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PUDSEY BOWLING CLUB - VICTORY TROPHY WINNERS 2011

CROSSFIELD CUP - YORKSHIRE v NORTH MIDLANDS - SUNDAY 1ST MAY 2011

Yorkshire face North Midlands in their opening group match of the BCGBA County Championships with the home side playing at Thornhill, Dewsbury whilst the away team make the trip to Atherstone Grove in Coventry.
Pudsey will have plenty to cheer at both venues, as James "Floyd" Hanson is included in a strong home side aswell as ex-member John Spinks, now playing at Alverthorpe.

Making the trip to Coventry will be Pudsey players Jon Edmondson and Liam Griffin, who both feature in the middle order.

The weather looks promising and it should be a great match.


HOME (Thornhill BC)
Graham Higgins v M Walker
Dave Fisher v R Burdett
James Wilcox v S Pratt
Craig Gant v D Smith
James Hanson v P Lamb
Jack Dyson v S Nash
Steve Pinfield v L Haylor
Dave Fox v B Pearson
Ashley Tattersley v A Wright
John Spinks v A Belcher
Nathan Webster v P Haylor
Graham Hickey (captain) v S Perry

AWAY (Atherstone Grove)
Graeme Wilson v D Plenderleith
Lee Lawton v M Blackmore
Robbie Fitzpatrick v M Burdettt
Scott Fisher v M Horton
Jon Edmondson v J Robertson
Ashley Daykin v G Marsh
Liam Griffin v P Perry
James Davison v N Bates
Mark Regan v J Dunn
Nicky White v P Brown
Chris Mordue (capt)v P Spencer
Robert Hitchen v S Day

 

BRITISH PARKS COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS - SUNDAY 15TH MAY 2011

The 2011 campaign for Yorkshire kicks off at Pudsey Bowling Club on 15th May with Yorkshire playing Central Lancashire & Pennines in their first match.

Here are the line-ups for the first British Parks county match on Sunday 15th May 2011.
2.00pm start
Yorkshire venue - Pudsey Bowling Club, Windmill Hill, Smalewell Road, Pudsey, LS28 8JQ
1. James Hanson (Pudsey BC) v Adam Higgins (Hare Hill)
2. Paul Bowes (Littlemoor WMC) v Alan Eccles (Hopwood)
3. Dave Cooper (Littlemoor WMC) v Jeff Melia (Healey)
4. Tony Riley (Brighouse Sports) v Mark Suthers (New Street)
5. Tom Hanson (Pudsey BC) v Michael Clough (Ladybarn)
6. Paul Hillam (Eccleshill) v Alan Rushton (Barnford)
7. Bob Whitfield (Brighouse Sports) v Thomas Eccles (Hopwood)
8. Dave Fox (Spen Victoria) v Neil Slater (Healey)
9. Paul Rooks (Eccleshill) v Dave Moulton (Norden)
10. Chris Mordue (Brighouse Sports) v Steve Mullington (Buersil)
11. Harry Seehra (Spen Victoria) v Kevin Atkinson (New Street)
12. Peter Jagger (Spen Victoria) v Andrew Fergus (Wardle)
Reserves:
Graham Roberts (Brighouse Sports), Simon Walder (Spen Victoria), Martin Fulton (Littlemoor WMC)

Central Lancs venue - The Milnrow Memorial Park, Newhey Road, Milnrow, OL16 4JF
1. Stuart King (Littlemoor WMC) v Phil Biram (Milnrow MP)
2. Andy Hodgson (Pudsey BC) v Barclay Warrington (Milnrow MP)
3. Ian Shaw (Pudsey BC) v Chris Livesey (Whitworth)
4. Mally Fowler (Harold Club) v Carl Whitaker (New Street)
5. Andy Gilroy (Eccleshill) v Ted Mitchell (Syke)
6. Mick Smith (Pudsey BC) v Ben Stapleton (Buersil)
7. Liam Griffin (Pudsey BC) v Raymond Lorimer (New Street)
8. Dave Hilliam (Pudsey BC) v Andy Shackleton (New Street)
9. Jon Edmondson (Pudsey BC) v Andy Lowe (Healey)
10. Ian Kemp (Pudsey BC) v Matt Hargreaves (New Street)
11. Ian Jacques (Shipley Club) v Andy Eames (Ladybarn)
12. Neil Mylan (Eccleshill) v Tim Holt (Bamford)
Reserves:
Peter Clark (Cross Roads), Danny Beeby (Spen Victoria)

There will be bar and refreshments at both venues and all supporters are welcome.

