Congratulations go to John Coupe (Parkfield) who won the Presidents Day Final by beating Geoff Little (Goose Green) 21 - 13

To get to the final John beat Mick Quinney (Stalmine A) 21 - 15 and Geoff beat David Darley (Roebuck) 21 - 7

Thank you to all the players who entered and played. You are all a credit to your teams. There was a lot of fantastic bowling on display over all 3 days. It is a pleasure running the competitions for the League when so many players are willing and happy to play in them.

Starters

Tomato and Basil Soup, Bread Roll and Butter ~ Chicken Liver Parfait, Apple & Date Chutney, Toasted Bread ~ Classic Prawn Cocktail, Marie Rose Sauce, Buttered Brown Bread ~ Assorted Melon with mixed Berries and Mint Syrup

Mains

Steak and Ale Pie with Chips ~ Poached Salmon, Seafood Sauce, New Potatoes ~ Chicken Breast with Blacksticks Blue Sauce, Mashed Potatoes ~ Beetroot Risotto, Candied Walnuts, Goats cheese, Golden Beetroot & Basil ~All served with Seasonal Vegetables~

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding & Vanilla Ice Cream ~ Apple Crumble & Custard ~ Fruit Meringue & Vanilla Ice Cream

Three Courses - £27

The 2026 OWVBL Presentation Lunch is to be held on Monday, 19th October - 12 for 12.30pm. Following the favourable comments received, last year, the Cross Keys Inn at Whitechapel has again been booked for this event and the lunch menu is above.

Captains are now asked to ascertain, from their Team members, the number of people wishing to attend this event and the menu choices of those people. The charge for attendance, including the three course meal, is £27 per person.

Once attendance numbers are ascertained Captains are then asked to provide the Treasurer (Bryan Cookson) with the following information:

1. The name of each person attending and the menu choice of each person eg Bryan Cookson Melon, Salmon and Ice Cream only and

2. The correct payment for the number of people wishing to attend.

Bryan can be contacted either by post at 71, Pottery Gardens, Lancaster. LA1 3TB, by e mail to bryan.cookson@btinternet.com or by mobile to 07824513648.

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer to Sort Code 01-03-33, Account No. 13312235 - (please reference the transfer eg Cookson Dolph A )- or by cheque, to the above address, with a reference enclosed or written on the reverse of the cheque.

It is recognised that the date of the Presentation Lunch is some time away, however, it is expected that demand for places will be high. Ticket numbers are restricted to 120 and will be reserved on a first paid basis. It is also recognised that circumstances may change and where necessary menu choices will require changing or refunds be given. Such changes can be made up to and including the 8th October 2026 and any cancellations will then be offered to people who have requested to be placed on a waiting list. Menus cannot be changed or refunds given after 8 October, 2026.