Wirral Tankard Winners

Heswall won this years Wirral Tankard competition.
The final was hosted by Heswall and played on Sunday 13th September.
In a closely fought final they beat Wallasey Manor 4-3.

The Wirral Tankard is held in August and September each year and is open to all Wirral clubs. The format of the competition is 2 men’s and ladies singles, plus a men’s, ladies and mixed doubles.

Congratulations to all those who played in the final and earlier rounds.
In the final Heswall's team was Sam Wileman, Barbara Bloor, Katie Bevan, Linda Simpson, Sue Owen, Mark Reading, John Turner, Gordon Atwell, John Simpson and Andy Wilkinson.

The Tankard was presented by Barbara Newnes, Cheshire LTA Tournaments Committee chairperson, who congratulated both teams on a close and exciting match. She thanked Heswall for hosting the final and John Simpson for organising the Wirral Tankard event.

See also the news on the Cheshire LTA web site
http://www.lta.org.uk/In-Your-Area/Cheshire/news/October-09/Heswall-win-Wirral-cup-competition/