North Lancs & Fylde’s Senior Men’s County team take on Cumbria in their final match of Section 2 of this season’s BCGBA County Championship. After defeats against reigning County Champions Warwick & Worcester in their opening game and North Midlands last month, the team will be hoping to bounce back with a victory.
The home fixture is taking place at St Andrews Bowling Club, Abinger Street, Burnley, BB10 3ED. The match starts at 2pm. All spectators are welcome and bar/refreshments will be available.
Teams at St.Andrews BC:
Away fixture is taking place at Roose Community Green 1, Leece Lane, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0EB
Venue: Feniscowles Sports & Social Club, Recreation Ground, Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn BB2 5E
All spectators more than welcome at the County’s premier event.
No practice and dress code applies for all players.
Pete Harris (Frenchwood) v Dave Hargreaves (Longridge Cons) Andy P White (Two Gates) v Terry Mcmullan (St.Georges) Callum Danson (Pilling RR) v Bryan Clarke (Kirkham BC) Ross Hatzer (Hoghton) v Jonathan Lacey (Gaghills) Paul Wilson (Hale) v Graeme Warrington (St.Annes Ex) Dave Walker(Gaghills) v Paul Brett (New Longton) Andy Graham (Lostock Cons) v Peter Shallis (Lune Road) Carl Martin (Layton) v Rob Houghton (Greenhill) John Coupe (Longridge Cons) v Brian Morgan (Lostock) Eamon Hernen (Parkfield) v Simon Coupe (Parkfield) Peter Hawkes (Hoghton) v Steve Atkinson (Hambleton) Terry Wood (St.Annes Ex) v Lyndon Carr (Frenchwood) Joshua Iddon (Hoghton) v Jordan Bullen (Carleton) Matt Brown (Frenchwood) v Stuart Tipping (Lonsdale) John Ronson (Hambleton) v Steve Clamp (Foulridge) Robert Swift (Marton) v Aaron Harrison (Foulridge)
Junior Ribblesdale Classic, 12.00 Practice , 12.30 Start
The Ribblesdale Classic, 2.30 Practice, 3.00 Start
The Grand Final of The £8000 Ribblesdale Classic 2025 & The £1350 Junior Ribblesdale Classic takes place at Ribblesdale Wanderers Sports Club in Clitheroe on Sunday 25th May Everyone is invited to one of the sports biggest events!
What a line up we have a 16 of the sports elite do battle for the £1600 first prize and £8000 in prize money! The players involved have won all the major events over the years, we also have a former champion in this event in the line up! We also have 8 juniors in action playing in front of the large crowd for a £400 first prize and £1350 in prize money. All looking to win the respective titles.
We will also be joined later in the day by former UK Championship and World Snooker Champion John Parrott MBE! John will be attending to see the top quality action, a big fan of our sport he will be around during the day to see who comes out as champion! We will also be auctioning off a cue signed by John on the day.
We also have a fantastic raffle with a range of prizes worth hundreds of pounds! Tickets are available all day! Prizes include a Bar-Be-Quick Oven/BBQ, Set of Drakes Pride Bowls of your choice, Drakes Pride Bowls Bag, Bottles of Wine from Whalley Wine Shop, a range of fantastic prizes also!
Phoenix Sport (Duncan Reeves) will also be in attendance as the bookmaker, as well as Blue Border Sports being the action live!
A competition programme draw for £50 cash is also taking place, this will be drawn on the day and anyone who has bought a programme throughout the event could win!
Well Bowled are in attendance with their pop up shop! A great opportunity to get some new bowls or equipment from them!
We’ve a great choice of beers, wines and spirits behind the bar including our own beer from our sponsors at Bowland Brewery ‘The Ribblesdale Classic’
Pie and Peas available as well as a BBQ throughout the day!
Let’s take a look at the line up for both competitions and the order of play!
