Stockport’s Gareth Harwood, paired with Devonian Stephen Hartley (Plymouth Life Centre) set off ‘like the proverbial train’, winning their first game 24 – 0 – and they marched on relentlessly, securing their place in the final before playing their last game, with a massive +65 shot difference.  

The final saw the Somerset pair, Dave Wood & Phil Dutton on the wrong end of a 7 - 0 scoreline after 3 ends and things only got worse for them as Harwood drove the jack into the ditch to score a 5 on end 4 – and then another 5 put the game out of Wood & Dutton’s reach. Final score: Dave Wood & Phil Dutton (Taunton Deane) 0 : Stephen Hartley (Plymouth Life Centre) & Gareth Harwood (Stockport) 27

January 15th 2023 I ventured up to Nottingham to trial for the next series of indoor high performance matches. I played two matches and won both. Still relieved to receive the email announcing I’m selected for the DBE Indoor Squad. Fingers crossed I get picked for Newport in April 🤞

Thank you to Nigel. And Jan at The Pasty House Tavistock, for their support and generosity on my bowling journey.

Many thanks to Lauren Dillon for the complimentary promotional photo shoot. Her work can be found at www.ldillonphotography.com

My first international event and I won 2 of my 4 matches earning England 4 points. My contribution to an overall victory!!

I have been selected to join the Disability Bowls England’s High Performance Squad. It’s an amazing achievement for me, next up is to make the selection for the Para Home Nations in April. Thanks to all my family, friends and supporters.