The season has started gently with seven matches already played, and as one would expect, there has been a mixture of results.

It was a pleasure to welcome Tiverton Boro to Strawberry Lane, and a close encounter ensued. Ottery just edged the match with a score of 66 shots against 63 for the visitors. A result that was particularly pleasing for Ryan Seer who was captain of the day, and for whom this was his first match in that role. The top rink for Ottery comprised Richard Chapple, Ron Spedding, Brian Hammond and captain Gail Hawke.

For 31 years, it has been traditional to welcome Westlecot, a combination team from the Swindon area, to the club as they continue their annual tour of Devon. Two of the Ottery stalwarts, Gerry and Maggie Beighton, have played in every match since this team started visiting Ottery, and this achievement was duly recognised by both teams. Once again, this was a very close match with Westlecot winning by a single shot.

The season has only just started, so there is still plenty of time to visit the club on a Friday evening from 6pm, to simply give the game a try and you may enjoy taking up a new sport.