The stars were out at Banwell Bowling Club's evening of the year

It was a wonderful social atmosphere as members and guests arrived for our annual presentation evening at Worlebury Golf Club. The drinks were flowing, and Wendy's efforts at cleaning all the cups paid dividends as they shone proudly on the table.

There were oohs and aahs as the raffle table started to fill. Ann Amos did a sterling job keeping up with the demand for raffle tickets, before MC John Wright called for everyone to take their seats for dinner.

Here are a few of our pre-dinner party snaps!

Dinner

Dinner was a leisurely and informal affair. Just as the coffee was being served, John called the room to order, whilst Wendy and Barry took their places for the main event of presenting the trophies. Photos of the presentations are below.

Runners-up, look out for your photos in your email!

The Presentations

First of all, congratulations on a well-deserved trophy for Wendy, our first Club Person of the Year in her first season as Club Secretary.

Well done to Dave Allen, who received the cup for Most Improved Player.

Congratulations to all our competition winners and runners up:

Lee Pheasant - men’s champion

Angela Merchant - ladies’ champion

Hilary Guckian and Trevor Burnett - men’s pairs

Kim Wright and Angela Merchant - ladies’ pairs

John Wright - men’s handicap

Trevor Burnett - men’s veterans

‘The Beans’ Leigh and Gerry - 2 wood pairs

Lee Pheasant - 2 wood singles

Martin Brand - novices

Martin Brand - beginners

Paul Aldus and Lee Pheasant - open pairs

Janis Grant - umbrella competition

Leigh Bean, Dave Allen, Mile Dolling and Hilary Guckian - rinks competition

Angela Bass, Angela Merchant and John Wright - Tony Hyde Shield

Dave Allen, Brian Davis and John Wright - triples competition

And Finally....

Thanks to everyone who came and to all those who brought raffle prizes, for making the evening such a success. Special thanks go to to Wendy and John W for organising such a well-run and enjoyable evening.

In other news

Christmas Drinks, Saturday 13th December, starting at 3pm

Bob and Janice cordially invite you to Christmas drinks at the club. The clubhouse will be overflowing with festive cheer - and, judging by Bob's efforts at the presentation evening - there will be Christmas music galore.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Kim Wright