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A NEWPORT teenager managed to walked away unscathed after crashing his pimped up Vauxhall Corsa.

The 18 year old man lost control on the Middle Road near Calbourne Water Mill and Chessell Pottery shortly after 10.40pm on Wednesday and flipped the vehicle onto its roof.

Police closed the road for nearly two hours while fire crews from Freshwater and Newport made the vehicle safe.

The teenager lost control after attempting to negotatiate a bend at speed.

Paramedics, who also attended the scene, checked his three friends. One was taken to hospital strapped to a spinal board after complaining of neck pain.

A police spokesman said the car was travelling from Freshwater towards Newport when the driver hit a verge at the side of the road while attempting to negotiate a bend, before losing control of the car and flipping it over.

A car has left the road following a serious crash on the Blackwater Hollow Road near Rookley in the early hours of this morning(Thursday) leaving the road closed.

Two people have been taken to St Mary’s Hospital after the vehicle that they were travelling left the road and hit a tree.

A 30 year old man from Ventnor and his passenger were both treated at the scene by Paramedics before being taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver, sustained serious, life threatening injuries. The second escaped with minor fractures and bruising.

The incident occurred just before the Highwood Lane junction and near to Sandy Lane just after 1am this morning.

A specialist collision investigator from Winchester has been called in to establish how the crash happened.

It is believed that a Ford Focus ST was travelling towards Shanklin when it left the road to the off-side on a left-hand bend, hit a tree and spun 180 degrees before coming to rest on the verge with the tree on top of it.

Officers from the Roads Policing unit are appealing for witnesses and are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the Ford focus vehicle prior to the incident to come forward.

A number of road closures have been put in place and the road closures are expected to cause traffic delays during the early part of the rush hour.

A number of bus services are having to be rerouted said a spokesman for Southern Vectis.

The road is expected to remain closed until at least 9am this morning.

Any witnesses with information should contact the Roads Policing unit at Shanklin on 08450454545 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 Quoting Operation Candel

IT WAS bananas all round at the Haven this week when the IW Council planning committee voted to allow the Siamang gibbons to stay, despite opposition from their local councillor Dawn Cousins.

On Tuesday September 2010 a planning committee agreed by seven votes to three that the new Monkey and Owl Haven on Staplers Road could keep their Siamang gibbons.

But Cllr Dawn Cousins had put a case together to support removal of the gibbons without once visiting the new Island attraction for mistreated animals. Many of the birds and primates have been the unfortunate pets of people who didn’t know how to care for them correctly.

The Siamang is the largest species of gibbon. They have big bodies and slender arms covered in thick black fur and a small round face that is nearly hairless.

They are an endangered species through the pet trade and habitual loss (CITES Appendix I) and are nationally protected. Their natural habitats are in Indonesia, Malaysia and a small area of southern peninsular Thailand.

“This has been a long and complex situation that has caused us a lot of stress and worry so we are very relieved that common sense has won the day and the Siamangs can live out their lives at the haven,” said a Haven spokesperson.

“We are obviously disappointed that our local councillor Dawn Cousins did not support the Siamangs or the Haven. Dawn put a case together to support the removal of the Siamangs without consulting with us or even visiting the Haven. Not a great way to win votes from us, or our supporters.

“As a way of celebrating their victory Bog and Xhabu would like to invite all of the visitors who have adopted either one of them a free visit back to the Haven anytime during October 2010. Please bring your adoption certificate with you.

“Xhabu is a male Siamang gibbon and a perfect example of why we set up the Haven. His brother died at birth due to complications and unfortunately Xhabu was born with disabilities. He is cross-eyed and has stunted growth and because of these problems Xhabu can not be used in any breeding programmes.

“Here at the Haven we have the time to look after Xhabu and give him that extra care, attention and enrichment he requires and fully deserves.

