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Pictons partner presents national lacrosse championships trophies

Teams from Hertfordshire schools Berkhamsted Collegiate and Haberdashers’ Aske’s were among those who contested the play-offs for the Pictons-sponsored national schools lacrosse championships at Berkhamsted.

An exciting senior final resulted in a 3:3 draw with the title being shared by St Swithun’s of Winchester and Downe House of Newbury. Queen Anne’s School, Caversham, were outright winners of the under-15s event.

The trophies were presented by Marilyn Bell, a partner in the family law department of the sponsors, Pictons. This is the first time that Pictons have sponsored the championships but it was a case of déjà vu for Mrs Bell.

“My daughter Linda played for Haberdashers’ Aske’s when they shared the title in both 1995 and ’96,” said Marilyn Bell. “She was also in the team when they won it outright in 1997.

“I’ve certainly had my share of standing around on muddy pitches, but Pictons are delighted to have supported this year’s championships as our offices are in Herts, Beds and Bucks.”

Some 65 girls’ schools from all over Britain took part in the championships organised by staff from Berkhamsted Collegiate led by Anne Smith, head of lacrosse at the school and coach of the England under-19 squad.

Marilyn Bell (right), a partner in the family law department of Pictons, presents the trophy to the captains of St Swithun’s, Winchester, and Downe House, Newbury, who shared the senior title at the recent National Schools Lacrosse Championships held at Berkhamsted.	Marilyn Bell also presented the under-15s’ trophy to the captain of Queen Anne’s School, Caversham. She is accompanied by Sue Redfern (left), co-president of the English Lacrosse Association.