EIGHT bowlers have progressed from Thursday’s qualifying round, held at two greens, to the Norley Merit final later this month.

At Moulton RBL, Rudheath pair Mark Cookson and Peter Illidge made it through along with Gerald Merry (Delamere) and Paul Mackie (Comberbach).

Rudheath members Jon Lightfoot and Phil Scott were among the quartet to qualify at Owley Wood.

Mark Winnington (Castle Private) and Jamie Hulse (Hop Pole) are the others.

In the Coronation Cup, Meadowbank A have been paired with Rudheath B in the semi finals draw. They meet at Hartford.

Castle Private A take on Rudheath A in the other last four tie at Moulton RBL.

Both matches are scheduled for Thursday, August 7.