“Xhabu has been with us from the start. He is very laid back and has settled into the Haven extremely well enjoying life in his new enclosure. We have seen a vast improvement in Xhabu’s social development and we have become very fond of him. For this reason we decided to name out tea-room after our lovable Siamang ‘Xhabu’.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our visitors for their continued support,” she concluded.

EXPERIENCE and team spirit showed as West Wight Under 9’s overpowered a relatively new Gurnard side 8 - 0 in the opening round of the Isle of Wight Cup.

Danny Fawcett scored a hat trick, Johnny Jordan grabbed two, and the remaining three were scored by Tom Hinton, Scott McFarlane and Harvey Johnson. West Wight’s man of the match was James Heggarty and Gurnard’s was Robbie Woolcock.

Newport played away to Brading Colts in the same competition. Brading went 2 - 0 up, but Newport hit back to make it 2 - 2 in the first half with goals from Owen Richardson and Thomas Radford. And in a hard-fought game from both sides, Newport scored the winner late on through Tyler Rackett.

THE ISLAND’S successful Vectis Motocross Club attended the inaugural Elite Youth League ‘Grand Slam’ final at the iconic Foxhill Moto Park, and proved to be memorable for racers and spectators alike.

For all but one of the club riders it was the first time that they had ridden the famous circuit made up of cliff-like descents, massive jumps and near vertical step ups all ridden at high speed.

A huge step in both size of track and technicality especially for the youth riders, the track is known as the “Valley of Dreams”. The 85cc youth class were the youngest of the groups to face the daunting hills and drops, with four Vectis riders in the class and every one of them able to conquer the track.

Mitch Young, Josh Corbett, Daryl Biles and Ben Mosdell showed both tremendous skill and bravery when faced with such a technical track, doing the club proud with both their attitude and riding.

The 65cc class riders were let off the huge hills but there was still a whole lot a track for them to have to deal with. The young riders went out with determination to overcome their nerves and ride the mammoth track. Tom Mosdell, Ryan and Jay Bell, Lewis King London, Brendan Penn, Jordan Woodward and Morgan Collingwood all showed courage and ability and all of them deservedly left at the end of the day with smiles on their faces.

The Rookies consisted of Naz Jones and Harry Colson with both riders enjoying the big jumps and soaking up the atmosphere. Vectis’s Open class riders consisted of Luke Kennett, Scott Webb, Will Reynolds, Paul and Graham Beale and Perry Barnett who faced racing against some top level motocross riders.

The class produced the only podium rider Vectis had on the day with Luke Kennett finishing brilliantly in third place. However, the real story of the day was that Vectis came a fantastic second place in the team event. This is a massive achievement for the club as a whole and every rider out there on the day. It proved a true success story for Isle of Wight motor sport.

BINSTEAD RHINOS made it through to the semi-finals after a thrilling IW Youth Sunday League Under 16’s Cup clash that produced 17 goals!

Rhinos raced into an early 2-0 lead but by half time the Predators had pulled it back and went in 3-2 to the good. Five more goals in the second half saw the game tied at 5-5 and extra time beckoned.

The Rhinos took the lead but Shanklin equalised and then went 7-6 up before the end of the first period only for the Rhinos to equalise just before the break. Rhinos then took the lead after the kick off and finally managed to pull away to take the victory 10-7.

Both teams were completely spent by the end in a game that saw both teams deliver two hat-tricks each. Aaron Shepard scored four and Luke Woods three for Binstead. Ryan Brown scored four and Luke Harper three for Shanklin. Other Binstead goals were scored by Josh Brookes 2 and Rai Higgins.

WIGHTLINK TIGERS hosted Lee Valley Lions for the ENL South Division 2 game, the Lions have benefited from picking up players from the mothballing of the Haringey Greyhounds for this season.

The first period proved to be slow and frustrating with neither team really establishing any dominance in the game. It wasn’t until 16 minutes that Lee Valley opened the scoring. But two minutes later Tigers responded as Dan Giden netted a power play goal, the assist going to Keiran Annis.

