MORE than 100 bowlers from all parts on Devon and Cornwall took part in Bere Alston Bowls Club Mixed Four’s Tournament on Sunday, August 6.

The occasion marked the 20th anniversary of this most prestigious event which competitors described locally as ‘one of the best’.

The tournament began under the chairmanship of Keith Whitting and club captain Mo Rockett in 1997 and has grown to the impressive event of today with 28 teams taking part.

Cliff Dyer. congratulated the participants and hoped they would continue to support, and enjoy, this annual competition. Running from 9.30am in the morning until 8pm in the evening the competitors required much sustenance, which was provided by a willing band of club volunteers manning food and drink outlets throughout the day.

Play was of a high standard and honours went to the Ivybridge team of Lorraine Hawkes, Shiela Robertson, Larry Ireland and Roland Luther who won the Mixed Four’s Tournament Shield and a cheque for £100. Runners up were Up Dunheved, Launceston consisting of Julie Fishleigh, Colin Fishleigh, Margaret Sargent and Keith Sargent.