The third and final day began with a few notable absentees at breakfast in the shape of Rhodesy, Clayts and Rich (some deciding a walk to the Pepsi Max and local amenities would be a more enjoyable start to the day).  Whilst Carla Connor was moaning that a change from fried eggs to poached eggs would require 24 hours notice, Clayts was freshening up at the local J.D. Wetherspoons with a double vodka monster to ease the hangover!!!
 
Onto the game and new opponents in the shape of Lytham CC, a team who ply their trade in the Liverpool and District Premier League.  Former captain Dr Bell called on the services of his best mate (and twin) Mark Shaw (Aire Wharfe league scorer) to come along for the final game to have a catch up on the latest changes to MCC rules and test each other on their knowledge of facts, such as the exact number of stitches used to construct a cricket ball.  This riveting conversation almost led to Belly smiling for the first time all week, until he reminded himself he was on tour with Dale as captain and his pet lip came back out.
 
The toss began with the unusual decision to play a 35 overs game.  Jake and James opened the batting and put on a half century stand, with the Kiwi Otley all-rounder going on to score a classy century (Jesters PB).  Denny, the poshly spoken stroke maker from the Pontefract League (who doesn't wear a box) and Ricky (second ball duck) came and went quickly before Rhodesy boshed a few to close the innings.  Captain Rart sportingly dropped himself down the order to 11 to ensure he could look after his cousin's better half and her two puppies who had come down to watch the game.  Fielding reached an all time low in the second half, with the batsmen running 4's to the arm of Clayts and the athletic Richy Fenwick.  Later on, Clayts was at fault again for four overthrows when he was watching the birds in the trees rather than the cricket ball which went trickling past him on the boundary.  All-rounder of the week (and dating advisor) Richard Ives opened the 'attack' along with the quiet gentleman Mel Wood before some buffet bowling from Belly and Denny (swing and guile) and pies from Clayts meant that the Jesters lost once again, this time on the last ball of the innings.
 
Many a team's spirits would be low following a third loss on the bounce, but the Jesters boys are made of strong stuff and morale was high when the local women's tennis team made an on-court appearance to strut their stuff.  The touring party went on to enjoy a dance off at Soul Suite and reflect on another enjoyable week's entertainment.
 
Pitch report: 8/10 - hard with an even covering of grass allowing for a good battle between bat and ball
Snatch Watch: 7/10 - a good selection on offer for men of all ages
Teas: 6/10 - chips too hard for Tarquin's liking
Weather: sunny with a light breeze