Under a blistering afternoon sun, a small but select group of spectators gathered to watch a terrific final that kept everyone on the edge of their (very warm!) seats right to the finish. Plenty of water was consumed, and thankfully we all seemed to win today's battle with the clags, although they certainly put up a brave fight!

John got off to a flying start, winning the first seven ends and looking full of confidence. Liz, however, had other ideas and, in typical Liz fashion, battled her way back to force the match into a tie-break.

When it mattered most, John produced some of his best bowls of the afternoon and ran out a worthy Supreme Champion.

Rattana presented John with a special commemorative spoon, accompanied by ABBA's The Winner Takes It All. Judging by the presentation photo, John was absolutely delighted with his victory... his lip-licking expression says it all! 

To round off a very enjoyable afternoon and help everyone cool down, Rattana arrived with ice creams for all those present, which were very much appreciated.

Congratulations to John N, our Supreme Champion of Spoons – Summer 2026, and well done to both finalists for a fantastic game played in very challenging conditions.