Witham Bowls Club enjoyed a hat-trick of wins in their friendly matches.

They hosted Southend and took a 112-102 victory, while a game against Lionmede was also successful with a 74-60 result going in Witham’s favour. The club’s ladies also played Falcon and managed a 34-23 win.

There was only one game in the North West Essex League, with the D team managing an 8-0 win over Silver End B.

Witham ladies played Tiptree Jobserve in their league and drew away, but a two-shot defeat at home saw them only gain one point.

Central Midweek League saw the A team also visit Tiptree but they lost by two shots overall in a 6-2 defeat.