CHARD B enjoyed an excellent afternoon away to Seaton Cliff A in the East Devon league, winning 6-2 in games and by 69 points to 43.

Chard have also played two friendlies in the past week.

The first was against Crewkerne away when Chard again had a good evening, winning all four games to win the match 54-23.

Scores: Kathy Bonney, Tricia Harris and Bill Green 4, G Milner 11; Dave Charnick, Gwen Saunders and Carol Thackaberry 4, N Sumpter 14; Jean Lane, Sally MacLeud and Sid Crisp 4, N Sumpter 16; Pat Crisp, Mikki Simmonds and John Lacey 11, G Milner 13.

Chard also played a home friendly against Odcombe and their run of form continued.

They won 3-1 and by 53 points to 35.

Saturday saw the presentations of trophies to the winners of the club competitions by president Sheila Tilney.

The winner of the singles was Norman Sum-pter while Beatrice Callaghan and Gillian Leighton won the pairs. George and Glen Milner took the mixed pairs title.

Last Monday saw one of the final Milford and Dormor matches took place when Magpies played Royals.

Now that the results cannot affect the table Royals seem to have relaxed and by playing some excellent bowls Magpies took the match 13-10.