AWRE B completed a perfect season as they retained the Basingstoke Thursday Stan Hardman Bowls League shield with victory over St Mary Bourne in the final of the knockout stage which was held at Howard Park BC.

Despite a good performance by St Mary Bourne, AWRE B were the stronger side winning on all three rinks to give them a seven points to nil win.

This completed an unbeaten run for AWRE having won every game they played this season. The victory meant that they retained the Stan Hardman Shield which they won last year.