The second period saw the pace pick up and Annis netted from Graham MacFarlane and Giden to put the Tigers in front. The Lions had a goal wiped out midway through the period as the whole of the puck had not crossed the goal line. The visiting net minder was proving to be the thorn in the Tigers paw and he turned away 19 shots to keep the lead down to the single goal.

In the final period the Tigers were very much up to speed and at 47 minutes a shot from Richard Gutteridge deflected into the back of the Lions net off the back of Nathan Webb.

Five before the end Ricky Rutherford fired home the Tigers fourth goal from Gutteridge. The final goal came with just over a minute remaining as Annis found the back of the net for the second time in the game with assists going to Giden & Martin Goddard.

The next home game is Sunday October 17 when the visitors are Chelmsford Warriors, face off 5.30pm, doors open 4.45pm.

WEST WIGHT reached the next round of the under 14s Isle of Wight Cup with a hard fought 4-2 win over Newport colts.

West Wight came from behind twice with goals from Adam Ruscoe, Matty Brett 2, and Connal Groom to secure the win over tough opposition. Newport’s goals came from C. Hatch and W. Thomas. Man of the match for West Wight was Adam Ruscoe and Newport’s man of the match was K. Javrin.

HARDY prone shooters turned up at Downend Range to compete in the IW Target Shooting Association’s Northcourt Trophy and the Shanklin Rifle & Pistol Club’s Westhill Trophy.

The course of fire was 20 shots at 50 yards followed by 20 shots at 100 yards.

The competitions were shot using .22 rimfire rifles with aperture sights, according to NSRA rules.

Despite the poor shooting conditions, some tight groups were achieved, particularly at 100 yards where the 10 ring is only one inch across. Derek Toms and Bas Ketcher scored equally on 378 but Derek won both trophies by having the higher score at the longer range. Third place went to Tony Elgar on 367.

Meanwhile, Newport & District Rifle Club shot their annual Muzzle Loading Rifle Competition also at Downend. It comprised 10 shots at 50 yards followed by 10 shots at 100 yards on PL7 targets.

Through necessity, it is a slow and deliberate discipline using Black Powder propellant and although only a 20 shot competition, needs skill and determination. The winner was David Atkin on 126, with the runner up Pete Everett not far behind.

NEWPORT and Brading are through to the first round proper of the FA Vase, but there was disappointment for Cowes Sports and East Cowes Vics.

Charlie Smeeton grabbed a hat-trick as Newport visited East Grinstead and snatched a 3-2 victory, the winner coming in extra time.

Smeeton made the breakthrough in the 43rd minute, but with three minutes of the restart East Grinstead equalised. However, after 62 minutes Smeeton restored their lead following a fine build-up that began with keeper Gary Streeter. A goal in stoppage time by Lucas Mann put East Grinstead back on terms, taking the tie into extra time.

Then Smeeton completed his hat-trick to secure the victory and Port will be at home in to Shoreham Town in the next round after they defeated East Cowes Vics 7-3.

Brading are through to the first round for the first time following a 3-2 win away at Pagham. The home side went ahead on the half hour, but Brading were soon back on terms with a fine 25-yaqrd effort from Jack Morris. And before the break Brading edged in front when Josh Appell found the net.

The Romans suffered a setback when Joe Rayner received a second yellow card and was ordered off. But the 10 men extended their lead in the 71st minute through Kyle Levrier. Although Pagham scored again, Brading held on for a famous win.

A 25 yard strike through a crowded penalty area by Lymington Town’s substitute Dean Evans just two minutes from the end of extra time broke the hearts of Cowes Sports who put a much improved performance that should have seen them at least force a replay.

THE COLIN RIDETT Trophy played in memory of Colin Ridett a past County Bowls President, was played between Shanklin and Cowes Medina.

The result was a win for Shanklin who won two for the four disciplines and scored 81 shots, against Cowes Medina who also won two disciplines but scored 79 points.

