Another season has come to an end. As predicted last time, Williamson ran out comfortable winners with Blandy second and King third. Congratulations, and we wish them good luck in the Pachabo.

I’d like to thank everyone who helped me this season, particularly Dave and James for directing and making sure that everything ran smoothly.

It’s a shame that there was little to play for this round since the boards were full of interest and had the potential for massive swings. Deep Finesse found 5 makeable slams. I’m sure it’s right, but I can’t see how to make 12 tricks on board 16. Maybe that’s why we finished fourth… Nevertheless, I have spotted an error – it thinks that 8C is a good save on board 13 even though it’s an illegal bid and has been for over a decade. Board 5 was a very rare beast – either side can make a slam. I believe that this resulted in a double slam swing in one match – is the 21 imps gained a record for the Premier League?

The results were

Latchem beat Webb                              20-0

Dunlop beat Starr                        19-1

King beat Holden                         18-2

van Praag beat Gall                     17-3

Williamson beat Bannister            14-6            

If you left a blue jacket at the Bowls Club, please contact me and I’ll arrange to return it to you.

Richard Samter