CHESS: Jim Friar is the new Kidderminster Chess Club champion at his first attempt, defeating John Wrench in the final.

However, Maurice Bissell beat Friar to take The Shuttle Shield.

Other awards, Graham Bunn Memorial Trophy: Terry Pountney; Lightning Tournament: Mark Riley; Quickplay: Friar and Bissell jointly; Handicap: Friar.

The President's Cup was declared void as no player had won the required four games.

Kidderminster entertain Walsall Kipping in Pittaway Cup round one.

Team: Sharp, Friar, Bissell, Wrench, Pickett, Link, Close and Thomas.