Individual results:

Singles: John Marsh (Shanklin) 13, Adam Clark (Cowes Medina) 21. Pairs: Travis Meller and Richard Jeffrey (Shanklin) 28, Ben Mackett and Paul Dickinson 16. Triples: Robbi Hayes, Alan Bell and Keith Beckett (Shanklin) 13, Andrew Nightingale, Fred Rylands and Peter Furmidge

(Cowes Medina) 23. Fours: John Wilkins, Jack Berry, Phil Brooks and Bruce Marks (Shanklin) 27, Tony Partridge, Barry Croad, Dave Gustar and Darren Griffith (Cowes Medina) 19.

The finals of Bembridgbe Bowling Club’s Harris 100-up competition saw the Club President and Vice President emerge as champions. In the Men’s Finals Jack Liddiard, the President, came from behind in the final ends to beat Ron Gleaves 104-94 shots.

In the semi-finals Jack beat Paul Green 100-70 shots and Ron beat Keith Watford by 108-82 shots.

The Ladies’ Final also provided a close match, with Gay Allen, the Vice President, winning over Daphne Lacy by 101 – 93 shots. In the semi-finals Gay beat Yvonne Baxter by 100-77 shots and, although the score finished 100-all in the other semi, Daphne ran out winner over Sue Green on the first to the 100 shots basis.

SHANKLIN and Sandown Golf Club have been awarded the prestigious GolfMark accreditation.

This award has been developed by The English Golf Union (EGU) and the English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) to identify and recognise junior and beginner friendly golf facilities.

As a GolfMark accredited club, Shanklin and Sandown will have access to funding for their professional staff to offer more coaching, and building on the club’s renowned good work with juniors.

Over the past 20 years, through Peter Hammond, PGA Professional, the Club have had a huge number of juniors pass through their coaching schemes. Seven have since become professionals themselves and a significant number are now single figure handicap golfers.

Beverly Huke from the Hampshire Golf Partnership said: “On behalf of the Hampshire Golf Partnership, many congratulations to Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club on achieving Golfmark. This is an award that illustrates the overall high standard achieved by this Golf Club in all areas of its operation. We are thrilled at the commitment that the Management and Members have shown to the development of golf at all levels and for all age groups within the Club and the Isle of Wight”.

As an introduction to the game of golf, Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club offers an Academy Membership. For just £350 an Academy Member will receive 10 Lessons with a PGA Professional, nine-hole rounds of golf and two sessions on the rules of golf. They will also have full use of the practice facilities and clubhouse and a £25 credit on their swipe card for the bar and catering. In addition, should they wish to upgrade their membership, they will get a £300 reduction to the joining fee.

Shanklin and Sandown recent results:

Royal Isle of Wight Trophies: Winners, Chris Reed (Snr) and Chris Ellis. Runners up, Terry Jarman and Debbie Berry.

Ladies Diamond Jubilee Foursomes: Winners Sandie Gallard-Jupp, Eileen Eccles – 38 pts. 2nd, Brenda Connery, Ruth Gazzard – 33.

Open Stableford Division 1: Winner Charley Williams, 37. 2nd, Rob Lammiman 36. Division 2:

Winner Bill Angell 37. 2nd, John Bushby 37.

Open Four Ball Better Ball Stableford: Winners, Paul Cock and Andy Steel – 49. 2nd, Ashley Curzon and Martin Rouse – 46. 3rd, Adrian Mogg and AlanEvans – 46.

THE WIGHTLINK Islanders’ hopes of lifting the National speedway trophy nosedived as they slipped to a 47-39 defeat to Weymouth at the Radipole Lane circuit.

The match came to an unfortunate end when time ran out and it had to be abandoned after one of the Weymouth riders was injured and needed hospital treatment.

The Islander could not have got off to a worse start when the home side pair of Dan Halsey and James Cockle made the gate and rode to a 5-1, over Paul Starke and Dean Felton.

