PLAY is in full flow in the St Albans Peter Lawrenson Memorial Trophy.

Two qualifying nights have already taken place, with another scheduled for Thursday.

From the first night, Damian Morrison, Larry Wells, Simon Mannion and Aidy Denton progressed.

Joining them from last Thursday’s session are Chris Ward, Dave Mcdermott, Dave Bennett and Harry Horton.

Results from the second qualifying night: Round one: Mike Ellison 15 v 21 Paul Drinkwater, Chris Ward 21 v 13 Patrick Richardson, John Brown 21 v 8 Kevin Wainwright, Louis Ashton 7 v 21 Dave Mcdermott, Nick Burrows 21 v 11 Dave Hughes, Dave Bennett 21 v 5 Darren O Hanlon, Tony Gatley 10 v 21 Chris Goodhand, Harry Horton 21 v 16 Mark Cooke.

Qualifying round: Paul Drinkwater 11 v 21 Chris Ward, John Brown 9 v 21 Dave Mcdermott, Nick Burrow 9 v 21 Dave Bennett, Chris Goodhand 8 v 21 Harry Horton.

A £50 prize is up for grabs for the highest break in the qualifiers, with Larry Wells currently leading the way with 13.

The line-up for Thursday’s third qualifying night at St Albans Bowls Club, Bewsey Street, with the draw to be made on the night, is Chris Ashton, Alan Manuel, Rob Winnington, Phil Clapham, John Green, Andy Gregory, Ben Pattison, John Garrett Jnr, Andrew Garnett, Dave Conroy, Neil Burrows, Lee Johnstone, Jack Bushell, Cynthia Lawrenson, Martin Maxfield, Kyle Chapman.

Practice is at 6.15pm for a 7pm start with another four to qualify to play in the final day’s play on Sunday, September 15.

Hot and cold refreshments will be available.