Brentwood Bowling Club travelled to Chelmsford for the first friendly of the season on Saturday 16th May and celebrated with a two-shot victory.

WINNING RINK: Byron Davies, left, with Ann Powell, Janet Howson and skip Richard Rose.

Five mixed rinks were in play for the annual fixture and although Brentwood won on only two rinks, the shot differences of 13 and 8 were sufficient to put the visitors ahead by 99 – 97.

At the after-match meal, Brentwood captain Richard Rose thanked the hosts for a wonderful day which was blessed with brilliant sunshine.

Richard revealed that he had skipped on the winning Brentwood rink and he presented pens to other members of the team – lead Ann Powell, second Janet Howson and No 3 Byron Davies.

Other teams: Pam Robinson, Brian Martin, Joan Stevenson and Ron Lofts; Pat Miller, Ken Collins, Marje Shute and Ron Jolly; Kath Jolly, Keith Howson, Derek Robinson and Maureen Jaycock; Ted Vidler, Alison Hare, Cliff Jaycock and Margaret Rayment.