AN ANNUAL bowling contest in memory of a soldier who died 10 years ago raised more than £1,200.

Crowds gathered to watch a real masterclass of bowling at Rhos Park Bowling Club on August 3. 

The event was in memory of army reservist Lance Corporal Craig Roberts, of Penrhyn Bay, who died on July 13 2013 on the Brecon Beacons mountain range in South Wales after suffering heatstroke.

L/Cpl's close friend Daniel Jones, who went to school with L/Cpl Roberts and has organised the event for the past eight years, said: "A great crowd watched a masterclass of bowling at the 8th annual Craig Roberts Memorial Invitation. 

"A tremendous night was enjoyed by all."

North Wales Pioneer: Winner for three consecutive years, Craig Roberts Memorial Winner 2023 John BaileyWinner for three consecutive years, Craig Roberts Memorial Winner 2023 John Bailey (Image: Submitted)

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A total of £1,235 was raised for the charity Troop Café (Change Step).

Dan said: "Favourite John Bailey (Llanrwst) triumphed over 14/1 outsider Paul Bailey (Sheffield) in a tremendous final 21-13 to take home the £500 first prize."

Full Results

John Bailey (Llanrwst)

21

15

Tommy Johnstone (Poynton)

 

Jack Hargreaves (Hyde)

21

15

Simon Coupe (Preston)

 

Paul Bailey (Sheffield)

21

11

Wayne Ditchfield (Standish)

 

Callum Wraight (Shrewsbury)

20

21

Jack Dyson (Huddersfield)

 

Semi Final

John Bailey

21

15

Jack Hargreaves

 

Paul Bailey 

21

14

Jack Dyson 

 

Final 

John Bailey

21

13

Paul Bailey

 

Dan added: "I would like to thank everyone at Rhos Park Bowling Club and all the spectators for making it  such a great occasion. 

"A tremendous tribute to my great friend’s memory."