PUDSEY BOWLING CLUB

NEWS

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2008 COORS PUDSEY CLASSIC

YORKSHIRE MERIT - MONDAY 26TH MAY 2008

The closing date for the Yorkshire ABA Merit is fast approaching so if you would like to play in this event, please advise the secretary (Andy Hodgson) as soon as possible.

The qualifying rounds are played on the afternoon of Saturday 24th May with the finals two days later on the Bank Holiday Monday.

The entries for another Yorkshire ABA Competition, the Hills Supplies Yorkshire Handicap, also close shortly aswell. The preliminary rounds are played in various county districts usually on a Thursday evening, although the date is still to be confirmed with the final 32 competing on Sunday 29th June 2008.

YORKSHIRE CUP & HUTCHINSON CUP DRAWS

The draws for the Yorkshire cup competitions have been published and Pudsey's two teams will next be in action on Saturday 17th May.

The Yorkshire Cup 1st Round sees Pudsey travel to Halifax as they face Almondbury Libs "B" at Ackroydon Victoria. In the Eric Hutchinson Memorial Trophy, Pudsey will face Garforth Rec "A" at Cononley.

There is also a Henry Taylor Cup match to be played at Pudsey BC on the same date with Black Swan taking on Elland C&BC.

YORKSHIRE v CIVIL SERVICE - 27TH APRIL 2008

Yorkshire played their traditional friendly match against the Civil Service on Sunday at Sowerby Bridge Hillcrest with a couple of Pudsey's players in action.

Under the watchful eyes of the Yorkshire selectors, Allan Thompson, Keith Hatzer and new home team captain Peter Jagger, it was a chance for the 12 uncapped players to put on a show.

James Hanson played in the first four for Yorkshire and battled well to register a 21-18 victory. John Spinks played in the back four and was always in control as he romped home 21-11.

The overall result was never in doubt with Yorkshire picking up 10 winners and a healthy 81 margin on the aggregate.

BRADFORD LEAGUE 2008

There were mixed results for Pudsey's 3 teams competing in the Bradford League with two narrow defeats and a good away win.

Pudsey "A" hosted Spen Victoria "A" and although Tom Hanson (21-6) put in a great captain's knock for the home side, they could not stop the Spenners from registering 6 winners and pinching the aggregate by 10 to take the match 17-13.

The "B" team had slightly better fortunes on their visit to Spen "B" with 7 winners and an overall win by 18-12. Captain Richard Hodgson also led by example with a 21-14 win in the opening four jacks and the Pudsey players responded right to the finish with Pudsey's back two both chalking narrow wins to secure victory.

Sue Chadwick's "C" team were hoping to make a positive start to their league campaign and set off strongly with 5 out of 7 winners at Bradford Moor from the opening exchanges. Unfortunately for Pudsey, this was as good as it got as the final 3 jacks all went the way of Bradford Moor as they took the game 17-13.

Click on Fixtures/Results to see results of all matches played so far

TABLE TENNIS CLUB ON THE GREEN - 20TH  APRIL 2008

Pudsey's table tennis section put their bats and balls away for an afternoon's bowling on Sunday as they took to the green for a round robin competition.

11 players entered the event and were divided into three groups, two with 4 players and one with 3 players. To add a bit of fun to the proceedings, each game was played to just 10 ends with alternate leaders of the jack, regardless of who won each end. Each group winner plus the 5 best runners-up then contested the quarter-finals on a knockout basis.

Linda and John didn't quite make it through to the knockout stages and Lynne was unfortunate not to make it through as she tied with Kingsley in the group stages with 18 points each. In a one-end bowl-off it was Kingsley who just managed to beat Lynne's bowl to reach the last 8.

It was decided to reduce the games to 8 ends for the quarter-finals and it was Granville who came through a tough battle with Ray; Kath just pipped Margaret; Sandra edged out Kingsley, whilst Doug ended Paul's hopes.

The players contesting the semi-finals were now in their 5th game of the day and were coming to terms with the conditions which were made difficult by the light drizzle and cool temperatures. Granville and Doug were both tipped as strong favourites to reach the final but it was the ladies who made it through to the final game with Kath too strong for Granville whilst Sandra put an end to Doug's chances of winning.

So to the final, in which Sandra made the early breakthrough with a single and a pair in the opening two ends. Kath replied in the next few ends to make it level at 3-3 but Sandra again moved in front 4-3. Kath then pinched a pair to go 5-4 ahead and at the last end just found enough to gain a further point and clinch victory 6-4.

The winner and runner-up were presented with prizes to round off a good day's bowling at Pudsey.

YORKSHIRE AND HUTCHINSON CUPS - 19TH APRIL 2008

Pudsey's teams in the Yorkshire ABA cup competitions both safely made it through the qualifying rounds on Saturday.

In the Yorkshire Cup, Pudsey were up against Bradley & Colne "B" at Grange Park in Wakefield. Although the green was very heavy and possibly a levelling factor in cup games, Pudsey managed to overcome their opponents with 11 out of 12 individual winners and a healthy winning margin in excess of 100 chalks.

In the Eric Hutchinson Memorial Cup, Pudsey's players put in a great performance at Pellon Social in Halifax with 8 winners and the 4 losing cards chalked 20 points each to give a convincing winning margin of almost 80.

Pudsey now look forward to the draw for the first round matches in each competition which are scheduled to take place on Saturday 17th May.

