THE climax of the BIG Smash Bowls League season takes place at Dalton Cricket Club on Thursday night (5.45pm).

Top-four play-off matches will see Andy Thornton take on Roy Moxham and Liam Howard face Stewart Turnbull for a place in the Grand Final.

The evening's action will also feature an all-or-nothing relegation battle between Simon Perry and Barry Lowden.

Big Smash co-organiser Neil Jones said: "It has been a great opening season for The BIG Smash League. We would like to thank the players that have been a part of it, they played exceptionally well every round."

Thanks also go to the markers and measurers, plus sponsors Ross Estate Agencies, The Old Vicarage, Drakes Pride, Andy Rigg Carpets, MGL Group, Paul Rawlinson, Driving Sales, Piping Hot Plumbing And Heating, Cumbria Training Centre, The Clarence, Joe Murphy Flooring, Auto Diesel Technics, South Lakes Lettings, Charnleys Home and Garden.