Joe King writes: “In sunny conditions Nottingham B and Blewbury resumed their rivalry after three successive victories to Nottingham in the previous years, each by a 6-5 margin. This time the final was hosted by Cheltenham and play started at 10:30, with 90 minute time limits. Sadly for Blewbury, the scoreline was repeated and Nottingham ran out as deserved winners.
The morning session went to Nottingham; they won two games by +1 on time. Blewbury fought back with three victories to lead at tea. It all depended on the final round.
Nottingham took first blood with Roger Steeper delivering a decisive win over Peter Allan + 11 to level the scores at 4-4. Viv Staley controlled her game against Brian Jamieson to put Nottingham in the lead. Joe King had a tight finish against Julieann Trembling to win +1 as time expired. At 5-5, Sarah Butler prevailed over Andy Evason +8 to clinch the decider – and the match.
The final was played in good spirits, with Nottingham receiving the trophy from James Death.. For the vanquished, Joe King had the consolation of reaching the 5P (peel) trigger point after his two wins.”