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NewsSadly the society has lost 2 of its Honorary Life Members over the last couple of weeks with the deaths of Dick West and Jim Colton.
The Steve Allon Dinner raised £3400 for Steve's dependents
The guest for the Annual Diner is to be Neale Barry and his wife. Neale is a previous Premier League and FIFA Referee who now works for the FA.
The society are looking at holding a fund raising event in memory of one of our Bolton referees, Steve Allon who sadly died a short while ago. The proposed date is to be confirmed but the 24th March 2007 is a likely date, the event to be held at the Reebok.
Darren Handley and Iain Siddall have both got interviews for the Football League Line.
Presentation Dinner - Friday 19th May - Dunscar Golf Club - Guest Speaker Frank White - Mayor of Bolton
Congratulations to Lee Mason on his first Premier League appointment.
Ryan Johnson continues on his travels, once again he was invited to attend the Dallas Cup in Texas at Easter and now he is off to Holland at the end of May to officiate in an international youth tournament in Groenlo in Holland .
Chris announced at the February meeting that he had now completed his chemo treatment and had just been declared clear - his news was greeted with great enthusiasm by the meeting and Chris is now looking forward to returning to his refereeing as soon as possible.
Lancashire Referees Association Long Service Awards are to be presented at the LRA Conference on 26th June to the following members.
50 yr awards to Harry Thomasson, Dick West and Bill Bancroft
30 yr awards to Sam Brown, Clive Knott, Stuart Platt, Ray Ennion, Albert Handley and Eddie Pearson.
Congratulations to all.
Lee Mason has been appointed as referee in the Nordic Cup to be held in Helsinki August 1st - 9th. Congratulations and good luck to Lee.
Clive Knott has been awarded honorary life membership of the society - congratulations to Clive.
Dick West is to receive a 50 year service award from the Football Association - congratulations to Dick.
Dave Unsorth & Ray Ennion have been awarded the Referee Association Long and Meritorious Service Award for the work they have done over a minimum 20year period. The society congratulates them both on this prestigious award.
Congratulations to Lee & Debbie Mason who have recently added a daughter to their family, Grace was born on Friday 5th March 2004 (8lbs for those who need to know these details !).
Glen Turner, our guest speaker for March, has been selected as Assistant referee on Euro 2004.
Ryan Johnson has been invited to officiate at the Dallas Cup (4th - 12th April 2004.) in Texas U.S.A. Hopefully he will provide us with a few pictures and a report of his trip - good luck to Ryan.
Congratulations to all those who have obtained recent prestigious cup appointments , again the referees of Bolton RS are maintaining the standards set over the last few seasons.
Special congratulations to all the class referees who I am reliably informed have passed their examinations and are to be presented with their LFA Certificates at the February meeting.
This year the golf day is an 'away day' , playing golf in the heart of Shropshire on the Saturday followed by a few beers in the evening, travelling back the following day - 12 June 2004 - contact Paul Brabin for details
Friday 21st May 2004 - Venue to be confirmed
The Socials committee are organising a Christmas Do on Saturday 13th December 2003, the probable venue will be The Willows (Salford Rugby Club). Consisting of a 3 course meal and cabaret. Transport will be provided. Anybody interested please contact Paul Brabin by email or by phone as soon as possible.
Congratulations to Iain who has been awarded his F.A. instructor badge.
It was announced at the August meeting that sadly Roy Thomasson had passed away. Roy who was awarded the Ken Dagnall Senior Progress Trophy for the season 2001/2002 sadly lost his fight against cancer. The thoughts of all the members of the society are with his family. A minutes silence was held at the August meeting.
Well done to Mick Morledge, Chris Sharples and Ryan Johnson who all passed their fitness test at Longford Stadium in Stretford this morning (8/6/2003), good luck to the rest of you who have to complete this arduous task !
Congratulations go to Bill Bancroft who received the Football Association 50 year long service award and also to Albert Handley and Keith Whitaker who both received Lancashire F A 30 yr service awards.
Congratulations to Jim Waring who has received an invitation onto the National List of Assistant Referees for season 2003/2004
It was announced at the March meeting that sadly Arthur Jones had recently passed away. Arthur was a great friend of Bolton Society as he was to all referees. Our thoughts are with his family.
