The Mirfield Old Bank WMC Autumn Doubles competition begins on Monday July 23. There is a prize fund of £5,800, with the winners receiving £1,300.Monday July 23: G Smith & R Prosser (Birmingham) v R Fitzpatrick & R Hall (Wirral), P Bailey & R Atkin (Sheffield) v T Hanson & J Hanson (Pudsey).Thursday July 26: R Nicholson & G Nicholson (Halifax) v C Gant & N Grant (Thongsbridge/Manchester), M Regan & D Sillitoe (Brighouse/Doncaster) v GI Wilson & R Hitchen (Lower Hopton).Monday July 30: S Hanson & I Shaw (Pudsey) v S Walder & H Seehra (Lower Hopton/Crossgates), B Hill & L Davies (Chesterfield) v J Mordue & J Cranston (Pudsey/Crossgates).Thursday August 2: L Heaton & S Mort (Chorley) v P Heap & M Gillies (Oldham), A Tattersley & W Moseley (Lower Hopton/Lockwood Con) v S Goodwin & C Armitage (Warrington).Winning pair from the above nights return on Monday September 17.Monday August 6: G Lally & K Smith … [Read more...] about Bowlers bidding to cash in on Mirfield Old Bank Autumn Doubles competition
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The Happytime Murders: Sesame Street creators sue Melissa McCarthy’s R-Rated muppets movie
The creators of Sesame Street are not impressed by Melissa McCarthy’s upcoming R-Rated movie, The Happytime Murders. Described as a neo-noir puppet crime comedy mystery film, the movie takes place in a world where puppets co-exist with humans but are seen as second-class citizens. Produced by The Jim Henson Company under their HA! Henson Alternative banner, and directed by Brian Henson (the son of the famous Sesame Street puppeteer), the movie’s trailed ruffled feathers after featuring adult content. The Sesame Workshop has, as a result, decided to sue the production company saying the movie could do “irreparable harm” and “defiled” their child-friendly show’s brand. In a lawsuit obtained by The Blast, the company complain that the movie’s tagline “No Sesame, All Street” implies a relationship between The Happytime Murders and Sesame Street. They say the marketing “deliberately confuses consumers into mistakenly … [Read more...] about The Happytime Murders: Sesame Street creators sue Melissa McCarthy’s R-Rated muppets movie
RUGBY AWARDS: Campbell and Morrison score with Ulster Bank
Malone’s Rory Campbell and Banbridge’s Andrew Morrison were the toast of Ulster club rugby last night at the annual Ulster Bank All Ireland League awards. Campbell was named Ulster Bank Division 2A player of the year by the panel of judges, receiving his award from Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt.And Morrison, while just missing out on the Division 1a player of the year accolade at last night’s gala event in the Aviva Stadium, picked up the popular Ulster vote and named provincial player of the season.Omagh’s Stuart McCain and Rainey’s Tommy O’Toole had also received nominations for the respective players of the year in Divisions 2C and 2B.And Queen’s University;s Chris Moore was among those nominated for the Club PRO of the year.Carol McMahon, Head of Business Marketing & Sponsorship, Ulster Bank said: “Ulster Bank is extremely proud to support grassroots rugby in Ireland. “We understand the commitment and dedication that … [Read more...] about RUGBY AWARDS: Campbell and Morrison score with Ulster Bank
Sidmouth CC hosting T20 county cricket on Bank Holiday Monday
PUBLISHED: 10:02 07 May 2018 | UPDATED: 10:02 07 May 2018 Steve Birley Picture: Thinkstock DAVID MARIUZ Looking for something to do today (Monday) in Sidmouth? There’s ‘crash-bang-wallop’ T20 cricket on offer at the Fortfield home of Sidmouth Cricket Club. Devon were T20 action yesterday (Sunday) when they met Cornwall at Truro in back-to-back games that ended with honours even. In the first game Cornwall batted first and scored 141-6 which Devon answered with 100-9. The second match saw Cornwall bat first and make 127-7 which Devon passed with six wickets to spare. Todays action at the Foretfield begins at 11am with the second game scheduled to start around 2pm. The bar and catering units will be open throughout the day. The squads for the two matches: Devon v Dorset: M W Thompson (St Fagins), L J Lewis (Sidmouth), A W R Barrow T A Lammonby (both Exeter), Z G G Bess (Sidmouth), G R Chappell (Bradninch), P J Randerson (Heathcoat), J H Gibbs (North Devon), J E … [Read more...] about Sidmouth CC hosting T20 county cricket on Bank Holiday Monday
Barbara Bush, former first lady and matriarch of Bush family, dies at 92
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Barbara Bush, former first lady and matriarch of Bush family, dies at 92 Barbara Bush, the down-to-earth matriarch who saw her husband and her son win the White House, dies at 92. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 19 Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Susan Page, USA TODAY Published 9:56 a.m. ChT April 18, 2018 | Updated 10:22 a.m. ChT April 18, 2018 CLOSE Barbara Pierce Bush, the former first lady, died at her Houston home Tuesday after a long struggle with congestive heart failure and pulmonary disease. The down-to-earth matriarch who saw both her husband and son win the White House, was 92. CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 19 COMMENT … [Read more...] about Barbara Bush, former first lady and matriarch of Bush family, dies at 92