Sidmouth ladies began their quest in the annual national competition last week, writes Susie Bonnell.

The ladies have entered two teams into the masons Trophy.

Both teams, A and B, launched their challenges last Thursday.

Sidmouth A played Isca B’s, with one team away and one at home. Unfortunately both teams lost their games, so, with no second chance, they are knocked out of the competition at the first time of asking!

On a much happier note, Sidmouth B played Madeira B’s, again, one at home and one away and, despite the away team losing by 10 points, the home team, with skip Jill Bishop, Jan Jameson-Bates, Ann Capon and Sue Mison, winning their encounter by 17 shots, it meant an overall victory for Sidmouth B and a place in the next round.

Phew! Not easy to explain, but watch this column for the next round’s results.