The annual Ottery St Mary Short Mat Bowls Club, Branscombe Apple Pie Fours competition was held at The Institute, Ottery St Mary, write Brab and Bridget Hallowes.

Apple pie being the dessert for many years hence the name of the competition. This event is held annually to raise money for the Devon Air Ambulance.

A full compliment of 16 teams from all over the South West made this a very high level competition.

Overall winners were Sidbury by one shot over Colyton! Both teams having won all their games so the result was decided by shot difference. Well done, to both teams and all those players who helped raise £600 for the Devon Air Ambulance.

Thanks to everyone involved, club members and players alike who gave generously in time and money on the day.