MARTIN Gilpin and Billy Caldwell won the Over 60 Doubles Competition held at Netherfield Bowling Club.

The competition which was sponsored by Benchmark Kitchen and Joinery as well as Signs and Blinds by Design, saw plenty of bowlers compete from the area on a glorious summer day.

Gilpin and Caldwell defeated Steve Ashburn and Dave McCroy 21-6 in the final to claim the prize.

Earlier Gilpin and Caldwell saw off Mal and Joyce Baxter 21-15 in the semi final, while Ashburn and McCroy eased past Alan Medcalf and Terry Mercer 21-4 in the other semi final tie.

Netherfield's next open competition will be on Sunday, August 27, when the Charter Standard Doubles gets underway.