THE only Weston success at the 56th annual Ladies Open Tournament was Sylvia Thompson and Jean Coleman, of host club Clarence, who were beaten semi-finalists in the pairs' competition.

THE only Weston success at the 56th annual Ladies' Open Tournament was Sylvia Thompson and Jean Coleman, of host club Clarence, who were beaten semi-finalists in the pairs' competition, who went down 22-15 to the eventual winners from Bridgwater BCL, but they picked up �25 each for their troubles.

Wessex member Ann Fewings received the trophy for the North Somerset lady who was best non-winner.

Clevedon Prom member Margaret Dyer retained her singles title when she kept hold of the Gaze Cup as well as pocketing a cheque for �500.

In an exciting final, Margaret had to come from behind to defeat Gill Fry (Gloucester Spa) 21-15. For her week's work, Gill gets the Salisbury Cup and a cheque for �250.

There was more success for Prom members when husband and wife combination Ann and John Johnstone were beaten semi-finalists in the mixed pairs' competition, picking up �25 each.

Other winners in the successful tournament, held at the Clarence Club at Clarence Park, were Bridgwater BCL pair Nova Edwards and Jill Price who won the pairs competition, picking up �100 each and the Grey Cup when they overcame Maureen Edwards (Rugby Thornfield) and Barbara Mumford (Bidford-on-Avon) who each received �50.

Long Ashton couple Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Russell were runners-up in the mixed pairs section, taking the Ken Blake Cup and �50 each. They lost out 21-18 to GB Britton, Bristol, pair of Liz Hunter and Mike Humphries, who collected the Alpha Cup and �100 each.

Prizes were presented by James Harwood of main sponsors Optika Opticians, Sovereign Centre.