CALLING all bowlers! It's time to get your entries in for one of the most popular and prestigious events on the local crown green bowling calendar.

The St Helens Star Masters tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever with total prize money of £1,200 up for grabs, including £400 to the winner.

Sponsored by Carlsberg/Tetley Walker, this year's Star Masters will be fought out at the Unison club in Bishop Road, with the session dates being as follows:

First and second rounds: Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1, 12 to 6.30pm. Monday, July 2, from 6.30pm. Saturday, July 7, 12 to 6.30pm. Sunday, July 8, from noon.

Third and fourth rounds: Sunday, July 8, and Monday, July 9, from 6.30pm.

Last eight and final: Saturday, July 14, from 6pm.

Entry fee is just £6 and entries should be sent to: Terry Kelly, 46 Lingholme Road, St Helens WA10 2NS, telephone 752453.