NEWLY promoted Yelverton Bowling club ladies celebrated after winning their opening fixture in the first division by beating Plymstock (Bees) by 4 points, at Meavy Lane,Yelverton.

The mixed team had an overwhelming victory against Chagford, winning by 31 points.

The men?s team was also successful by winning their Evening League match against Oreston by the narrow margin of two points and recorded a similar score against Stuart Road Bowling Club in the Foxlands competition.