THE dust has settled on the centenary celebrations of a hugely-popular bowling club in Whitchurch with winners being awarded on the night.
The Whitchurch and District Club held its 100-year celebrations across the weekend of June 8-9 to commemorate the magnificent milestone.
A spokesman for the club, said the celebrations included a competition and a special lunch to praise both its past and future.
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They said: “On June 8 and 9, 2024, the Whitchurch and District Club celebrated 100 years of existence with a centenary weekend of competition and a lunch to celebrate this remarkable achievement.
“The results of the Saturday competitions which were organised by secretary Martin Fowles and club steward Tom Sheridan.
“The bowls winner for the men was Tim Stokes while runner-up was Eddie Broad; the women’s winner was Olice Pass and runner-up was Sylvia Jones.
“Harry Barber picked up a win in the snooker competition, beating Jacob Elliott, but was runner-up in the darts competition after he lost to Rob Brassington.
“The junior winner was Joe Sheridan.
“On the Sunday, a full house of 70 members and guests enjoyed a buffet lunch in the clubhouse – which was brilliantly organised by Pat Paddington and David Fisher, and their many friends, family and helpers.
“The guest speaker Percy Mellor (Wem) proposed the toast to the Club.
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“A Centenary Cake was kindly made and donated by the Bake Off's Diana Beard, a wonderful addition to the celebrations.
“This cake was cut by Brian Arthan, a member of the club for 70 consecutive years.
“A sum in excess of £1000.00 was raised for the Severn Hospice and the president David Hiles thanked all for their support and extreme generosity.”
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