THE winner of this year’s Wharton Cons Open, which starts on Sunday, will pocket £700.

Eight bowlers are in action at the Tin Mission this weekend, including Rudheath Social Club’s Dave Stanley.

Two will progress to the next stage, ensuring they will receive a share of the £2,520 prize fund.

There are still vacancies in the 128-strong field.

For further details, or to enter, call Stewart Bailey on 01606 593902.

Draw

Round One, this Sunday (7pm): Nick Hughes, Leighton Roberts (Wrexham); Paul Leah (Ashton-under-Lyne); Terry Norman (Wilmslow); Barry Orpe, Phil Djuranovic (Stoke on Trent); Kevin Shaw (Bolton); Dave Stanley (Northwich)