The Islanders hit a 2-4 in heat two with John Resch coming through for the win. Heat three was shared with Lee Smethills and Danny Warwick taking the minor positions. The home side took a 4-2 in heat four to lead 14-10, but the Islanders levelled things up with a Starke/Felton 1-5 in heat five.

But they weren’t level long though as Cockle and Halsey hit an immediate 5-1 reply for a 20-16 lead. Smethills won heat seven with Warwick taking third to reduce the scores back to 22-20 before Halsey again made a super start with team mate Gary Cottham just about hanging onto second as the gap went to six at 27-21.

Tom Hill fell in the ninth and was excluded for his efforts and the home side made no mistakes to take a 4-2 in the re-start, once again from the gate. Halsey and Cockle had their unbeaten record come to an end in the tenth as Warwick made a blinding start, but with Smethills at the back, the heat was shared 3-3.

Heat 11 was won from the gate, but not by an Islander as the home side preserved their eight point lead at 37-29. The match slipped away from the Islanders in heat 12 when home duo Tom Brown and Cottham made another fast gate and rode to a comfortable 5-1.

Starke came in for double points in heat 13, but Cockle kept him in second place and although the Islanders took a 3-5 advantage, the gap was still ten. Needing to lose by six or less to get at least a match point, time was running out but Smethills won heat 14 with Resch third to bring the scores closer at 47-39.

Needing another 2-4 or even better a 1-5, the Islanders threw Starke and Smethills into the ring against the impressive Cockle and Halsey. Halsey came down on the first turn and the referee gave the verdict of all four riders to come back to the start. But the home rider was receiving treatment from the paramedics, and it was soon clear that he was going to need hospital treatment.

As Halsey was taken to hospital the restaging of the final heat was held up whist a replacement ambulance was being called. However with a 9.30pm time curfew the meeting was unfortunately abandoned with the result standing much to the disappointment of the visiting management, riders and supporters of the Islanders.

THE ISLANDERS turned back the clock when they staged the 2010 Summer Spectacular at Smallbrook.

Former Islanders and Wizards turned out to take to the track in a night of nostalgia.

Ex-Islanders captains Ray Morton, Wayne Carter and Scott Swain took to the shale once again and they were joined by ex-Wizard Mike Bowden. Also in attendance were former riders Colin crook, Nick Simmons as well as stars of today and youngsters who may well be Islanders of tomorrow.

Other riders took to the track using vintage machines from yesteryear, wearing race colours of Norwich, Wimbledon, Southampton, Plymouth and Halifax. But the main talking points were the special races in which Morton, Carter and Swain showed they have not forgotten how to handle the 500cc machines.

In those three heats Morton won two and Carter one, with Swain who had not even been to a meeting since retiring injured way back in 2002, bringing up the rear. There was no doubt they all enjoyed it reminiscing over days gone. In all 20 heats were staged before heavy rain brought proceedings to an end.

THE WIGHTLINK Islanders speedway team finished off the season with a hard fought national Trophy victory over table topping Newport Hornets at Smallbrook.

In a match in which the Hornets could have taken a giant stride towards the Trophy and in which the Islanders were also determined to go out on a winning note, this match promised much. And the Islanders who came out on top thanks a huge slice of luck in which Newport, who were already using rider replacement for the injured Tony Atkin, lost two further riders after a spectacular heat seven spill.

At that time they were trailing by just two points at 19-17 and looking at pushing the Islanders the distance. It all started with Nick Simmons in superb form as he picked off both visiting riders in the very first heat after completely messing up the start..

The home side went in front after a 4-2 in heat two when Tom Hill powered to victory with John Resch taking third from Arron Baseby. Danny Warwick like Hill powered to victory in the third but the heat was shared 3-3. 10-8.

Simmons again missed the start in heat four, but like heat one, he produced two sublime passes to win. Warwick won heat five easily enough, but again the Islanders middle order riders seemed slow and the heat was shared.

