( South Reddish )

 

 

(Wednesday 5 July 2023)

Stockport Parks Merit

This competition will be on the 21st June at Ladybridge Park. Start time 6.30pm. Please arrive at the venue by by 6.15. Entries to Andy Clews by text 07950679738 or email to andy.clews2@gmail.com by Tuesday 20th June. Finals night will be on Wednesday 26th July. All entries to have played a least one league game to enter the competition.

(Saturday 10 June 2023)

Stockport Parks Pairs Competition

Wednesday 7th June saw the Leagues pairs competition take place at Aleandra Park. A great turnout of 30 pairs took part and the competition played down to the Quarter finals.

The finals night is Wednesday 12th July at Alexandra Park 6.30pm start

Quarter Finals

Gary Whittaker / Steve Waterhouse v June & Clint Crowther

Roger Miller / Neil Golding v Ian Dunbar / Gareth Whittaker

Maureen Huddleston / Doug Ralph v John Hignett / Mark Millen

Eddie Tasker / Chris Law v Andy Spedding / Brian Sellers

(Saturday 10 June 2023)

Gatley Park

Unfortunately Gatley Park have pulled out of the second division

(Thursday 13 April 2023)

Important Dates 2023

Stockport Parks Pairs - Qualifying Date Wednesday 7th June. Final Wednesday 12th July held at shaw heath 

Stockport Parks Merit - Qualifying Date Wednesday 21st June. Final Wednesday 26th July to be held  at ladybridge park 

Please note you must have played at least one match in the league to play in a competition

 


(Monday 20 March 2023)