Francis Drake Bowls Club

Early stages of the competition

Mick fought hard but was beaten by Ken

A panoramic view

Mark was on good form playing against President Jill

Carol (behind) helped keep the afternoon running smoothly

Captain Ron was on good form and knocked out ladies Captain Jeanette

The lovely weather made watching bowls a very enjoyable past-time

Dennis J beat Beryl and went on to win the plate - well done Dennis.

Ken demonstrates a very nice delivery

New member Colin was one of the scalps taken by Dave on his way to the final

Its close! Rob gets out the measure

Nice delivery Dave!

Jeanette , and the other ladies, tried hard but were beaten by the men this year - maybe next year!

More close heads with the measure required

Nice style Maria

Previous Trophy holder David played some good shots but not good enough this time.

It was tight but Ken beat David

Sylvie made it to the semi-final of the plate

More tight heads of bowls

David clocks up more shots but not enough

David and Dave fight it out with Dennis marking

Rob did a grreat job of marking - several times throughout the afternoon

Final game Ron also fell to Dave

President Jill was given the honour of marking the main final

Rob again marked - for the final of the plate Dennis just took it from Dave H who recently returned to bowls after a 20 year break!

Another close call!

Dave H - runner up in the Plate competition

Dennis J winner of the plate competition

Captain Ron had to settle for the Trophy runner up prize

Dave Fricker - "Silver Fox" regained the Trophy after a twenty year gap. Well done Dave.