North Derbyshire Bowling

Longdendale Final Tables Updated

Longdendale League Cup Finals

At the Victoria, Saturday 4th October, Starting at 1:30pm
William Husband Cup

Royal Oak (-9) v Spring Gardens (+1)
Matt Jones v Dave Hughes
Peter Conway v Stuart Kershaw
Nigel Armstrong v Bernard Bamford
Mike Bacon v Ian Moore
Andrew Jones v John Barker
Brian Pownall v Peter Noblett
Paul Dooley v Harold Andrew
Steve Millward v Cliff Heyworth
John Davies v David Lawton
Dave Rigby v Tony Mincherton
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Jim Winning Plate
Etherow (+45) v Hadfield (+42)
Peter Tomkins v Ian Cranston
Graham Huyton v Richard Armstrong
Stuart Braddock v Trevor Rothwell
Gerald Thorley v Les Harrop
Alan Sidebottom v Neville Bray
Ken Powell v Ian Taylor
Philip Ashworth v Peter Allen
Nigel Thorley v Dave Halliwell
Mike Connor v Peter Thomas
Bill Walker v Paul Bunting

**** North National Update ****

Tables updated:

As the season draws to a close some titles have been decided and some are going down to the wire.

The un decided ones........

Wed 1st Division

Whilst the bottom place has been decided as Ashwood park find themselves too far behind, the 2nd relegation place is going right down to the wire.

Burbage B and Peak Dale are battling it out to stay in the first division with Peak Dale holding a slender advantage of 23 chalks.

Both clubs have 1 game remaining with Peak Dale away at Hadfield and Burbage home to Ashwood park. Possible advantage to Burbage but in this game anything can happen.

All the other Wed and Vets promotion and relegation placings are pretty much decided now.

Wed 1st Div Averages

Having led for much of the season Armstrong has seen Adams sneak past at the death with some excellent results in the final stretch. With a couple of games to go it is now advantage to Adams.

It is now for Adams to lose rather than Armstrong to win.

Wed 2nd Div Averages

There has been a battle royal all season between Norton and Barber to take this crown and it looks like going down to the last game and maybe the last bowl in the last match at home against Rams Head.

Vets 2nd Div averages

Again another battle going down to the last matches between Wilson and Fletcher. There really isnt much in this one only a few chalks seperating them.

Whaley Bridge Open Singles and Pairs Draws

Singles Draws
Pairs Draws
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North National Handicap Result

The North National handicap final day was played at Cote Heath BC on a very sunny day (for once) on Sunday 21st September. A Competitive field of 16 played some excellent matches which resulted in Johnny Guess taking the trophy in style.

Semi Final
P Heaney 21 v P Clapham 15
J Guess 21 v C Jackson 14

Final
J Guess 21 v P Heaney 13
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North National Tables updated 16.09.08
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Vets League Handicap

Please note that due to the low number of entries the handicap will be played on a single day. This will be Tuesday 26th August at Spring Gardens BC. The prelim round will commence at 12 noon with a strike out of 12.15pm and for remaining bowlers the strike out will be 12.45pm.

Click here for the draw
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North National Tables updated 23.08.08
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Longdendale and North National Updated 17.08.08
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Good Luck to Derbyshire County Team

Congratulations to the county team getting through to the final of the County championship. They will be facing Greater Manchester in the final.

The Derbyshire home game is at Ashbourne No1 while Manchester play at Hopwood. I am sure they would appreciate as much support as possible.

The game is on the first Sunday in September and the draw is as follows

Hopwood

Darren Griffiths v John Hambleton
Matt Gillies v Brian Hill
Chris Heyes v Dale Spragg
Andy Buckley v Jon Guess
Paul Heap v Mark Whelan
Andrew Lowe v David May
Colin Lane v Mac Backhouse
Nicky Brooks v Paul Mottram
Mike Holden v Paul Stretton
John Wade v Andy Milsom
Peter Craig v Darren Smith
Mark Dwayre v Andy Spragg

Ashborne No1

Steve Adams v Jimmy Derby
Dave Allsop v Andrew Cairns
Simon Mills v Nigel Greenhalgh
Richard Goldby v Dave Walker
Darren Carter v Steve Copeland
Matt Kelly-Walley v Dave Thornley
Neil Worthington v Mike Gee
Brian Smith v Ryan Goodman
Paul Chamberlain v Gary Ellis
Calvin Jackson v Alan Hodson
Andy Fern v Gareth Gwilliam
John Dewey v Lee Turner

Sorry - Don't know who Gareth plays as the list I saw had Darren Smith playing home and away !!.

