Newsflash – Green No.1

We are glad to announce that No. 1 green is now open for play. NB Please do not play in the rain, and always swish well before you start. Heavy rain is forecast for Saturday, 16 March, so bowling is unlikely to be viable Social ROUND ROBINS will restart on Tuesday 2nd and Saturday 6 April Please arrive by 1.15 for ... More

Social Newsflash 06/03/19

The pre-season social activities continue Our third 10 PIN BOWLING SESSION AT OCEAN PLAZA, SOUTHPORT will take place on Thursday 21st March at 6.45 for a 7.00 start. For details or to reserve a place, please call Noreen on 07922.096976 The Pre-season Party will be at The Talbot Hotel on Saturday 30 March. Great night ... More

Newsflash 03/03/19

To all VPBC members, 77 members attended the VPBC AGM on Saturday 2 March at Emmanuel Church - a very good number indeed.. KEY POINTS Andy Muchall presented the 2018-19 Secretary’s Report and Dave Spratt the Financial Report and Accounts. Both were approved with thanks. The 2019 Committee was elected - Di ... More

Newsflash 04/02/19

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Club AGM is on Saturday 2 March at 10.30am at Emmanuel Church, Cambridge Road. This an important occasion when members receive the Officers 2018 Reports, appoint the 2019 Committee and hear about our plans for 2019. The Agenda and the Minutes of the last meeting are below. Agenda Previous ... More

Newsletter January 2019

January 2019 NewsletterDownload VPBC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday MORNING 2nd March at 10:00 a.m. Emmanuel Church Hall NOTE NEW TIME IN THE NEWS Your committee has been busy We do hope that most of the 48 new 2018 members will attend the AGM as well as existing members. We will try ... More

Newsletter December 2018

Dear VPBC Members, Christmas is fast approaching and 2018 is almost done. It has been a very good year for VPBC with many new members, the Pavilion revamp completed, both greens in great shape and lots of enjoyable social and team bowling. Both greens are now closed until further notice. However, Short Mat ... More

Newsflash 11/11/18

The mild and drier than usual October & November has meant that we have been able to happily use the second green until now. It's played excellently thanks to the volunteer mowing team. HOWEVER TOMORROW, TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER, THE ROUND ROBIN WILL BE THE LAST ONE THIS YEAR. Please come along at 12.15 for a ... More

VPBC NEWSLETTER – November 2018

2018 HAS BEEN A GREAT YEAR FOR THE CLUB. The modernised pavilion has made a huge difference. The League Bowling Teams have done very well. Social Activities have been lively and very popular We have had 48 new members who are especially welcome. BOWLING GREENS. We are really fortunate to have two good greens and ... More

Winter League Report – Sunday, 21 October

Author: D Gordon A healthy contingent of VPBC members attended the opening matches of the Winter league staged at Freshfield Bowling Club on Timms Lane today (21 October). One or two were noticeably worse for wear after over-indulging at the awards party the previous evening, particularly me to be honest. My attempts ... More

End of season report – Aughton Vets A team (Wednesday afternoon)

The 13 strong team squad had a good season finishing a comfortable 6th in the final league table. The individual TEAM MERIT winner was Frank Grimes who won 16 of his 23 games with an aggregate of +162. Paul Crummey also won 16 of his 23 matches with an aggregate of +100. Captain John Morgan warmly thanks the squad for ... More