The exec have announced a new award up for grabs. The new award will be called 'The Memorial Trophy' and will be awarded if any referee has received a prestigious appointment during the season.
The latest batch of newly qualified referees have finished their initial stage of mentoring and are progressing well. 3 newly qualified refs were presented with their new records of achievement by Ian Blanchard (FA Regional Manager) at March's society meeting.
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Christopher Cockton, Ian Blanchard, Rebecca Monk, Steve Monk |
Hospital Cup
Hospital cup time again, good chance for younger referees to get good experience in running the line. All volunteers to contact Darren Handley.
Shrigley Hall - 7th June 2003, price £43 - please send £10 deposit to Paul as soon as possible. Format is the same as last year - further details are available from Paul . Either telephone him or send an email.
This years annual dinner is to be held on the 16th May 2003 at Turton Golf Club, guest is Eddie Wolstenholme (Premier League Referee).
Anyone who would like to contact Paul Abbey by email please do so by clicking here
Congratulations to the class of 2002, they have all passed part 1 of their exam - part 2 in a couple of weeks.
The training venue has changed, now situated at the Bolton Hospital Saturday Office in Silverwell St in Bolton. This is adjacent to the old sports centre in Silverwell St.
Keith Whitaker has been invited by the F.A. to join the National List of Contributory League Assesors.
Sadly our Society Chaplain Norman Riley has lost his fight for life. He died yesterday. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family. A private funeral service will be held for family. There will be a memorial service at a later date.
After 4 years as Chairman - Dave Unsworth hands the crown over to our new Chairman - Roy White.
Congratulations to Lee Mason who has been promoted to the National List of Football League Referees, Bolton's first home grown Football League referee for 15 years.
Unfortunately not refereeing ! - Nevertheless we hope Chris Sharples enjoys his 6 weeks in Japan and Korea as a television cameraman.
Well done to Steve Allon and Iain Siddall who were both successful, we still have our fingers crossed for Dave.
Congratulations & good luck to the following members who are to be interviewed.
| Dave Enright | Panel League Middle |
| Steve Allon | North West Counties Middle |
| Ian Siddall | Unibond League Middle |
An Octogenarian
Congratulations to Dick West who was 80 years old this week.
Golf Day
After last years success at Shrigley Hall - the venue is to be the same - date is Saturday 22nd June - names to Paul Brabin as soon as possible. This year it will be a full day - light breakfast on arrival - 9 holes - soup and sandwiches for lunch - 18 holes followed by evening meal.
Dinner Guest
The guest speaker at the annual dinner to be held at Deans Golf Club on 17th May is to be Jim Kenyon - Secretary of Lancashire Football Association.
3 Lions
Congratulations to Lee Mason who has been awarded his F A Badge and Tie as a result of his appointment to the National F A Youth Trophy Final.
Fitness Training
Fitness training moves to Leverhulme park once the clocks go back (31st March) - the particular night as yet undecided - contact Darren Handley for more details.
'Quickstep or Tango' ?
Rumours abound that Dave Enright is having dancing lessons, could this be a new training plan to improve his movement around the pitch?
'To The Dogs'
Unfortunately the trip to the dogs has had to be cancelled. The next confirmed social is the dinner.
Hospital Cup
16 teams have registered for this years Hospital Cup the final of which is to be held at The Reebok on May 14th. The draw will take place on Monday 11th March. Hopefully there will be an all stars game on the same evening - should be a good evening.
Once again Bolton Referees Society are providing officials for the games, Darren Handley is the appointments officer, please contact him with your availability, younger members of the society are encouraged to act as assistant referees.
Society Subscription
Society subscriptions will be due from 1st July this coming year, this is to ensure that members are covered by insurance when refereeing during the summer.
'To The Dogs'
The next social event is confirmed as dog racing at Belle Vue on Saturday 2nd March 2002.
Socials Coming Soon
Proposed social events, Ten Pin Bowling in January, and 'To The Dogs' in February, not forgetting the now annual 'Society Golfing Competition' - if you thought the Ryder Cup was fierce, come on this !
