THE Bedfordshire County touring team chalked up their first-ever victory against Loddon Vale as they won 165-141 in a friendly last Monday.

The winning rinks were skipped by John Licence (24-10), John Hilton (19-17) and Mick Jones (31-15) and Brian Ambler gave away the chance to win with his last wood as his game ended 18-18.

The losing rinks were Jim Rainbow (35-10), Paul Knowles (26-12), Ian Laming (21-9) and Margaret Coutts (23-18).