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There was tension in the air as Cliff Hampton won the Phyllis Court 7+ Singles GC tournament and lifted the Black Ball trophy. Manager Andy Jones oversaw 12 players with handicaps ranging from seven to 18, competing in three all-play-all blocks to...

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Phyllis Court’s reign as National Federations Shield Champions ended last week when the Henley Club’s B side lost narrowly to Crake Valley in the southern Lake District. But Phyllis Court could not have come closer to victory, and even the ending 3-4...

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Goldring and Lilley win for third time in four years

RICK Lilley and Roger Goldring won the Phyllis Court open doubles tournament and lifted the Ian Lindsay Cups for the third time in four seasons last week. It was a win that contrasted sharply with the higher handicappers Class 2 event that ran...

Phyllis Court head north to Lake District for national finals

Phyllis Court wrap up northern division title

Phyllis Court bow out of National Cup

Huntington leads way at Guildford

Eagle swoops to bag national final spot

Mulcahy and Franklin win second national title

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Home advantage helps Phyllis Court sides keep national treble hopes alive

PHYLLIS Court’s teams, who were already enjoying their collective best season ever, strengthened that position with more success this week. The Henley club now has one team in the Federations Shield Handicap National final and two more teams in...

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Green maintains fine form

PHYLLIS Court’s Julia Green triumphed for a third time in the National D-Level (10+) Series last week, this time at Camerton & Peasedown, near Bath. The reward of another 10 series points moved Green to 30, well clear for clubmate Philip Rowley on 20...

Residents protest against use of chemical weedkiller

RESIDENTS in Goring are protesting against the use of a chemical weedkiller. The Goring Villagers Against Glyphosate group have been posting flyers through letterboxes against the use of glyphosate. It reads: “Hey! Not this Way!” and outlines...

Thousands defy downpour

DESPITE an ominous weather forecast and eventual downpour thousands of people flocked to the 134th Henley Farm and Country Show. The annual event, held at the Henley Showground on Saturday, comprised farming, livestock and machinery displays, classic...

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Goldring and Lilley win for third time in four years

Phyllis Court head north to Lake District for national finals

Phyllis Court wrap up northern division title

Phyllis Court bow out of National Cup

Huntington leads way at Guildford

Eagle swoops to bag national final spot

Mulcahy and Franklin win second national title

Home advantage helps Phyllis Court sides keep national treble hopes alive

Green maintains fine form

Residents protest against use of chemical weedkiller

Thousands defy downpour

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