In heat six the home side looked good for a 5-1 and an eight point lead, but Warwick’s machine ground to a halt when well clear and Felton was passed by Newman who gleefully took the win. Heat seven was to prove costly for the visitors as reserve Tom Young spun round and fell in front of his team mate Tim Webster who could do nothing to miss his stricken partner, the result saw two ambulances called for and both riders, Webster with a broken ankle and Young with concussion were taken to hospital.

The rerun saw the home side take a 5-1 and a 24-18 lead. Felton won an exciting heat eight with Tom Hill third after being passed by Luke Preist. 28-20. Newman produced an excellent ride to hold off Warwick in the ninth with Smethills taking third for a shared heat for 31-23.

Newman then came from the back to win heat ten from Smethills and Felton but again the heat was split 3-3. Simmons made no mistake in heat 11 with another excellent pass on Luke Priest and Todd Kurtz to again make sure of a shared heat and maintain that eight point lead.

Warwick won heat 12 with Tom Hill appearing to snatch second place on the line only for the referee to give the verdict to the visiting Arron Baseby. The 4-2 giving the home side a ten point lead at 41-31. The visitors took a 3-5 in heat 13 but only thanks to Newman’s black and white second place, but even he count stop the superb Simmons taking first place.

Smethills made sure of a home victory with a heat fourteen victory, Hill taking third after biting the dust whilst chasing hard. This left just one race to complete the season and the Islanders finished it off in style with Simmons winning at ease for a superb 18 point maximum and Danny Warwick taking second for a 5-1 and an excellent 53-39.

AN OLD people’s home was evacuated in a fire alert when a lighting unit belched out clouds of choking smoke this afternoon (Tuesday September 28).

Pensioners at the warden controlled flats thought the building, in St Martins Way, was ablaze and raised the alarm with the emergency services, after one resident reported the smell of burning and spotted the smoke.

Fire crews from Shanklin, Ventnor and Newport attended the fire call.

Firefighters made safe the lighting unit and used a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots within the ceiling area.

No-one was hurt in the incident.

A faulty dishwasher is believed to have caused a fire in a house in Shanklin this evening (Monday September 27).

Fire crews from IW Fire service Shanklin raced to the home in White Cross Lane just before 8pm, after an eagle-eyed neighbour spotted smoke coming from the property and alerted the owner, who called the emergency services.

Fire fighters entered the house wearing breathing apparatus but found the fire out after the owner had turned off the power at the fuses box.

Watch Manager Steve Chapman said: “Luckily no one was injured. The owner did the right things by turning off the power and calling the fire service.

“As this incident shows fire can break out in kitchen appliances with very little warning.

“For this reason, I would strongly recommend that homeowners never operate white goods such as dishwashers, tumble dryers or washing machines while out of the property or overnight.

“Always read the manufacturers’ instructions and keep all household appliances in good working order.”
Watch Manager Chapman explained that the Island’s Community fire safety department have put together some tips for homeowners when it comes to household appliances:

• Get into the habit of closing doors, especially when you go to bed at night as this will help slow the spread of fire.
• Check that wherever possible electrical equipment is switched off and unplugged at the wall.
• Always have working smoke alarms fitted on each floor of your home and test them regularly to ensure they provide early warning of fire.

For further information or a free fire safety check, which includes the fitting of a new ‘good for ten year smoke alarm’, call the following number 01983 533834.

A pig had its bacon saved by Island firefighters at the weekend after it became wedged in a slurry pit.

Fire crews from Newport, Shanklin and Ryde were called to Cooks Castle Farm in St Johns Road, Wroxall just after 11.30am on Sunday.

Working with a local vet and using equipment from the rescue tender the five-year-old animal was eventually extracted from the drain.

The pig was unhurt.

Station Manger Mark Deacon, from IW Fire and Rescue Service’s said: “It was important for us to get the animal out as quickly as possible as she was quite stressed by the experience.

“Working together we drained away water using a pump from one of the fire appliances and removed bricks from the pit wall from around the stranded animal. We were then able to put a five-metre strap around her, crews then used ropes and the Landover to free the trapped animal.”

