New presidents inducted for 25th anniversary year

Now, with its burgeoning membership of its six rink stadium settling at over 500 and run totally by volunteers, the club is recognised as one of the most progressive in the region with its players continuously making their mark in county and national events.Said Bob, a retired sports journalist: " We are proud to carry on our family's tradition in this special year and will do all we can to ensure the club continues to move forward and remains in the spotlight, while attracting newcomers to the sport and providing a haven for companionship."Outgoing presidents Dennis and Stella Henshaw reported that the club had enjoyed another outstanding season of competition both domestically, with its well supported leagues during summer and winter, and at county and national levels where it's players had won multiple Lincs IBA and Northants Federation titles.Among the outstanding players were Martyn Dolby who won four singles titles, including both the Lincs and Northants Senior trophies and Stephen Harris and Jan Want who reached the final of the EBF mixed triples. On the domestic front, teams captained by David Howarth (pictured left) won six leagues including The Wakes (Monday winter and summer), Outcasts (Wednesday), Typhoons (Thursday), Brunnians and Bourne Again (both Friday). Team-mates included: Alan and Christine Barnes, Harry Fidom, Russ Needle, Anthea Wade, Ann & Malcolm Cullingworth, Peter and Lorna Banks, Tony Barwell, Denis Winson, Peter Cox, Jean Dupree and Bob Tooley.Youngest winner was eight-year-old Stamford St Gilbert's School pupil Owen Aspinall who won the inaugural Under 12 singles, beating Annabelle Walker, great grand-daughter of one of the club's oldest members, 93 year-old Arthur Chapman, in the final.

Club championship winners

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