Congratulations to Emily Kernick on winning the W&W ladies Individual Merit 21-15 in a great game vs Kirsty Darling at the Warwick & Worcester Ladies' Merit which was held at Ye Olde Knowle on Saturday 4th June.

Emily battled through 5 rounds of competition to lift the title. In the first round she beat Joan Garner 21-8, followed by a victory over last years runner-up, Emily Weaver 21-3. In her quarter-final match Emily beat Lorraine Clarke to 15. It was then a battle of the sisters in the semi's with Emily just beating last years winner, Shannon 21-19.

Kirsty's route was via a second round game against Jenny Walsh which she won to 14, and then a quarter-final against Michelle Meadowcroft. Kirsty came out on top 21-16. In her semi-final, she was up against Jayne Bates who she dispatched to 13, setting up the final.

Commiserations to Kirsty and also the two losing semi finalists of Shannon Kernick and Jayne Ann Bates.

Some great bowling all day and thanks to YOK on the use of their bottom green.

Good luck to the All England qualifiers of Emily, Kirsty and Shannon. Thanks to our referee Richard Oxland who worked tirelessly all day!

For the full W&W competition draw and results click Here.