After the excitement of the short mat bowls, we adjourned to The Orange Tree for a meal and some celebratory drinks. A vote of thanks was given to Peter K and Sylvia K for organising the day, recognising the work involved. One of the many things we talked about over the meal was the possibility of having a second annual pairs competition this year (making it not wan annual event at all), as we were aware that there were a few players who wanted to play but who were unable to join us because of prior commitments. Watch this space as they say.