Gloucestershire’s Joan Surman, Penny Callaghan, Lee Williamson and Nathan Kitchen have won the National Mixed Fours Competition, sponsored by Bowling Abroad.

They defeated Lincolnshire’s Ruby Hill, Chelsea Tomlin, Ashley Caress and Martin Spencer in this afternoon’s final at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa.

The Cheltenham BC bowlers raced into a 12-1 lead and never looked back, as they secured a 23-15 victory.

Earlier in the day, the Gloucestershire quartet defeated Sussex’s Rachel Mackriell, Lorraine Kuhler, Paul Gandey and Carl Blinco 25-8 in the semi-final, with the Lincolnshire rink overcoming Hampshire’s Julie Hudson, Hazel Gabriel, Alan Geary and Chris Daniels 25-11 at the same stage.

Results:
Semi-finals:
Gloucestershire (Joan Surman, Penny Callaghan, Lee Williamson and Nathan Kitchen) bt Sussex (Rachel Mackriell, Lorraine Kuhler, Paul Gandey and Carl Blinco) 25-8;
Lincolnshire (Ruby Hill, Chelsea Tomlin, Ashley Caress and Martin Spencer) bt Hampshire (Julie Hudson, Hazel Gabriel, Alan Geary and Chris Daniels) 25-11

Final:
Gloucestershire (Joan Surman, Penny Callaghan, Lee Williamson and Nathan Kitchen) bt Lincolnshire (Ruby Hill, Chelsea Tomlin, Ashley Caress and Martin Spencer) 23-15

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 01926 430686.