St Andrews Bowling Club had a busy week, raising more than £1,500 for charity and one of its members won the Clevedon Open Tournament singles.

The club secured victories in open competitions and league matches, with both the men's and women's teams showing notable determination and skill.

The men’s Somerset County League A team secured 10 crucial points in an away match against bottom team Ashcombe A.

Derek Hurst's rink made an impressive comeback, climbing from 10 shots down after 12 ends to win by two, while Andy McMillan’s four led throughout to finish six up.

Despite losing at home to Bristol C, the men’s B team - including four women - regained the leadership in North Three by earning two points.

The women's team continued to display the form that won them the County League Central Division last year, securing a significant win at Wedmore.

Jackie Pitman’s rink moved from a close 12-11 up after 14 ends to score an eight and six afterwards, meaning the Saints took all 12 points.

St Andrews men's team also clocked a convincing victory in the Weston & District Over-55 League at RBL, despite having to play a rink short. This was in part thanks to Tony Ware’s rink's 23-shot victory.

Additional individual glory came as indoor member Sam Stocker won the singles in the Clevedon Open Tournament. It wasn't his only success as he also took the runner-up spot in the triples with his father Lee and clubmate Jack Angove.

In the ladies’ pairs at Clevedon, Carolina Venn, who was partnering Becky McMillan and had not played all season due to illness, bravely stepped in. They finished runners-up to a Victoria team.

The club ended the week with an incredible charitable triumph as Jack Angove, alongside Taunton’s Simon Barnard and Dan Winmill, led their team to victory in the Mike Stocker Memorial Triples Tournament.

The event commemorated Mr Stocker's legacy and raised more than £1,500 for Dementia UK.

The tournament attracted 28 teams, including several international players, and an enthusiastic crowd of spectators.