A fantastic days play saw Fritz Yarwood & Dave Hulse winning the 2019 Roy Ashcroft Memorial Trophy, overcoming Peter Bailey &  Paul Morley 7-5 in a tense final.

Games were all played over 8 ends – 4 on the carpet and 4 on the grass.  10 pairs entered in total, and were divided into 2 groups.  Group 1 was a close affair with all teams picking up at least one win and produced both the eventual finalists.  Top spot went to Fritz & Dave with 3 wins and a +8 points difference, Peter & Paul just behind with also 3 wins and a +3 points difference.

Group 2 was topped by the only unbeaten pair in the round robin stage – Dave & Andrew Arnold, who won all 4 games with a massive +20 points difference.  They were followed in second place by Steve Denning & John Leadbetter, who won 2 and drew one.  Martin Roberts had to play with 4 bowls due to an odd number of players and thugs did not suit him.  Neither did last years winners (Ian Gill & Dave Roper), both with new partners, make much of an impact..

The semis were a mixed bunch.  One close game saw Fritz & Dave overcome Steve & John 7-6, whilst the other was a little more one sided as the Arnold’s ran out of steam to go down 16-1.

Congratulations to Fritz & Dave on winning the trophy and  £30 prize money, but also a big thanks to all the club members who came along to take part and support the competition.