During the evening club president Colin Grimes invited Jayant Mistry, chief coach of the Leicester Cobras Wheelchair Basketball Club, his nominated charity for 2009, to accept a cheque for close to £500.

Before becoming involved with the Cobras, Jayant was one of Britain's leading international wheelchair tennis players, a former winner of the Wimbledon title who has travelled around the world representing his country.

Grimes said: "I want to thank and congratulate all Members for their excellent support for the cause of Leicester Cobras throughout the year. Fundraising for good causes within the local community remains a key element within our Club's annual programme of activities.

I know that the Leicester Cobras have changed the lives of many local disabled people - of all ages and both sexes - by giving them a new interest, an opportunity to make many new friends and, from participation in this fast-and-furious, physically-demanding sport, to achieve great improvements in their physical fitness and mental well-being."

Mr Grimes also thanked Noel Evatt, competitions secretary, for his sterling organisational work throughout the year, and paid special tribute to the ladies' section of the club for their help and support.

Winners:- Four-Wood Singles (Club Championship): Roy Hill; runner-up: Rob Wilbourn. Two-Wood Singles: Eric Hall; runner-up: Gordon Pell. Four-Wood Pairs: Dave Hudson/John Lester; runners-up: Pete Hancock/Arthur Calver. Maidens' Four-Wood Singles: Gerry Kennell; runner-up: Ray Dexter. Triples: Gerry Kennell/John Lamble/Ray Wood; runners-up: Des Eggitt/Don Creasey/Tom Morris. Two-Wood Pairs: Gerry Kennell/Gordon Pell; runners-up: John Lamble/Dave Hudson. Mixed Pairs:George Dodge/Kate Toon; runners-up: Pete Hancock/Kate Williams. Syston Town News Mixed Pairs: Janice Wilbourn/Dave Hudson; runners-up: Eric Hall/Bev Wright.