FOR their latest shortmat bowls friendly Rockwell Green travelled to Willand for a 6 mat 8 ends match which they eventually lost 38-28.

Getting things underway (Green names first ) Mick B, Christine & Brian found Jen, Rita & Martin in fine form, not conceding a shot to the Green until the 5th end. It proved to be the Green's only success with Willand securing a 8—1 victory.

Next up Syd, Reg & Cass played Pauline, Steve & Doug. Willand won the first 4 ends to lead 5—0 but the Green won the last 4 to scrape the game 6—5. Last up before the break John G, John Y & Mike R against Monica, Mick & Mike. With things level after 5 ends at 3 all, lady luck shone on the Green trio who racked up 8 shots over the last 3 ends to give the visitors a fine win 11—3.

At half time the Green held a slender lead of 2 shots. The restart saw Mick B, Christine & Brian meeting Doug, John & Martyn. Scores were even after 4 ends at 3 apiece. The Green trio pulled away to lead 6—3 after 6 ends but Willand fought back to take the last 2 ends but only by 1 shot on each leaving the Green 6—5 winners.

Next up Syd, Reg & Cass found Rhona, Jim & Mick too hot to handle. The Willand trio won the first 7 ends and stormed to a massive 11—1 victory.

Last up John G, John Y & Mike R came up against Joyce, Janet & Steve. The Green trio were holding their own at the half way stage 3—3, but the Willand trio took the remaining ends to run out 6—3 winners .

It was a very enjoyable way to spend a warm summer evening despite Rockwell’s loss..