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Congratulations this month go to Simon Griew with a convincing win! A lovely definition that enabled a convincing surface referencing a classic film! This is Simon's maiden win after 3 placings last year – well done sir!
 
It was very close for the minor placings and we had an old hand back in second – Steve Randall. He may now be back to form with a second podium in a row. Another neat definition and I also like 'French drink' for mer.
 
Ed Hall bags a first podium of the year in third place, once again I think the clever definition made the difference.
 
We had a plague of adders this month but it was John Hood who made the managed to combine it with some clever wordplay to produce a natural surface.
 
Finally a big shout out to William Snow who achieved a first podium finish! As one commenter said, simple but effective.
 
Thanks to everyone as always for the entertainment provided…on to April.

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