Wymondham retained the Norwich Cup after a repeat of last year’s outcome beating Halvergate in the final. The match was much more competitive than last years though, and the final score of 31-23 fails to reflect just how close this game was. Wymondham had built up a 14-8 lead after thirteen ends but Halvergate fought back to lead 19-18 after twenty-two ends. The next two ends proved vital for Wymondham as they collected five shots to lead 23-19 with six ends remaining. With two ends to go Wymondham led by just 25-23 and with Halvergate playing the last of their “wild cards” on the penultimate end tension was high. This end was to prove fatal to Halvergate’s hopes as Wymondham picked up four shots to take a 29-23 lead into the last end. Wymondham’s team for the final was AJ Brown, Jack Pye, Chris Mann, Debbie Sparham, Jack Marshall, Steve Easter, Melvyn Barker & Jon Sparham while Halvergate’s team was Ryan Fox, David Lamb, Donna Lamb, Ray Lamb, Robbie Lamb, Paul Baker, Keith Cooke & Kerry Greenacre.
Wymondham of the Breckland League - winners of the Norwich Cup
Halvergate of the Bure League - pushed the winners all the way in the final
Chris Mann - he is always a key factor in Wymondham's success story
David Lamb of Halvergate in a battle against Wymondham's Chris Mann
Jack Marshall watches on as Halvergate's Donna Lamb delivers her bowl