Report from Trevor Blows

Six pairs, with players from five clubs, took part in the event on a sunny day at the new village hall car park. It was a chance for some to ‘ditch’ their usual partners and play with someone from another club. This proved a great success. Each team played five games in a round robin format. After a break to watch the Red Barrows on the village field, the teams played off to decide the finishing positions.

Winners were Tracey Austin (Onley Arms) and Malcolm Smith (Bocking) who defeated Ian Morgan (Feering Sun) and Tom Smith (Rayne Swan) 13-4.
Dave and Pam Adams (Bocking) who missed a final place on points difference, took third place beating Tom Winter (Sun) and Dave Bird (Feering Bell) 13-5.
Daniel Blows (Onley Arms) and Jack Pearse (Bell) took the wooden spoon losing their game 13-1 to Russell Bingham (Sun) and (no mercy father!!) Dave Pearse (Bell).
Thanks to all who attended. If another Village day is planned in 2011 we will look to organise another event.
One spectator told me that he used to play at the Trades and Social club and was pleased to see the game still active in Braintree.