In the end a great day was had by all, but the day started with torrential rain and it was touch and go whether we would be able to play. However, bowlers are nothing if not stoical and so the decision was made to play.  After a round robin first round, the clouds started to lift and so did our spirits. New pairs who hadn’t even played on the green before took 3 of the 4 semi final places.

Ian Gill and Ian Mayne beat Keith Robinson 9-0 and Peter Wilson and Syd Stafford beat the form pairing from the early stages, Brian Coleman and Steve McManus, 9-5.

The final was fairly one sided due to Ian Mayne’s excellent leading, and the two Ian’s ran out 11-3 winners. The main purpose of the day was to raise money for the Mayor’s charity though, and a decent sum must have been raised.