WEST RIDING CUP - PUDSEY EDGE THRILLING FINAL AGAINST CROSSGATES

Pudsey Bowling Club became West Riding champions for the second time in the last 3 years beating Crossgates in the final by 13 points.

The teams were evenly matched and it always promised to be a cracking final with supporters on both sides making plenty of noise. Pudsey started the evening brightly with Tom Hanson playing to his usual high standard and winning to 14 against Tony Green. This was followed by equally impressive victories for Darren Crawley 21-12 and Ian Shaw 21-15 to put Pudsey in the driving seat. Crossgates replied with a 21-18 winner from James Wilcox although opponent Liam Griffin stayed in the game getting some very useful points at the end. After 4 jacks Pudsey 81 Crossgates 62.

The middle order was also tightly contested and Crossgates edged their way back in the game with superb displays from Pete Wilcox 21-12 and Terry Kelly 21-17 reducing the margin to just 6 points. The Gates spectators were even happier after the 7th jack went their way as Mark Hughes won his game to 15 and tied the overall scores. Completing the middle four was Chris Hatton who held his nerve to edge home 21-15 and restore Pudsey's lead to 6. After 8 jacks Pudsey 146 Crossgates 140.

The spectators eagerly awaited the final 4 games and first out of the blocks was Pudsey skipper Jon Edmondson who put in a man of the match performance winning to 5. As Pudsey now led by 21, it was still possible for Crossgates to win as the final 3 games were all close in the early stages. Dave Hilliam gave the Pudsey fans plenty to cheer as he came through a difficult game against Mark Taylor to win 21-16 with two games on the green.

At number 11, Jon Wilcox chased after every bowl to build up an early lead only for Andy Hodgson to claw his way back and together with last man Paul Cousins, secure enough points for Pudsey to lift the trophy. Jon fought back himself to beat Andy 20 whilst Nigel Cranston quietly got on with his game to register a brilliant 21-8 and level up on 6 winners apiece.

Pudsey first won the West Riding Cup in 2009 and it was the first major piece of silverware the club had won. Both 2009 and 2010 were wonderful years for the club, culminating with winning the Yorkshire Cup in the club's centenary year. After winning the Yorkshire Parks Victory Trophy earlier this month, Pudsey have two trophies in the cabinet and a side that is still hungry for more success. Commiserations to Crossgates on this occasion but they will bounce back and no doubt keen to lock horns again with Pudsey during the season.

Scorecard:
Tom Hanson 21 Tony Green 14
Darren Crawley 21 John Wood 12
Ian Shaw 21 Ira Jeffers 15
Liam Griffin 18 James Wilcox 21
James Hanson 17 Terry Kelly 21
Mick Smith 12 Peter Wilcox 21
Stuart Hanson 15 Mark Hughes 21
Chris Hatton 21 Mick Wood 15
David Hilliam 21 Mark Taylor 16
Jon Edmondson 21 Keiron Smith 5
Andy Hodgson 20 Jon Wilcox 21
Paul Cousins 8 Nigel Cranston 21

Pudsey BC 216 Crossgates 203

WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS - SUNDAY 17TH APRIL 2011

Pudsey BC returned to Irlam, Manchester for the finals day of the World Club Championships and put in some great performances on one of the biggest stages in bowls.

Pudsey's quarter-final opponents were Birches Head Hotel from The Potteries and on the smaller No. 2 green it was Birches who started the day well with two good winners to 10 and 12. At jack number 3, Liam Griffin lifted the spirits for the club and supporters with a suberb 21-10 although Birches picked up another big win at no. 4 making the overall aggregate Pudsey 54 Birches 73.

A deficit of 19 is a lot to claw back with 4 players but Pudsey showed great character in the next two games with Jon Edmondson winning 21-12 and Mick Smith 21-8 edging Pudsey ahead by 3. As the last two games started, Pudsey ramped up the noise which spurred both Dave Hilliam and Paul Cousins on to vital wins and which saw Pudsey progress to the semi-finals by 10 points.