Longendale Tables updated 02.08.08
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North National Tables Updated

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County Cup Semi Finals

Good luck to Derbyshire tomorrow in the County semi finals against North Midlands

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Longendale Tables updated 21.07.08
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North National Tables Updated 14.07.08

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Andy Spragg wins Derbyshire Merit for 4th time

Congratulations to Andy who wins the merit for an incredible 4th time. Well done to local 'boy' Pete Conway who went down to 9 in the final. Pete played very well throughout the day coming through a couple of thrillers to get to the final.

Click here for the score card
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North National Tables and Averages Updated
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Derbyshire Merit

There are quite a few local bowlers playing in the Derbyshire merit (see comps on right) on 29th June. It is being played at Glossop bowling club so I am sure all the local bowlers would appreciate any support on the day.

Come along for a good days bowling at a great venue.
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Longdendale Presidents handicap
Pete Conway wins the Longdendale Presidents Handicap at Glossop Bowling club

Semi-finals
P.Conway 21 A.Dawson 12
G.Griffiths 21 J,Hargreaves 8

Final
P.Conway 21 G.Griffiths 16
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Longdendale Results Updated 15th June
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Buxton Tables updated
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High Peak Mixed Pairs League Tables
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North National Averages Available
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North Derbyshire Veterans Merit

The merit was held on Tue 3rd June at Whaley Bridge BC. A good days bowling ended in a very tight final with Joe Humphries (Glossop) edging out his team mate Len Stewart 21 - 20.

In the semis Joe beat another team mate Harry Sweeney again to 20 while Len beat Dave Jackson (Chapel Park) to 13.

Joe actually won 21 - 20 in all of his games!
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Derbyshire County Alliance

The Derbyshire Alliance team plays tomorrow (Sunday 8th June) against South Yorkshire.
Home Team playing at Derby Co-op
G Nash, A Blood, E Furniss, B Smith, O Walters, K Tilly, T Brown, M Ford
Reserves: R Gibbs, A Rushford

Away Team Venue unknown
F Walsh, P Thomas, M Bennett, A Hallas, P Clapham, P White, S Ashley, J Golpin
Reserves: C Adams, S Crowther, A Spence
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North Derbys Tables updated
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New Junior & Beginners section added

Please have a look at the new page (accessed by link above). The North Derbyshire leagues want to actively promote the game and this web site will provide a platform for all clubs doing this.

The pages are a work in progress so please any feedback is welcome as well as information about other initiatives.
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Longdendale Tables updated 30th May

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North National Tables + Improvements

The North National tables are now updated. Also detailed statistics are now available via a link on the relevant table pages.

From the detailed pages you can view individual club and player details as well as individual averages.

If anyone sees an error please let me know by emailing me on the link above.

Longdendale Tables and pages updated
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Tintwistle Mixed Pairs

Final
John & Tracy Golpin 21 v Alan & Iris Sidebottom 12

If anyone has a report on the day please email it to me
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Longdendale Merit Result

Played on Sunday 25th May at Tintwistle BC
Semi-Finals
T Mincherton 21 v P Homer ?
D Mee 21 v I Hibbert 20
Final
T Mincherton 21 v D Mee 20

If anyone has a report on the day please email it to me
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High Peak Mixed Pairs Table

Tables now available on the North National results pages
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North National, Buxton and Longdendale tables updated

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North National Merit Result

The North National merit was played on a sunny afternoon (mostly!) at Manor Park BC in Glossop. Due to a disappointing entry of 18 (of which 2 didnt turn up) the merit was played on one day.

There was still a high class field contesting the merit trophy as well as the chance to qualify for the Derbyshire merit which this year will be held in the North National area.

Steve Barber pulled off a very good win against county player Mark Whelan, while another county block Paul Hawker went down to Nigel Armstrong in the quarter finals.

Steve went down to Pete Conway in the quarters while Dave Ellis and Richard Armstrong both won their quarters.

The semis had Romiley team mates Pete Conway against Nigel Armstrong whilst Dave Ellis took on Richard Armstrong in the other. Dave and Ric had a great game that went right down to the wire with some excellent bowling with Richard edging it to 18.

It would be fair to say however that the other game had a comeback to rival all comebacks with Pete seemingly home and dry at 17-5 when Nigel got the jack and went for the corners. Despite Petes efforts Nigel managed to claw his way back and complete an incredible 21 - 20 win.

This meant that brothers Nigel and Richard were pitted against each other again in a repeat of the 2004 final. This time however Richard didnt allow Nigel into the game and ran out a 21-9 winner.

Pete then beat Dave in the play off for the third Derbyshire merit qualifying place.

