Ilkley's Fourth Division Team played at home against Baildon Bridge C and in another close match Ilkley lost by five rubbers to four, partly due to one of the Ilkley team being injured.

Team members were Jenny Lewis and David Varney, Sue Stevens and Graham Pratt, Vicky Ryan and Richard Allatt.

The Sixth Division mixed playing away against a North Bradford team, and also lost five rubbers to four. Lesley Eccles and Lee Spencer won two rubbers, Olwen Sharp and Joe McTigue won one rubber while Janet Green and Bob Whiting also won one rubber. The North Bradford team included a member of the England Under-21 squad.

The club fared better in the next match, a Third Division mixed at home against Bradford College staff, which Ilkley won by five rubbers to four. Heather Rye and David Varney won two rubbers, Fiona McMillan and Ian Campbell won two rubbers, and Jenny Sellers and Mike Smith won one rubber.

The club welcomes new members. Anyone wanting details should contact Vera Varley on (01943) 603342.

Ilkley Moor Badminton

It was a successful week for Ilkley Moor Badminton Club with two matches being played. The first was a Bradford League mixed match, which was played on Monday away to A.O.S. With a slightly changed team, it was a victorious night for Ilkley Moor, who came away with a 7-2 win, keeping them firmly on the top of the table.

The team consisted of Viv Preston and Peter Gill (winning three rubbers), Mandy Gill and Matthew Brown (winning three rubbers) and Sue Fortunato and Stewart Ellis (winning one rubber).

On Friday, the Ladies team played at home to Old Grangers. The night proved that hard work and perseverance pays off as Ilkley Moor Ladies get their first 9-0 of the season. The outstanding pair were Captain Joan Baker and her partner, 15 year-old Harriet Smith, who were playing together for only the second time. They won all three of their games.

Other team members were Anita Maunsell and Viv Preston, Mandy Gill and Sue Fortunato.

Club night was well supported as usual with some new faces coming along to enjoy the badminton.

Any badminton players interested in joining our club can contact Sue for more details on (01943) 609137. A reminder to club members that there will be no club night on Friday, February 4.

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