NEXT Wednesday (April 23) is the closing date for the Mixed Pairs Merit sponsored by Damart, which takes place at Wibsey Park on Monday, May 2, and the Junior Handicap, which takes place at Queensbury on Sunday, may 1.

All entries should be sent to competition secretary Martin Hayton on 07825-740281.

THE Hospital Handicap, sponsored by Hove Edge BC, has been moved to Sunday, August 28, due to a clash with the Bradford Federation team.