Ruskin Drive hosts Johnny Vegas Celeb Bowls event

Ruskin Leisure Centre in Dentons Green again played host to the Barton’s Pickles Johnny Vegas Celeb Bowls event which saw members of the public take on famous faces in a crown green bowling competition.

Emmerdale's Mark Charnock aka Marlon Dingle, returned to Ruskin

Picture by Mike Dean

The charity event was launched by Thatto Heath comedian and actor Johnny Vegas in memory of his dad, Laurence ‘Lol’ Pennington, who died in 2017.

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British comedy legend Paul Whitehouse, who became a household name through TV sketch shows The Fast Show and Harry Enfield & Chums, headlined the famous line-up at Ruskin on Sunday.

Paul Whitehouse at Ruskin

Picture by Mike Dean

Prescot actress Sue Johnston, known for her roles in shows including the Royle Family, Coronation Street and Downton Abbey, was also there .

St Helens' own young Coronation star Jude Riordan was also at Ruskin for the event with actor Tim Healy also present from the entertainment world.

Jude Riordan, with Johnny Vegas

Picture by Mike Dean

Former voice of rugby league on Sky Sports Eddie Hemmings; pundit and former player Barrie McDermott and Sian Gibson from Peter Kay’s Car Share were also among the line-up.

Sian Gibson and Mark Charnock, with Melissa

Picture by Mike Dean

Meanwhile, England international footballer Conor Coady, who grew up in Haydock and was part of the Lions' recent Euro 2020 squad, emerged the eventual winner alongside Jonathan Fenney.

Congratulations to @ConquerHiking & @Wolves Conor Coady for winning the @bartonspickles @JohnnyVegasReal Celeb Bowls 👏👏👏#

Fantastic day was had by everyone thanks to all who turned up, took part and donated ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/vwaFujslbY

— Steve Prescott MBE (@StevePrescott1) August 8, 2021