TAVISTOCK Sir Francis Drake Bowling Club along with Plymouth SFD Bowling Club played a City of Plymouth select team on September 25, in Plymouth. They ran out eventual winners 147-99.

Tavistock mens’ section have had a good season winning the Plymouth and District Evening League and now the Golden Hind Trophy.

Tony Smith, the club and men’s captain, said: ‘The Tavistock green has vastly improved in the last few years thanks to a dedicated green team led by David Blair.

‘The club, in 2018, will host a county game between Devon and Cornwall which is a first. The club is going from strength to strength with more members, both ladies and men taking part in many Devon competitions.

‘The outdoor season is now finished but the indoor season has started and will run through to April next year.’

The club details can be found on the website tavistockbowlingclub.co.uk