Wiltshire’s Royal Wootton Bassett BC have won the Bowls England Men’s National Club Two Fours Competition, sponsored by Dales Sports.

They defeated Devon’s Kings BC in a nail-biting final today at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa.

Bassett’s Mike Snell drew to a ditched jack with the final bowl of the match to secure the three shots required for victory.

Earlier in the semi-finals Royal Wootton Bassett defeated Harlow (Essex) whilst Kings beat Vines Park (Worcestershire).

Results:
Semi-finals:
Royal Wootton Bassett BC (Wilts) bt Harlow BC (Essex) 39-12;
Rink Scores (Royal Wootton Bassett skips first):
A Blake G Hatherall, G Morphett & N Collett bt S Hawkins, G Collis, G Kempsell & G Hurley 22-6;
K Anderson, M Biggs, D Godwin & M Snell bt D Larkin, T Cook, G Howell & J Oakes 17-6;

Kings BC (Devon) bt Vines Park BC (Worcs) 36-33;
Rink Scores (Kings skips first):
P Hackett, A O’Neill, H Goodwin & S Tolchard lost to M Leedham, C Barton, G Burbridge & R Moule 13-18;
R Honeywell, M Bass, L Ridout & J Chestney bt D Banks, A Burbridge, S Poyner & L Lane 23-15;

Final:
Royal Wootton Bassett BC (Wilts) bt Kings BC (Devon) 40-39;
Rink Scores (Royal Wootton Bassett skips first):
K Anderson, M Biggs, D Godwin & M Snell bt P Hackett, A O’Neill, H Goodwin & S Tolchard 21-17;
A Blake G Hatherall, G Morphett & N Collett lost to R Honeywell, M Bass, L Ridout & J Chestney 19-22

Official photographs can be viewed and purchased at: https://www.bobsaundersphotography.co.uk/bowls-events

Entry to the championships is free of charge. Chargeable parking is available in Victoria Park and in nearby town centre car parks. The Tournament Office will be open daily from 8.30am until close of play. Should you have any queries related to the National Championships please telephone 07444 272672.