ALAN Williams won the third winter merit at Pennington Park, beating John Platt in the final 21-16.

A special mention this week goes to Colin Knight who beat Edna Smith in the consolation final, he has played consistently well in all three merits this winter.

Main Competition : A.Williams 21 J.McCaul 18; J.Platt 21 B.Short 14; A.Williams 21 J.Platt 16.

Consolation: C.Knight 21 W.Rowson 14; E.Smith 21 J.Glover 19; C.Knight 21 E.Smith 11.