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Extreme Heat Guidance for League Fixtures June 2026
Extreme Heat Guidance for League Fixtures

June 23, 2026

Please could all Club Secretaries pass the information onto Captains which has been received from North Lancs @ Fylde County from our govening body BCGBA regarding Extreme Heat Guidance for League Fixtures June 2026

Belmont Open Singles
Sunday 28th June Last 16. 10.30am Roll up, 11am Start

June 22, 2026

Last 16 Draw

John Hanson v Alan Ward

Steve Gray v Steve Jackson

Carl Martin v Mike Dewhurst

Tony Thorpe v Darren Edmondson

Shaun Fisher v Steve Dagger

Craig Rammell v Rob Swift

Andy Lund v Mark Holden

John Foulds v Dave Wiles

Over Wyre & District Ladies Afternoon Bowling League
Cockerham

May 07, 2026

Cockerham in the Over Wyre Ladies Afternoon Bowling League (Tuesday) are looking to recruit ladies (over the age of 12) to their existing team. Complete beginners welcome. Please contact Angie Thompson on 07717 573713

Over Wyre & District Ladies Afternoon Bowling League
Players Required

April 29, 2026

Singleton ;A; in the Over Wyre Ladies Afternoon Bowling League (Tuesday) are looking to recruit ladies to their existing team. Please contact Sheila Todhunter 07719 341482

Over Wyre Bowling League
Nateby - Parking changes.

April 21, 2026

Please be aware that parking for Nateby Bowling club has moved. This only applies to matches during the day. If you are coming from the south, please use the next turning on the left after the bowling green turning. There is a large car park and it is easy to walk to the bowling green once parked. Note that parking for evening matches is not affected and still uses parking next to the green.

Open Competitions

February 25, 2026

We can now post Open Competitions, please take a look on Events Comps page as we have posted alot of local Competitions. Please try and support these, clubs will appreciate it. Any Questions to Peter Jose or Gary Bowler. Thank you.

Over Wyre Veterans Bowling League
Dates for your Diary

February 18, 2026

The following are dates for the Competitions being held this season at Singleton Bowling Club

Closing date for Doubles Day entries is 18th May

Presidents Day 1 - Friday 24th July at Singleton Bowling Club
Presidents Day 2- Friday 31st July at Singleton Bowling Club
Presidents Day Final - Friday 7th August at Singleton Bowling Cub

Obituaries

February 11, 2026

It is with great Sadness that i have to report that Dave Blackburn (Thornton bc) passed away on the 16th March.

Our Condolances go to hisFamily and Friends and also the Club.

Once i have Funeral Details will post

Lytham St.Annes Mens Bowling League - Monday
Mike Billinge

January 06, 2026

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our bowling friends Mike Billinge. Mike moved to Lowther Gdns last year where he played for the Vets C team. Before this, he was a long standing member of Marine Park. Mike had a fall and had to go into Blackpool Hospital but moved to Chorley where he came from and his family live. He passed away in the Hospital on the 23rd December. Our deepest sympathies go to his family.
There is not to be a funeral as was his wish.

Lytham St.Annes Vets Bowling League
Mike Billinge

January 06, 2026

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our bowling friends Mike Billinge. Mike moved to Lowther Gdns last year where he played for the Mens C team. Before this, he was a long standing member of Marine Park. Mike had a fall and had to go into Blackpool Hospital but moved to Chorley where he came from and his family live. He passed away in the Hospital on the 23rd of December. Our deepest sympathies go to his family.
There is not to be a funeral as was his wish.

Lytham St.Annes Vets Bowling League
Change To Vets Draw.

December 27, 2025

At the AGM on the 2nd December, the proposal from Lowther Gdns to CHANGE THE DRAW FOR VETS LEAGUE ONLY was accepted. Therefore, next season the top four merits will be randomly drawn against each other and then the remaining four players will be randomly drawn against each other. The new rule will be officially written up in the New Year before the season start.

Ashdell BC

October 02, 2025

Please note Ashdell Bowling Greens will be closed from 6th to 20th October for Winter Maintenance. Thank You

Jubilee Gardens Open Doubles
Saturday 20th September

September 10, 2025

9.30am; Lou Wilkinson/Sue, Jamie Hunter/P, Adrian/Dave Cowley, Linda Bailey/Derek Darwin, Nigel Pearson/Jason Lunnon, Mark Yeomans/Dave Arnold, Terry Shields/Saj, Peter Orton/John Grundy.......10.15am; Jim Kenny/Paul Taylor, Sue Sale/Bill Rigby, Wayne Clarke/Paul Willis, Beth/Jess Norris, Tony Hunter/P, Colin Wright/Glen Robinson, William Hillcoat/P, Matthew/Judith Schofield......11am; Sue Newton/Janet Wright, Tracey Livesey/P, Geoff Ogden/S Yates. Jean/Bob Smith, Phil Wharton/Colin Betty, David/Jean Patton, Tony Barton/Diane Grinton, Howard Kitchen/Dave Eardley.......11.45am; Marilyn/Gerald Shadwell, Ellen Unsworth/Bill Royds, Colin Newton/P, Sandie Whittaker/Michael Orr, John Smith/Paul Wilson, Shaun Fisher/P, Dave Hourihan/P, Darren Gardner/Mick Jackson...............All Welcome Refreshments Available.

