WARREN Wilson and Andy Limbert (Leeds) plus Clive Austin and Gareth Coates were the latest qualifiers in the 2017 Farsley Winter Pairs.

Wilson and Limbert had already failed to qualify on week one but re-entered and qualified with impressive victories.

Equally as solid were the Halifax pairing of Austin and Coates, who defeated Sam Day and Ryan Atkin (Sheffield) 21-14 in the final qualifying game.

First round: Adam Varley & Chris Rigby 20 James Higgins & Mark Richardson 21, Steven Walker & Paul Worsnop 11 Warren Wilson & Andy Limbert 21, Mo Chambers & Karen Portman 18 Stephen & Will Gilroy 21, Diane & Chris Slater 21 Neil Slattery & Stacy Dyson 20, Andy & Paul Wakeling 21 Ian Swinfield & Jake Birtles 10, Mick Hall & Barry Turnbull (Steeton) 14 Clive Austin & Gareth Coates 21, Sam Day & Richard Atkin 21 Luke Teale & Joe Stockdale 7, Andrew Gallagher & Gareth Swain 21 Ryan Lloyd & Steve Portman 19. Second round: Higgins & Richardson 11 Wilson & Limbert 21, S & W Gilroy 12 D & C Slater 21, A & P Wakeling 12 Austin & Coates 21, Day & Atkin 21 Gallagher & Swain 15. Third round: Wilson & Limbert 21 D & C Slater 15, Austin & Coates 21 Day & Atkin 14.

* SKIPTON Craven Bowling Club are running a one-day competition on Sunday, with the event now full.

Staggered start times are show below. Anyone unable to play should contact Mick Demain on 07745-346296 or Rob Ellis on 07463-489044.

10am: Tom Cater (Guiseley), Dave Rankin (Ilkley), Gary Foulkes (Ossett Flying Horse), Peter Haworth (Skipton Devon), Richard Hargreaves (Keighley), Peter Hepworth (Myrtle Park), Michael Sweeney (Huddersfield), Ben Stockdale (Guiseley).

10.45am: James Teale (Rufford), Simon Teale (Heckmondwike), Leonard Buxton (Keighley), Nigel Breadley (Ladyhill), Mick Duke (Settle), Andrew Howie (Eccleshill), Barry Robinson (Bolton), Dave Norris (Guiseley).

11.15am: Danny Teale (Rufford), Barry Turnbull (Ilkley), Leonard Buxton Jnr (Keighley), Andy Wood (Rawdon), Andrew Gallagher (Luddendenfoot), Steve Griffiths (Myrtle Park), Trevor Hargreaves (Keighley), Mark Adams (Skipton Devon).

11.45am: Luke Teale (Guiseley), Danny Teale (Heckmondwike), Stewart McDonald (Keighley), Tracy Preston (Skipton Broughton Road), Anthony Emmott (Sutton), Will Gilroy (Eccleshill), Andrea Buckley (Huddersfield), Joe Stockdale (Guiseley).

* THE popular Spen Victoria Winter 32/36 will start on Saturday, October 28 with an entry fee of £12.

Week one is already full but anyone interested for following weeks should contact Peter Ellis on 07578-646565.

Week one field: Tom Bamford, Gordon Bradford, Nigel Briggs, Richard Brook, Simon Brown, Paul Burke, David Burns, Gareth Coates, Debbie Davis, Chris Ellis, Chris Firth, Alan Forrest, Mally Fowler, Frank Griffin, Andy Hodgson, Paul Ingleby, Suzy Ladbrooke, Brian Lee, Chris Mordue, Josh Mordue, Lester Mynard, Les Oddy, Duncan Reeves, Mark Regan, Bailey Rice, Danny Silitoe, Lee Schofield, Kez Smith, Darren Stevenson, Michael Sweeney, Ashley Tattersley, Danny Teale, Andy Thornton, Garry Walker, Gary Wike and Warren Wilson. Reserves: Billy Thornton, Joe Cranston, Connor Davis, Stuart King and Paul Holt.

* THE Brighouse Winter Sweeps start on Sunday under the same format as 2017 but limited to 32 entries each week.

With spaces still available, anyone interested should contact Nigel Briggs on 07817-777547.

Week one field: Mark Regan, Andy Bairstow, Adam Wider, Alex Wolfenden, Stuart Daniels, Neil Slattery, Paul Burke, Neil Simpson, Mark McGorlick, Stacey Dyson, Dan Dunkerley, Nigel Briggs, Chris Ellis, Jon Edmondson, Josh Brown, Andy Tate, Danny Fountain, Dave Hemsley, Pete Ellis, Roger Stopford, Sophie Brown, Aidey Brown, Mally Fowler, Bailey Rice, Brian Lee, Scott Tattersley, Lee Schofield, Connor Davis, Jason Horsley and Gordon Bradford.

* THE 2018 Cleckheaton Sports Classic will take place on Saturday, June 30 from 10.30am.

Entries are limited to 64 and the fee is £25, with total prize money of £2,100. Anyone interested should contact John Ineson on 07966-107578.

* DATES for the 2018 Sandal Classic are now confirmed. Qualifying rounds will take place on Saturdays and Sundays for four weeks from June 9, with the finals on Sunday, July 8.

The entry fee is £25, with total prize money of £3,860. Anyone interested should contact Kristian Shuttleworth on 07812-011029.

* TODAY is the deadline for proposed rule changes and nominations for 2017 bowler of the year. Information should be forwarded to jacksummers1992@hotmail.co.uk.

* LEAGUE entries for 2018 need to be submitted to Bradford Association fixture secretary John Preston by Wednesday, November 1.

This year's presentation evening will take place on Friday, November 24 at East Ward Labour Club from 7pm. Tickets cost £5, which includes a supper. Anyone interested should contact Paul Gill on 07790-616455.