9 Apr. The top 3 boards only were played, with board 4 a win by default to Highcliffe. There were draws on  boards 1 & 3, but the decisive game was Ken Smith’s win on board 2 for Highcliffe v Ivan Willis. Rob Halse, Highcliffe Captain, reported “all the games were played in a friendly manner”. Highcliffe A now have just 1 match to play and lead the Division by 2 points. Wimborne C in 2nd place have a match in hand, which they play this Wednesday v Bournemouth A. Bournemouth A, themselves, are 3 points behind Highcliffe, and also have a match in hand on the leaders.