WINNING team Debbie Howlett, Sue Spittlehouse and Janet Hodge enjoyed a cracking result at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club's Ladies Easter competition.

They triumphed in the 18-hole event on the Gainsborough course, where half the field started on the first hole and the other half on the tenth.

The team of Lesley Munro, Sue Latham and Kate Fitzgerald were runners-up, while Margaret Bentley, Ann Thomas and Karen Lewis finished third.

Following their golf the ladies enjoyed a chat and prizegiving in the Gallery bar where lady captain Betty Cox handed out prizes for first, second and third places overall, along with awards for the best front and back nine.

Stoke by Nayland's 2015 captain Julian Lamb visited the St Helena Hospice with a cheque for £9,868.86 last week.

It was the money raised during his captain's year and he thanked all the club’s members, sponsors and dedicated staff who helped him raise such staggering amount of money.

Results, March Medal division one: 1 Peter Harris nett 68, 2 Mark Gardner nett 69, 3 Tom Everett nett 70.

Division two: 1 Gary Thompson nett 71, 2 Luke Bennett nett 71 ocb, 3 Eric Fisher nett 71 ocb.

Division three: 1 Kyle Worster nett 69, 2 John Sandford nett 72, 3 David Penfold nett 73.

Spring Foursomes: 1 Ian McKay and Ian Thompson 36 points, 2 Chris Williamson and Ian Benson with 36 points ocb, 3 Don Wiggins and Jaz Wiggins 34 points.