It has been another successful season for Olveston and District Bowling Club with both ladies and men doing well in Bristol and Gloucestershire County competitions.

"It has been a great season for outdoor bowling," said club chairman, Geoff Cook.

"The weather has been fantastic and congratulations to our members who have been showing off their skills in open competition. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our green keeper John Arrowsmith and his team for all their hard work throughout the year. Our green has played very well and has been complemented by many visitors during the season."

City & County of Bristol Singles Champion was Ian Barton. He played a very competitive game against Steve Neal from GB Britton in the final. On the 18th end he was down by 9 shots to 17 but managed to pull back- winning 21 - 20 after 27 ends.

The triples team of Ian Curtis, Joe Hardwick and John Smallwood, won the Gloucestershire County Triples Championship, while the ladies retained the Gloucestershire County Inter-Club Cup for the second year in succession.

"It has been a marvellous season," said president Derek. "I'm proud to have served my tenure as president and witnessed the club going from strength to strength."

Men:

Gloucestershire County Division 3 Two Rink winners

Gloucestershire County Triples Champions and National Championship qualifiers - Ian Curtis, Joe Hardwick and John Smallwood

Gloucestershire County Pairs Runner-Up and National Championship qualifiers - Joe Hardwick and John Smallwood - they also reached the national last 16

City & County of Bristol Singles Champion - Ian Barton

City & County of Bristol Pairs runner-up - Ian Curtis and Ian Gauld

North East Bristol League Division 1 Champions

Ladies:

Gloucestershire County Inter-Club (two rink) winners

Gloucestershire County Fours Champions and National Championship qualifiers - Liz Ellis, Lynne Drysdale, Margaret Drayton, Sue Latham