There was a full turnout for the John Cartwright Memorial Doubles at the 'Tower Arms Petanque Club' South Weald, John was a life long member and chairman of the club and is sorely missed by all who new him.
The morning session was made up of 4 leagues, with the top 2 teams from each qualifying for the main competition and the rest entering the plate. In the afternoon it was straight knockout during which some teams suffered contrasting results. The only team untroubled, scoring comfortably and unbeaten on the day, were the overall winners, 'Towers' pairing Keith Flack and Dean Little, securing what was a fitting and emotional victory of 13-1 in the final.
The day continued in what turned out to be a clean sweep for the 'Towers' petanque club. Current president Peter Way and Gus Garland won the plate in an evenly contested match against 'Victorians' pair Brenda Wilmot and Iris Sutton 13-11.
In the consolage 'Towers' stalwarts Bob Lawrence and Kevin Ambrose overcame fellow 'Towers' veterans Lionel Alcorn and Derek Gutteridge in what was a fitting end to the competition.
The day was attended by players old and new with John’s wife Patricia and son Robert presenting the prizes.