PRIZES won during the Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association’s 2019 season will be handed out at their annual presentation and race night next week.

The first race of the night, which is being held at The Irish Club on Orford Lane on Friday, January 31, gets underway at 8pm with the presentation held between races four and five.

Admission is pay on the door at a cost of £3.

Elsewhere, Alford Hall’s bowls section have confirmed that their combined AGM and registration meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 5.

The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Alford Hall Sports and Social Club. All members are invited to attend and any prospective new members would be welcomed.

Meanwhile, entries are being welcomed for the Brian Welsby Open pairs competition to be played in March.

The tournament will be capped at 64 pairs, with entry costing £20 per pair.

Play will initially be held at Grange Sports and Social Club over four nights starting on Monday, March 23, with a 7pm start on each night.

The final 16 will then play on Friday, March 27, for the right to feature in finals day on the following Sunday, March 29.

For more information and to enter the competition, contact Peter Rowles on 01925 571604.