The lads are up and running at Purnell Outdoor Bowls Club – they have won their first three friendlies at Knowle, Stotherts and Bath.

With games to come at Yatton, home to Victoria, at Wells and Eastvillians, hopes are high for a good season for the A team back in Premier One, the B team back in East One and the C team in East Two.

Somerset County League fixtures start on May 13th, when the A team will be home to Victoria (Weston-super-Mare). The B team will be home to local rivals, Paulton and the C team away to Bath C.

There are important National games at Alexandra Park, Bath, where both the A and B teams will be action on May 7th in the Two Rink Competition and in the National Top Club Competition, the lads have to travel to Knowle on May 21st.

There are still places for new bowlers and the first year’s membership is free. Coaching is also free – just turn up or ring Don on: 01761 471019 to book a coaching session.

Bryn Hawkins