Winscombe Bowls Club beat neighbours Banwell 10-2 to secure the Division North One title and promotion to the Premier Division for the first time in many years.

Mike Adams’ rink continued to be the most successful with a 36-14 victory and Malcolm Dorrington fought well to win 20-15. Mike Smart was only narrowly defeated.

Captained by Chris Bryant, the team fought back from losing its first match 12-0 to lose only twice more in the year.

19 different players represented the club in the year with a blend of experience, which included Rob Lacy, Dave Brown, Dave Peakall, Graham Neville , and newcomers Greg Keenan, Dave Leach, Tony Rowe ,Dennis Tape and Mike Smart.

Winscombe have done consistently well in national and local competitions and the over-55s team has reached the final of the Knockout Cup.

Team members are drawn largely from Winscombe and Cheddar and anyone who is interested in joining them next year should look at the club’s web-site.

There will be open days next spring and Winscombe welcome enquiries from experienced bowlers and those who are looking to start bowling.