TAUNTON Deane Bowls Club Ladies had a very close game against Minehead ladies in the national Yetton Trophy at the weekend.

Both home teams started slowly but increased in confidence as the game went on and won on both rinks 24-13 and 25-17.

The away teams found the Minehead rinks tricky, losing on one and drawing on the other.

However they persevered and picked up five on the final ends, giving Taunton Deane an overall win by eight shots 81-73.

In other news at the club, the draw for the Club Winter Competitions has been made and is now live on Bowlr and on the Competitions Noticeboard.

There were not enough entries in the Ladies Non-Winners competition to run this competition.

The play by dates are as follows: Round 1 – 19 November 2023, Round 2 – 7 January 2024, Quarter Finals – 18 February 2024, Semi Finals – 17 March 2024, Finals – 13 & 14 April 2024.

A club spokesperson said: "Some competitions start at Round 2 or the Quarter Finals stage due to lower entry numbers, so please check your competitions carefully.

"Good luck everyone and enjoy your games."