The final qualifiers in the Guiseley Winter Pairs were defending champions Dan Beardsworth (Pudsey) and Neil Mylan (Eccleshill) along with David Hemsley and Mick Skwarek (Oxenhope).

Last year’s winners started slowly in their opening game against Neil Nicholson (Pudsey) and Joanne Speight (Cranmore), trailing 8-2 after seven ends.

They were still 14-12 behind before scoring a three to take the lead for the first time and eventually won to 16.

In their second game the duo were always in control against Chris Lodge and Colin Rhodes (Greengates), who had beaten Dave Smith (Skipton Devon) and Paul Hillam (Eccleshill) in the first game 21-10.

Beardsworth and Mylan took an early 11-0 lead after five ends and the win was never in doubt as they carded an impressive 21-5 verdict to progress to the finals.

Hemsley and Skwarek had needed to bowl well in their first game, beating Steve Calvert (Rawdon) and Andy Swallow (Rufford) 21-16 after being 13-10 down.

They then faced Viv Abell and Joanne Ellis (Skipton Craven), who had shaded Dave Rowson and Chaz Charleton (Black Swan) 21-20 after recovering from 20-13 adrift.

It was close early in the game, being level at 8-8 and then 12-12 before Hemsley and Skwarek pulled away to win to 15.

Week four qualifying – First round: Viv Abell & Joanne Ellis (Skipton Craven) 21, Dave Rawson & Chaz Charleton (Black Swan) 20; Andy Swallow & Steve Calvert (Rufford/Rawdon) 16, David Hemsley & Mick Skwarek (Oxenhope) 21; Dan Beardsworth & Neil Mylan (Pudsey/Eccleshill) 21, Neil Nicholson & Joanne Speight (Pudsey/Cranmore) 16; Dave Smith & Paul Hillam (Skipton Devon/Eccleshill) 10, Chris Lodge & Colin Rhodes (Greengates) 21. Second round: Abell & Ellis 15, Hemsley & Skwarek 21; Beardsworth & Mylan 21, Lodge & Rhodes 5.

The finals take place on Friday, with practice from 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Full draw: Dan Beardsworth & Neil Mylan (Pudsey/Eccleshill) v Nicky Bastow & Paul Rooks (Eccleshill), Ian Howard & Chris Daysh (Meanwood) v Nigel Roper & Paul Jacques (Pudsey Littlemoor), Andy Southwell & Stuart King (Asa Briggs) v Helen Gilroy & Ryan Benson (Rufford), David Hemsley & Mick Skwarek (Oxenhope) v Barry Turnbull & Alan Thornber (Silsden).

* Chris Mordue (Pudsey) won the second Spen Victoria Winter 40 competition after beating Peter Wilcox (Crossgates) 21-9 in the final.

Mordue had earlier defeated Mark Regan (Brighouse Sports) 21-12, while Wilcox edged past Andrew Farmer 21-19.

The third event of the series is on Saturday from 9.30am.

* The Shipley Indoor Bowls League gets underway at Shipley Club on Monday, with 12 teams in action over the coming months.

Full fixtures can be seen at www.bowlsnet.org.uk/shipley. Some teams are still short of players. If interested contact John Preston on 07460-851570.

* The Bradford Crown Green Bowls Association’s annual meeting takes place at East Ward Labour Club on Thursday, November 14 from 7.30pm. All clubs should make sure their delegates attend.

The association’s presentation evening will be at the same venue on Thursday, November 28 from 7pm. Any club wanting tickets, priced at £4 each, should contact Maurice Carter on 01274-664705.

* Sutton Park BC’s annual meeting will be held at the pavilion on Wednesday, November 20 at 8pm.