Our thanks and appreciation go to J & L Bradley Heating Engineers, who have been sponsors of our club for more than a decade. The day was warm and dry and eight rinks were set up (the maximum), awaiting the start of play. The following report was kindly provided by Gary Preston, Gentlemen’s Captain: “This year’s Bradley Trophy saw a few differences compared to previous years. This year it was a mixed 2-wood triples competition, played with 16 teams instead of the usual 12.

This report was kindly provided by Derek Chappel, one of the Tour organisers. The other organiser being Frank Devaney. Our thanks and appreciation go to both of them for all the time and effort involved in organising such a great event. “Harrogate Bowls Club started the Scarborough tours in 2009. This year was our 14th tour, missing out in the COVID years and in 2022 when the hotel group went into administration. Over the years we have visited many clubs but latterly we have