Narrow defeat in opening match despite victory on more rinks

BOWLS

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THE men played their first match of the season in the Somerset County League.

Travelling to Paulton, although Wells won on two rinks they suffered a narrow four-shot defeat - 62-58. Wells gained four points in the league to Paulton's eight.

Rink scores: M Strudwick, S Parke, A Barrett, A Wickham 21 shots (Paulton 18); J Rossiter, T Williamson, P Kirk, D Bishop 10 shots (Paulton 25); L Palmer, T Collingwood, F Rossi, A Whitehead 27 shots (Paulton 19).

Drawn at Yeovil in the National Two Fours (Open) Competition, Wells A put up a creditable performance by sharing rink wins.

They lost by just three shots over-all, 37-34.

Rink scores: L Sykes, T Collingwood, S Parke, A Whitehead 14 shots (Yeovil 23); Jon Rossiter, R Allen, P Allen, A Denning 20 shots (Yeovil 14).

Heather Willerton & Alan Wickham won their preliminary round match of the Bowls England Mixed Pairs Competition at home to Castle Cary, 17-11.

Anyone interested in bowls is welcome to City of Wells' Club Nights on Mondays at 6pm, and also every Sunday in May between 11am-1pm. Equipment is provided, you just need to wear flat shoes.

Glastonbury Wyrral Park

THE ladies played Triples Friendly at home to North Petherton on Saturday.