Hambleton Open Singles
Sunday 7th September

September 07, 2025

HAMBLETON BOWLING CLUB
Church Lane, Hambleton FY6 9BZ

One Day Open Singles
Sunday 7th September

32 Entries at £15pp

Choice of 10am or 11.45am Start Times
Practice 9.30-9.55
3 on card, Home players off scratch

Prize Money (Subject to entries)
Winners £200
Runners up £140
Semi Finalist £80
Quarter Finalist £40

£50 Highest Break Prize (1st Round Only)
Kindly Sponsored by Stephen Creer Joinery & Home Maintenance

Bar and Food available all day at reasonable prices.

All Entries:
Gary Creer - 07731579096 or
Steve Atkinson - 07875276153

Payment via bank transfer can be made, please ask for detail
(Cheques payable to âHambleton Bowling Clubâ)

Blackburn Senior Citizens Bowling League
Team Knockout

September 02, 2025

1st Round - 20th May - Start 13:15
Home Team	Games	Away Team	Points
Hoddlesden	 Bye
Feniscowles A	 4:4	Dugdale A	10:8 Feniscowles A win on agg.
Green Park	 3:5	Dugdale B	6:12
Roe Lee C	 2:6	East Lancs	4:14
Roe Lee B	 2:6	Feniscowles B	4:14
LDMBC		 6:2	Whitehall Blues	14:4
Cherry Tree	 Bye
Whitehall	 6:2	Roe Lee A	14:4
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Qtr Finals - 10th June - Start 13:15
Home Team	Games	Away Team
Dugdale B	 4:4	Feniscowles A - Feniscowles A win on agg.
East Lancs	 2:6	Whitehall
Feniscowles B	 2:6	Hoddlesden
Cherry Tree	 3:5	LDMBC
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Semi Final - 2nd Sept - Green Park - Start 10:30
Home Team	Games	Away Team
Feniscowles A	  v	LDMBC
Hoddlesden	  v	Whitehall
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Final - 2nd Sept - Green Park - Starts after semis

Fleetwood & District Bowling League
A.G.M.

August 27, 2025

The Annual A.G.M. will be held on Wednesday 3rd December 7pm regitration 7-30pm start at Fleetwood Bowling Club.

Welcome Afternoon League
funeral of Graham Wood

July 21, 2025

T he funeral of Graham Wood will be 10:45am on Friday 1st August at Lytham Cremetorium. Family Flowers only. Any Donations will go to Trinity Hospice who cared for Graham

Thornton Bowling Club
Parking at Thornton Bowling Club

July 21, 2025

I have been asked to put something on here from the club, When Visiting teams visit Thornton BC please can you park on Fleetwood Road North rather than on Rose Fold.. Thank You

Woodplumpton & District Bowling League
Phil Moon Charity Fundraiser

July 19, 2025

Phil Moon Kirkham Cons captain is doing a Skydive raising money for McMillan Cancer in October after his recent cancer treatment. If you wish to donate please follow https://www.justgiving.com/page/philip-moon-1 Please give generously to this good cause and show your support for Phil, we send him our best wishes.

Graham Wood
Graham Wood RIP

July 16, 2025

It is with deep sadness that i have to announce the death of Graham Wood. Graham played for ICI, Norbreck and St Annes Ex Service. ICI which is now known as Thornton BC. Graham always had time for anyone and a true Gentleman, liked his little round peggs. Our condolances go out to his Family and all his friends, he will be missed by everyone that known him. Grahams,s funeral will take place on Friday 1st August at 10.45am at Lytham Crematorium. Graham RIP.

Jubilee Gardens Open Singles Draw
Saturday 28th June sponsored by J T Byrne Funeral Directors

June 25, 2025

10am; S.Jackson, S Billington, G Bowler, AL Bailey, M Schofield, D Cowley, M Yeomans, T Barton, 10.45am; G Robinson, D Arnold, H Kitchen, D Ramsden, S Miller, P Noon, S Sale, M Orr, 11.30am; T Shields, C Newton, A Cowley, L Howarth, D Hourihan, S Lang, D Wiles, D Crawforth, 12.00; N Scott, A Reading, J Hird, W Freel, V Hulme, S Whittaker, R Morley, D Gardner, All welcome Refreshments Available, and thank you to our Sponsor J T Byrne Funeral Directors we appreciate the sponsorship.