ENTRIES are invited for the 2003 Croft Bakery Open Doubles Crown Green Bowling Competition.

Prize money £690 (subject to entries, limited to 64 pairs). Winners £250, runners up £120, semis £60, quarters £30, last 16 £10.

First and Second Round September 15, 16, 17 and 18, 6.30pm start, 7pm scratch.

Final Day Sunday, September 21. Last 16 12.30pm start, 1pm scratch

Practice 30 minutes before all sessions.

Entry £8 per pair, send with preferred dates and sae to The Bowling Secretary, Longton VMW Sports & Social Club, School Lane, Longton, Preston, PR4 5ZA. Tel (after 8pm) 01772 616974.