LODDON Vale suffered two losses in the friendlies they played last weekend.

The first defeat was in their annual encounter against the visiting London Welsh 159-146.

The winning rinks were skipped by Steve Shaw (29-11), Chris Newin (27-14), John Hilton (21-20) and Sheila Girle (20-19).

Losing rinks were Margaret Coutts (26-11), Derek Baylis (22-10) and Tina Rogers (27-8) and Sheila Stone drew 20-20.

On Sunday the club travelled the short distance to Winchester to face local rivals Riverside and lost 1116-103.

The Vale's winning rinks were skipped by Ian Laming (23-9) and Mick Jones (21-19).

The losing rinks were Steve Foyle (23-14), Mikey O’Neil (23-13), Jim Rainbow (26-16) and Judy Foyle drew 16-16.