The Ribblesdale Classic Finals Day 2025
Sunday 25th May 2.30/3.00
1. Gary WIKE (Leeds)
2. Mark HUGHES (Leeds)
3. James WILCOX (Leeds)
4. Callum WRAIGHT (Shrewsbury)
5. Joe CRANSTON (Sheffield)
6. Josh BROWN (Huddersfield)
7. Steven GILROY (Leeds)
8. Jack HARGREAVES (Hyde)
9. Graeme WILSON (Droylsden)
10. Tommy JOHNESTONE (Poynton)
11. Chris MORDUE (Bradford)
12. Craig HOPWOOD (Castleford)
13. Billy SPEED (Wigan)
14. Liam FALLAS (Huddersfield)
15. Gareth COATES (Halifax)
16. Ryan CLARK (Sheffield)
Practice from 2.30, Start 3.00
Total Prize Money £8000
Winner £1600
Runner Up £1000
Semi Finalists £550
Quarter Finalists £325
Last 16 £175
Losing Qualifying Game £100
We’ve also got the £1300 Junior Ribblesdale Classic 2025 Finals from 12.30, practice 12.00.
The £1350 Junior Ribblesdale Classic Finals Day 2025
Sunday 25th May 12.00/12.30
1 Isaac COOK (Barnsley) (2)
2 Ashley WALTON (Bolsover) (SCR)
3 Harley TATTERSLEY (Dewsbury) (SCR)
4 Jacob HATFIELD-GOODALL (Heckmondwike) (SCR)
5 Reuben MACPAKE (Ulverston) (2)
6 Charley RIPLEY (Dewsbury) (SCR)
7 Harry PRESTON (Ulverston) (SCR)
8 Ryan HOCKNULL (West Bromwich) (SCR)
All juniors will receive a branded T-shirt courtesy of The Mel Evans Foundation with all our sponsors on for the finals day!
Total Prize Money £1350
Winner £400
Runner Up £200
Semi Finalists £120
Quarter Finalists £60
Losing Qualifying Game £25
High Break Qualifying £20, Finals Day £30
Practice 12.00, Start 12.30 (QF & SF) Final during The Ribblesdale Classic Finals Day in between QF & SF around 6pm approx.
Main Sponsors & Partners
Drakes Pride, Bowland Brewery, Clitheroe Town Council, Home Eco Group, Farnsworths Fresh Foods , Alpha Graphic Machinery UK Ltd, Mel Evans MBE Foundation, Fort Vale Foundation, RUSTLERS, RPF commercial & RPF Truck Hire, Studio Eleven
What times everything happening?
Sunday 25th May (Bank Holiday Sunday)
The £1300 Junior Ribblesdale Classic 2025
Practice 12.00, Start 12.30 QF & SF (Junior Final during The Ribblesdale Classic Finals Day around 5.30)
The £8000 Ribblesdale Classic 2025
Practice 2.30, Start 3.00 (Finish Approx 8.30)
Order of Play (All times are Approx)
Junior Practice starts at 12.00pm
Junior QF from 12.30pm
Junior SF 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Practice for the bowlers in The Ribblesdale Classic starts at 2.30pm
Matchplay starts at 3.00pm
Last 16 (3pm – 4.45pm)
QF (4.45pm – 6pm)
Junior Final is around 5.30pm – 6.00pm until 6.30pm
The Ribblesdale Classic Semi Final starts around 6.30pm & Final around 7.30pm onwards
Play is expected to finish somewhere between 8.00pm – 8.30pm
Join us for an incredible day of action as the event culminates with two fabulous line ups and a day of top quality action!
Please find the link to download a copy of the programme for today’s BCGBA Men’s Senior County Championship Match between North Lancs & Fylde and Warwick & Worcester
This is a polite reminder to affiliated Clubs and Leagues that the the North Lancs & Fylde and BCGBA Affiliation fees are due for payment, with the deadline of 30th April 2025.
Affiliation forms can be downloaded from the NLFCBA website. Please click on the link: https://nlfcba.com/documents/
Payments can be made via BACS (Bank Transfer) or by cheque in the post to the County Financial Officer, Neil Payne. Forms can be downloaded and must be fully completed and sent with the payment. (Note: if payment is by BACS (Bank transfer), then please email the affiliation form to financeofficer.nlfcba@gmail.com
Many thanks to those Clubs and Leagues that have made payment to date.
If any Club or League has changed their Secretary recently, can you please email the County Secretary at secretary.nlfcba@gmail.com so we can update our records.
Please see below information regarding the Ribblesdale Classic 2025 which takes place during April and May at Ribblesdale Wanderers Sports Club in Clitheroe and is now a qualifying event for the end of season BCGBA Champion of Champions
COMING SOON! Starting on Saturday 12th April, one of the sports biggest events gets underway in our County, please share to your fellow members & friends. Finals Day is Sunday 25th May.