PUDSEY BC - DOUG HAIGH HANDICAP - SUN 11TH MAY 2008

The first internal competition at Pudsey will take place on Sunday 11th May 2008, as the Doug Haigh Handicap is contested for the 12th successive season.

The start time is 10.30am and all players and spectators will be able to get Bacon butties in the morning followed by refreshments from the kitchen which will be open all day.

The entry fee is £2.00 and the winner and runner-up will receive cash prizes at the annual presentation evening in October.

This event is also kindly sponsored by Doug's wife, Pat Haigh hence the winner will also receive an extra cash prize aswell as picking up the prestigious trophy.

COFFEE MORNING AND PLANT SALE - SAT 10TH MAY 2008

Pudsey will be holding a coffee morning at the club on Saturday 10th May from 10.00am which will include sales of various spring bedding plants, homemade cakes, buns and biscuits with a free tea or coffee for all those who attend.

Tickets are now available for 50p each from the club president Steve Clayton, or you can pay on the door.

If anyone can donate any homemade baking for the cake stall this would be much appreciated and can be handed in at the club on the Friday evening before the event or on the day before 10.00am if possible.

BUILDING PROJECT - HOLE DIGGING - 12 APRIL 2008

Pudsey finally received the go-ahead from the council planning department this week to progress with the building extension work at the club and immediately assembled a working party to get the foundation holes dug out.

Six holes with a minimum depth of half a metre are required in which the concrete footings will be made and onto which the steel framework will sit.

The work was completed on Saturday morning and now awaits further council inspection before the concrete stage goes ahead.

It was a great effort from the lads and another step towards completion of the extension.

The concrete stage is scheduled for Tuesday 22nd April with the steel structure for the extension planned for the following week.

See the Gallery Page for pictures of the dig

COORS PUDSEY CLASSIC GETS "CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS" BOOST

The Pudsey Classic, now in it's fourth successive year, has been recognised by the BCGBA as one of the country's leading competitions, gaining a place on the reserve list for the 2008 Champion of Champions.

The Champion of Champions event is held at the Waterloo in Blackpool, with the final on Saturday 27th September 2008. This is a prestigious end of season event at which all 16 county merit winners plus 16 major open event winners are invited.

The competing field of 32 of the country's top players is a major event on the national bowling calendar and there is a chance the winner of the Pudsey Classic will be invited.

Pudsey are 3rd out of 13 events on the reserve list for a space in the Champion of Champions, which means if three individuals win more than one of the top 32 events this season, the winner of the Pudsey Classic will be invited to play in Blackpool, as a winner of more than one event is only entitled to one place.

As the final of the Pudsey Classic (Sat 4th Oct 2008) is staged the week following the Champion of Champions, the winner of the previous year's Classic will therefore become eligible if a place is offered.

PUDSEY SPONSORED WALK - SATURDAY 1ST MARCH 2008

The sun smiled on the 43 Pudsey BC members who took on the challenge of a 10-mile walk around 10 bowling greens in Pudsey on Saturday 1st March.

The idea is to raise funds towards Pudsey's building project in order to provide a viewing platform and disabled access to the club.

The group of walkers met at Pudsey BC for a bacon butty, before setting out on the long hike at 10.00am. Organiser Stuart Hanson led the way, with a gentle start to Pudsey Park, which is less than a mile from Pudsey Bowling Club.

From the park it was then another pleasing downhill stroll to Littlemoor before progressing to Troydale. Next it was back up the hill and cutting accross to Pudsey Britannia. This was the 5th green of the day and was celebrated with a quick pint at the pub.

At the start of the next section to Stanningley Park, a few of the lads helped push a chap in his wheelchair, which appeared to have a flat battery. Doing their good deed for the day caused a delay before reaching the park but everyone re-grouped before the next trip to Farsley, with an impromptu game of bowls on the grass near the tennis courts.

A bit of a trek to the next green at Farsley West Royd, with a few grey clouds threatening to spoil the day. A few light spots of the wet stuff though didn't dampen the spirits and it was on to Farsley Cricket & Bowling Club.

A bit of a scenic detour down to the ring road and to the penultimate stop at Calverley Park. It was a refreshing sight to see some of the Calverley members had the kettle on, so we could all have a brew before the final stage.

The last section of the walk was around 3 miles past Calverley Golf club and mostly uphill but it was pleasing to see everyone make it back home to Pudsey at around 2.30pm.

A welcome beer and a hot meal was ready at the club and Stuart thanked and congratulated all those who took part and had worked behind the scenes raising sponsorship, preparing the food and helping the day run smoothly.

It was a fantastic day for the club with jokes and laughter all the way round the course and everyone who took part should be proud of their efforts as it will go a long way to raising the funds needed for the extension at the club.

See the Gallery Page for the pictures from the walk

2008 PUDSEY JUNIOR CLASSIC - SUNDAY 28TH SEPT 2008

The 10th annual Pudsey Junior Classic will take place on Sunday 28th September 2008. All entries are taken on the day of the competition for boys and girls aged 16 and under on 28th September.

The entry fee will remain at £2.00 per player with prize money and trophies awarded to the winner, runner-up, semi-finalists and quarter-finalists. Stuart Hanson (0113-255 2872) will again be running the competition but no need to pre-enter, just turn up by 10am on the day.

If however, you have any questions regarding the event, please give Stuart a ring.

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