THE first event on the Federation busy calendar is the Ladies individual Merit at Broadfield Park, Rochdale, on Sunday, April 24, with a maximum field of 32 playing in the one day event over two greens.

The competition is open to any girls or ladies. Entry fee is £5. Further details can be obtained from Pat Hull, 1150 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 2XX. Tel 01706 655030.

Division Two: Bolton have drawn against Doncaster, Ormskirk and Leeds, playing on the following dates: May 15, Bolton v Ormskirk; June 19, Bolton v Leeds; September 18, Bolton v Doncaster.

Shropshire, who were also in this group at the moment cannot find anyone to run their teams and therefore are not able to fulfil their fixtures.

A meeting is being held at the Railway Club on March 24, at 7.45pm, to discuss this years fixtures and other business. Anyone interested in playing or assisting this year is most welcome.

Division Six: Bolton A has drawn Mon Menai, Hebden Royd, Doncaster A and Rochdale, on the following dates: 15th May 15, Bolton A v Doncaster A; June 19, Bolton A v Mon Menai; August 21, Bolton A v Hebden Royd; September 18, Bolton A v Rochdale.

This year the Bolton A team is being run by Peter Brooks and Ray Forrest, along with John Haslam, for further details please contact any of these people.

Bolton Seniors: Once again Bolton is fielding two teams in the North West over-60s leagues at Fox Lane, playing on Fridays throughout the summer. Further details from Harry Crompton on 01204 532356.

On Sunday, July 31, is the Junior and Youth Merit at Moss Bank Park. On Sunday, September 11, is the National Team Knockout at Bolton as in previous years on various greens. Final on Little Lever.

Details of all the federation events can be found at www.federationbowls.org.uk or by contacting David Kay on 07860 358283 or 01204 884740.