Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club

🏆 𝗔 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗖

Tonight’s Bowls England Double Fours match is set to be a very special occasion as 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻 take on 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 in a national competition fixture.

To see a ladies team not only competing, but facing the men’s team from the same club on the national stage, is a powerful reflection of how the game continues to evolve. This is believed to be an unprecedented occasion and quite possibly a first in the history of the Double Fours.

It is a fantastic reflection of the strength, depth and talent within Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club, and a proud moment for everyone connected with the club.

We wish both teams the very best of luck and look forward to seeing this historic fixture unfold 👏🏆

𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝘃 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

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Sunday 7 June

The Mixed Pairs for the Syd Oliver Memorial Trophy.

There were ten pairs entered which gave two groups of five. The weather turned out to be an improvement to the forecast by staying dry, (apart from an occasional shower), until the semi-final stage. The Group One winners, having won all their games, was the team of Christine Travis & Mike Joyce, with the runner up the team of Carol Saunders & Graham Partington. The Group Two winners was the team of Evelyn Franklin & Ken Hayes and the runner up was the pairing of Joyce Ryder & Peter Sharples. Christine & Mike and Carol & Graham both won their semi-final and qualified for Final's Weekend on 12/13 September 2026.

Many thanks to Carol and Ruth for keeping us fed and watered.

Tony Alcock Trophy - Next Round.

Bolton ladies in action in Durham as part of the Lancashire Stella team.

2026 Early Season Pairs - Tables and Results

Week 3
Division One
Peter & Lyndon 15; Mike & Stephen 12
Phil & Graham 19; John & Tom 14

Division Two
Joyce & Tony 16; Brenda & Debs 11
Dennis & Ken 26; Carol, Carol & Sheila 8

2026 Singles League - Tables & Results.
Wk 3
Division One
John Benvie 21; Ken Hayes 6
John Muldoon 21; Carol Saunders 9
John Haigh 21; Graham Booth 8
Blair Hamilton 21; Chi Ming Kong 18

Division Two
David Travis 21; Tony Davies 17
Colin Swift 21; Phil Syddall 12.

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