DARTS: Defending champions Great Western have now started to find their feet after a poor start in the Banks's Bewdley League.

Ashley Batten opened Western's account in a 16-dart opener to settle their shaky start to the season against off-form Black Boy.

Derek McKenzie and Christian Redding teamed up in the doubles to score heavily with the former needing just one shot at double 10.

Paul Kiteley failed to wrap up the match but McKenzie did so to complete a 5-2 victory.

Waggon and Horses B player Martin Taylor took his time at the oche but a magnificent 82 out-shot handed his team a 4-3 win over Cock and Magpie B for their third success.

Bowling Club A were close to beating leaders Red Lion after the match went to a decider.

Mick Reading and Russ Wilks brought Lion level 3-3 in a 21-dart game.

It was left to Nick Harris to fire in a 72 finish with Andy Morris against Dave Thomson and Roger Nichols to clinch the match.

Bliss Gate made easy work of White Swan, building a commanding lead to eventually triumph 5-2.

Waggon and Horses A fringe man Gary Hodgins joined county star Jackie Crew in a doubles success during their 7-0 hammering of Bowling Club B.