May Dinner Date fixed
A date for your diary already - the annual May dinner is to be held at Dean Golf Club again on Friday 17th May 2002.
F A Honours 2 members
Harry Thomasson and our President Alan Porter are to be honoured by the Football Association with 50 year service awards
New Appointments Officer
Darren Handley has taken over as appointments officer with immediate effect
Combination Folds
Sadly Bolton Combination has folded due to a lack of teams this year. Hope springs eternal though and plans are afoot to reform next season.
Keith has recently been in communication with our member in the USA - namely Paul Howard, he is well and would like to pass on his best wishes to all members of the society, there is a possibility that he will be in Bolton in September.
The exec have confirmed the following internal appointments :
| Recruitment Officer | Jim Waring |
| Assessment Secretary | Ray Ennion |
| Magazine Editor | Tony swindells |
| Press Officer | Keith Whitaker |
| Socials Secretary | Paul Brabin |
The position of Appointments Officer is on hold.
The proposal by The R A to include the cost of the monthly magazine in the subscription has been defeated by over 3000 votes.
Lee presented David McStay with a new award at the Bolton Boys Federation Presentation Night, held at Atlantis in Bolton on Monday. This is the first year that this award has been made and is based on marks given by Managers throughout the season. Lee presented all the officials who had officiated in the B.B.F Jubilee Cup Finals with their trophies.
Atherton Win The Hospital Cup 2 - 1
Prepare for that fitness test - Closed Season Training Nights
After the success of last year's closed season training nights, we are doing them again this year, commencing 5th June, meet in the car park at Leverhulme Athletics Stadium. Duration of approximately 1 hour, a short run, lots of stretching, sprints and general exercises - and its free !!
Hospital Cup bids to attain previous importance.
After several years in decline, renewed efforts are in place to revive the once thriving local charity competition known as 'The Hospital Cup'. The final for this prestigious trophy used to be hosted by Bolton Wanderers Football Club at Burnden Park. Once again B.W.F.C. have taken an interest in this trophy and have agreed to allow the final to take place at The Reebok Stadium on Monday 21st May.
Eddie Pearson retires from Instruction Team.
After 28 years as an instructor, Eddie has finally thrown in the chalk and board rubber to lead a life of leisure on a Friday night. (Next course begins in September !)
Paul Balkham resigns as secretary.
After over a decade of service to the society as Secretary, Paul has finally decided to put away his typewriter.
Society donates 2 mirrors for the referee's dressing rooms at The Reebok Stadium.
With monies from the Centenary fund, Bolton Referees Society are to donate 2 mirrors for the referee's rooms at the Reebok Stadium. These are to replace the old mirrors that were in the changing rooms in Burnden Park. The 2 mirrors have been engraved with the society badge together with the years signifying our centenary 1897 - 1997. The mirrors were presented to B.W.F.C. on Thursday 29th March 2001.
The annual dinner is to be held at Dean Golf Club on Friday 18th May.
The dinner this year is to be held at Dean Golf Club in Bolton, capacity is 80 people and of course all are welcome with family and friends. Dress is formal and together with the usual presentation of awards our guest speaker will be Dave Allison, a Football League Referee Coach from Lancaster. There will be a disco afterwards for all you John Travolta's to strut your stuff!!. - Get your tickets NOW!!
Trip to the horses - Haydock Park Races - Saturday 26th May.
After our successful visit to the dogs we have decided to go for something larger. A day's racing at Haydock Park. A coach has been arranged which will collect everyone from the centre of Bolton at approximately 11.30am, returning to the same place at approximately 6.30pm. Dress is casual, friends and family are welcome. More details from Paul Brabin.
Golf day venue decided - Shrigley Hall - 16th June.
After last year's exceedingly enjoyable golfing day in sunny Heysham, we have decided to hold another event this year slightly closer to home. Shrigley Hall Golf and Country Club is about 5 miles north of Macclesfield. This event is open to 12 people (first come first served) and will consist of lunch, 18 holes and a 3 course evening meal, jackets and ties please for the evening meal. Please let Paul Brabin know as soon as possible if you want to take part.
