The Cyder Cup competition was held at Wells and Farrington Park. In its eigth year, this two-day 4BBB event continues to attract a large field from neighbouring counties, and even further from Hampshire, Cambridgeshire and across the waters from the Isle of Wight.

High scores were achieved on Day One at Farrington Park, but Wells seemed to be more challenging and tested the skills on Day Two.

The trophy was won by Mike Metcalfe and Rod Patch, with 86 points. Metcalfe’s persistence has paid off, and after seven years, he has found the perfect playing partner – one with previous form. Patch won it previously in 2013, with Martin Barnes.

Wells’ Seniors visited neighbours Mendip for their annual return fixture, and suffered a narrow defeat by four games to three. This was revenge for Mendip, who had lost 5-1 at Wells earlier in the season. Wells’ winners on the day were Nick Carter/Geoff Ead, Tim Harris/Brian Henderson (Brian’s first match for the seniors), and Peter Leverick/Stuart Mann, the club captain.

With the Avalon League very tight, Wells had to make sure they won against Tall Pines in the final game of the season, and hope that Worlebury cannot better the result next week at home to Stockwood. We managed to do the minimum, by beating Tall Pines 3-2. So now, the nervous wait for next week’s result at Worlebury to come in, to decide the champions. Simon Jackson/Pete Walker won 3&2, Mike Metcalfe/Malcolm Terry won 4&3, and Ian Burr/Pascal Norman won 4&3.

Wells’ Past Captains played the annual match versus Somerset Past Captains, with a resounding win for Wells 6.5/1.5. George Davis, President, said: “It was a good match, played in true friendly spirit.”

The Quantock Stag, played at Enmore, saw fifteen different club teams of eight players. All four scores count, and Wells finished with 168 points. Well done to Nick Carter/Nick Wilson on 46 points, George Davis/Stuart Austwick on 41, Phil Slater/Malcolm Terry on 41, and Mike Metcalfe/Bob Lench on 40. Janice White