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Plenty of autumn renovation work on the green this afternoon. A sandy top dressing mix applied to deter the winter worm casts, stimulate growth and smooth out the green. Plus autumn feed applied so we have a healthy green ready for play next spring (Haydn Preece)
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THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2pm
Liz Burgess has very kindly arranged a speaker from The National Westminster Bank to come to the Main Clubhouse and give a talk to on ‘Scams’ to Bowling Club members: highly relevant in today’s climate, unfortunately.
Admission is free.
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Andrew Church ( Lancashire Turf) seeded our green this morning. The green is overall in good condition with our September seeding germinating nicely. We will aerate and further treatments/ repairs next week.
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A Captain’s reflection:
The Vets A team have enjoyed a solid season, finishing a respectable 5th out of 12 in the first division.
A very promising start, saw us sitting in second place for most of the first half of the season. However, some enforced absences, and a slight loss of form, saw us fall a number of ...
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Despite the dire weather forecast, 40 intrepid members set off for a day out to the Longton Sports and Social Club.
Two excellent greens were made full use of, with 36 bowlers split into pairs enjoying more than four hours of competitive bowling, enough to challenge even the fittest.
A picnic lunch and an evening ...
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WIN FOR CHAIR’S TEAM v PRESIDENT’S TEAM
The Ashes of the old floodlights were won by Karen’s team at a most successful floodlit BBQ (by Bill Makin & sous chefs) and Booze (and soft drinks etc)
Torrential downpour halted play for a few minutes only.
Many thanks from President Len to the ...
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Morning everyone from Gary
It’s looks like it might be a bit wet tonight, but we are ready and prepared for the Festival of New Lights event:
Bill, Brian, and Stuart are on Barbecue - cash only £3 per burger or banger
Trish and Si are on Teas & Coffees (50p) and beers & wine from the fridge - cash-only ...
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Captain John Clark reports:
In the Southport Parks Thursday evening League, Ainsdale A finished a very creditable 2nd place in the Premier Division after a crushing win in the last game against the league winners Scarisbrick NSC.
Next year, we hope to go one better, especially after the return of those on the sick ...
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BURSCOUGH LEAGUE FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM - PROMOTION
The Friday night team which plays in the Burscough league have achieved promotion; is the second successive promotion after joining the league last year.
Well done to Steve Johnston winning the league averages.
Captain John Clark warns it will be a very tough next ...
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BARBARA BAYLIS ROSEBOWL TROPHY WINNER 2025 - RUTH HARRISON
The rainy weather held off for the ladies playing for this prestigious trophy.
Ruth Harrison played Moira Murphy in the final, and Pam Hayes beat Rachel Miles in the consolation plate final.
A great day run by Annette Wilkinson & Eunice Collum.
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