ROCK made a winning start to the Wyre Forest Parish Games on Saturday when they triumphed in a new event - archery.

The competition was hosted by Wyre Forest Company of Archers at Upper Arley.

Four teams took the opportunity of a free training session before the competition.

The final scores were Rock 528, Stone 437, Trimpley 409, Wolverley and Cookley 384.

The winning team comprised Jim Woods (143), Martin Woods (131), Andrew Woods (89) and Nick Smith (165).

The next event will be the angling at Trimpley Reservoir on Sunday.