Batchwood Hall's Nora Endericks and Pat Savage defeated Harpenden pair Viv Dale and Lorna Thomson 24-15 in the ladies district pairs competition.

The Batchwood pair were well ahead by the 15th end but the Harpenden duo came back very strongly taking the next three ends. But Endericks and Savage managed to win the next two ends to hang on for victory.

Batchwood ladies were beaten 54-49 at home to Harpenden in their three rink match. Top rink for Batchwood was Wendy Rowell, Christine Vickers, Endericks and Savage (22-14).

The men claimed a 73-65 home win over the Owls in their latest four rink triples match.

Batchwood’s top rink featured Harry Pitchley, David Waters and John Harvey (25-12).