This match was between Pendle and Craven CC and Southport and Birkdale CC. With a very poor weather forecast phone calls between both captains occurred the night before and early morning g of the 19th. The decision was to go ahead with the match and get a result.
The Southport CC team who left their club at 7.30 arrived shortly after 9.00am. Their team was John(1), Eddie (2), David (3) and Sue(3).
Pendle and Craven team was Paul(2), Libby(4), Mike(4) and Sharon (8).
After a quick decision to press on with the format of play and lawn allocation the games commenced at 9.30.
The doubles were contested by Paul and Libby vs John and Eddie. The finial score was 6/7,7/6 and 5/7. Mike won his singles against Sue however Sharon lost against David. Sharon played well and scored 4 hoops and 5 hoops respectively.
At lunch Pendle and Craven CC was 2.1 down but thankfully the predicted rain had not affected play. Pendle and Craven CC provided a quiche and salad lunch for everyone.
The afternoon singles in slight drizzle but the humidity kept everyone warm. Paul was successful in his 2 games and saw him trigger to a 1. Libby took Eddie to 3 games but lost in the last game. Mike lost to David and Sharon lost to Sue.
Afternoon tea saw Sue thank PCCC for a great days play and for the hospitality. The result was PCCC 2 and Southport CC 5.
Mike thanked everyone and wished Southport CC every success against Watford in the Semi Final.
