In the first division, in spite of suffering yet another defeat, Westholme “B” move off the bottom of the table. In this narrow defeat they were able to secure valuable bonus points putting themselves above St Philips and Halsteads.

This was a lower table clash between them and Independent “A” but proved to be an exciting affair. In the opening mixed doubles events, all games were equally shared but home side Westholme found themselves down 230-244 on aces. The whole match now hinged on the level doubles and at the final countdown almost a carbon copy when Independents took four of the eight games. But they increased their ace margin to 22 aces and officially won the match by this. Westholme however, benefit by the extra bonus points, but with the two sides now below them having games in hand perhaps this saviour may be short lived.

In the second division, favourites Telecom “A” have once again returned to the top with a game in hand over Abacus “A”. Comfortably outplaying Whitehall at Bamber Bridge they were never in trouble and it looks as though noting can now stop them from not only promotion, but also to become the champions. Over the past weeks Stanhill have been making progress in the league and again proved the better side in their encounter played at the Hyndburn Sports Centre when they took a comfortable 15 – 5 victory and perhaps this late challenge is too much for them to get into the promotion position.

Roefield “B” were unable to match the strength of Blackburn Seniors “B” in a one sided match played at the Roefield Leisure Centre going down 2 – 18. The home side were struggling right from the first game and were only able secure a single victory in the mixed doubles and one in the ladies doubles. This win by the seniors now makes them the champions of the third division and they will look forward to playing in the second division next season.

RESULTS & FIXTURES – 10th April 2010
DIVISION ONE
Westholme B 10-372(13)
Independent A 10-394(14)

DIVISION TWO
Whitehall 3-274(5)
Telecom A 17-415(21)
Stanhill 15-381(19)
Independent B 5-308(8)

DIVISION THREE
Roefield B 2-240(4)
Blackburn Seniors B 18-409(22)

TIMES CUP
St Philips 396 – 320 St Nicholas

SMITH CUP
Roefield C 368 – 305 Westholme C

FIXTURES
Apl 17 (Sat) – Blackburn v Southport – Audley, 1.00pm
Apl 26-30 – Cup Semi Finals – please note new date
Times Cup – Clitheroe B v Stanhill (+120); Halsteads v St Nicholas (+55):
Amith Cup – Whitehall (+8) v Blackburn Seniors C; Blackburn Seniors B v Independent B (+160):
Apl 30 (Fri) – Closing date for details to AGM
May 13 Cup Finals – Audley Sports Centre, 7.30pm- please note new date
May 14 (Fri) – Closing date of season – please note new date
May 22 (Sat) – Presentation Dance, Blackburn Golf Club
Jun 22 (Tue) – Annual General Meeting, East Lancs
Cricket Club – please note new date