FOR their last friendly of the year Rockwell Green shortmat bowlers travelled to Staplegrove for a six mat 10 ends match.

To start things off (Green names first) Lorraine, Dave D & Bill played John, Pat & Sue and slumped to a 11-6 loss .

Mick , Bob & Mike R were matched with Pete, Steve & Keith. The Green were only 5-4 down after 8 ends but the home trio took the last two ends towin 9-4.

Graham, John St & Reg met a very determined Heather, Ron & Rose who ran out 12-2 winners, meaning the hosts led 32-12 at half time.

Kicking off the second half Lorraine, Dave D & Bill came up against Ron, Pat & Rose in a tightly contested game just edging the ends to be 7-2 ahead. The hosts took shots on ends 8&9 to be 4-7 down. Staplegrove played some very good bowls & took the last end by 4 shots, giving them an unexpected win 8-7.

Mick, Bob & Mike R faced John, Heather & Sue . The Green trio got their noses in front to be 7-2 up but eventually held on for a 9-7 victory.

Graham, John St & Reg went to town on Peter, Keith & Steve storming to a 13-5 victory. Scores: Staplegrove 52, Rockwell Green 41.