Halifax Association Presentation Evening

The presentation evening was held at Rastrick BC and 2024 has been a very successful year for STBC. Having already received the Ewart Lord trophy we also picked up the following: Tuesday Evening Division 3 winners, Ladies over 55’s runners up, Martin Grace average winner division 3 Thursday Veterans and perhaps best of all the club was awarded Club of the Year. This was an acknowledgement of the fund raising and competitions hosted by the club throughout the 2024 season.

Below are a selection of photos from the presentation evening

Ewart Lord Final

Ewart Lord Final 

The Final of Ewart Lord Competition, sponsored by Mr Frank Lowney of Allan Park BC, was held on Thursday 5th September at West End Bowling Club. The finalists were STBC & Hipperholme BC

The match referee, Peter Martin, introduced the first pair on the green, Pam Wood STBC and Ian Walkington Hipperholme. The following three pairs were then introduced, STBC names first:

Nikki Conway v David Peel, Peter Lomax v Luke Wilczyski & Heather Parker v Mathew Parker.

STBC were giving Hipperholme 7 start but after the first two matches were up by 16 points. Respective scores for the first 4 matches were 21-6, 21-13, 11-21 & 21-10.

In the second half STBC turned up the pressure by winning three of the last four games.

Philip Schofield 21 v 10 Stevan Oakes, Michael Wood 21v10 Nigel Parker Martin Grace 21v16 Paul Bannerman. Neil Greenwood did restore some respectability by securing a win against Helen Harrison  21-13.

STBC were worthy winners 179 to 143, including team handicaps. There was some fine bowling by both teams.

Congratulations to STBC

The prizes were presented by Jenny Walmsley, Association Vice President, in the absence of our sponsor.

Philip Schofield in receiving the Trophy thanked West End BC for hosting the Final and thanked the match referee.             

                           

President’s Day

This year’s President’s Day consisted of a mixed pairs bowling competition, consisting of 4 groups. The winners of each group then played a semi final, followed by the final. A buffet lunch was also provided for those that wanted to eat.

The day was well attended and a great success, the final was played out between Nikki Conway and Paddy Thomas against Lesley Ellison and Alan Riddles with Nikki and Paddy the eventual winners.

Summer Soirée July 27th 2024

This is the second year the club has hosted this event and although numbers at the event were not as high as we had hoped the evening was a great success and enjoyed by all those who did attend. The band started the evening off and continued after a break for food and drink. The BBQ and buffet was excellent. Thanks go out to all those who helped in any way to make the night a brilliant success

Hx & District Champion of Champions

The Halifax Champion of Champions tournament is a prestigious event that showcases the skill and determination of its participants. This year, the tournament was graced by an exceptional display of talent and sportsmanship, with Gareth Coates of Akroyd Vics clinching the title in a thrilling finale. Sponsored by The Water Wizard (Tony Bannister), the tournament saw Coates secure a remarkable 21-16 victory over Richard Hargreaves of Crossroads

This year, the event took on an even more significant role by dedicating all proceeds from raffles, donations, and sales to the Overgate Hospice, a beacon of care and support for those facing life-limiting illnesses. The Halifax & District Bowling Association along with the Sowerby Tennis and Bowling Club, demonstrated remarkable generosity and community spirit by raising an impressive £784 for the hospice.

Pictured below are Winner Gareth Coates alongside Tony Bannister and Mark Holden

Alastair Baigent presenting a cheque to Overgate Hospice

BDA week of learning

Bowls Development Alliance

The team are relaunching our Week of Learning on the 16th October. 

We are working in conjunction with Club Matters to run workshops on Club Finances, whilst the BDA Team will be delivering workshops on an Introduction to Safeguarding as well as an overview of our Club Health Checker.

Dates and times for the upcoming workshops can be found below and more information about each workshop as well as the booking link for participants can be found on our education platform: https://bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com/education/

W/C 16th October 2023

Dealing with Increasing Costs

16th October – 10-11am

17th October – 6-7pm

Raising Money to Sustain your Organisation

18th October – 10-11am

18th October – 6-7pm

Financial Planning – Webinar

19th October – 6-7pm

20th October – 10-11am

Introduction to Safeguarding

18th October – 10-11am

20th October – 10-11am

Club Health Checker

16th October – 6-6:30pm

19th October – 11-11:30am

Following the 16th October, I will be able to confirm the dates and times for the next workshops but please can you pencil in the following dates:

Future Weeks of Learning

January 2024 – w/c 22nd

March 2024 – w/c 11th

May 2024 – w/c 20th

President’s Day

Whilst the weather threatened to spoil the day early on, the sun did come out and the bowling competition and lunch was enjoyed by all. The competition was played as a round robin with the winners and runners up from both groups then playing a semi final.

Semi Finals:

Pat and Keith v Ken and Heather – winners Pat and Keith

Michael and Milly v Glenda and Brian – winners Michael and Milly

Final

Pat and Keith v Michael and Milly – WINNERS Michael and Milly

Summer Evening Soiree – July 29th 2023

Pictures from a very enjoyable evening at the club.