Bicester's men secured second place in Division 1 of the Banbury Town League.

Unbeaten displays by Szandala and Lyle and Soanes and Bone then helped them secure a 6-3 victory over Deddington.

Raj Gokani, Dave Bone, Richard Ward, Duncan Soanes, Jan Szandala and Anthony Lyle had earlier combined to see off the challenge of Cramic by 9-0.

Bicester ladies ended their Division 1 campaign in mid-table.

Bicester’s mixed team won promotion for the second year running after finishing top of Oxford League Division 3.

The men’s doubles team finished mid-table in Divisions 1 and 4.

On Friday, the club, which has been established since the 1970s hold their last competition until September when they hold a mixed doubles tournament at it’s home courts at the town’s leisure centre.

Last year Doug Wells, Jan Szandala, Gillian Rowe and Anna Dunkin took the honours.

Every Friday from June to August, the club holds taster sessions from 7.30pm-9.30pm and are keen to attract more women players to make up the numbers.

Sessions are priced at £5 per evening.

For more details, contact Bea Foster on 01869- 600952 or simply by visiting bicester-badminton-club.

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