WITHAM Bowls Club ensured provided the home comforts as they hosted the Essex Past Presidents against Kent Past Presidents resulting in a win for Essex.
Meanwhile, the club's recent annual President versus Captain game, President Jenny McDonald beat Captain Pat Brown and Witham's ladies had a very good win in the Albert Crabb as the defeated Dovercourt Ladies.
In the North West Essex League, Witham B beat Braintree C 6-2 to impose a first defeat on their rivals.
The Ladies' County Unbadged competition saw Witham's Joan Barrett lose to Halstead, while in the Ladies' Benevolent, Gillian Wingrove, Pat Brown and Joan Barrett also lost.
In the men’s County Singles, Lenny Foyster lost by one shot in a very close game to Radwinter and in the County Pairs, Lenny Foyster and Ken Wallis lost to a team from Halstead.
A club friendly against Burnham Hillside was a very competitive match that ended in a top rink 19-13 win for Witham's Gordon Barrett, Pat Brown, and Peter Chapman.
Witham also hosted a successful Open Day with several members joining and anyone interested in playing bowls can contact the club.
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