Sad day for local bowling family.
It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing away of Billy Smith. Billy passed away this morning at Arrowe Park hospital after spending the last few weeks in hospital suffering from cancer. Billy will be sorely missed amongst the local bowling fraternity, with his unbounded enthusiasm for the game. He was often to be seen around the green with his daughter, Stacey and sons Andy,Nigel and Len. Billy of course played for Great Meols Bowling Club and had just recently joined the Vics to play in the Afternoon League. I will miss him personally, having known him for 35 years and Finals days, County days and big individual competitions will not be the same without Bill coming up and informing me of all the latest happenings around the Wirral Bowling scene. All our thoughts go to his family at this time and I will post details of Funeral arrangements as soon as they are known.