Nottingham, Ashby, Leicester and Pinchbeck played in the Federation 26pt league in swelting conditions at Ashby. Sue Wileman, Viv Staley & Michael Finnigan battled against our fellow federation clubs. At the end of the day three teams were tied with Nottingham, Leicester & Pinchbeck all winning 3 matches, Nottingham & Leicester winning 5 games each, however Pinchbeck go through to compete in next years Secretary Shield with 6 wins.