JOLLY Blues begin the defence of their title in the Wellington Ladies Skittles League with an away game against LOA Spare at the Cottage on Monday (Sept 7).

Opening night’s fixtures: LOA Spare v Jolly Blues, Pin & Tonics v Land Girls, Wobbly Pins v Split Pins, Wandrerers v 8 QTs, Water Babies v Split Happens, All Blacks (bye).