Thanks to Manor Park for putting on a great day and to the officials who were in attendance.

Click here to see results. Click here for a picture of the trophy being presented.

North Derbyshire Ladies Result

At Glossop Cricket & Bowling Club:- North Derbyshire 220 Lancashire 185
7 winners at Glossop with notable performances coming from Adele Burton (Whaley Bridge) 21-6, Janet Phillips 21-3, Clare Edge 21-19, and substitute Emma Bothamley playing her first ever County game 21-11 (all Fairfield)

At Walmersley Conservative Club:- Lancashire 241 North Derbyshire 166

Only two winners for North Derbyshire. Anne Collier (Eastwood Park) 21-13, Dawn Clipston (Ex Chem) 21-18.

Lancashire won by 40 overall

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Manor Park BC After School Club

Starting 16th May Coaching sessions every Friday afternoon 3.45pm to 5pm. Coaches in attendance at all sessions, bowls provided and for only £1per session.

For further information call Dave Collier on 07500 191420

Kingsley Stafford Trophy Result

Keith Fantom (Romiley) won the Kingsley Stafford Trophy for the second time defeating Alan Sidebottom (Etherow) 21-17 in the final. Keith was 5-14 and looked down and out but some great corner bowling resulted in him winning the title at Glossop's North Road green.

Loosing semi-finalists were Phil Homer (Romiley) who was defeated by Alan 21-13 and Martin Hodson (Chadderton) who was defeated by Keith 21-19.

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North National tables updated. 06.05..08

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Buxton Tables updated. 30.04.08
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North National Team Comp draws available - 27.04.08

See the North National league competitions Page

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North National tables updated. 20.04.08 Click here
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Condolences to Roy Hollingworths Family

Roy sadly passed away just over a week ago. His son has posted this message.
Message from Tony Hollingworth, Roy's son :-
My father Roy who passed away on Friday night at The George Hotel in Compstall on the bowling green, he was 71, he played for the George for at least 20 years. His Funeral is at Stockport Crem Wednesday 23rd April 11.30 - no flowers please, donations to the Heart Foundation details will be in Fridays Manchester Evening News. He will be missed by my mum Norah, my wife Beth and sons Adam and Joe, my brother Lee and wife Helen and his son Niall. He was our best mate. His loves not only family bowling it was his cat Felix, Manchester City and Belle Vue speedway and all his friends some of them I bowled with especially Eric Jones (Jonah) who was with him on Friday night. He worked at British Aerospace Woodford for 28 years as Garage foreman retiring in 1995. He played bowls over the years for The Talbot Hyde, Glossop Cricket Club, Romiley Arms, British Aerospace Woodford, The Spring Gardens - The George ( Compstall ), Woodley Sports and he played indoor Bowls for Bredbury Social Club (The Rat Pit). If anybody would require more information please ring me. Regards Tony Hollingworth. 07506809016
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North National Tables

First tables available for Wednesday and Vets leagues.
Note Romiley v Spring Gardens was postponed in the Wed 1st Div.

Congratulations to Glossops new vets team who won their first game ably captained by my dad!
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Stalybridge Rec will be holding Monday night coaching sessions for youngsters up to the age of 16 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, starting on Monday 31st March. All equipment is provided and coaches are fully qualified and CRB checked.
Flyer with more details HERE
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Derbyshire Inter League Trials - 30th March

Derbyshire county held its annual Inter-League county trial on Sunday 30th March. 4 teams took part on a suprisingly fine and sunny day.
Buxton, Derby, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire took part with Buxton endign the day on top winning all their games. Click here to see the results.
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North Derbyshire County Ladies Team

Sunday 18th May sees the Ladies county team play at Glossop. More details will follow.
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Club Pages

Please check out your club pages for news and features. As an example the Glossop page has information for their members on it.
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The glossop green was opened on sunday 30th March for the 2008 season on a beautiful sunny afternoon by club president eileen wood.
This was followed by the john platt pairs competition won by ron taylor & marie blackwell 21-18 against alan sidebottom & eileen wood with a good turn out. Click here for a picture of the winners.

Veterans Final League Tables

Tables available on the results page.

Veterans Division 1 winners Glossop just pip Spring Gardens by 12 chalks to take the title which completes the double after they had won the Team Knockout.

It was also close at the bottom of the 1st division with Fairfield staying up by 12 chalks.

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Derbyshire County Cup

Click here for the report on Burbages excellent victory this year.

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North National Handicap Final

The handicap (singles) final was played at Fairfield on Wednesday 19th September. A good nights bowling was seen with some close games going down to the wire.

