ILMINSTER played their first game in the indoor season when a mixed double rink lost 45-38 at Puriton in the Somerset and Devon league.

Scores: Des Maull, Heather Sims, Eric Keitch and Barry Sims 24, T Ainsworth 10; Penny Stow, John Mitchell, Maureen Mitchell and Rodney Parkin 14, D Clark 35.

On Sunday Queen Camel were the visitors for a three rink mixed friendly with Ilminster losing 53-46 despite winning on two of the three rinks.

Scores: Joyce Mico, Rita Grout, Owen Mico and Royston Grout 7, B Rideout 29; Derek Carter, Gillian Leighton, Chris Rymell and Brian Welch 22, J Cowan 16; Arthur Callaghan, Isobel Rymell, Cyril Cox and Monica Woodland 17, Alan North 8.

CHARD A had their first game in the East Devon League last Monday when they drew 4-4 at home to Colyton B. The visitors won 59-52 on shots.

MILFORD and Dormor solicitors are again sponsoring a winter competition for Short Mat players this year.

The first matches took place at Chard on Thursday.

The Royals beat the Hurricanes by 18-7. Their win included a Hot Shot.

Hot Shots are normally quite a rare occurrence and yet the Magpies also scored one against Greyhounds in their 25-10 victory.