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 email: barbnbri@btinternet.com 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 and Competitions Secretary: Barbara Pitchford (Brackley Cons.) 07771 713967 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 1.30 p.m. Teams are located in Boothstown, Swinton, Walkden, Farnworth, Kearsley, 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 match queries etc please ring, WhatsApp or email Kath Denny. Contact details above. For competitions please ring, WhatsApp or email Barbara Pitchford. Contact details above. |
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Jobbins Shield /Albert Howcroft Cup League Information 2026 Season |
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League Individual 2026The League Individual Competition 2026 is being held over a 2 day period at Kearsley Park. The prelims and First Round will be played on Tuesday 9th June and the Second Round, Quarters, Semis and Final will be played on Thursday 11th June. On both days registration will commence at 10.30 am for an 11.00 am prompt start. Please note that on Tuesday sandwiches etc. and drinks will be available but only drinks and biscuits on the Thursday and therefore Players will be required to provide their own sandwiches on that day. THERE WILL BE NO LEAGUE MATCHES PLAYED ON 9TH AND 11TH JUNE. THE COMPETITION DRAW IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW VIA THE LINK ABOVE THE LEAGUE TABLES LEAGUE INDIVIDUAL RESULT Grateful thanks go to all at Kearsley Park Bowling Club for the use of their facilities and to the Ladies who made sure that everyone was fed and watered during the two day period of the League Individual Competition. We must not forget also all the volunteers who marked cards and carried out measuring. Play was of a very high standard and was a pleasure to watch. Our eventual Winner was Derek Greenwood from Plodder Lane Cons who overcame a very strong challenge to beat Neil Langford from St. Mary's Bowling Club 'A' team by 15 chalks to 13. The losing semi-finalists were Nigel Bertenshaw (Boothstown B.C. Vets 'A') who lost to Derek 15-2 and Steve Greenhalgh (Over Hulton Cons) who lost to Neil 15-14. The full result can be found by clicking the Tables Tab. | |
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Hot WeatherPlease stay safe in this very hot weather and remind your players to keep hydrated. In the event that it is too hot to play please reschedule as necessary. | |
| (Tuesday 26 May 2026) | |
Clifford Bate Pairs ResultsThe results for the Clifford Bate Pairs can be found on the Tables Tab Grateful thanks to Phil Langford and her team at St. Mary's for the use of their facilities and for looking after everyone at the competition on Monday. Thanks also go to everyone who did measuring and the marking of cards and to Tony Hobson for acting as Referee, and, of course, all the contestants for entertaining us with some excellent bowling. Congratulations go to Tommy Hall and Tommy Tickle from Bradford Street who overcame a very strong challenge from Nigel Bertenshaw and Gail Williams from Boothstown B.C. Vets 'A' to win 15 - 6. The losing Semi Finalists were Ian Ramsbottom and Steve Hurst from Brackley Cons who lost 15 - 3 to Tommy and Tommy and Gordon Doig and Paul Foster from Plodder Lane (Peel) who lost to Nigel and Gail 15 - 12. Well Done everyone.
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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 10th Augusts 2026 at 10.30 at Kearsley Park Bowling Club | |
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Jobbins Shield /Albert Howcroft CupThe Jobbins Shield Final (A Section) will be played at Central on Tuesday 21st April Plodder Lane v Doe Hey
The Albert Howcroft Final (B Section) will be played at St Marys on Tuesday21st April. Mytham A v Bradford St
Good luck to all the Finalists! The draw can be accessed by clicking the link above the League Tables.
Thanks to Central and St Marys for hosting the finals. | |
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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 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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| (Sunday 11 January 2026) | |
Cup and Prize Winners for 2025 Season | |
| (Tuesday 25 November 2025) | |