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SHANKLIN and Brading under-11 football teams shared the honours in a hard fought game. Both of the teams rose to the challenge of the larger pitch, bigger goals and more players.

The boys played with skill and confidence, defended well and took advantage of the off-side rule. Shanklin broke the deadlock in the second half with Conor Burton scoring from a cracking cross by Adam Davis.

Brading never gave up and Dylan Tuckey equalised from a free kick during injury time. The Man of the Match for Brading was Charlie Stapeley and Shanklin’s Man of the Match was Liam Lock.

IN THEIR final match of the season the Isle of Wight under 25’s bowls team played against Hampshire at the Old Green in Southampton.

They won very convincingly by 79 shots to 43, winning on all three rinks, making it six wins out of seven for the season.

The rinks and scores were: Ryan Trigg, Josh Berry, Ben Mackett and Adam Clark 30 shots, Hampshire 18. Keiron Clark, Bertie Everson, Jack Berry and Robbi Hayes 21 shots, Hampshire 14. Peter Wheeler, Paul Dickinson (Sub), Sam Lines and Travis Meller 28 shots, Hampshire 11.

The annual Gentlemen v Ladies match was played at Camp Hill Bowls Club under the chairmanship of Allan Timbrell, the Men’s President.

The final result was a win for the Gentlemen who won on five of the six rinks and scored 161 shots to 101. The trophy was presented to the men’s captain of the day Barry Rodwell by the ladies president Maureen Hastings.

Rinks and scores, men’s rinks first: Alan Harrison, Terry Thorner, Alan Timbrell and Bob Mortlock 29, Chris Townsend, Maureen Hastings, Chris Gallop and Auriol Ash 19

Steve Wake, Jim Maish, Paul Barker and Barry Rodwell 19. Carol King, Jenny Allen, Carol Venier and Maureen Harden 21.

Alan Bugby, Peter Still, Nigel Rance and Derek Venier 26. Anne Eyers, Brenda Rodwell, Gay Allen and Pearl Sherwood 17. Norman Lockwood, John Harden, Seamus Morris and Derek Stevens 27. Peggy Morgan, Olwyn Hillidge, Val Addison and Sheila Kelleway 16.

David Brown, Brian Coulson, Mervyn Lockyer and Tony Hendy 40. Ann Jennings, Maureen Lockyer, Pat Bugby and Jean Sorbie 10. George Stevens, Clive Milford, Ted Pinkney and John Edwards 20 Val Stevens, Nina Calbert, Val, Ould and Val Newton 18

LADIES COUNTY FRIENDLY MATCH

THE LADIES team travelled to Cowley to play their latest match against Herefordshire.

The result was a disappointing loss by 138 shots against 97, however they did manage to win two of the six rinks.

Rinks and scores: Diana English, Brenda Rodwell, Brenda Ensor and Maureen Harden 16, Hereford 23. Joyce Thomas, Pearl Sherwood, June James and Dot Gossling 20, Hereford 17.

Gill Gambling, Averli Fermer, Val Addison and Eileen Hill 21, Hereford 15. Anne Rance, Maureen Hastings, Val Stevens and Joyce Wilson 11,Hereford 34. Ann Sothcott, Margit Bartrum, Sandra Aldridge and Elsie Young 14, Hereford 28. Margaret Carrett, Anne Jennings, Anne Day and Auriol Ash 15, Hereford 21.

The last three of this season’s competitions have now been played, the results being:

Vectis Trophy: Won by Jean Pardoe, Joyce Gallop, Jean McCarthy and Kay Ward, with the runners-up Gaynor Symondson, Phyl Liddiard and Magrit Bartrum.

Patrons Day: Won by Carol Venier, JKuliet Roberson and Margit Bartrum, with runners-up Jennie Allen, Jo Jelly and Elsie Young.

Eva Springer: Won by Freda Lambourne, Joyce Thomas and Ros Eavis, with runners-up Ann Jennings, June James and Phyl Liddiard.