DONYATT entertained the England indoor president, Arthur Broadberry, and a team of his officers including senior vice-president Jenny McConnell and the immediate past president of World Bowls, Edna Orchard to a six rink match.

At the end of an excellent game, featuring four men’s rinks and two ladies rinks, the England team just won 113-110.

At a post-match meal Donyatt captain Colin Littlechild welcomed Mr Broadberry and his team and proposed a toast to the E.I.B.A.

Mr Broadberry replied by saying that he had been coming to Donyatt for many years and was especially keen to arrange this match during his presidential year.