Onto the No. 1 green, Pudsey would again have to lift their game even higher as they faced one of the favourites to win the competition Garwsood Hall from Lancashire. This was without doubt Pudsey's biggest challenge of the season so far but the first four got stuck in with Mick Smith again producing a masterclass winning to 8. Tom Hanson fought back incredibly well to win 21-18 whilst Liam Griffin and Ian Shaw scrapped for every point they manage, keeping the deficit to just 5 points.

At no. 5 it was skipper Jon Edmondson's turn to shine again and he did not let the spectators down with another superb win to 17, which meant Pudsey now trailed by just 1 point. Dave Hilliam followed up his previous 3 wins at Irlam with a solid game but was pipped 21-18, restoring Garswood's lead to 4. At 7, Andy Hodgson bounced back from his quarter-final defeat with an impressive display, winning to 12 and putting Pudsey in the overall lead by 5 with one game left on the green. Paul Cousins was level with Nicky Shaw at 15 across needing just 1 point to secure victory for Pudsey. Nicky was given the instructions from his team that he needed to run out and that's just what he did to give Garswood a place in the final.

It was another tremendous effort from Pudsey to have come so close to reaching the final, but they will take away the experience and hopefully return one day to become world champions! Well done to all those who travelled on the coach to shout on the team, a memorable day.

In the final, it was yet another close match, with Garswood Hall this time on the wrong end of a narrow defeat, going down by 3 chalks to St. Joseph's, North Lancs & Fylde.

27.03.2011 - Round 1: (No. 2 green)
James Hanson 21 Paul Plant 16
Ian Shaw 21 Neil Johnson 10
Liam Griffin 20 Clive Lomas 21
Andy Hodgson 21 Neil Williams 19
Tom Hanson 21 Francis Walsh 8
Jon Edmondson 21 Mark Collins 17
Dave Hilliam 21 Nigel Blackley 20
Paul Cousins 21 Alan Aked 11
Pudsey BC 167  Bollington 122

27.03.2011 - Round 2: (No. 1 green)
James Hanson 17 Mike Riley 21
Ian Shaw 21 Gerwyn Davies 18
Liam Griffin 13 Francis Penlinton 21
Andy Hodgson 21 Tony Roberts 16
Tom Hanson 21 Geraint Williams 13
Jon Edmondson 21 Kevin Nicholas 13
Dave Hilliam 21 Arwel Davies 15
Paul Cousins 19 Andrew Hughes 21
Pudsey BC 154  Gresford Colliery 138

 

17-04-2011 - Quarter-Final (No. 2 green)

Tom Hanson 10 Joe Williamson 21
Ian Shaw 12 Tony Porter 21
Liam Griffin 21 Mick Simpson 10
Andy Hodgson 11 Matt Stevenson 21
Jon Edmondson 21 Arthur Walkaden 12
Mick Smith 21 Adrian Pedley 8

Dave Hilliam 21 Keith Williamson 18

Paul Cousins 21 Alan Brown 17
Pudsey BC 138  Birches Head Hotel 128

 

17-04-2011 - Semi-Final (No. 1 green)

Ian Shaw 9 John Hodson 21

Mick Smith 21 Chris Cooke 8

Liam Griffin 12 Kevin Kearns 21

Tom Hanson 21 Phil Boydell 18

Jon Edmondson 21 John Taylor 17

Dave Hilliam 18 Alan Manuel 21

Andy Hodgson 21 Bill Farrell 12

Paul Cousins 15 Nicky Shaw 21

Pudsey BC 138 Garswood Hall 139

TABLE TENNIS SECTION ARE COUNTY CHAMPIONS

Pudsey Table tennis club competed in the Yorkshire clubs finals at Heckmondwike on Friday night against Dewsbury. Pudsey were led by Yorkshire first team captain Simon Noutch and backed up with experienced county players of Simon Pugh and Richard Smith. Dewsbury consisted of county first team Richard Lightowler backed up with experienced county players, Mark Land and James Brown.

In a very nervy opening match which lacked fluency Rich Smith put Pudsey ahead with a 3-1 victory over James. What followed was a topsy-turvy game between Simon and Mark. Mark taking the opening leg before Simon hit back to level and then take the lead to 2-1. In the fourth leg it looked all over as Simon led 10-7 but a missed serve gave Mark a chance and he responded to take the leg 12-10. With Simon letting loose with his backhand against Mark’s left handed forehand some scintillating rallies ensued alongside some error strewn serving. Simon winning 13-11 in the fifth to put Pudsey 2-0 in the lead.

