LODDON Vale indoor bowling club has had a very successful couple of weeks, writes MAVIS GUEST.

They played a friendly match against Oakley Outdoor Bowling Club and enjoyed a good win which was the first time that Oakley had lost to an indoor club.

The final score was 118 - 99, the Loddon teams were skipped by Stella Hayden (28-15), Steve Shaw (24-15), Alan Smith (16-15), Alan Phillips (17-17), Gary Lovett (16-16) and Alan Tait (17-21).

Loddon Vale have also been competing in the Fantastic 5 competition and after defeating West Berks IBC (based in Newbury) are through to the area play-offs.

This is thanks to Paul Knowles, Maurice Saunders, Alan Tait, Olive Richardson and Sue Saunders.

The next round is against Clarrie Dunbar IBC based near Frome on Sunday.

The club based on the Leisure Park in Basingstoke is holding their annual Open Day on Saturday, September 8, everyone is welcome to come along and have a go. Refreshments will be available.