IN scorching conditions and on an extremely challenging fast green, which resulted in more bowls in the ditch than on the rink at the start of the match, Ilminster Ladies managed to steal a win from Crewkerne in a friendly match on Thursday by 48 shots to 41.

Scores: Hazel Huish, Jackie Reiman, Sylvia Read 15-14. Jacky Stacey, Margaret Evans, Lynn Williams 25-6. Norma Pugh, Chris Davies, Penny Stow 8-21.