The sixth running of The Ribblesdale Classic gets underway next weekend as players from across the UK & IOM do battle for the respective titles. The action kicks off with a double header on the opening weekend as the qualifying action starts on Saturday 12th April 11am and continues on Sunday 13th April at 6pm. These are the first sessions of eight qualifying sessions to take place over April & May at Ribblesdale Wanderers Sports Club in Clitheroe.
This years competition is once again the largest of its kind. With an increased total prize money of £8000 and is the biggest of any competition with 128 entries. We are delighted to have the sports elite coming to the picturesque Ribble Valley for our event once again.
128 bowlers will do battle to try win the magnificent trophy and the first prize of £1600!!
Starting on Sunday 20th April at 2.45, The £1300 Junior Ribblesdale Classic gets underway showcasing the future of the sport. Battling it out over 2 qualifying sessions the 32 juniors are looking to win an impressive £400 first prize.
All juniors will receive merchandise from Drakes Pride. This will include a Drakes Pride Microfibre Towel, Cap, Stickers and Footer. Thanks go to Drakes Pride and Clitheroe Town Council for their support. The qualifiers will also get shirts for the finals day thanks to The Mel Evans MBE Foundation.
We have loads in store across April and May. As well as the top quality bowls action we have Bowland Brewery Towels for all competitors in The Ribblesdale Classic.
We also have a Bowland Brewery outdoor bar with range of their fantastic products for all to enjoy on Finals Day.
Why not get involved in The Ribblesdale Classic Predictor League. It’s simple each week pick two players per qualifying sessions and the more games they win the more points you get. There is also double points on Finals Day. It’s just £5 entry and a large entry so far sees a big prize pot. Whether you’re a fan or in the event why not have a go!
Want more information and want to follow this years event?
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @The Ribblesdale Classic!
Finals Day – Sunday 25th May 2.30/3.00 (Bank Holiday Weekend)
Total Prize Money – £8000
Winner £1600
Runner Up £1000
Semi Finalists £550
Quarter Finalists £325
Last 16 £175
Losing Qualifying Game £100
The winner will qualify for the BCGBA Champion of Champions
Find out who’s playing when on our social media platforms, on BWLS and Brighton Bowler.
The £1300 Junior Ribblesdale Classic
Qualifying Dates:
JQ1 – Sunday 20th April 2.15/2.45
JQ2 – Saturday 17th May 5.30/6.00
Finals Day – Final 8
(Bank Holiday) Sunday 25th May 12.00/12.30 (QF & SF)
The actual Final will take place during The Ribblesdale Classic Finals Day between the QF & SF around 6.00pm. A unique opportunity for the juniors to play infront of a large crowd!
Total Prize Money £1300
Winner £400
Runner Up £200
Semi Finalists £120
Quarter Finalists £60
Losing Qualifying Game £25
Highest Break on Finals Day £20
Juniors who win one match will receive £25
The Winner will also receive a free entry into The Ribblesdale Classic 2026.
We would like thank all our amazing sponsors, partners and supporters. Please check the out and support them where you can.
Also be sure to join us at Ribblesdale Wanderers over April & May for one of our sports biggest events. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and let all your friends and fellow members know about the event.
Main Sponsors & Partners of The Ribblesdale Classic 2025:
Bowland Brewery, Home Eco Group, Farnsworths Fresh Foods , Clitheroe Town Council, Alpha Graphic Machinery UK Ltd
Sponsors, Partners and Supporters of The Ribblesdale Classic & The Junior Ribblesdale Classic
RPF Commericals & RPF Truck Hire, Studio Eleven, Kepak Home of Rustlers, Harrisons Engineering Lancashire Ltd, Ellenby Construction, Grange Valley Amusements, The Grass Doctor, DW Electrical (David Watters), Bowls Buddies, Well Bowled, Isle of Man Bowls Festival, Mel Evans MBE Foundation, Fort Vale Foundation, Jon Metters, Bob Horrocks & Members of Ribblesdale Wanderers.
Why not come along and watch the top quality action? On any of our qualifying sessions it’s free entry! Or join us on our Finals Day where we have loads planned for players and spectators on Sunday 25th May.
North Lancs & Fylde County Bowling Association 