As always however there can be only one winner so congratulations to Mark Whelan from Whaley Bridge in coming away with the trophy.

Result:

Last 16 game.
T.Norton 21 K.Fantom 10

Last 8
T.Norton 21 A.Dawson 11

P.Conway 21 G.Rogers 11

P.Walton 21 J.Guess 16 ?

M.Whelan 21 D.Jackson 19

Semis
Conway 21 Norton 19

Whelan 21 Walton 19

Final

Whelan 21 Conway 9

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Junior Waterloo Results

A great day out was had last Sunday at the junior waterloo. Report as per Jimmy parker.

Jimmy Parker says :-

Quarter Finals:
Jack Chapman (Nth Midlands) 21 Dylan Williams (Wales) 18
Ben Harris (Birmingham) 21 David Hodgkins (Coventry) 10
Daniel Sykes (Doncaster) 21 Ryan Beasley (Nth Midlands) 18
Simon Hallas (Doncaster) 21 Wayne Ditchfield (Eccleston) 10

Semi Finals
Jack Chapman (Nth Midlands) 21 Ben Harris (Birmingham) 18
Simon Hallas (Doncaster) 21 Daniel Sykes (Doncaster) 18

Final
Simon Hallas (Doncaster) 21 Jack Chapman (Nth Midlands) 16

A fabulous day with great weather, and green now in wonderful condition. A great occasion with 64 youth bowlers all enjoying themselves, and some of the parents more tense than the kids. A great performance all day by the winner, with his defeat of Wayne Ditchfied, whose performance itself was outstanding getting to the last 8 (giving 4 all round). Two things stick out in my mind NOT ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM BCGBA in attendance, are we surprised ? Suppose they will say weren't invited. And I had 2 under 18 entries in waterloo this year, they were Wayne, who is in last 64, and todays winner.
Finally am opening this up to 256 entries next year so will be advertising shortly, if I fill it and I hope to expect total prizemoney to be toawrds £2000, with the winner getting £500 so come on make sure ALL the juniors know about it, and lets show BCGBA that this game is not DYING, despite their efforts.

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Endsleigh Senior Supplementary Championship

Staffordshire beat South Yorkshire to take the Senior Supplementary Championship. Both Derbyshire and Greater Manchester go out in the group stages.

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Harriet Jackson Trophy Result

The Harriet Jackson Trophy played at Glossop Bowling Club on Sunday 29th July was won by Stuart Braddock (Etherow) who defeated Tony Brooks (George & Dragon) 21-14 in the final.

Stuart won his semi final game with Andy Dawson (Glossop) 21-19 and Tony 21-5 against Matthew Jones (Royal Oak).

On behalf of the Longdendale & District Bowling League, Glossop would like to thank all bowlers who attended and for once this season everyone enjoyed a lovely sunny day!

Presenting Stuart with the Trophy is organiser Andy Dawson - Picture

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**** BCGBA Senior Merit Result ****

Andy Spragg retains his Senior merit crown beating S Coupe from North Lancs and Fylde 21 - 17 in a thrilling final.

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Is it a Record????

Is this the biggest age difference in a competitive league match......... Jack Hargreaves aged 13 playing for Romiley played Richard Barker for Whaley Bridge aged 83.

An age difference of 70 years players from both ends of the bowling spectrum. They had a great game that was won by Jack 21 - 12 extending his winning start to his Romiley career to 3 games all away from home.

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Derbyshire Merit Result

Neil Worthington beats Andy Spragg 21 -14 to win the Derbyshire Merit. Local bowlers Paul Hawker and Nigel Armstrong both made the Semis with Matt Jones going out in the Qtrs. Full details to follow.

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Derbyshire County Cup

Romiley lose out by 3 chalks in a thrilling encounter against Eastwood Park in the Derbyshire County Team Knockout. Fairfield also fell to a strong team at the first hurdle.

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North National Team Knockout Final held @ Cote Heath

Burbage 'A' power past Fairfield to lift the Premier team cup while Chapel won a nailbiting game by 1 chalk to lift the Secondary Cup against Whaley Bridge 'B'.

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North Derbyshire Veterans Merit Result

Congratulations to H Sweeney of Glossop BC for winning the Veterans Merit. Played at Furness Vale on Tuesday 5th June Sweeney had an excellent day only dropping 28 chalks in his 3 games. For full result click here.

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CONWAY LAD RUBS OUT HIS ‘GREEN’ DEMONS AT HADFIELD
Reports The Rickster from Woolyback Country

Well done to Pete Conway who came through a tough draw to win the North National league merit at Hadfield. Click for full result. Click for match report by our on the spot reporter.

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