Welcome to the Farnworth and District Parks Veterans Bowling League website |
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General: Admin: |
President: Barbara M. Pitchford (Brackley Cons.) 07771 713967 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 Cons.) 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. |
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Jobbins Shield /Albert Howcroft Cup League Information 2026 Season |
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Jobbins Shield /Albert Howcroft CupThe Jobbins Shield & Albert Howcroft Competions will be played prior to the commencement of the League including the Final. The draw has been made and can be accessed by clicking the link above the League Tables. | |
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Useful LinksLeague Web Site https://www.cgleague.co.uk/farnworth-vets/
League Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/378345757085991/about
British Crown Green Bowling Association
Lancashire County Crown Green Bowling Association
Grants BCGBA https://www.bcgba.org.uk/grants/
Insurance Portal BCGBA https://www.bcgba.org.uk/club-insurance/
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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. The next Scheduled League Meeting will be held on Monday 9th March 2026 at 10.30 at Kearsley Park Bowling Club | |
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League Information 2026 SeasonFixtures 2026 The 2026 League Fixtures will commence on Tuesday, 28th April 2026
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The Competition Dates for the 2026 SeasonAll Finals to be played on a neutral green
HAROLD JOBBINS SHIELD / ALBERT HOWCROFT CUP 5 Home & 5 AwayPreliminary Round – Tuesday 7th April 2026 1st Round – Thursday 9th April 2026 2nd Round – Tuesday 14th April 2026 Semi-Finals – Thursday 16th April 2026 FINAL – Tuesday 21st April 2026 CLIFFORD BATE TROPHY - PairsOn Monday 11th May 2026 LEAGUE INDIVIDUAL TROPHY - IndividualsPrelims & 1st Round Tuesday 9th June 2026 Quarter, Semi & Finals Thursday 11th June 2026 JERVIS CUP - Teams of 6Preliminary Round – Monday 29th June 2026 1st Round – Monday 6th July 2026 2nd Round – Monday13th July 2026 Semis & Final – Monday 20th July 2026 BARBARA PITCHFORD ROSE BOWLLadies’ Individual Knock-out To be Hosted by Bradford Street Bowling Club on Wednesday 12th August 2026 THOMAS BRINDLE TROPHYBottom 4 Teams in League SEMI-FINALS Tuesday 8th September 2026 Reserve date Thursday 10th September 2026 FINAL – Tuesday 15th September 2026
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Cup and Prize Winners for 2025 Season | |
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