STOKE Prior Bowling Club were at home to Birchley Social in Warwickshire and Worcestershire Premier Division Seven.

After an early lead for the away side, Stoke took control with some committed displays.

Gerry Gaffeney got the show on the road with a 21-1, while Colin Woolvin's 21-3 was a great end to the match in a 66 shot win.

The junior side were in devastating form away at Brookvale Social in Warwickshire and Worcestershire Alliance Division Five.

Having had to give 21 shots away through being a player short, Stoke cruised in by 50 shots as Charlie Wilkes' 21-6 led the way.

In the Big Crown League, Stoke travelled to Selly Park, and went down by just 19 shots.

The Heart of England side crashed to a home defeat at the hands of high flying Raven Bowling Club.

The Yardley Wood and District team hosted local rivals White Hart from Redditch, and drew first blood with a comfortable 30 shot win. Peter Dean's decisive 21-5 was the best of the night.