The opening stages of the Men’s National Singles Championship took place this afternoon at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa.

Results:
Preliminary Round:
Martin Puckett (Greenhill, D’set) bt Mark Housley (Langwith Junction, Notts) 21-19;
Chris Daniels (Boscombe Cliff, Hants) bt Dale Spring (Ely Beet Sports, Cambs) 21-14;
Scott Walton (Nafferton, Yorks) bt Rob Honeywell (Kings, Devon) 21-12;
Barry Hopkins (Darlington Railway Athletic, D’ham) bt Simon Varty (Bletchley St Martins, Bucks) 21-13;
Martin Spencer (Royal Mail Cart, Lincs) bt Andrew Manning (Sharnbrook, Beds) 21-18;
Keith Caldicott (St Martins, Heref) bt Richard Bolton (Romford, Essex) 21-15;
Max Harrison (Downham Market, N’folk) bt Attilio Ciampini (Uxbridge, M’sex) 21-13;
Tony Scott (Windsor & Eton, Berks) bt Chris Smith (Bromley, Kent) 21-19;
Richard Leeder (Rookery, S’folk) bt Alan Best (Shanklin, IOW) 21-17;
Daniel Thornhill (Stute, Derbs) bt Carl Chadbond (Tongham, Surrey) 21-7;
Martin Coles (Garston, Herts) bt Michael Stone (Sidley Martlets, Sussex) 21-7

Early First Round:
Nathan Kitchen (Cheltenham, Gloucs) bt Adam Brooks (Carnon Downs, C’wall) 21-9;
Nick Brett (Warboys, Hunts) bt Alan Stewart (Newbiggin, N’land) 21-11

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.