South Benfleet and Canvey Bowls Club - Short Mat Finals Night

The clubs short mat finals night was held on Friday night of the 5th April at the South Benfleet and Canvey Bowls Club. The competitions played for on the night were the Club Pairs and the Brian Grist Club Singles. The Hackett Friday Night Two Wood Triples League Shield was also presented to the winners on the night.

The pairs final was between Peter Moore and Tom Mannering who played Terry Stanborough and Jim Burnett. Played over 12 ends the final was closely contested with Tom and Peter winning 14 shots to 13 shots on the first extra end.

Pictured left to right below are Derek Twidell who presented the nights awards and the winners of the Club Pairs who were Tom Mannering and Peter Moore. Many of you will recognise Peter who is Vice Chair of the SEESMBL.

The Brian Grist singles final was between Del Scruby and Kevin Wood and was played over 15 ends. Kevin was the eventual winner in a close run match which went to the last end with Kevin winning 12 shots to 11 shots.

Pictured left to right below is the Brian Grist Singles runner up Del Scruby, Derek Twidell and the Brian Grist Singles winner, Kevin Wood.

The shield for the Friday Night Hackett Two Wood Triples League was also presented on the night and the winners of the competition were Paul Jenkinson, Deb Rodwell, Iain Macleod, Tom Lawrence band Paul Crosland.

Pictured left to right below are Iain Macleod, Debbie Rodwell, Paul Crosland and Tom Lawrence. Paul Jenkinson was the other winner who could not make the evening. On the far right is the sponsor of the trophy, Mick Hackett.