CLOSURE of the Warrington Catholic Bowls League has been averted.

Without a new fixture secretary being found, the league was set to close after 57 years in operation.

But election of new officers, including two taking on the fixture secretary position, took place at the annual meeting to ensure the 2016 season goes ahead.

Elected officers: President, John Bradbury; chairman, G Hughes; treasurer, P Warburton; general secretary, R Bostock; fixture secretary, K Lee and G Morris; IT, S Peters.

Delegates are reminded that the next meeting, which will include registrations, will be on Tuesday, February 16 at St Benedicts Social Club, 7.15pm start.

* WARRINGTON and North Cheshire Bowls Association's presentation night, which will include a 'race night' will be held at Grappenhall Ex Servicemens Club on Friday, February 12. First race goes off at 8pm.

* ROB Lawrenson won Sunday's Bewsey Park Winter Bowls competition for the third week running.

He defeated S Peters in the Handicap finale, with J Garratt Jnr and I Fields bowing out in the semi finals.

The Plate victory went to Ursula Hull, ending the hopes of Julie Chapman. J Garratt Snr and Dawn Davies reached the last four.

* DAVE Twigg and M Humphrys came out on top in the I Betts Warrington Sands Charity Pairs Trophy at Bank Park, defeating A and S Lea in the final. Semi finalists were S Goodwin and D Penketh, A Manual and Damien Morrison.

In the Plate, N Douglas and D Woodward triumphed over and T S Kinsella, with C Ashton and J Dickenson, H Horton and T Judson reaching the last four.

* A WEEKLY mixed handicap competition is to take place on Saturdays at Bank Park, starting at 9.45am. To enter, fee £5, call Damien Morrison on 07732 563353.

* WARRINGTON Women's Afternoon Bowls League will stage a delegates meeting on Thursday, January 21, at Grange Sports Club from 1.30pm.

* CLUBS have arranged annual meeting dates and all are welcoming new players.

Friday, January 15: Bulls Head, 7.30pm, urgent request for members to attend.

Tuesday, January 19: Grange Sports' senior section, 2pm, annual meeting and registration.

Wednesday, January 20: Tetley Walker men's section, 7.30pm, Terry Hull 658853.

Saturday, January 23: Grange Sports men's A, B, C and D teams, 2pm.

Sunday, January 24: Red Lion Stockton Heath, upstairs, 7.15pm, Dave Griffiths 07746 019247.

Wednesday, January 27: Irish Club, 7.15pm.

Friday, January 29: Rylands A and B men's teams, 7.30pm.

Sunday, January 31: Orford War Memorial men's section, noon, registration and annual meeting, Joe Maher 656041; St Oswalds, 1pm, club lounge area, existing members should attend along with new players for the men’s or women's sections, Stuart Goodwin 07944 886229.

Tuesday, February 9: Brooklands, 8pm.

* ST Albans Bowls Club's registration meeting is on Tuesday, January 26, at the Three Pigeons pub, 7.30pm. Call 07722 022140 for more details.