The Potters Pairs event at Potters Resort in Hopton provided a feast of enjoyable short mat bowls which took place over three days in the Bowlers Bar Arena. Paula & Julian Scales won the final by three shots against Betty & Ian Ding in an entertaining encounter. The third place play-off was won by Linda Smith & Ivan Lunn who beat Chantal & Lawrence Ireland with an end to spare. The competition was played in two groups of fifteen pairs with each group winner qualifying for a place in the final and the two group runners-up competing in the third place play-off. Paula & Julian Scales scored 25 points out of 28 to win their group in style with Linda Smith & Ivan Lunn second on 21 points. Just missing out on 20 points were David Aldous & Andy George and Gill & Russell Davidson. The other group saw Betty & Ian Ding finishing on 23 points in first place with Chantal & Lawrence Ireland just one point behind. The Suffolk pairing of Dennis Lewis & Michael Rice were close in third place on 21 points with Kath & Steve Whiting fourth on 19 points. Following the final and third place play-off the Presentation Ceremony took place with the four pairs all receiving Potters Resorts Holiday vouchers. Organisers Teresa & Selwyn Goldsmith revealed the details of the 2027 Potters Pairs, which starts on November 1st, which saw many bowlers booking early for the event to secure their place in the competition at a very special group price including insurance. To obtain these special group prices all bookings must be made through Teresa who can be contacted on 07809 444276 or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Winners of Potters pairs 2026 were Paula & Julian Scales
Runners-up Betty & Ian Ding
Third place were Linda Smith & Ivan Lunn
Chantal & Lawrence Ireland were in fourth place
Happy bowlers at the fabulous Potters Resort at Hopton-on-Sea in Norfolk pictured at the Presentation Ceremony
Action from the Final and Third Place play-off games
Talented Essex bowlers Carol & Bob Taylor
Dennis Lewis, Michael Rice, Sue Bond & David Bond
George Hume in an impressive Poppy Day top
Another impressive top worn by George Hume
Chantal Ireland with Wymondham bowler Margaret House