Farnworth and District Parks Veterans Bowling League

Welcome to the Farnworth and District Parks Veterans Bowling League website

General:
Rules

Admin:
Manage league

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.

Jobbins Shield /Albert Howcroft Cup

Useful Links

League Meetings

League Information 2026 Season

The Competition Dates for the 2026 Season

Cup and Prize Winners for 2025 Season

Jobbins Shield /Albert Howcroft Cup

The 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.


(Thursday 26 February 2026)

Useful Links

League Web Site

https://www.cgleague.co.uk/farnworth-vets/

 

League Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/378345757085991/about

 

British Crown Green Bowling Association

https://www.bcgba.org.uk/

 

Lancashire County Crown Green Bowling Association

https://lancashirebowls.com/

 

 Grants BCGBA

https://www.bcgba.org.uk/grants/

 

Insurance Portal BCGBA

https://www.bcgba.org.uk/club-insurance/

 


(Friday 6 February 2026)

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 9th March 2026 at 10.30 at Kearsley Park Bowling Club


(Friday 6 February 2026)

League Information 2026 Season

Fixtures 2026

The 2026 League Fixtures will commence on Tuesday, 28th April 2026

 


(Monday 12 January 2026)

The Competition Dates for the 2026 Season

All Finals to be played on a neutral green

 

HAROLD JOBBINS SHIELD / ALBERT HOWCROFT CUP 5 Home & 5 Away

Preliminary 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 - Pairs

On Monday 11th May 2026

LEAGUE  INDIVIDUAL TROPHY - Individuals

Prelims & 1st Round Tuesday 9th June 2026

Quarter, Semi & Finals Thursday 11th June 2026

 JERVIS CUP - Teams of 6

Preliminary 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 BOWL

Ladies’ Individual Knock-out

To be Hosted by Bradford Street Bowling Club

on Wednesday 12th August 2026

 THOMAS BRINDLE TROPHY

Bottom 4 Teams in League

SEMI-FINALS   Tuesday 8th September 2026

Reserve date Thursday 10th September 2026

FINAL – Tuesday 15th September 2026

 

 


(Sunday 11 January 2026)

Cup and Prize Winners for 2025 Season

Cup Winners 2025.pdf


(Tuesday 25 November 2025)