SHIPLEY Club stages the semi-finals and final of the Pairs Knockout, sponsored by Leeming & Peel Ltd, on Sunday.

Salts take on Tyersal and Bradford Moor face Asa Briggs A in the last four at 1pm, with the final due at about 3.30pm.

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FARSLEY'S Winter Pairs gets underway on Sunday, with the first of eight qualifying rounds.

Entry fee is £15 per pair and anyone interested or wanting more details should contact Ian Swinfield on 07850-307536.

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THE Victor Ludorum Invitational Merit, sponsored by Wibsey DIY Centre, takes place at Clayton on Saturday, October 3 from 1pm.

This year’s competition and average winners are looking to become the end-of-season Champion of Champions.

So far the following have accepted their invitations: James Wilcox (Crossgates), James Senior (Elland CA&BC), Peter Barstow (Shelf), Stuart Brook (Farsley), Paul Gill (Clayton), Paul Kaye (Clayton), Adam Marsden (Eccleshill), Chris Wilson (Clayton) and Jordan Brown (Wibsey).

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THE Bradford Crown Green Bowls Association's presentation evening will be at East Ward Labour Club on Thursday, November 26 (7pm).

Anyone wanting a ticket (£4) should contact Maurice Carter on 01274-664705.

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SHIPLEY Club are now looking for teams for their Short Mat Indoor Bowls League, which is due to start on Monday, November 16 and run through until March.

Matches will be played on Mondays, Tuesday or Wednesdays, and games will be every couple of weeks.

Teams will consist of four to eight players, and anyone interested or wanting more details should contact John Preston on 07460-851570.