ROCKWELL Green Shortmat Bowls Club were pleased to welcome Staplegrove to the village hall for the fourth of five friendlies played over 10 ends.

Getting things underway (Green names first) Syd, Lauraine & John Y were matched with Pat, Keith & Sue in what proved to be a tight game. With Staplegrove just holding the upper hand for most of the game by just one shot, ends 7 to 9 proved crucial when they took a 8-4 lead. The Green trio did take the last end for a 8-6 loss.

Next up Graham, Reg & Mike R played host to David S, David B & Rose. The Green trio could do no wrong while the Grove trio ust did not get the rub of the mat which resulted in a 23-0 scoreline.

The restart saw Cass, Dave D & Bob meet the on-fire trio of Pat, Keith & Sue. The Green found themselves 6-1 down after 5 ends & 8-3 down after 9. The home side did grab a shot on the last to go down 8-4.

Last up, Christine, Bill & Brian against David S, Rose & David B. The home trio won 6 of the nine ends and a two on the last end gave them a comfortable 8-3 win. Overall scores: The Green 41 Staplegrove 19.