Bowls news

THE semi-finals of the Peter Wild Cup will be played on Friday when the draw is Delph a v St Paul’s A (at North Chadd) and Springbank A v Grapes (at Werneth CC).

The final is at Royton Cricket on Friday, August 28.


THERE are only seven vacancies left for the Dr Kershaw’s pairs competition, at Hollinwood Cricket on Sunday, September 6.

Entry at £4 per pair to Mrs C Griffiths (Tele: 624 5915), who will also take donations of raffle prizes.

Heats continue in the £3,000 Moorside Classic tomorrow night (6.30) when the draw is:

Brian Welsby v Pat Heaney; Tony Riley v Andrew Cairns; Jeff Brown v Kevin Nicholas; Paul Whalley v Dave Hallam; Johnathan Welsby v Chris Mordue; John Gatley v Steve Leach; Lee Dale v Richard Howson; Steve Dicken v Craig Shore.