Simon Pugh faced his old adversary Richard Lightowler in the next game and after dropping the first end played very positively and dominated the game with his strong forehand topspins. Fourth match saw Simon get the better of James over four sets in an entertaining game with some exhibition play by both players.

With Pudsey now 4-0 in the lead Smith faced Lightowler and lost the two opening legs 11-3 and 11-4. Smith then took the third leg 11-6 and continued his form to level the games to 2-2. With the momentum in his favour and being more dominant with his forehand play he look the fifth end 11-7 to see Pudsey gain their first silverware of the season as Yorkshire Club Champions.

YORKSHIRE PARKS VICTORY TROPHY - SUNDAY 3RD APRIL 2011

Pudsey Bowling club have made an early addition to their trophy cabinet by capturing the Yorkshire Parks Victory Trophy for the first time, beating Shipley based Myrtle Park in the final.


Eight teams made it through to the finals day on Sunday following league success in their various districts and Bradford League winners, Pudsey were handed a difficult opening tie against Meersbrook from Sheffield. The match was played at Brighouse and after the opening 5 jacks, Pudsey held a slender lead of 1 point with 3 winners to 2. In the second half, Meersbrook took the lead with a 21-9 winner and gave Pudsey a lot to think about as they now trailed by 11 with 4 jacks on the green.

Pudsey registered two further winners 21-13 and 21-19 to reduce the deficit to just 1 and in a close finish, also claimed the final two games to secure a semi-final spot with an overall 185-179 win.


In the semi-final against Cross Roads at Pudsey Littlemoor, Pudsey started strongly claiming all 4 opening jacks and an aggregate lead of 29. Cross Roads reduced the deficit with two winners both to 14 but Pudsey gained control in the latter stages to move into the final with a 196-164 win.


The final was staged at Spen Victoria top green and again Pudsey produced a great performance with 8 winners and a convincing 60 point margin (199-139). Captain Tom Hanson accepted the trophy from Yorkshire Parks president Maurice Carter as Pudsey look forward to what will hopefully be another great season.

Click here to see photos from finals days

 

CENTENARY DVD - TOP CLUB

Pudsey's Centenary dinner dance on 13th November 2010 was a night to remember as the club celebrated 100 years of bowling.....

The much anticipated DVD was played during the evening and lived up to all it's expectations and more. During a re-playing of the DVD at the club just before Christmas, members were invited to order their own personal copy of the DVD which is to include additional unseen extras. 

Members have now received their personal copies of the DVD, which has been further enhanced with extras, including extended interviews with Brian Russell, Steve Clayton, Stuart Hanson and Andy Hodgson. The quality of this production is superb and a massive thanks to both Tom Hanson and Sam Hunak for their tremendous efforts in putting together the overall package.

 

2011 PUDSEY CLASSIC

Pudsey BC will again be running their open competition in 2011 and with another top class field assembled, it should provide some terrific bowling from some of the leading players in the game.....

There have been a couple of slight amendments to this year's event as follows:-

1) Qualifying and Finals Dates:-

The Friday sessions have become increasingly popular in recent years and due to this we have now included 3 Fridays within the 8 qualifying sessions. In addition, due to the Blackpool Champion of Champions moving their date on a week to Saturday 1st October, Pudsey have brought their finals day forward a week to Saturday 24th September.

The dates for all sessions are:-

1 - Sat 23rd July

2 - Sat 30th July

3 - Sat 6th Aug

4 - Sat 13th Aug

5 - Sat 20th Aug

6 - Fri 26th Aug

7 - Fri 9th Sep

8 - Fri 16th Sep

Finals - Sat 24th Sep

 

2) Start time of Qualifying Sessions

The starting time for all qualifying sessions this year will be 6.30pm, with practice allowed from 6.00pm. The additional half an hour travelling time should allow all players to arrive in good time.

 

The entry is full at this time, although reserves are encouraged to leave their details with the organiser in order to take up any cancellations. If anyone wishes to go on the reserve list, please contact Andy Hodgson (07764-354049).

 

PUDSEY BC PRESENTATION EVENING 2011

Discussions have already taken place about the end of year presentation evening...

In 2010, the club held an informal evening in the club lounge in October, followed by the Centenary dinner at Tong Village Hotel in November.

If anyone has any ideas or suggestions about this year's presentation, please contact Stuart Hanson.