BOVEY Tracey Bowling Club were involved in their first two competitive matches of the new season this week.

In a ladies triples friendly at Chudleigh, Bovey’s ladies enjoyed a good match but lost by three rinks to one.

At The Den, Teignmouth in a mixed triples friendly the rinks were shared two games each with Bovey taking the win on aggregate by four shots.

The weekend produced two highly successful events in which Bovey members were involved.

On their stall at the Green Man Festival in the town, club members were overwhelmed by the high demand for their various craft and jewellery items, whilst the kids’ tombola proved very popular.

The club open day on Sunday received a similarly enthusiastic response with almost 50 prospective new bowlers of all ages dropping in to try their hand at the sport and sample the delicious cakes on offer.

Pictured- Bovey Tracey Mayor Sheila Brooke receives guidance from resident coach, Roger Bailey.

Newton Abbot BC have also played a few games already. At the time of writing, three friendlies have taken place and there are four to be played in the coming days.

The men's A-Team beat the C-Team last week and then are again at the time of writing, due to play the B-Team.

Saturday, April 25, also saw the club hold their open day, where new bowlers can try out the game. Several people went along and enjoyed both good weather and a welcome reception from members.

The men's Over 55s X and Y Teams will shortly be opening their campaign with the first match occurring on May 6, at home against Starcross.

Following on May 7, the men’s B-Team face the C-Team for their MDL opener. The men’s A-Team don’t start their season until May 21.

On May 9, the ladies play their first SDL match away at Brixham Furzeham.