Bowls Veterans

A team of bowls players scooped nearly £9 million on the main Lotto draw. But what makes this more spectacular is the fact that the team are all pensioners. The syndicate of 18 players, all between 65 and 80, which was formed at the Brinnington veterans Bowling Club in Stockport, won £8,821,256. The syndicate leader, Sydney Hartley, said that they splashed out on the celebrations with Champage and rich tea biscuits! - 1/3/05